Spearhead units of the 3rd Legion manage to wrest control over the Europia Heights from the loyalists, giving traitor artillery a commanding view of the foundry districts and the weapons plants at Delta-1-5.
A furious counter assaut by the Blood Angels initially stymies the traitor column, allowing the withdrawal of some imperial army units but the palatine retinue of Aleander manage to seize a commanding position on the battlefield.
Their close combat prowess sees them retain their hold despite an attempt by the Angels to dislodge them in close assault. The loyalists are forced to withdraw under mounting loses.
Spearhead units of the 3rd Legion manage to wrest control over the Europia Heights from the loyalists, giving traitor artillery a commanding view of the foundry districts and the weapons plants at Delta-1-5.
A furious counter assaut by the Blood Angels initially bloodies the traitor column, allowing the withdrawal of some imperial army units but the palatine retinue of Aleander manage to seize a commanding position on the battlefield.
Their close combat prowess sees them retain their hold despite an attempt by the Angels to dislodge them in close assault. The loyalists are forced to withdraw under mounting loses.