Operation Annihilation: The Second Battle Of Skumtown - Vigilus Wastelands

 

Points: 2000.

Deployment and Mission: Crucible Of Battle / Sweep And Clear.

Primary Objective: Scorched Earth.

Detachment: Anvil Siege Force.

Opponents Detachment: War Horde.

As the Imperial offensive against the Ork base of operations failed over the last few weeks, the Orks launched their own counter-operation against them. Their limited tactical goal in the area known as Skumtown was to encircle the Rift Wardens and krump them proper. Heavy fighting broke out immediately and the space marine lines collapsed, and the Rift Wardens withdrew towards their allies but the Orks had successfully outmaneuvered them. The Rift Warden command ordered their battle brothers to occupy the ramshackle buildings and defend for as long as possible. The Orks besieged their positions with the largest number of Boyz seen in the war so far. Related engagements were fought in the surrounding areas as some Rift Wardens squads found themselves cut off from their battle brothers.

Over the next few days the two forces clashed multiple times but the Orks were repelled each time. The greenskins brought up heavy walkers ad started firing onto the space marine positions, and the Rift Wardens were forced to evacuate eastwards. The Orks captured their former positions, but using land raiders and spartans, the Rift Wardens managed to fight their way through the advancing Orks.

The Fall of KastleHall - Antares

Points: 1000.

Deployment and Mission: Dawn Of War / Maelstrom Of Battle / Minefields / Vox Static.

Primary Objective: The Ritual.

Detachment: Ironstorm Spearhead.

Opponents Detachment: Shield Host.

In the aftermath of the battle for the fortress of KastleHall, Arthurus brooded on how to secure a victory against the Custodes and eventually he formulated a plan. Rather than risk hundreds of his battle brothers, he ordered the Techmarines to awaken every dreadnought the chapter had, and they would capture the fortress for the chapter.

When the Rift Wardens returned with a veritable army of dreadnoughts at their head, they captured the surrounding lands and encircled the fortress of KastleHall. The dreadnoughts performed far better than Arthurus had anticipated and many of the Custodes were slain or executed by the chapter in the aftermatch. Only Trajan Valoris was left alive and as a hero of the Imperium, Arthurus had him released back to his brothers. This was just the first victory in the retaking of Antares and Arthurus made sure that Valoris knew this.

Battle Of The Pelladon Wastes - Pelucidon

 

Points: 1000.

Deployment and Mission: Hammer And Anvil / Scrambler Fields

Primary Objective: Scorched Earth.

Detachment: Ironstorm Spearhead.

Opponents Detachment: Ironstorm Spearhead.

The battle of the Pelladon Wastes took place over four days, following the recent decisive victories over the Rift Wardens during this war. Fighting took place over a wide area which extended from the Begger's Ridge across several miles to a vast inland sea.

After the capture of vital territory by the White Scars chapter, their occupation of the region began. However, the captured territory was not sufficient to provide a strong enough base of operations for their conflict with the Rift Wardens. The White Scars successfully pushed outwards, taking new territory, following hit and run attacks against the Rift Wardens. After four days of heavy fighting, the Rift Wardens were in a desperate position and unless they could secure a victory, their presence on Pelucidon was at risk.

Battle of Nocturne Transit Station 2245 - Dontoria Hivespawl

Points: 1000.

Deployment and Mission: Search And Destroy / Chosen Battlefield.

Primary Objective: Sites Of Power.

Detachment: Ironstorm Spearhead.

Opponents Detachment: Plague Company.

The battle of Nocturne Transit Station 2245 was a battle fought following the collapse of the Nocturne Gate, and saw the Death Guard continue to apply pressure on the Rift Warden defenders.

The battle was fought around the Nocturne Transit Station that branched out across the hivesprawl. The Rift Warden survivors had fortified the sight and was the first target for Typhus and his allies. After weeks of desperate entrenched fighting, Typhus launched his forces decisive attack and finally smashed the space marine defence. The last two days of fighting were some of the most fierce fighting in the entire war for Dontoria. The Rift Warden defenders were massacred to a man and their gene seed corrupted and lost.