Planetary Invasion - Tyrannus Secundus

Points: 2150.

Mission: Polarising Energies.

Detachment: Anvil Siege Force.

Opponents Detachment: Peerless Bladesmen.

Agendas: Calculated Destruction, Drive Them Back and Recover Blackstone Data..

Opponent's Agendas: Feeding the Addiction and Draught of Despair.

Having been warned by Inquisitor Rosarius that a sizeable warband of the Emperor's Children was rampaging through the subsector, Arthurus ordered his chapter to the factorum world of Tyrannus Secundus where they fortified key locations ready for the traitor legions arrival. They did not have long to wait.

The initial enemy planetary landings, those transports which survived the anti-orbital firepower from the surface, landed in the misty swamps surrounding the planet's primary power generation facility. The Emperor's Children's first task was to seize control of this site and it's adjacent star port, a location bolstered by the Rift Wardens. 

The enemy landing occurred just before dawn and the Emperor's Children marched through the swamps towards the facility, supported by tanks and daemon engines. After a few hours, they were intercepted by the Rift Warden patrols but the loyalists suffered casualties and were forced to retreat. The enemy commander divided his forces into two groups. The first, led by himself, would launch an attack directly at the space marine positions. The second was ordered to circle around and attack from the west.

The Emperor's Children left their positions as night began to fall. The first group clashed at the main gates with the Rift Wardens, breaching the walls and broke through the space marine lines, opening the way for reinforcements. The second force was delayed due to a significant defence by the Rift Wardens, but they did breach the walls after a couple of hours.

Despite stiff resistance, the Emperor's Children, supported by their daemon engines, seized large sections of the factorum complex. With the Rift Wardens pushed back towards the space port, the traitors assaulted them in brutal close quarters fighting, forcing Arthurus to order a retreat. The battle quickly turned into rout, as the Rift Wardens were forced to flee leaving the site in enemy hands.

The Hadex Offensive - Hadex

Points: 1500.

Deployment and Mission: Last Stand / Adapt or Die.

Primary Objective: The Ritual.

Detachment: Anvil Siege Force.

Opponents Detachment: Righteous Crusaders.

The Hadex Offensive was a major part of the war between the Rift Wardens and the Black Templars. It was an attempt by the Rift Wardens, led by Captain Pellenor, to seize the territories under the control of their rival chapter.

The two chapters classed and the Rift Wardens managed to advance into the disputed districts of Hadex City. Early on, Pellenor concentrated on preparations for a strike deep into enemy held territory. He anticipated that this would lead to the destruction of a great many Black Templar sword brethren and force them to concede this corner of the city.

The campaign was conducted over several weeks. At first, the war was successful for the Rift Wardens, who did successfully recapture territory, but soon the campaign's momentum halted and was dramatically revered, due to High Marshall Helbrecht leading a counter-offensive. In the wake of this advance, the Black Templars managed to create a new front and no man's land.

The Purge of Talos Hive - Talos

Points: 1500.

Deployment and Mission: Sweeping Engagement / Martial Pride.

Primary Objective: Terraform.

Detachment: Anvil Siege Force.

Opponents Detachment: Invasion Fleet.

The Purge of Talos Hive was one of the most terrifying raids conducted by the hive mind against the Imperial forces inside and around Talos Hive. The effect was a pincer maneuver some miles behind the front lines, and the Tyranids were able to overrun strategically important sites held by the Rift Wardens, including a major transport line, a supply depot and several ammunition caches.

The battle, along with similar timed raids against Imperial positions throughout the region resulted in a complete disruption of Imperial forces. The Imperium lost approximately two entire regiments of Astra Militarum and a large amount of material. The Tyranids overran the entire area although many were left within and surrounded.

The First Siege of Talos Hive - Talos

Points: 2000.

Deployment and Mission: Sweeping Engagement / Adapt or Die.

Primary Objective: Linchpin.

Detachment: Anvil Siege Force.

Opponents Detachment: Invasion Fleet.

Fighting began when the Tyranid forces opened fire on the Hive City of Talos. It ended with an Imperial defeat and the inhabitants deaths to the alien invasion. However, despite a victory over the defenders and the consumption of their biomass, the Tyranids ultimately pulled back from the city leaving a ruined shambles. Imperial forces sought to regain control over the hive in the aftermath but infiltrating bio-organisms hindered their efforts.

Zombie Apocalypse - Dontoria Hivesprawl

Points: 2000.

Deployment and Mission: Search And Destroy / Martial Pride.

Primary Objective: Burden of Trust.

Detachment: Ironstorm Spearhead.

Opponents Detachment: Virulent Vectorum.

The battle of Luchev District took place over four days, during a brief conflict between the Death Guard and Rift Wardens. Following recent engagements, the Death Guard front remained relatively stable and they controlled a significant section of Dontoria. During a scouting operation to determine Imperial positions, the Death Guard encountered a scout for of the Rift Wardens.

The Death Guard assaulted the Rift Wardens but with little success. Calling in hordes of poxwalker reinforcements, risen from the local populace, the Death Guard managed to capture significant ground. These new positions became the main concentration pints for the Death Guard advance, By the end of the conflict, the surrounding regions had become the battlefield for further engagements against the Imperial forces.

Battle of Fort Temu - Hesperus Prime

Points: 2000.

Deployment and Mission: Breakout / Point Blank.

Primary Objective: Syphoned Power.

Detachment: Ironstorm Spearhead.

Opponents Detachment: Wrath of the Rock.

The Battle of Fort Temu was an attack on the Dark Angel command bunker by the Rift Wardens. The Dark Angels garrison held out for two months until The Lion sued for negotiations with Chapter Master Arthurus. The Rift Wardens chapter master refused and directed his forces to pummel the Dark Angels. Many enemy marines were slain and The Lion escaped mysteriously from the fort. This was a significant victory for the Rift Wardens.

Battle of the Mekon Delta - Omegon Theta

Points: 2000.

Deployment and Mission: Tip of the Spear / Ruinscape.

Primary Objective: Establish Control.

Detachment: Ironstorm Spearhead.

Opponents Detachment: Warhost.

The Battle of Mekon Delta took place just days after the Lugganth forces fell back from the main Craftworld dig site. It was the a major battle in the Aeldari attempt to drive the Imperial forces from the planet, and a three week long engagement in the Mekon Delta region, which ultimately forced the Rift Wardens to abandon the area and resulted in the alien forces mascaraing thousands of Mechanicus workers, who were still attempting to uncover the buried ship.

Operation: Hellstorm Completes - Corinthia

Points: 2000.

Deployment and Mission: Pincer Attack / Martial Pride.

Primary Objective: Hold Out.

Detachment: Ironstorm Spearhead.

Opponents Detachment: Kauyon.

The final days of Operation: Hellstorm was a strategic offensive conducted by the Rift Wardens against the remnants of the Tau forces in the area. The operation ended with the defeat of the Tau and their evacuation from the warzone. With the space marine victory, Imperial forces advanced in and secured the area for future offensives.

Sudden Withdrawal - Omegon Theta

Points: 1000.

Mission: Dig Site Raid

Detachment: Anvil Siege Force.

Opponents Detachment: Guardian Battlehost.

Agendas: Armoured Assault, Drive Them Back and Recover Blackstone Data..

Opponent's Agendas: Calculated Destruction and Fulcrum of Fate.

After the most recent engagement where the Aeldari showed their superiority, they suddenly withdrew their forces from the engagement lines. The Rift Wardens responded by attacking the retreating forces. Under Arthurus leadership the space marines slaughtered numerous enemy forces in close combat. But this did not hinder the Aeldari retreat. Under advisement from his captains, Arthurus did not pursue the enemy but fell back to safeguard their defences around the buried Craftworld.

Kill Team Operation - Mandragora

Points: 1500.

Deployment and Mission: Tipping Point / Point Blank.

Primary Objective: Unexploded Ordnance.

Detachment: Gladius Task Force

Opponents Detachment: Librarius Conclave.

Following the recent victory over the Deathwatch at the Paradox Flats, the Rift Wardens captured territory previously held by their adversaries, effectively cutting the Deathwatch lines in two. The Rift Wardens dispatched small kill team forces, supported by their Knightly allies, to capture vital strategic targets. This forced the Deathwatch to retreat further north, into the ruins of the indiginous inhabitants, where the two marine forces engaged in point blank street fighting.