The Occupation of Refinery Beta-Nine - Serpentis

Points: 2000.

Deployment and Mission: Search And Destroy / Supply Lines.

Primary Objective: Priority Targets.

Detachment: Anvil Siege Force.

Opponents Detachment: Data-Psalm Conclave.

The occupation of refinery Beta-Nine, was a minor engagement between the Rift Wardens and the Adeptus Mechanicus. The space marines had seized control of the refinery and were refueling their tanks. The Mechanicus defenders were able too expel the the Rift Wardens after three days of fighting, but by that point, the space marines had secured a significant amount of promethium and other vital supplies.

Operation: Skyshield - Dirkden Hivesprawl

Points: 2000.

Deployment and Mission: Crucible Of Battle / Targets Of Opportunity.

Primary Objective: Vital Ground.

Detachment: Anvil Siege Force.

Opponents Detachment: Skysplinter Assault.

This engagement occurred during the Rift Warden's attempts to dislodge the Drukhari slavers in the spires and streets of Dirkden Hivesprawl. Operation: Skyshield continued for several weeks before the chapter was able to drive the Drukhari from Vigilus. Before this goal could be achieved however, two engagements had to be fought in the spires to drive the enemy into the streets where their forces could be more easily contained. Both operations were successful and led to the chapter's ultimate victory.

Operation: Skyshield was successfully fought by the Rift Warden's veteran company, phobos company and several squads of marines against a strong Drukhari opposition in the streets of Dirkden and in the vicinity of the southern gates. The loss of the spire forces and many of their transports constituted a grave setback for the Drukhari.

As a result of these victories, Rift Warden forces under the command of Captain Galadhus, captured the main hivesprawl highway and established a new strategically strong fortified line. This line ran the length of the hivesprawl and continued into the neighbouring the districts. With the capture of this vital location and decimation of the Drukhari, saw the alien raiders driven from Vigilus. For the Imperial defenders and the civilian population, this victory was a huge morale boost.

Battle Of Begger's Ridge - Pelucidon

Points: 1000.

Deployment and Mission: Dawn Of War / Chilling Rain.

Primary Objective: Vital Ground.

Detachment: Anvil Siege Force.

Opponents Detachment: Firestorm Assault Force.

The battle of Begger's Ridge took place when a company of Rift Wardens attacked a scouting force of White Scars in the early days of the war for Pelucidon. Librarian Crispus ordered a reconnaissance in force, which greatly outnumbered the White Scars, holding Begger's Ridge. Despite a large number of casualties inflicted, the Rift Wardens made a slight withdrawal to hold ground until reinforcements could arrive but the White Scars pursued and overwhelmed the Rift Wardens.

Battle Of Cerberus Woods - Hesperus Prime

Points: 1000.

Deployment and Mission: Crucible Of Battle / Hidden Supplies.

Primary Objective: Supply Drop.

Detachment: Anvil Siege Force.

Opponents Detachment: Ironstorm Spearhead.

The battle of Cerberus Woods took place over a week during the Dendelgheist campaign. The battle was fought in the outskirts of the hive. The area had been destroyed by the huge quantity of shellfire from both sides, and the area had changed hands several times.

Grand Master Azrael continued the Dark Angels general attacks with limited objectives. The attacks were led by squads of scout and bladeguard, followed by small numbers of dreadnoughts with a increased amount of heavy weapons support, with the scouts advancing behind waves of creeping barrage.

The advance was planned to cover 3000 feet and stop of reverse slopes, which were easy to defend, enclosing ground which gave observation of Rift Warden reinforcements routes and counter-attack assembly areas. Preparations were then made swiftly to defeat Rift Warden counter-attacks, by mopping up and consolidating the captured ground with defences. The attack inflicted a severe blow to the Rift Wardens, causing many losses and capturing a significant portion of the battle grid, which threatened the Rift Warden hold on the area.

The dry weather continued to benefit the Dark Angels by solidifying the ground and raising dust clouds which obscured the bladeguard attacks around dawn. The dust cleared during the morning and revealed the Rift Wardens to air and ground observation. The Rift Wardens counter-attacked repeatedly but these efforts failed and the space marines hastily fortified their positions after the battle.

Battle Of Paradox Rift - Mandragora

Points: 1000.

Deployment and Mission: Hammer And Anvil / Sweep And Clear.

Primary Objective: Purge The Foe.

Detachment: Anvil Siege Force

Opponents Detachment: Black Spear Task Force.

The battle of Paradox Rift was fought between the Rift Wardens and a Deathwatch force during the early days of the Mandragora campaign. The Deathwatch had recently won a costly victory against the Rift Wardens at the Paradox Flats, which had left them with few supplies. As a consequence, the Deathwatch invaded a Rift Warden supply point, both supply themselves with captured munitions and to seize territory the space marines had occupied.

A force led by Librarian Crispus was dispatched to stop them, His marines were flanked by the Deathwatch while defending the supply point. The battle saw the Rift Warden force nearly destroyed with many battle brothers slain. This victory allowed the Deathwatch to seize a large quantity of supplies and continue their operations on Mandragora.

Battle In The Streets - Hyperia Hivesprawl

 

Points: 1000.

Deployment and Mission: Hammer And Anvil / Vox Static.

Primary Objective: Sites Of Power

Detachment: Anvil Siege Force.

Opponents Detachment: Battle Host.

This engagement was a Rift Warden attack, followed by a large Aeldari counter-attack against the space marines. The Rift Wardens attacked the alien forces as they assaulted a supply depot and the loss of this site could be disastrous for the hivesprawl's defenders. Arthurus dispatched a force of heavy intercessors and terminators to secure the position. These units were backed up by several dreadnoughts, although they proved less effective than hoped.

After a big Rift Warden success on the first day, a lack of vehicles and the presence of Faugan on the battlefield, halted the space marine advance. On the second day, although the Rift Wardens had been successful, they had suffered numerous casualties.