Battle for the Artemis Line - Tartaria

Points: 1600.

Mission: Interdimensional Clash.

Detachment: Gladius Task Force.

Opponents Detachment: Retaliation Cadre.

Agendas: Defiance Unfurled, Know No Fear, and Monstrous Targets.

Opponent's Agendas: Outflank and Encircle, and Protect The Leadership.

The battle of the Artemis Line was a major offensive against the Farsight Enclaves. After driving the Enclaves back under Operation: Planetstrike, the Rift Wardens captured territory once held by the enemy while continuing to push the Enclaves away from the great hive cities of Tartaria. Having cut the Enclaves off from any reinforcements, the space marines proceeded eastwards to attack and capture more territory from the enemy, before moving on to attack and decimate multiple detachments of the Enclave forces. 

The Rift Warden advance force, commanded by chapter master Arthurus, began the Battle for the Artemis Line in the early morning followed by further breakthrough attacks by outriders. Meanwhile, on the right flank, the battle began with a drop pod assault against the forces holding a line of fortified hills. During this engagement, it soon became apparent that the battle was going to be a success for the Rift Wardens.

After leaving a companies worth of intercessors to hold the newly acquired territory against any counter-attacks, Arthurus continued to lead his battle brothers eastwards to attack and capture further territory. With the Enclaves in full retreat, they continued to pursue and engaged Commander Farsight himself. Once again, Arthurus fought a heroic battle against the enemy commander, striking a devastating blow which laid low the enemy commander. The Enclave forces recovered their grievously wounded commander but it was too late. The Imperial forces now controlled the lands around the capitol of Tartaria.

The Battle of Apothe Gate - Grendel

Points: 1800.

Mission: Outflank.

Detachment: Gladius Task Force.

Opponents Detachment: Teleport Strike Force.

Agendas: Drive Them Back, Malefic Hunter and Recover Blackstone Data.

Opponent's Agendas: Headhunters and Reap A Tally.

Following the battle of Black Fields, it was clear that the breakthrough attacks in the fields outside Ascension Hive, and the Grey Knights were ordered to begin the siege of the hive city by attacking the Rift Warden defences at Apothe Gate, supported by dreadknights. These attacks continued late into the night and throughout the next day, when continued teleport assaults and aerial bombing forced the space marines to disengage. The Rift Wardens led by chapter master Arthurus, retreated from the Apothe district towards the heart of the hive, leaving a rearguard to defend the gate. The gate was captured, while devastating aerial bombing of the surrounding area blocked their own line of retreat. As all objectives had now been won, no further attacks were required at this point, and the Grey Knights slew the surviving rearguard and witnessing civilians.