>>21086750
1 - 75th Liongrad Spirejumpers. Drop Trooper Regiment, took part in the heavy fighting at the planetary capital, Primaris Hive. Liongrad contributed the campaign's official martyr, Guardsman Bailey, who bravely called an artillery strike in on his own position to destroy a column of Chaos berserkers. We'll be pouring one out for him at Primaris Hive when this is over. The survivors of this regiment (30% effectives) are highly motivated veterans. Bailey, however, has been spotting, leading his loyalty to be questioned

2 - 957th Stormtrooper Regiment. Stormtrooper regiment, veterans of the fighting at Primaris Hive and recently played a large role in covering the fleeing troops. The regiment is at 45% effectives. Commissars report that the unit's morale has improved in the course of the fighting.

3 - 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry. Reserve forces for the assault on Primaris Hive, withdrawn to Tertius Hive without being committed to battle. Full strength, fully supplied, elite regiment. The 47th Kilbecks are the cream of their world's military, and have played an important role in the Imperial campaign, having extracted many units and having participated in the push towards Haas.

>>21086848
4 - 19th Marston Penal Legion. Roughriders, almost completely destroyed in the fighting at Primaris Hive. We still have them listed as a regiment, but their CO is a lieutenant and he's commanding a short Company.

5 - 49th Catachan Jungle Fighters. Light Infantry regiment. A skilled and motivated unit that fought its way through the debacle at Primaris Hive. They're currently stuck underground with little chance of escape. Rated at 30% effectives, but the Catachans say that a man is fit to fight so long as he can still walk and hit a target. Sometimes even if he can't walk.

6 - 15th Marfos Light Infantry. Elite Light Infantry regiment. Diverted by Alpha Legion ruses, the 15th Marfos took no part in the initial fighting. They've finally arrived at Tertius Hive, itching for action. However, due to logistical issues, their roll has still been quite small.

7 - 48th Kilbeck Siege Infantry. Siege Regiment. Like their fellows in the 47th, the 48th Kilbeck were part of the reserve for operations at Primaris Hive and redeployed to Tertius Hive without seeing action. However, this regiment is suffering a total moral crisis. Currently at 90% effectives, and discipline is being restored.

>>21086896
8 - 31st Thunderfall Mechanized Infantry. Mechanized Infantry regiment. The 31st Thunderfall held off Chaos berserkers at Hive Tertius, preserving the Imperial bridgehead until reinforcements could arrive. Their sacrifice has given the campaign a fighting chance, but it would be a hard thing to ask more of the 31st. Currently reporting at 20% effectives, and likely exaggerating.

9 - 145th Hellguard. Light Infantry regiment, originated from a volcanic Death World. The Hellguard acquitted themselves well in the fighting at Tertius Hive, despite having to detach part of their command staff to form a new planetary headquarters. Currently at 55% effectives, but strained from the lengthy campaign.


10 - 81st Brigwick Recon. Reconnaissance Regiment. The 81st fought bravely at Primaris Hive. Thanks to their superior communications equipment and experience, the Brigwick regiment's headquarters were able to broker a cease-fire with the populists, then pull our battered forces together for a break through the Chaos lines to Tertius Hive. Currently at 61% effectives. It's nice to have some heroes who are still breathing!

>>21086914
11 - 1st Drusian Crusaders. Line Infantry regiment. Well-trained and motivated, the Drusians not only fought at Tertius Hive but also detached their mobile battalion to spearhead the relief column to Primaris Hive. 45% effectives, including Sergeant Mattheys, the invasion force's top tank ace (83 hostile vehicles and hundreds of infantry). They were stuck behind enemy lines after the blackout.

12 - Narmenian 54th Strike Armour Regiment. Armoured Regiment at 96% effectives. Commanded by General Linna, the Narmenians were one of two reinforcement regiments who arrived in the nick of time. They were able to come down at Tertius Hive. They helped in the extraction.

13 - Cadian 18th Armoured Regiment. Super-heavy Armoured Regiment. 100% effectives. However, they've been held up due to logistical issues.

14: 1st and Only Snipers. Recently entered battle, this unit has gained high distinction and an even higher killcount (To this date having taken out three Baneblades). Currently at 27% effective, with their leader heavily wounded.

15: 287th Elysians. Recently arrived, helped push up to Haas' position. Have taken 31% casualties, along with many of their Valkyries being taken down. Were stuck behind enemy lines and helped extract the 145th and the 1st and Only.

>>21087003
The following is units which are no longer active or have been folded into other units due to heavy casualties:
1 - 144th Diech Infantry. Line Infantry Regiment. A regular unit at full strength before landing near Secundus Hive. Status unknown.

2 - 958th Cadian Light Infantry. Light infantry Regiment. This unit of fanatically devoted and well-trained troops was committed to Secundus Hive. Status unknown.

3 - 195th Cadian Armoured. Armoured regiment. Reports indicate that this unit was largely destroyed blunting the Chaos onslaught at Primaris Hive. Remnants have been absorbed by 1st Drusian Crusaders.

4 - 586th Cadian Light Armoured. Light Armour Regiment supporting operations at Secundus Hive. Status unknown.

5 - Cadian 758th Mechanized Infantry. Mechanized Infantry regiment, rated at full strength before landing in support of operations at Secundus Hive. Status unknown. These boys were some of Cadia's finest, we could really use them if they're still operational.

6 - Bredock 12th Light Infantry. Light Infantry regiment. Caught up in fighting Chaos berserkers, this inexperienced regiment was largely destroyed. Remnants have been distributed to other units.

7 - 3rd Sadettin Drop Troopers. Drop Trooper regiment. Committed alongside 75th Liongrad in a combat drop on Primaris Hive and effectively destroyed in the fighting there. Remnants absorbed by 75th Liongrad.

8 - 4th Murok Planetary Prison Armoured Regiment (4MPPAR). Armoured Penal Legion. Staff were white collar criminals. Tanks have been divided up among other regiments, personnel distributed into headquarters and logistics. They're happy not to be fighting, and the Imperial Guard are glad to have their administrative expertise.

9 - 19th Balaster Penal Legion. The Skullfuckers. KIA. Daemons disguised themselves as this unit and caused mass chaos. It is unknown if they were originally Daemons.

"Frakking snipers... frakking Commissar... next time I wait for the cavalry.... real clip-clop cavalry... not gonna ride any ponies now heheh...."

- Major Danielle Lightfoot, 145th Hellguard, currently on medical leave

Markus Linna stood on the turret of his newly requisitioned Command Stormlord, "Thor's Prudence", and watched the Imperial forces arrayed before him as they did their best to recover from the disastrous toll the first phase of fighting had taken. Lord Militant Markus Linna, as of this morning. The vote had been basically unanimous, though Linna attributed the result to his position as senior officer on the planet before his leadership skills.

As it stood, his first business had been to push for Voxman Bailey to be declared a living saint. The trooper's survival hadn't just been nearly impossible, it had all the trappings of a bona fide miracle. Linna might be the brain of this undertaking , but Bailey had quickly become it's heart, and a figure to rally the weary Imperial forces around was clearly necessary. Furthermore, the presence of substantial Chaos forces made this not just a campaign, but a crusade. And it was far from over.

"Give me vox with the regimental commanders. I need readiness reports from anyone who thinks their troops can move. And have we heard anymore from that fellow who claimed to be leading the insurgency?"

- General Markus Linna, Lord Militant of the Olenus Primaris Crusade

>Some liberties taken with this writefaggotry, hope no one minds

I would just like to point out that all members of the Alpha Legion on the planet have been confirmed dead.

>>21087609
Colonel Harklan looked over his men. Half of them were passed out drunk, the other half off in the hanger, repairing the Valkyries. The warp nonsense had messed with his craft, and he needed those in tip-top shape. A few Guardsmen even promised to upgrade some of them to Vendettas. Harklan grinned, taking a drag on his iho-stick. His unit was late, but damn if they wouldn't make up for it now.

He put down the iho-stick, grabbing the amasec. Combat could wait. Right now he was celebrating.

>>21087609
Sir, it appears some one, perhaps heretical elements or CSM still active in the field are jamming our attempts to establish reliable communications. As for regimental reports, the 81st Brigwick has seen no action since Hive Primaris, and I would rate our readiness at 75%. Also, the 47th Kilbeck, and 48th Kilbeck have asked me to pass along their regimental sitreps... the 47th, Sir, is reporting 100% readiness and a desire to fight. The 48th are still undergoing review by Commissars, but other than the disciplinary executions are reported very few casualties.
- Colonel Gaius Scavolo, 81st Brigwick Recon, Communications

Being behind enemy lines suck, but i got to make anything good out of it

Moving to cause ruckus on it

Many Many Horrors to shoot

I really, really hate Tzeentchians

stupid pricks and their flying birds of death

- Sergeant Matheys of the 1st Drusian Crusaders

++++
144th DIECH INFANTRY
ANY LOYAL GUARDSMEN LISTENING ON THIS FREQUENCY?
MEAT GRINDER AT SECONDUS
REBS STOPPED SHOOTING AFTER THE BIRDS FELL OUT OF THE SKY
DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY FRAKKIN IDEA WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON
++++

What is going on here and can someone inform what I have to do to join in the fun?

>>21087761

...
If I hear one more idiot blaming Archenemy interference for their own incompetence, I'm submitting a request for the Commisariat to start conducting motivational executions of support officers.
...

Internal communique, Office of the Lord General

>>21087863
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/21052280/
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/21067280/

Someone posted a world for review and /tg/ simply rolled characters and begin to roleplay
if you want to join simply create a character.
But check the two threads to have an idea what is going on currently

>>21087863
>Previous thread is here
>>>21067280
>Pick an unused unit or have one come in as reinforcements
>Don't be a dick, make your unit take casualties realitically

>>21087934
Alright can I just bring my character over from this?
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/20143470/
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/20232538/

>>21087838

Haas betrayed us and apparently we're having a cease fire with the Rebs.
Feel free to shoot any birdie coming your way.

Me and my lads are still holding in the undergrounds I'm balls deep into pink shit right now, my way back is blocked by a shitload of debris and ahead there is only more Beaks to shoot.

Finally this place is remind me of my good old hometown

- Cpt Barry of the motherfuckin' 49th Catachan Jungle Fighters

>>21087968
Do your thing man.
If possible pick one of the remaining regiments

>A large warp signature appears suddenly on the auspices of the Imperial Fleet in orbit above Olenus Primaris.
>A quartet of warships materialize from the outspilling empyrean: Two Hunter class Destroyers, A Nova Frigate, and a Astartes Strike Cruiser. The ships are colored stark white and pitch black. Upon them, a pointed cross with arms of equal length is emblazoned.
>A hail reaches the Imperial fleet, accompanied by a message delivered in booming baritone:

"In the name of Dorn and to the glory of Him on Earth, I, Marshal Sarusmund of the Black Templars, with my company of thirty eight crusaders, have endeavored to join this most holy war against the forces of Chaos. The Emperor Protects!"

- Marshal Sarusmund of the Black Templars

Sergeant Banes of the 957th Stormtrooper Regiment, reporting. Currently in command of Company C, the Lieutenant in charge got himself shot by some cultists. Requesting transport to Sector 15B outside Primary Hive. Classified mission, top secrecy.

This is Lieutenant Scarn, commanding officer of First Platoon, acting commander of Second Company, 958th Cadian Light Infantry! Rest of the regiment's engaging daemonic forces halfway between Hive Secundus and Hive Tertius! Request mechanized or air support, or evac - whichever is available! We'll hold 'em here as long as we can, but unless the regiment gets pick-up and a solid position to dig into, we're all dead!

This message repeats!

This is Lieutenant Scarn, commanding officer of First Platoon, acting commander of Second Company...

>bump

H-hello? is this thing on? *General combat sounds* Emperor above...where am I?! *Lasgun discharges* This is Trooper Sketch Renroc of the *Explosion!* If anyone can hear this, please, I don't think I'm in the right place! *more Lasgun discharges, rustling* I'm going to make my way to Imperial lines.
-Trooper Sketch Renroc, ???? Regiment.

>>21090149
This is Lieutenant Scarn, First Platoon, Second Company, 958th Cadian Light Infantry. Report status, trooper. Are you in a hive, or on the outskirts of a hive, or...?

>>21090262
Hello Sir! Yes I'm near the edge of the a hive...I think. *Lasbeam impacts* Yow! The Emperor protects!! *Rapid lasgun discharging.* I think I'm surrounded sir!

>>21089308
Hail Lt. Scarn. This is Enginseer Cato Mordicai with the 144th Diech, speaking on behalf of our CO... Major Vicard Cicero. We have... mobilized... towards your position. We come by land and air. Expect us.
To the Lord Militant... whomever that may be at the moment... we are the only unit to survive the Hive Secundus. We bring with us one... Goliath Mekanus, the former governor and leader of this... so-called... 'populist' movement. He comes in chains awaiting just punishment. Along with him,.. we bring... 4 regiments of traitor guard, all surrendered to... righteous... punishment, And... of course... we have confiscated... reclaimed... their armor and Valkyries... in the Emperor's Name... Daemon resistance... is heavy... and we lack... intelligence reports. Pleeeaaaase advise.

>>21090355
The 144th made it? How bad are your casualties? We've been going nuts the last few days trying to get in touch with anyone still alive.

-Lieutenant Scarn, 958th Cadian Light Infantry

>>21090535
72.8921087% Casualties... most of our mobile assets are still... operational... we have very little command structure remaining... besides Major Cicero all surviving officers went... mad. Took up arms against brother Guardsmen... the results are... unsettling. No other loyalists are marching out of Secundus... it... well... there is no longer a Hive Secundus. It was... sacrificed.

Recorded message found shortly after the annihilation of the Bredok 12th.

"This is HQ, your message was unclear. Say again, over."

"This is Colonel Ryjal of the Bredock 12th-*explosion, gunfire* ... under attack! Requesting reinforcements... Shit! Focus fire! Focus fire! AAAAH!"

*screaming, a chain-weapon roars, followed by a gory crunch and a burst of static.*

"... Colonel? This is HQ. Colonel, do you copy?"

*static*

"Colonel Ryjal, please respond."

*static fades*

"Your Colonel is dead, coward. And soon, you will be too. Blood for the Blood God."

*metallic crunch, transmission ends*

The vox crackles for a moment, discharging static over the airwave. Soon after it crackles again, followed by a ringing noise.

"Attention Imperial Units, this is Colonel Dietrich of the Meridian 10th Armored Regiment. Requesting coordnates for the rally point. There wasn't anyone at RP Alpha or RP Charlie."

Oh ahh whoops left this on transmit. Hello Lt? You still there? I have a little breathing room now. Over.
-Trooper Sketch Renroc, ???? Regiment

>>21090900
Yes, Trooper, I'm still here. WHAT HIVE ARE YOU POSTED NEAR?

>>21090911
I don't know! last I remember I was in a hangar and there was a possessed tank and a Navy fly-boy crashed and blew it up. I blanked out and woke up here. For Emperor's sake the sky isn't even the right color!
-Trooper Sketch Renroc, ???? Regiment

Routa sipped his drink, careful not to let the strong alcohol touch his ruined cheek. It wasn't too bad, he hadn't even lost any teeth. He drew a lungful of smoke from the iho stick and walked into the hangar his teams were lounging in. Restock and resupply was complete, nobody was too injured to continue and with a little rest they'd be better than new. Frakkin' Major, she just had to come see what the soldier boys were doing... Well, too late for that now. At least she got her guts and leg with her on the evac.

Routa sat down with his teams. Eve offered to fill his glass, which he allowed, then leaned back against a cart of heavy AT shells for their rifles and looked at the toiling mechanics and pilots of the 287th. They probably had enough room in those birds for a few pissed off heavy snipers and their guns.

But not yet. Not yet. He downed his drink and focused on smoking and the light banter his teams were throwing back and forth. Yup, the 1st and only Heavy Snipers were still intact.

Colonel Dietrich looked behind her at the idling column of Vanquishers and Battle Tanks, smoke lofting lazily from their exhausts. She took another look up at the sky, now a kaleidoscope of colors. She took another look forward through her magnoculars and shook her head. "Still no sign., Nothing but bodies and wreckage. Let's keep rolling, Sergeant. We'll proceed to Rally Point Beta."

"Ma'am, with respect we're low on fuel. We might not even make it there."

"We'll go as far as we can. The pilots might've fucked up but that doesn't give us the right to. Get going."

>>21090971
Blast did I forget to turn off transmit again? Sketch over and out.
-Trooper Sketch Renroc, ???? Regiment

>>21091222

What regiment you from, son?

- Lt. Grant, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

>>21091489
The Cruik 13th, Sir! Currently stationed on Dimeria, attempting to seize Hive Dimeria from the Ruinous Powers...at least I thought I was.

>>21091530
-Trooper Sketch Renroc, Cruik 13th

>>21091530

Glad to meet you, Trooper. This Olenus Primaris Crusade... And we are in the freshest kind of hell.

Anyway, ya fit to ride?

- Lt. Grant, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

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a new quest thread ....

>>21091757
Well, aside from missing a few fingers on my right hand and a nice flamer tan...I'm good. All rested up in some kind of shed thing. As for the hell thing...we'll see if things are worse off than where I came from.
-Trooper Sketch Renroc, Cruik 13th
(Does anyone know what happened to the OP of the Greg's Guardsmen Quests? I miss those, they were fun)

>>21091781
Sage doesn't do what you think it does. Nor is this, formally speaking, a Quest thread. It was the spontaneous exploration of the consequences of the scenario put in front of /tg/ (someone wanted their fluff reviewed).

If you strain your literacy and read some of the prior threads, you'll note that nobody is really giving the quest out.

My men have had to stand by while this war rages on. We've had to see our brothers fight, and die, in the mud and muck of this Throne foresaken world. All the while, we sit back, enjoying ourselves. We don't deserve this. Criminals have more honor than us, because they are actually fighting right now.

Dammit Command, get me and my men into the fight! Let the Liongrad regiments hold up in Tertius Hive, they deserve a rest!

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21091852

so it's a elf thread wat do thread
which is WORSER

>>21091983
0/10, trying to recoup your authority by parading your ignorance is not recommended

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>>21091983
Look man you want the truth? This is a fleeting thing that will probably die out in a few days. You can hide the thread if you don't like it. Really, there is no logical reason why you should find a problem with this.

Also, it's even worse. Worser is not a word.

>>21091919

With respect, you and me both, Colonel. We got pushed back from Major's Lightfoot's VIP hunt from the other night. No word on 'em, but we did pick up another stray...

Anyone ever heard of the Cruik 13th?

- Lt. Grant, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

>>21091814

Well, if you still got your trigger finger and if you can sit on a horse, you're with us until we can straighten you out.

Welcome to the 19th, Trooper Renroc.

- Lt. Grant, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

>>21092186

Though I can't attest to the character of your entire Regiment, the Osceola company is some of the damn finest Guardsmen I've ever seen. I would be proud to follow into battle alongside your forces.

Not heard anything about the Cruik. Makes me uneasy.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21092205
Happy to join sir! Being, ambidextrous has its advantages! Err is there a secure comm channel I can talk to you on? I don't want to ask your location on general comms. Loose lips sink Ships and whatnot..
-Trooper Sketch Renroc, Cruik 13th(Attached to the 19th Marston)

>>21092206

That had to have been Hecks and Brock Company, sir. Throne rest 'em all, sorry sods that we all are.

Anyway, can't judge, but he seems clean, head screwed on straight. Says he was fighting around Dimeria Hive. Probably on the nightward side, eh?

- Lt. Grant, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

>>21092254

You're in luck, Trooper. Our wide vox man is picking up whatever you're using. We're not 5 minutes away.

- Lt. Grant, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

>>21092282

If action doesn't pick up soon I'm going to send a Russ Tank with Scout Sentinel escort over there.

In the meantime, I'm getting the trenches set up along with the mortar batteries established.

If you are going to wait, dig in, I always say.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21092316
Good to hear sir! I'll be waiting. *rustling followed by lighter noises.* Sketch over and out.
-Trooper Sketch Renroc, Cruik 13th( attached to 19th Marston)

>>21092320
Colonel, I understand that your regiment is ready for action. Please understand that the Lord Militant wants you to keep them that way.

If your men are getting agitated, there's plenty of manual labour to be done patching up vehicle armour.

- Major Danielle Lightfoot, on duty at TFHQ

>See >>21087609.

>>21092455

Major, glad to see you're up and about. How's the leg holding up?

Requesting permission to use the 287th's next deployment for free support action as best fits the situation. Also, ma'm, if you can spare us a few competent men for target painting duty, my teams can focus on using the heavy rifles. Current casualties almost halve our fire rate and that really hurts our effectiveness, we really need those painters to get more guns singing. I think Colonel Harklan would support us here.

-Lance Cpl Routa, 1st and only Heavy Snipers

>>21087609

This is Colonel Ingred Khlarren, CO of the 15th Marfos, reporting my regiment at full readiness. We're champing at the bit here, Linna. We better kill something soon.

Also, got word from Grant. He's heading back to Tertius after an extended patrol. They've picked up a stray, but that's it. I'm reporting his readiness at well.

- Col. I Khlarren, 15th Marfos Light Infantry

>>21087609

Ready and waiting here sir. Regiment is at full strength, trenches are dug in, and we have Basilisks and mortars set up for defense around Tertius.

With your permission, I'd like to take command of Osceola Company from the 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders when they swing by here.

Major Danielle, my men would be more than happy to help out with patchin' up your armour.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21092535
Thanks for your concern, soldier. The medicae assure me that the bionics will make it stronger than before, but it's unnerving to have part of your skeleton replaced.

The 287th cannot be released to ordinary duties. Our airmobile assets are limited as it is. If the situation in the Ash Wastes is getting out of control, we can deploy the 15th Marfos.

How bad is it out there, Routa?

- Major Danielle Lightfoot, on duty at TFHQ

>>21092576

At your service, Colonel. We're all that's left of the 19th, but we won't let you down.

- Lt. Grant, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

>>21092597

It's ugly, ma'm, but it seems the enemy is not used to heavy rifle support, they seem rather slow to react to our fire. We've managed to pretty much kill everything we shoot at and without heavy armor and leadership the cultists fall apart and then it's a turkey shoot. My personal advice is to focus fire and concentrate on breaking down their chain of command and heavy support.

Just give us the painters and we're back in action, ma'm. We'll deploy on foot as soon as the target painters arrive.

-Lance Cpl Routa, 1st and only Heavy Snipers.

>>21092535
Command, requesting that the 1st and Only, the 287th, and other units you deem fit begin hit-and-run Guerilla attacks on Ash Hive to soften it up for the attack. Thoughts?

--Col. Harklan, 287th Elysians

>>21092686
I deem this unwise. We don't have the men or resources to spare in random hit and run attacks.

A good artillery barrage followed up by an airstrike or two, then Rogue Rider assault along with armoured support should do it.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21092700

Seconded. My riders learned some lessons during the Primaris assault.

It could also give confidence to any rebel units thinking to turn back to the Light.

- Lt. Grant, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

Thirded. Put some steel back into this Crusade's spine.

- Col. I Khlarren, 15th Marfos Light Infantry

>>21092686
Colonel, whatever your men say, they've been through a lot of hard fighting and could use a bit of time off to prepare for the next stage of the battle. The Lord Militant will advise you of the 287th's role once his staff have put the finishing touches on the operational plan.

- Major Danielle Lightfoot, on duty at TFHQ

>>21092729
Sound advice. You've got some great tactical aptitude Major, for a woman.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21092750
Emperor why...

~ Major Siegfried Lenz, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21092750

And the same to you... For a man.

- Col. I Khlarren, 15th Marfos Light Infantry

>>21092762

I've never met you before. But you have my thanks, Colonel. Josef is a good man. He's just, traditional.

~ Major Siegfried Lenz, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21092772

I understand, Major. Now be a dear and go get your CO a large amasec from my quarters in Tertius. It's the old Administratum Office near Endurance Square, tell my batman I sent you.

- Col. I. Khlarren, 15th Marfos Light Infantry

>>21092802
Understood, I'll make sure he gets it. Though he's probably going to save it. He doesn't drink until after a victory.

~ Major Siegfried Lenz, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21092343

>A Klom or Two From The Tertius Outer Pickets

How's the saddle traeting ya, Renroc?

- Lt. Grant, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

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>>21092802
>>21092819
>Lightfoot's fw she remembers what happened the last time an officer got given a flask of Amasec on this campaign

>>21092833
>I wasn't here for that.
>What happened?

>>21092851
>In Part 1, Commissar Haas promises Major Lightfoot that they'll have drinks in Primaris Hive when this is all over. He is then MIA.
>At the end of Part 1, Lightfoot asks for a squirrel and for someone to find Haas (in that order) before going to get some sleep.
>In Part 2, Haas resurfaces, on the trail of the original Lord Militant who is to be sacrificed to Chaos. Lightfoot, on patrol in the Ash Wastes, moves to support. The Commissar then explains that it is a total suicide mission, and requests that Lightfoot pick up the non-Penal Legion troops who were assisting him.
>The NCO of these guys gives Lightfoot a flask of Amasec from Haas.
>Then Haas sacrifices to the Lord Militant to Tzeentch and Everything Gets Worse.

>>21092880
>I look forward to seeing how this all ends up then.
>Especially since Josef has no idea what a flask of amasec stands for. It's like the "fuck you" of this campaign.

>>21092889

>To be fair, Khlarren don't know about amasec either.
>A flask, what are you, a heathen? Her batman gave Lenz a demi-cask. From her own stock too.

>>21092819
...That's a lot of amasec.


Anyways, do you gents know how ya rank up in the 47th? Well I'll tell ya. Our morale is golden never a single rout or desertion in our history, makes me quite proud. However, executions do happen when a Lieutenant gets too zealous and leads his company straight into the enemy's lines. The only way you rank up in the 47th is being a well-tuned and tempered man who can work his way around the Commissars. Too bad I have to lead a bunch of frothing maniacs. Any longer of this waiting and the whole regiment might break apart. Also, where the hell are those 48th fuckers? I can't exactly be babysitting the rich kids if they won't even show.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21092929

The Commissariat may have something to say about that. Last I heard, their CO was seen 'round the red light district. Or what's left of it...

- Col. I. Khlarren, 15th Marfos Light Infantry

My apologies, our vox-casters are all grox turds. This is the 144th Diech rep--
> The vox goes out for a moment, static and feedback, Machine Spirits screaming
-- quite dire. Casualties nearly 90%. We'd be dead already if it weren't for the damn rebs. We've still got that Goliath Meckanus fellow. If he wanted to break away from our custody he could hav-- Aw bloody, ---
> There is a loud explosion, heavy armor, and the sounds of heretical chanting.
Ahem, excuse me one moment.
> The clear sound of a heavy bolter fills the vox, and after the whirling ceases, the sounds of heresy have gone as well. The explosions, however, remain.
Well then, where was I. Ah, yes, The governor who started the populist movement... we are holding him still, though, if the man wished to escape, he could slip away from us at anytime. We are about half a days ride away from Tertius Hive. We've encountered mid to heavy resistance from all manner of foul creatures the entire sodding way back. Some relief would be appreciated. Also, I have not been in communication with HQ in... well, since we landed. If someone could tell me how this campaign became a bloody crusade, I would appreciate it.
- Major Vicard Cicero, 144th Diech Infantry remnants

>>21092966
Sometimes the Commissariat can be a real pain. I've lost count how many times I've had a pissing contest with my Regimental Commissar.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21092982
Osceola Company mobilize to that area immediately. Do not engage the enemy, merely watch from afar until reinforcements arrive. If the Diech Infantry are in dire need them you can assault.

Colonel Harklan any Elysians you can spare for an air recon of the combat zone would be appreciated.

We have few Chimeras to spare but I'm getting Veterans loaded up as we speak.

Hurry up people for the Emperor's sake our comrades are dying out there!

~ Major Siegfried Lenz, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21092994
If you can fight the damn daemons off, we've left a trail of salvageable vehicles in our wake. Chimeras, Hell Hounds, the like. All easily repairable if we can manage to drag the da--
> Vox goes dead for a minute or two, when it resumes there are sounds of intense heavy combat.
-- Shit, shit shit. Frak out!
< Whiiizzz BOOM, OI! PROTECT THE GOV'NAH! clank clank dakadakadaka--- static.
- Major Vicard Cicero, 144th Diech Infantry remnants

>>21092994

Yessir. Three of my detachments are riding for the 144th now. We should get intel on the hostiles in a minute or two.

- Lt. Grant, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

>>21092982

My Armored Fists are en route, Major. It's been a crusade ever since we heard the Templars arrived in system. Their idea of a joke, methinks. Also, the whole "Great Changer On The Surface" may have something to do with that...

Anyway, down to the nitty-gritty; how much longer can you hold?

- Col. I. Khlarren, 15th Marfos Light Infantry

>>21092982
The Emperor is listening to you, Major. Have faith.
>As the woman ressures Major Cicero, what had appeared to be an unassuming supply lighter adjusts its course and makes high speed towards the position of the 144th Diech.

- Unidentified signal

>>21093059
What in the name of the Throne is tha-
> Vox goes dead silent
- Major Vicard Cicero, 144th Diech Infantry remnants

>>21093033

This is Sgt. Hayes, commander of Detachments 5, 8 and 13! It ain't lookin' good, L-T! Multiple armor with ground troops to boot! We're lookin' at incursion strength here! They're pounding the crap outta the Diech!

Sgt. Hayes, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

>>21093059
> Cicero here, I'm off for a bit, I leave my fate to you. I'll be back to see how things are going.

>>21093082
>A handful of bright objects streak down towards the battlefield. Hayes has the sickening feeling that someone in the Navy has decided to put the Diech out of their misery.

The regiments founded upon Kilbeck are universally dressed in standard khaki uniform with a greatcoat over the tunic. The tunic is single-breasted with stand-and-fall collar and seven white metal buttons on the front. The breast and side pockets have a flap and button.

The pointed shoulder straps are plain, and the regiment number or cypher is usually painted in yellow on a cloth slide so it can be replaced with another regiment's number incase of reassignment. On an officers' shoulder straps the regimental number or cypher is embroidered in silver. The cuffs are plain with an opening in the back for other ranks, and one button for officers.

Trousers are long and worn with short puttees and ankle boots. Officers wear khaki breeches with black boots. The greatcoat is single-breasted with a fall collar, six buttons in the front, turn-back cuffs with tab and two buttons, and plain pointed shoulder straps.

>>21093059

What the... Unidentified signal, repeat! Who the hell do you think you are!?

Dammit! Mutters, raise the 144th again! And tell the vanguard to snap to it! The Guard is dying out there!

- Col. I. Khlarren, 15th Marfos Light Infantry

>>21093082

Not now, Weedie! Can't you see I'm... Ho-lee...

Fall back! Fall back! Great Throne on Terra, FALL BACK!

L-T, they got a super-heavy! Repeat, they got a-

>A great boom can be heard then the vox goes dead.

Sgt. Hayes, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

>>21093082
Starting to think three Chimeras with three squads of our most zealous veterans might not cut it...We may need air support from either Liongrad or the Elysians.

Can anyone tell me what those flashes are?

~ Major Siegfried Lenz, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21093128

Hayes is dead! Most of 8 is too! We'*screaming machine spirits*ck! Repeat, we're fallin' back!

- Unknown, Presumably attached to the 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

>>21093140
Major, step down. I'll take it from here, Lenz.

Now then, I want a full retreat. All forces pull back. The enemy is coming to us men. Whatever is left the Roughriders get back immediately.

Any survivors in the Osceola Company give me the location of the enemy so we can use our Earthshaker cannons on them.

Marfos, get in the trenches with my men. We're going to need the reserves.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

> Clearly a vox-caster at the TFHQ is left on by mistake:
*So what are the Black Templars doing up there? Waiting for a few more Regiments to go dark before they saunter on in, call us incompetent, and marginalize our efforts.
- Uh... I don't know... uh... maybe these mahreens'll actually be, you know... not face eating warp sucking heretics.
* I mean, I've been trying to hail the smug bastards since they first voxxed. Something bad must have happened. Every vessel that gets into orbit around this fucked to death piece of shit planet goes screaming down. Every last one. Oh shit... damn it Marty!
> Click

TFHQ Logistics and Communications Hub

>>21093140
>>21093112
>For the shattered Imperial Forces, it would take a miracle to survive the onslaught of a super-heavy tank.
>Thankfully, one is at hand.
>The bright lights resolve into bronze-armoured warriors, descending by jump pack. Objectively, one could hardly think that another handful of soldiers would turn the tide of a large battle. But the Seraphim are not to be judged by objective standards alone. As they launch into the fight, many of the heretics turn and run, terrified by the personification of the Emperor's wrath. Others fall down weeping and begging for forgiveness.
>The truly unrepentant begin to fall to the Sisters' deadly pistols.

>>21093112
"Hell has nothing to do with it. This is Palatine Agustina, Order of the Fiery Heart."

>>21093154

>Even over the sounds of bombardment, hazy coordinates are wired to Col. Loschmidt.

Tertius, be advised! Significant numbers comin' right on our ass!

Dammit, we're tired of runnin'! L-T, tell the brass we're buyin' em whatever time we can!

C'mon, boys! Yip yip yahoo!

>That was the last vox transmission from the area.
>There are roughly 120 men left of 19th Marston.
>Dusty and exhausted, Grant turns to his new superior.

Worry not, Colonel. Most of the company's already running back, takin' the long routes and avoiding the enemy.

Lt. Grant, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

They're already their, Loschmidt.

Time to give the Archenemy the bloodiest nose...

- Col. I. Khlarren, 15th Marfos Light Infantry

>>21093199
Good to hear. Lenz volunteered to lead from the front. He should keep the men's tempers in check. Can't have them abandoning the trenches to charge forward now can we?

The Sisters are doing a number on the but Cultists are easy targets and the fools didn't give any armoured escorts to the super-heavy. It makes it an extremely easy target alone with nothing but weak willed infantry guarding it.

Hope the victory doesn't go to the sister's heads...

Sister Palatine, bring your forces to Hive Tertius. The heretics won't stop here. They'll be more of them and we need every soldier we can get to defend the Hive and it's 12 billion citizens. Or is it 8 billion? I can't remember. It's alot. A lot of people, yeah, let's leave it at that.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

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>>21093193

Oh, sod... It's the Battle Sisters...

- Col. I. Khlarren, 15th Marfos Light Infantry

>tfw when what remained of detachments 5, 8 and 13 figured out that they were dealing with the run-off from the Sisters' orbital drop that don't even pay attention to a bunch of bloodied and wounded penal legionnaires on tired horses.

All Units, all units, this is TFHQ L&C, do we have confirmation of the... uh, orbital strike? What in the name of Terra was that? Anyone with a working vox-box have visual confirmation of the... uh... the Event?

>>21093240

S'beautiful...

- Trooper Macharius "Weedie" Wedershin, Standing Officer, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company, Detachments 5, 8 and 13

>>21093253

>So that's 7 from Detachment 5, 2 from Detachment 8 and the full 10 from 13.
>Still a company, still a regiment, still a win...
>I guess...

>>21093253
This is TFHQ L&C, Uh, Could you repeat that vox soldier? Did you say it was, uh... beautiful? What is the sitrep, trooper? We're operating blind back here!

>>21093224
"I am busy, Colonel."

>The super-heavy is indeed an easy target, especially with half of its crew blubbing and trying to recall the Imperial Creed. A pair of Seraphim attach their melta bombs and gracefully dart away...

Wading through the mud, Lenz makes his way to the forward trench line. His boots have gotten caught in the wet soil twice now. The water smells, reeking of Hive run-off. Everything stinks worse than damn sin around here. Finally, he makes it to a dug-out with a vox-castor inside, along with two Kilbeck Guardsmen manning a heavy stubber. One of the Corporals greets Lenz, saying, "Hello Major-"

"Shut the hell up," Lenz immediately replies. "Don't talk to me. I'm just going to sit down here, and wait for this all to be over. Throne this place is detestable." His sour mood was a product of his orders causing most of the Roughriders to die ingloriously without even completeing their objective.

Worse yet, his "volunteered" position was heavily "suggested" by Colonel Josef...

>>21093274

It's the Sisters! The damned shootin' stars were the Thronedamned Sisters, HQ! Emperor be praised, they saved our bacon!

C'mon, boys! It's a turkey shoot now! Yip yip yahoo!

- Trooper Macharius "Weedie" Wedershin, Standing Officer, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company, Detachments 5, 8 and 13

>>21093278
...

Listen here you power-armoured hussie.

You took a half a regiment's worth of cultists and single lone tank. Good for you. They have about three more of those I take it, and then we Traitor Marines and Haas to worry about. Throne of Earth lady, I don't have time for your bullshit.

I say this with all respect to your station.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21093289
Sweet Throne on Terra...
Trooper, you just brought a tear to my eye.

>>21093286

>Dude, things are cool. The detachments of the 19th closest to the Diech got off with roughly most of their boys intact.
>Last thread, Grant split his company into 15 groups of 10 to maximize their effectiveness. Osceola's still just a company, but they're still intact.

>>21093295
Don't forget the daemons , Sir!
- Nameless Private close enough to the vox-caster to be heard

>>21093311

>Doesn't change the fact from Lenz's perspective, he just fucked up.
>It also doesn't change the fact that by the sister's involvement, his orders were totally unnecessary.

What

We have sisters now?

Emperor be praised, finally, Power Armour at our side

Colonel Josef, I know i'm not a Sister, but need help from some of our men there?
We're mostly roaming around shooting heretics, so some kind of mission would be good for them

- Sergeant Matheys of the 1st Drusian Crusaders

>>21093322

Grant's gloved hand pats the trooper's shoulder as he tells him politely to get the colonel some recaf.

>>21093323
'>Yeowch. Chains of command and what-not. I'll leave it at that, tho'. Makes for good drama...
>I take it Lenz is one of those career soldiers still hurting from old bad decisions?

>>21093333
Get your men into cohesive units, report to Hive Tertius.

Major Lenz can handle the reassignment.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21093295
>Through the open channel, Loschmidt can only hear Agustina breathing evenly. Then a series of muffled explosions mark the end of the heretic's war machine. Moments later, the sound of the battle roars into full life. Agustina's voice rings above it.

"Men of the 144th, you are delivered! Show the Emperor your gratitude!"

>A ragged cheer goes up, and the familiar sound of disciplined lasgun fire joins the cacophony...

>>21093339
>If you care about your men in the military, every decision that gets men killed weighs heavily upon your conscious.

>>21093352

Can you stabilize him!?

What do you think I'm doing!? You should be lucky there's something left to stabilize! Ah, shit! He needs more blood! Trooper, where's that plasma!? Beginning resus!

- A dug-out just behind what remains of the Diech 144th's lines

>>21093352
Ma'dam, if you please, after the Diech Infantry have gotten their men that can make it stabilized, bring them home for us.

>>21093339
Lieutenant Grant, form up along with our Chimeras and return home with the 144th.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21093378
If I die... I order you... t-to... to take... my heavy bolter... and blow away a hundred heretics in my name... for...f-for the Emperor...
- Major Vicard Cicero, 144th Diech Infantry remnants

>>21093289

"Rough Riders, the vehicles! They are needed as much as these men!"

- Palatine Agustina, Order of the Fiery Heart

>>21093411

Dammit, don't you die! We've won, you hardheaded bastard!

Clear!

- Chief Medic Agrusa, 144th Diech

>>21093414

You're in luck, ma'am! Some of my boys are hotwiring some of the thirtysixers we found along the approach. Funny how they're still working...

- Trooper Macharius "Weedie" Wedershin, Standing Officer, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company, Detachments 5, 8 and 13

>>21093414
I hate to agree, but she is right. Rough Riders move in tandem with the veterans in securing the vehicles. We'll tow them with our chimeras back to Tertius.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21093398

Yes, sir. I'm sending two more of my detachments to rendevous with the Diech while whomever's with me're gonna watch out for anymore surprises.

>He slumps in his saddle.

What a day, hey?

Lt. Grant, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

>>21093448
>The initial shock of the descent of the Seraphim has worn off. The heretics realise that the five Sisters are not the vanguard of an avenging skyborne army, but only the fragile hope of the Imperial Guardsmen.
>As the enemy rallies, Agustina and her Sisters jet from one salient to the next, buying time for troopers to reload, catch their breath, and recover their footing.
>But they are very few.

>>21093475

The Rough Riders' commandeered trucks and Chimeras are hauling whomever they can find clear of the field
>As escort, Trooper Weedie and his command perform daring wheeling counter assaults to sting and frighten the heretic counter assault, supported by the fighting remnants of the Diech 144th.

>>21093475
Men of the Emperor, forget the vehicles and form ranks! The enemy reform! Storm them!

~ Sergeant Wilhelm Kellner, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21093504
>The Chimeras continue on their mission, but the squads were loaded aboard charge the heretic advance with a fury not unseen in the sisters.
>However, soon they'll be overwhelmed by the sheer weight of numbers assailing them, much like the Seraphim.

>>21093475

>The "Yip Yip Yahoo" war cry is heard as 40 men from the 19th Marston charge into the wheeling mass of heretics, blasting with their weapons while their mounts stomp and lash
>After five minutes, they turn and ride away, keeping up the punishing blitz of fire

>>21093451
>The Order of the Fiery Heart's modified lighter touches down at Hive Tertius. It disgorges only a trio of Rhinos, marked with the Fleur-de-Lis - the ground mobile element of Palatine Agustina's Mission, currently under the command of Sister Superior Isidore. The Sisters report to the TFHQ and explain that they are ready to respond to any requests for assistance. A pair of Hospitalers join the field hospital, bringing with them much-needed expertise and equipment.
>Despite the small numbers - the Imperial Guard forces, depleted as they are, outnumber the Sisters of Battle by hundreds to one - the arrival of these reinforcements starts a hopeful murmur through the Task Force.
>And a few cynics wonder where the Astartes are.

>>21093518
(Although the Seraphim have jump packs, so their options for escape are a bit better.)

>>21093554
(Yep.)

>>21081672
You're tellin me, boss. Bloody game o' Devil & Barkin' Frog down 'ere. I swear we've ambushed at least twelve ambushes so far.

Feels just like back home. I still want to know how they got a fuckin' dreadnought down here though.
>Mighta been the drills it had fer arms, Sarge.
>Mighta been drawn in by yer smartass comments, Davo. Get that bloody melta on point.

Think we've found a way topside, boss. Got a breeze an' it ain't just Davo's hot air. Yer orders?

- Sgt. Murray of the mothefuckin' 49th Catachan Jungle Fighters

>>21093518
>>21093554
...You're telling me that I just lost three squads of my best men? Dammit it all. Lenz should have sent a Commissar with those boys.

I digress.

All forces in Hive Tertius, this signal goes out on all frequencies. If you have a vox, listen to my voice now. Prepare for immediate assault from heretic elements.

Citizens, remain in your residences unless told otherwise by me or my successor.

Ave Imperator.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21093526

>They begin again, pouring whatever they can before their mounts dance in to engage the heretics in CQC with the lashing hooves of their horses and the oversized knives they favor, before riding back to fire again from a distance.
>The first of the trucks and Chimeras power through to the 47th Kilbeck, their occupants firing madly into the masses in an attempt to keep the heretics off. The lead Chimera contains Major Cicero, who has been barely stabilized.
>The first rough rider detachments link up with their brothers. The fighting intensifies and a few of the Marston are dragged down, kicking and screaming into the faces of their killers.

>>21093526
>Palatine Agustina, her helmet once more in place, jumps back into the middle of the Imperial position. She stands for fifteen seconds, surveying the battle, then leaps forward to rescue a pair of Diech infantrymen.
>Observers in the trenches see more bright lights descending from the heavens.

>>21093582
>>21093608
The stubber in Lenz's pillbox is firing non-stop into the horde of Lost and Damned. Cultists, mutants, Traitor Guardsmen, anything to lob at their lines endlessly. The Major shouts in anger into the vox, "I don't care if your unit hasn't seen combat in two weeks Captain I order you to keep it together! Stick to your guns and stay put or by the Emperor I will go over there and shove my boot so far up your ass!"

A whizzing solid-projectile round from an autogun pings into one of the gunner's head. His flak helm fails him as a noise similar to a wet sponge being punched is heard, and the trooper slumps to the ground. With that, Lenz then barks into the vox, "Heretics are pouring on too hard! All men in the front trench fall back to the secondary and third lines. Stubbers, unleash hell!"

Then Lenz began his fighting retreat, damning his luck as a las-bolt impacts into his shin. Heretics push further in the 47th's lines, and many will die on both sides this day. "Should have just drank all that amasec when I had the chance..."

>>21093608

>Trooper Weedie has lost his Galaxy-pattern lasrifle during a pass and is now blazing away with his autopistol. He is down to his last clip and he is making every shot count.
>As more vehicles containing the Diech wounded make for the safety of the Kilbeck lines, the last 7 men of 19th Marston's 5th Detachment (>>21093266) make a stand surrounded by a ring of their fallen mounts. They take down as many as they can before being buried under the knives and rifle butts of archenemy cultists.

>>21093641
>Sergeant Wilhelm meets a similar fate, fighting his way to Weedie's forces to join them in their last stand, but a large horde of beastmen keeps the two squads from meeting.
>Wilhelm dies choking on his blood, as a Minotaur impales him onto a rock.

>>21093633

With a roar of righteous fury, the men and women of the 15th Marfos begin their counter attack.

"Champing at the bit" could not describe the pent up rage displayed by Colonel Khlarren's regiment as they met the heretics' determined push into the 47th's trenches.

Within five minutes, the secondary trenches become the stage for a bloody stalemate.

>>21093633
>>21093641
>This time, the lights do not slow as they come close to earth, nor reveal themselves as delivering angels. A barrage of torpedoes from the Stern Rebuke smashes into the horde, blowing apart the center of their column and throwing men and near-men alike to the ground. As the remaining combatants try to regain their senses, they are showered in pulverized earth and bodies.
>Whatever battlecry Agustina screams, it is lost to the all but perhaps her own sisters, who are first to their feet and first back into the fight.
>The heretics waver.

>>21093671

>An autopistol round buries itself in the brainpan of Sergeant Wilhelm's killer. Weedie is left without weapons until the commander of the reinforcements, one Sgt. Seela Cole, tosses him another clip.
>With the Diech convoy now clear, Cole orders the rough riders to pull back and begin the fighting withdrawal back to Tertius
>Of the 70 men Lt. Grant had rerouted to aid the Diech, barely half remain.

>>21093690

>The same ought to go for the 47th Kilbeck, as they're the freshest troops we got, next to the sisters, of course...

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>>21093685
>>21093674
Slobbering on Lenz's lasgun bayonent is a disembowled Cultist who hasn't realized he's dead yet. He yells with a wet glurggle, "Death to the false-" Lenz interrupts him yelling back with, "Silence will you!" With a quick draw to his side-arm a fresh las-bolt is planted into the Cultist's skull, indeed silencing him. All around the secondary trench line is a surging wave of bodies impacting against one another in a gorey mess of a melee. Lasgun meets autogun, stubber meets bolter, and so forth.

47th men die with the men and women of the 15th. Out of the corner of Lenz's eye he sees the banner of the 47th fall, their standard bearer taking a buckshot to the face. "No you don't," Lenz remarks under his breath, cutting and stabbing his way towards the regiment's colors. He hoists the banner up, planting it down into the chest of a dying Traitor Guard, releasing a satisfying crunch from his chest cavity. "Imperial Guard! Hold fast!" Lenz shouts out while firing from the hip with his lasgun, holding the banner in his other hand.

In that moment, the Sister's counter-attack hammers into the enemy. With a cheering battlecry, Lenz leads his men forward. "Brothers in arms! Take one step forward!" A bolt shell impacts into Lenz's belly, causing him to falter, but it did not detonate. Merely, it passed through him. "C-can't...not here..." He holds onto the banner with an even tighter grip, using it to support him. "A-advance my brothers!" Three stubber rounds graze his left thigh, but the pain is nothing compared to the fire throughout his lower body.

>>21093741
(The banner indeed says "Be just and fear not".)

>>21093741

The 15th roar in answer to Lenz's defiance as their lines begin to stubbornly shove back the invader, like a man pulling a barbed arrow in his thigh.

Marfos heavy weapon teams lob high explosives over the trenches to blow apart incoming waves of enemies, while stubber and heavy bolter teams set up and begin to drizzle death into the incoming heretics.

>>21093741
>Encased in their power armour, the Seraphim are nigh-immune to enemy fire. Sister Alodia has fared the worst, with a mild burn to her right calf, but the former Hospitaler is more pained by the sight of the heroic Major Lenz. She cannot help him. The 47th must hold up their own banner, or lose their most precious weapon: faith.

>>21093801

Help arrives in the form of a Marfos fire team, racing forward to set up firing positions where they can, firing from the hip as they go. Their plasma gunner blasts away at incoming hard targets with expert bursts from her weapon as their sergeant runs to help lays stay on his feet.

>>21093843
Lenz doesn't let up, keeping the banner standing admist the sea of death all around Hive Tertius. The sight of the Seraphim, rising high like golden eagles made up of pure hatred gives much to the hearts of the Guardsmen as they make their bloody advance forward. Deep down inside, the greviously wounded Major knows he won't live through this, but he keeps persisting forward. If he gives up here, then what is the point? Everything he has done up to this point will be invalid.

One of the more feral cultist brandishs a broad-axe. He embeds it into Lenz's shoulder. There is a single fleeting moment then, as Lenz looks to his wound, then his attacker. With one swift motion, he backhands the man. After that, Lenz takes out the axe from his own body, the pain not even being registered at this point. A charging cultist is cut down from Lenz's new albiet primitive weapon.

"Look around you en-" He spits up some of his own blood, but continues. "Look around you enemies of mankind! We Guard are the most sorry lot! We don't have the armour of Sisters or Astartes, or the guns of the Navy! Nor do we have the wealth of Rogue Traders! But what we do have, is raw, fury!" He stumbles, but in his tumbling he brings his axe down on another foe. With some of his last strength he voxes back to command, where both Colonels of the 47th and the 15th can hear him.

"Forgive me," He says struggling to form the words. The broken form of the Major slumps on the banner, just as Sergeant from the Marfos fireteam joins him. His slumping form strikes a leaning pose, giving the men the false hope that he will still live after this.

The banner stands...But at what cost?

>>21093892
>The sacrifice of the Marfos and Kilbeck troopers has brought the Imperials time to bring reinforcements to the site of the fiercest fighting. The powerful roar of the Ecclesiarchy's Rhinos, and the angry chatter of their storm bolters, announces the arrival of Sister Superior Isidore's force of thirty Adepta Sororitas.
>Unlike the Palatine and her Seraphim, who dart from one crisis to the next, Isidore deploys her women as a dense firing line. The Sisters of Battle rake the Lost and the Damned with bolter fire.

>>21093892
>>21094018

Thanks to Lenz's final words, the Marfos fireteam (and those coming up behind them) rally harder than before. As though the hand of the Emperor was upon shoulders of the Guard in the trenches, their lasbolts and hard rounds find targets upon vulnerable cultist flesh as their blades and boots break cultist bones.

In the intersection Lenz has been struggling to hold, Marfos and Kilbeck begin to reform the lines. The sergeant who had tried to assist the Kilbeck major merely planted the standard deeper into the earth, granting a measure of respect to the man's departed spirit. He smiles briefly at the Sororitas reinforcements before turning to rejoin his fireteam, visiting the wrath of his pistol into more heretics' faces.

>>21094018
>>21094055
>In little time the remaining Lost and Damned forces beat a hasty retreat, most likely to report of their failure to their Alpha Legionnarie Masters.
>Shattered bodies of hundreds soldiers and maddened cultists lie scattered across the field of battle. The smell of dead is rife in the air.

>>21094055
That's a lie. He's not dead.

You bring that sorry son of a bitch back to my command tent right now!

He's not dead!

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21094102
>>21093892
>>21094081
>Sister Alodia touches down near Major Lenz, removes her helmet, and crouches beside the fallen officer. His injuries are severe, and his heart has stopped. Yet within that battered form, his spirit still struggles to rise again.
>As her lips move in prayer, Alodia's hands work to bring Lenz's body and spirit more fully together.

>>21094191
So. Much. Pain. The. Pain. Too. Much.

Pain, killers...please.

~ Major Siegfried Lenz, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21094102
"Colonel, you must understand that I and my Sisters are not under you command. If Major Lenz can be brought to you, it will be at a time and manner most suited to his condition."

- Palatine Agustina, Order of the Fiery Heart

>>21094102

Josef...

>She enters, with Lt. Grant on her heels, Col. Loschmidt's command tent. He remembers her from bonhomies on the fleet as a spry and vivacious woman with flawless juvenat treatments and light brown hair that is only just streaked with silver. She wears the standard dark green BDU of the Marfos 15th now, splattered and bloodied as it is by the day's fighting.

>Right now, she looks exactly like her sixty-plus years as she quietly relays news which Loschmidt knows to be true, deep in his heart.

He's gone, Josef... My men are bringing him in... I'm sorry...

- Col. I. Khlarren, 15th Marfos Light Infantry

>>21094191

>The sergeant from earlier tentatively approaches the praying Sister, intimidated by the war-like presence of her armor, serene as it is. He swallows, holstering his pistol.

Ma'am... I've got orders...

>>21094208
I don't have time to insult you for your arrogance.

He's my man, you understand me? If he dies it is my fault. You...you keep him alive, alright? Hear me?

Khlarren, what's the situation with your own forces?

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21094207
"Be strong, Major. The Emperor's grace will soothe you, and His hands heal you. Believe in Him."

- Sister Alodia, Order of the Fiery Heart

>>21094245
>Josef won't allow his emotions to get in the way of the situation. He needs to know immediate strength of both regiments and if the needs calls for them to be amalgamated into one.

>>21094245
"He is the Emperor's man. Have faith, Colonel."

>>21094242
>Palatine Agustina moves to intercept the NCO.

"Leave her be. What of these orders?"

>>21094245

>Khlarren nods briefly and her face forms into a noncommittal mask

My Marfos 15th are fine. A platoon or two whittled down into a squad, a company at half strength. Nothing serious, considering we fought a trench war.

- Col. I. Khlarren, 15th Marfos Light Infantry

>Grant coughs behind his gloved hand. The hem of his worn out duster and his boots are also similarly stained.

The 19th got off light too, Colonel. I'm sending a squad to tail the retreating hostiles. That way we're forewarned...

Lt. Grant, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

>>21094275

>The NCO, with the name "Murrough" sewn onto his breast pocket, gulps, the intimidation now plainly written on his face.

W-we... We're to bring him to Colonel Loschmidt, ma'am... Under orders from our own CO, but I s'pose he can wait a bit...

But now that you're here, I-I'm to tell you to meet up with our COs. When you can, of course...

>>21094308
Good...good.

>A passing by scribe hands the Colonel a full report.

As it stands, out of the 12,000 men we came down to this world with, we have 9,236 men. 12 built in Earthshaker cannons, 25 mortar batteries. Seven Chimeras. Two Standard Leman Russ Main Battle Tanks. This leaves us at 78% Strength.

>With a long, exaggerated sigh, Josef then says.

Acceptable losses...

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21094355

We're getting fractured reports from the Catachans underground. Nothing solid as of yet.

And that much armor? That's ridiculous? Where are the Drusians? The Thronedamned Cadian 18th!?

>She takes a seat, deflated.

And we received reinforcements... What's Linna playing at? Didn't he know how hard we have it, especially after Primaris?

- Col. I. Khlarren, 15th Marfos Light Infantry

>>21094342
>Agustina favours the sergeant with a gentle smile.

"Thank you for that kind invitation. As soon as the Major is ready to be moved, you and I will work out how to bring him to headquarters."

>>21094413
It is not our place to question, Colonel. We must focus instead on the here and now. You there, Lieutenant. Go round up some men to gather a few hundred civilians. I want the trenches cleaned of dead and our own properly buried. Burn the enemy's or use their corpses for servitors.

Oh, and Khlarren? Take back your amasec. I won't be drinking it. This feels like no victory.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q9WDaCVDe8

19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders Theme.

>>21094452

Keep it. You never know when a better day will turn up, Emperor willing.

>She rises and turns to walk away...

And it's Ingred.

- Col. I. Khlarren, 15th Marfos Light Infantry

Yes, sir. One more thing you should know; the enemy peeled off the Diech 144th. We're bringing what's left of 'em home, including Major Cicero. They're a few hours away.

>Grant salutes, the gesture sharp enough to make one of the absent Cadians proud and turns to leave.

Lt. Grant, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

>>21094515

>Not really their's, but a little more apt than "Deadman's Gun". Thanks for that, anon.

>>21094443

>Murrough salutes and takes his leave to take care of his unit.

>>21094207
>Alodia ends one prayer and addresses her patient.

"You have done very well, Major. I've rarely seen such endurance, even among my own Sisters. Just hold on a little longer, then you can sleep this off."

- Sister Alodia, Order of the Fiery Heart

>>21094524
>Josef's age is apparent. 56 years old, lightning bolts of grey striking through his oily charcoal black hair. He looks out onto the field of battle, seeing all the dead corpses. He says to no one in particular.

I fear, Emperor. That this may be my last war in your service. Neither my body or soul can keep up...

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21093575
Let's go up fellas

The Situation seems dire to our friend upstairs

And besides i'm tired of these fucking Flamers making everything hotter

But first, do you know exactly where we will rise

I don't want to rise on a fucking tzeentchian meeting

- Cpt Barry of the mothefuckin' 49th Catachan Jungle Fighters

>>21094548
Siegfried Lenz looks up into the sky. The atmosphere is a milky grey, which would be depressing if it was not constrasted by the sight of all these dead murking up the already disgusting trench. His lips are cracked, his throat dry. The pain has mostly passed, for now, while the Sister works in her craft to heal him. How much of his blood has he lost? Too much, Lenz fears. He'll be more machine than man once this is all over. All feeling in his left section of his torso in his body is gone, the axe seeing to that. His belly is a mess of organs and ruptured flesh, but somehow the Hospitaller has sewn up his torn body. Truly a miracle of medicae.

A cold wind swoops down over the trenches, sending a fresh tingling to Lenz's face. He lets out a wry, dry sigh. He finally replies to the Sister, saying, "...Peace at last, then."

>>21094562
"Colonel Loschmidt. I am informed that Major Lenz is in a stable condition. Would you like me to arrange transport for your wounded officer? I am aware that your regiment has the necessary vehicles to move him, but your men are tired and my Sisters are returning to reserve in any case."

- Palatine Agustina, Order of the Fiery Heart

>>21094685
Do so. Night is coming and I don't want to risk the enemy making another attack anytime soon.

...And thank you, Sister. Bring my boy home.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21094659
Alodia smiles brightly at the Major. "I thought of something funny to say to that, but you shouldn't laugh in your condition."

Her more usual look of concern returns. "We will be taking you back to headquarters shortly. Do you want to speak to your Colonel before I put you under?"

>>21094524
Sergeant Matheys of the 1st Drusian Reporting

We're deep into enemy lines here.

We have about 15 Leman Russ in okay battle condition. We have more, that can go with a few repairs.

We will try to make balloon for home to avoid confrontation

If everything goes okay, we will reach it in about an hour or two, give it or take it

- Sergeant Matheys of the 1st Drusian Crusaders

>>21094742
He gives her a stern look, color waning from his face. He then says in a dry voice, "No."

"Give me the juice. I don't want to talk to that bastard."

>>21094724
>Sister Superior Isidore and a single squad of Sisters remain at the trench line, their presence reassuring the weary veterans of today's fierce fighting. The rest of the Sororitas retire to their vehicles, with Major Lenz in the care of the Seraphim.
(To make that crystal clear: they have 3 Rhinos, 3 squads of infantry and a small squad of jump troopers. They're leaving 10 Sisters behind and putting the Seraphim & Lenz into a Rhino.)

>>21094764
Good to hear good to hear!

Just in case I'm loading up two squads in two Chimeras, and putting the Roughriders regiment on stand by, just in case you need support.

And this question goes out to all commanders. Should we begin conscription of Hive Tertius' residents in order to make up for combat losses? More bodies never hurt.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21094842
>Parting the bodies to make way is one very eager Tech-Priest Enginseer. Hearing of the wounded state of the Major he knew something like this would need his expertise.
>With delight he cackles, saying to himself, "Ah! A challenge worthy of my skills. Bring him to me, I shall mend flesh into steel."

>>21094848
I'm not sure conscription is the smartest thing to do

We're having a cease fire with the Rebs right?

Can't we get people to volunteer or something?

In such dire times i'm sure people would join in an act of good faith

- Sergeant Matheys of the 1st Drusian Crusaders

>>21094872

"That will have to wait. I have given my word to return the Major to his commanding officer, and will suffer no further delays."

Palatine Agustina, Order of the Fiery Heart

>>21094894

Great to see ya, Matheys.

And I'm with him on this one. A few people are turning out to help us, but I don't think we can ask 'em to fight just yet...

Besides, we still got forces unaccounted...

Lt. Grant, 19th Marston Penal Legion Roughriders, Osceola Company

>>21094894
A valid suggestion.

I almost forgot we had an agreement between the very people we came to put down. I suppose pure human and heretical thinking is better than mutated, damned hordes of heretics.

Get some of our Priests and Commissars on it. Recruitment rallies! Good old fashioned propaganda.

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21094906
>In a mix of disappointment and disgust the Tech-Priest hobbles away.

>Damn this thread went crazy while I was asleep...

"All Narmenian and Cadian Heavy formations, move from staging areas to front line positions, post haste! I will not have my armor sitting idle while a battle rages, not again!"

"Lord Militant Linna to all forces on Olenus Primaris. As your readiness permits, advance into the ash wastes around the capital and engage the enemy. Drop Regiments will be held in active reserve, to be ready to exploit weaknesses exposed by our attack. I will be joining you on the front, in Thor's Prudence."

>>21094848

"We will permit volunteers of former rebel persuasion, as well as hive residents, to form into combat units under Commissariat supervision. As much as I loath the idea of an army who may turn on us after the battle is won, we need the man and material the rebels have."

- Markus Linna, Lord Militant, Olenus Primaris

>>21094942
Lord Militant, about damn time, if you will permit me to say such things in your presence.

Who will remain in Hive Tertius to defend it? Surely you don't mean all of our forces are going to be committed to the assault, right?

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21094942
"Lord Militant, I must object. Your forces are battered and weary. Why are you pushing them when the Astartes are close at hand?" >>21089022

Palatina Agustina, Order of the Fiery Heart

>>21094923
Agustina goes to visit Loschmidt in person. The Palatine is a handsome woman, just short of middle age. She has set aside her daunting power armour and dresses in the same humble robes she wore as an initiate.

"Colonel Loschmidt? Major Lenz is resting at the Task Force's field hospital. If you would like to see him, I would be happy to escort you."

>>21095063
Rubbing a wrinkling hand over his diminished features, the Colonel gives her a nod. "Very well. Take me to him."

Around the Colonel is the humming buzz of several machines. Auspex relays and vox-broadcasters. A scribe and Officer scurry here and there, taking information from one side of the command tent to the other. This place was in total upheaval during the battle, but now it has calmed allowing for a steady flow of reliable information to trickle into High Command's ears.

>>21094987

"Not every regiment has the strength to return to front line duty. Those units will hold Tertius while they recover. A number of regimental headquarters elements are also at the hive, and can further bolster our security."

>>21095006

"I value your consul, Sister Agustina, but I have heard neither hide nor hair of the Templars since their arrival. Our enemies are not waiting, and I cannot rely on a unit of Astartes when I do not know when or where they will deploy. We must set our own agenda."

- Markus Linna, Lord Militant, Olenus Primaris

>>21095164
Very well. I suspect you want the Kilbeck at the forefront of the fighting?

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

Depending on the Astartes is how good brother Guardsmen get killed, Sister. I am happy to report the 81st Brigwick, after much needed medicae and rest at 82% combat readiness. We stand to march with you, General.
- Colonel Gaius Scavolo, 81st Brigwick Recon

>>21095115
After the cease-fire with the former rebels, Task Force Tertius established its field hospital near the surface of the Hive, in a heavily reinforced warehouse. Lenz has been cleaned up and dressed in sterile clothes. The sedatives lend him a peaceful expression.

A Sister Hospitaller, identifying herself as Teresa, greets the Imperial officers and starts to explain Lenz's condition. "Obviously, the work done by Sister Alodia in the field was very crude. It is still rather early, but I believe that the Major could make a more or less full recovery - the nerve damage is my main concern - given enough time..."

Teresa stops short and looks uncomfortable, wondering if she's said too much. She often says too much, it's just that she wants other people to understand why she does what she does and - oh, better not space out while the officers are talking.

>>21095256
The Colonel takes a seat next to Siegfried, his bones aching already from all the excitement of today. The weathered, tired Josef pats Lenz on the chest, saying, "Good job. You've done good." He casts a glance to Teresa asking her, "How long till he can be back in the field? Any cost of augmentation I can cover. I've got years of payment saved up."

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>>21095310
>Any cost of augmentation
>The Tech-Priest's fw.

*static noise*-er. Can any-*static* ground personal hear me? *static* This is *static* of the *static*. We're making a fighting *static* -one hear me? Reports of heavy fighting between us and hive *the voice is drowned by the sound of gunfire then the transmission ends*

>>21095310
"Sir, if you just want to replace the parts of him that are damaged... you'll have to ask someone else to give an estimate. I am a healer, and this man can be healed."

The Hospitaller's resolve quickly falters. "Of course I understand the military necessity and wouldn't question your judgment, sir."

((Alright.I want to make a few characters using the Only War system. Who should I make?

Major Lenz? Colonel Khlarren? Lieutenant Grant? Sister Augstina? Lord Militant Linna? Or dare I say, Commissar Haas.)

>>21095201
>>21095253

"It will be a siege, and so we will be best served by your presence at the front, Colonel Loschmidt."

"It will be an honor to fight with you both, gentlemen."

- Markus Linna, Lord Militant, Olenus Primaris

>>21095373
"Do me a favor, girl. And calm down. See that his condition doesn't degrade. I will send a Tech-Priest later to augment him so he may serve once again, but Major Lenz is missing the offensive."

With that, the Colonel strides away to lead his men to death and glory.

>>21095381
"Ave Imperator, it shall be done. When shall we march? Now, or morning's first light?"

"Ingrid, get your troops ready. We march out soon. Same goes for your men Grant."

~ Colonel Josef Loschmidt, 47th Kilbeck Siege Infantry.

>>21095397
Agustina stays long enough to give Teresa a reassuring pat on the arm. "Thank you, Sister."

The Palatine's long strides quickly catch her up to Loschmidt. "Teresa is composed enough when a purely medical task is in front of her. Your man is in the best of hands."

"Do not lose your faith, Colonel. The Emperor trusts in you, as you trust in him." With that, the Sister departs to join her own unit.

"General Linna?" A man in carapace armor saluted the commander.

"Captain Alexander Caiger, 137th Terrax. My special recon's all that's left of the regiment, as far as I can tell. Where do you need us?"

>>21095376

((Go for Haas then Lightfoot.))

>As his vox bead beeped and gabbled in his ear, Lt. Grant, who may have been called "Philly" in a past life, sat upon an ammo crate.

>Somewhere nearby, his horse snuffled the ground, looking for whatever might tickle its taste buds before sniffing at a rancid puddle that collected from the Hive and the day's fighting. Grant shied it away with a thrown dirt clod. It knickered at him, none the least amused

>He was tired. Stone cold tired. A hand-rolled lho stick perched unlit from his mouth and he'd even attempted to light it a few times. He'd lost his lighter sometime during the last ride home, but it didn't stop his body's knee jerk reaction craving for carcinogens.

>He gave up on his next attempt and tried to make himself more comfortable on his crate when his eyes caught something in the distant. Around him, the Guardsmen were doing likewise.

>He reached into his coat and withdrew a set of binoculars that looked as battered as his duster. Grant put it to his eyes and zeroed in on the incoming dust cloud.

>A few minutes passed. He tried to smile. He was too tired even for that before reaching for his vox bead.

Grant to all units. The Diech 144th are coming home...

>>21095427

"We shall lay siege at first light, with Saint Ezra's blessing."

>>21095494

"How many do your men number, Captain Caiger?"

- Markus Linna, Lord Militant, Olenus Primaris

>>21095427

Very good, Josef. We're re-organizing the survivors now. Shouldn't take too long. We'll be on our way before too long...

- Col. I. Khlarren, 15th Marfos Light Infantry

>The chipper voice on the vox is hardly the same quiet and aged voice Loschmidt had heard just an hour or so ago. He remembers that she was on her planet's government and chalks it up to some obscure political training.

>Linna here, I need to head out to class, I'll be back in around an hour. If the battle starts without me, Loschmidt and Scavolo can command my armor.

>>21095623
>Josef here. I'd prefer we wait. I need a break.

>>21095376
The people who are most "player-character" so far are:

Matheys & Routa, for killing heaps of dudes.
Grant & Lightfoot, for performing above their pay grade
Lenz, for conspicuous heroism not resulting in his death

Agustina made a good entrance but the only thing she's done above the call of duty is piss off Colonels.
Linna, Khlarren, Loschmidt & Scavolo are just about to do their thing, so it's a bit early to stat them up.

>>21095670

>Grant and Khlarren here: Seconding this. Anyway, we've a good pause and anyone who wants to join can do so next thread.

Any volunteers to do the sitrep? I did it for part 2.

>>21095816
I've been keeping an eye on this for a while, I'm now catching up reading the first thread.

May jump in later...will there be a situation report at thread start, just to make things clear?

>>21095538

"Eleven including myself, kitted for close fighting."

- Cpt. Alexander Caiger, 137th Terrax Recon

>>21095876
I have no aptitude for such things. I suggest when Linna gets back we make a new thread with a new sitrep so everyone is on the same page for the fighting.

Also, I'm the guy who suggested making a character in Only War. It's more like, group majority vote of "How awesome can we make this character will keeping it realistic?"

Lenz would definitively have the Talents True Grit and Die Hard.

>>21095764
>Haas was awesome till I chaosed him, loving your work guys

>>21095764
>Josef here.
>I intended to invert the cliche of a heroic death by having Lenz bleed out slowly as the battle went on, medics knowing they had no hope of saving his life, so they had him overdose on painkillers to give him a merciful death.
>But after playing DH with a Hospitaler I will not question their ability to perform medical miracles.

>>21096052
I'm still bitter about that.

>>21096045
Do you want to start a fresh thread for Olenus Primaris Campaign Characters and link us to it? The main thread can move pretty quickly.

>>21096085
Nah. No need for more than one thread at a time. I'll just drop it for now.

>>21096079
>Sisters-fag here.
>I figured the "give me the painkillers" bit was a choice between letting him suffer and having him die
>Alodia doesn't take moral responsibility for actions, though, so it was a pretty easy choice for her. (At all times, maximize the number of soldiers available to the Emperor.)

>>21096120
There was a write-fag thread. It's totally fine, I just think that trying to get characters worked out while Linna's offensive is kicking off could be difficult

>>21096122
>It pretty much was so you made the right call there.

>>21096136
I think I missed that write-fag thread, is there a link?

>>21096136
The whole idea was the people vote on which characters they'd like to see made in Only War and handling it one at a time.

>>21096164
Thread is 404'ed and is long gone. But here is the archive.

http://archive.foolz.us/tg/thread/21081671/

>>21096164
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/21081671/

>>21096231
>>21096259
Thx guys, gonna check it out after I'm done with this...now reading the second thread, may need some time before I can join.

Right. Let's get this on the way before Linna gets back.

Who out of this list would you like to be made in Only War?

Sergeant Matheys
Lance Corporal Routa
Lieutenant Grant
Major Lightfoot
Major Lenz.
Sister Superior Agustina

>>21096303
Agustina is Palatine. And I don't want her made yet.

Voting for Grant, because his player did some pretty cool things based on the description of the Marston men.

>>21096335
Roger that, Palatine Agustina.

1 Vote for Grant.

>>21096297
Re-reading Part 2. So disappointed that "feeling an Inquisitorial Mandate coming on" didn't become slang for the onset of period pain.

>>21096303
Lightfoot or Haas

>>21096378
>>21096405
Since there was a tie I'm going with Grant as he was voted for first.

WS: 37
BS: 40*
Str: 38
To: 35
Agi: 45
Int: 34
Per: 30
WP: 30
Fel: 35
Wounds: 13
Fate Points: 1
Insanity Points: 0
Corruption Points: 0
Specialty: Sergeant
Skills: Awareness, Athletics+10, Command+10, Common Lore(Imperium) Intimidate, Navigate (Surface)+10, Parry, Survival +20.
Talents: Beserker Charge, Catfall, Leap Up, Iron Discipline, Hip Shooting, Weapon Training (Chain, Las, Low-Tech), Resistance (Fear), Street Fighting, Quick Draw.

>>21096303
Matheys(and Barry) player here

ultimately Haas & Lightfoot feel like the "main" characters of the campaign.
And Haas was so well played.

If anyone deserves something it is that glorious heretic asshole

>>21096699
Well ya see I disagree with that statement right there.

There are no main characters of this. No one can really claim that title. Nobody. The main character if anything is the campaign itself. This is mostly a story about several different people struggling to keep a military campaign going.

>>21096731
Personally I think Routa is the closest to a "primary protagonist", but yeah, this is definitely an ensemble cast. Good work all.

This is Col. Harklan. My men are mobilizing, can someone give me a sitrep, over?
-Col Harklan, 287th Elysians

Is there any chance we can get some time to salvage and take stock of assessts currently acquired from the enmy? I know the ex-adminstratum group is probably itching to do some accounting

Huh what? sorry sir must have passed out in the saddle...
-Trooper Sketch Renroc, Cruik 13th(Attached to the 19 Marston)

> I would be more than happy to do the unit sitreps, and a brief overview of the campaign so far, I just can't do it right now. work calls. If you guys want to do a brief one, I'll cobble together something more detailed and post it later in the day.

(Would it be okay if I had the Cadian 958th stuck-in somewhere in Secundus Hive? Just checking to make sure that wouldn't step on anyone's toes.)

>>21097132
>I just got back from work, so I have no idea what's going on

>>21097200
>Pretty sure that's OK. I'm confident their CO hasn't turned up, so providing that you put them at reduced strength it should work out.

(Alright so, anyone need any Lho sticks? If I remember right Sketch has about twenty packs left over from a Munitorum Mishap.)

>Linna here. I'm back but I have to leave again in a bit, so I'd be happy waiting for a new thread. I'll be back around 10pm EST, but before that I won't be available. Sorry if that fucks everybody over, but I had something come up

>For whoever writes the sitrep, the 54th Strike Armored is standing at 85%, we've lost 4 tanks beyond repair and 3 more are disabled. The Cadian 18th Heavy is at full strength now.

>>21097524
>For whoever writes up the Elysians, we have 31% Casualties, so we still have 69% ready
>sorry I wasn't able to do anything, I had work

>>21097132
>OK. The Sisters of Battle should probably be recorded as "Mission Agustina", as they're not the whole of their (rather minor) Order. Currently at 100% strength, their chief weapon is surprise. Surprise and fear...

>>21097200
> the 188th guy said secundus hive was sacrificed, so, you should keep that in mind when writing up the unit

>>21097577
>This sounds terrible. Damn cultists.

>>21097858
>When he said it, it seemed more like the Guard had blown it to kingdom come in order to fuck over Chaos.

>>21097962
Oh, if thats the case, good on 'em.

Dude making Only War conversions of Characters.

I actually haven't read thread 2, and I only glanced at the first few posts of 1. How are Danielle Lightfoot and Commissar Haas?

>>21098026
Haas was reported KIA then some time later miraculously reappeared.
Then he reported that the Old Lord Millitant was going to be sacrificed to open eternal doom or something like that. So he gathers a lot of guys to stop that.
It turns out that Haas is a follower of Tzeentch, sacrificed the Lord Millitant with Orbital Strikes, Ascended into Daemon Prince and drove a good part of the troops insane and trapped a good number of regiments behind enemy lines

>>21098121
Along the way an epic working relationship was forged with Major Lightfoot who steam to Haas rescue only to find an explosion in the face and one last parting lie given to her in the form of a comradely hip flask sort of thing.

It was beautiful man.

>>21098256
>was

Lightfoot's still alive, and still has the flask.

And she has no idea what to do.

>>21097858
>>21097962
> 144th Diech guy here... lets just say it was a sickeningly terrible combination of both.