Standing Resolute
General Summary
After collecting Magenta Squad and Grey Squads from their training worlds, before continuing with their assignment as part of Operation EDDA, the 9th Recon Battalion headed to the mining world of Resolute on the edge of Imperial controlled space. The battalion had received late orders to construct a small field fortification network using the expertise of the 20th Kuati Combat Engineering Regiment before proceeding deeper into the Sleipner Sector. The logistics cell of the 5122nd Departmento Munitorum Regiment had also made arrangements for a supply drop to take place at the location of the fortifications, as to not delay the battlegroup's progress any further.
Unbeknownst to Lieutenant Friedrich Hobart or Tempestor Prime Havelock, a small Vanguard taskforce from the Shadow Ravens Chapter has covertly deployed to the surface under unknown orders, transmitting a simple message to an unknown destination, before assaulting the positions of their allies:
"Ravenshadow 2 has left the Nest and is en route to secure the hatchling"
Despite being caught unawares by the shadowy force, Lieutenant Hobart led his men in a valiant effort to maintain control of the recently built fortification and the potential locations for the supply drop- supplies they could not be without. As the chronometer counted down to the drop time and the precise drop location was confirmed, volleys of gunfire were exchanged between both sides and losses taken by both forces. Even Lieutenant Hobart was wounded in the conflict by a single fighter
Just as the supply drop began, the Shadow Raven force withdrew into the shadows as quickly as they had arrived. A single transmitted from their Shadowhawk transport as it lifted with all Shadow Ravens - injured or otherwise:
"The roost still stands, the Hatchling has been moved to Location Delta. Ravenshadow 2 has fallen back and is now circling the carcass"
Whilst Lieutenant Hobart was in the infirmary, Tempestor Prime Havelock beamed a secured message direct to the office of the Master of Intelligence with a summary of the skirmish, along with vid-footage from Bravo Squad, expressing his concerns. Prior to deploying, an additional shuttle arrived at Resolute, delivering many medals for the participating forces and additional supplies, including luxury items such as lho-sticks, Necromundan Wildsnake and additional rations all courtesy of Staff-Colonel Juha Jussila who wished to convey his commendation for the current Success of Operation EDDA.
Meanwhile, a more sombre meeting was held at the field headquarters of the Ordo Sabilii- what did this report mean? what were the Astartes doing and under whose authority?
Rewards Granted
9th Battalion
Injuries
Although Squad 609, Command Squad 4C9 and Magenta Squad were taken out of action, none suffered any lasting injuries
Experience
For participating in the game, all units gained +2XP
For destroying their third unit of the campaign, Grey Squad earned an additional +1XP. This will also be represented by an additional kill marking on one of the squads heavy weapons.
As a result of the Reaper Agenda, Squad 812 were awarded an additional +1XP
Being declared as marked for greatness, due to this being their first battle and they managed to destroy a unit, inflict wounds on a number of others and secure an objective for the duration of the game, Squad 812 earned an additional +3XP
Squad 812 reached the "Blooded" rank due to their XP haul and earned the Slick Crew trait
Miscellaneous
9th Battalion gained 2 additional Commendation points for this win
For being a decisive part in the Imperium's victory, Squad 812 have been awarded the Ribbon Intrinsic
For undertaking active combat duties in the Sleipner sector during the Indomitus Era, the following unit/s have been awarded the Badge of Valour Sleipner: Squad 812
For displaying the ability to quickly react with lethal force when called upon, all units who participated in this combat action have been awarded the Kuati Battle Efficiency Ribbon
With the additional supplies delivered, 9th Battalion was also reinforced with an additional armoured sentinel from the 5th Tin Men; Zulu Squad from the 79th Sigman Minotaurs and Green Squad from the 3rd Kuati Infantry Regiment
Shadow Ravens
Injuries
Similarly to the Imperial Guard, no long term injuries were suffered
Experience
All units received +1XP for taking part in the battle and Lieutenant Murda was Marked for Greatness, giving them an additional +3XP. No units received enough XP to go up a Crusade rank
Miscellaneous
The Shadow Ravens gained +1 RP
Missions/Quests Completed
The mission was to hold as many of the three possible supply drop points as possible throughout the game, scoring each turn after the first for what objectives were wholly under each armies control.
The 9th Battalion won 85 points to 15
In addition, each side chose an agenda to accomplish alongside the main mission.
The Imperial Guard took the Reaper Agenda and Squad 812 was rewarded as a result
The Shadow Ravens took Angels of Death and failed to achieve the objectives of destroying all forces
Character(s) interacted with
Lieutenants Murda and Hobart led their respective troops valiantly and ultimately met in combat which ended with the superior prowess of the Astartes Lieutenant overpowering that of the Platoon Commander
Created Content
Resolute- planet
Op EDDA: Standing Resolute- Timeline event
- Final Transmission of the Shadow Ravens prior to departure
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