Phase 1
The Ultramarines were quick to bring the Hive World of Necromunda under there control. They attempted to send a detachment of war into the realm of the Iron Snakes but had to abandon the conquest due to the emergence of a Warp Storm. The Iron Snakes, meanwhile, began the bombardment of Mars. Seydon, War Master of the Iron Snakes, was certain a small insertion force was enough to bring the Forge World under his control and charged a promising young Lieutenant to achieve this task. The Space Wolves had however dug in as if in preparation for such a move, and their defenses were much more stalwart than anticipated. The mission was a failure for the Iron Snakes and the Lieutenant commanding the endeavor was slain in battle.
As the bombardment of Mars raged on, Thorgeir, War Master of the Space Wolves, was en route to the Iron Snakes controlled Hive World of Armageddon. Initially he intended only to recon the sector but after some deliberation decided to make land fall on the planet with the intentions of bringing it into his realm. The Iron Snakes under Seydon's leadership proved unprepared for the lightning strike of the Space Wolves. Thorgeir lead from the backfield on the heels of their Imperial Knight ally, whilst his forward operating forces, namely a contingent of Wulfen, infiltrated the Iron Snakes' lines. Although the Iron Snakes managed to eliminate a great deal of the attacking force, they were ultimately defeated on the day. The most notable cut into the Iron Snake's morale was surely the injury of Seydon at the hands of the Wulfen onslaught. Carried off the field of battle, the chapter apothecaries did everything they could to sustain the life of the mortally wounded Warmaster. In the end his life was saved, but he was rendered into a state of comatose - leaving the Iron Snakes hoping for a quick and successful recovery.
Turn 1: Ultramarines
Claimed Planet 12, attempted to attack Iron Snakes but were deterred by a Warp Storm.
Turn 2: Iron Snakes
Claimed Planet 1, bombarded Mars (Planet 6, Space Wolves) but were not able to conquer it.
Mission: Planet Quake
Attacker: Iron Snakes
Defender: Space Wolves
Outcome: Iron Snakes Defeat
Turn 3: Space Wolves
Claimed Planet 11, sent Recon force to attack Planet 1 (Iron Snakes)
Mission: Cleanse and Capture
Attacker: Space Wolves
Defender: Iron Snakes
Outcome: Space Wolves Victory, Planet 1 Conquered
Thorgeir (Space Wolves) - Inspirational: +1" to Charge, Champion 1/5
Seydon (Iron Snakes) injured - Comatose (out for next two phases, must roll on injury table again)
Victory Points Gained for Phase / Total Victory Points
Ultramarines: 10/10
Iron Snakes: 8/8
Space Wolves: 11/11
As the bombardment of Mars raged on, Thorgeir, War Master of the Space Wolves, was en route to the Iron Snakes controlled Hive World of Armageddon. Initially he intended only to recon the sector but after some deliberation decided to make land fall on the planet with the intentions of bringing it into his realm. The Iron Snakes under Seydon's leadership proved unprepared for the lightning strike of the Space Wolves. Thorgeir lead from the backfield on the heels of their Imperial Knight ally, whilst his forward operating forces, namely a contingent of Wulfen, infiltrated the Iron Snakes' lines. Although the Iron Snakes managed to eliminate a great deal of the attacking force, they were ultimately defeated on the day. The most notable cut into the Iron Snake's morale was surely the injury of Seydon at the hands of the Wulfen onslaught. Carried off the field of battle, the chapter apothecaries did everything they could to sustain the life of the mortally wounded Warmaster. In the end his life was saved, but he was rendered into a state of comatose - leaving the Iron Snakes hoping for a quick and successful recovery.
Turn 1: Ultramarines
Claimed Planet 12, attempted to attack Iron Snakes but were deterred by a Warp Storm.
Turn 2: Iron Snakes
Claimed Planet 1, bombarded Mars (Planet 6, Space Wolves) but were not able to conquer it.
Mission: Planet Quake
Attacker: Iron Snakes
Defender: Space Wolves
Outcome: Iron Snakes Defeat
Turn 3: Space Wolves
Claimed Planet 11, sent Recon force to attack Planet 1 (Iron Snakes)
Mission: Cleanse and Capture
Attacker: Space Wolves
Defender: Iron Snakes
Outcome: Space Wolves Victory, Planet 1 Conquered
Thorgeir (Space Wolves) - Inspirational: +1" to Charge, Champion 1/5
Seydon (Iron Snakes) injured - Comatose (out for next two phases, must roll on injury table again)
Victory Points Gained for Phase / Total Victory Points
Ultramarines: 10/10
Iron Snakes: 8/8
Space Wolves: 11/11
Phase 2
The Ultramarines, having been their initial plans thwarted, set out push back on the expanding Space Wolves. They claimed Iocanthos - a planet close to the border of Space Wolf territory, and launched a bombardment on Mars. Unfortunately for them, War Master Thorgeir of the Space Wolves was ready to prepare the defenses of Mars again, having already repelled an earlier attack. The Ultramarines found themselves attacking a stalwart defense network and ultimately had to call the assault off.
Meanwhile, the Iron Snakes, having licked their wounds - and now without a War Master, as Seydon was still in a comatose state - organized a combined assault with their Anglian Guard allies to liberate Armageddon from the hands of the Space Wolves. The Space Wolf defenses ultimately proved futile to the blistering fire of the Anglian's armored corps. Collateral damage was high, but the Iron Snakes won the day and reclaimed the Hive World.
The Space Wolves, however, did not sit idle on the defense and set their sights on the Ultramarines-controlled....
Turn 1: Ultramarines
Claimed Planet 7, bombarded Mars (Space Wolves)
Mission: Planetfall
Attacker: Ultramarines
Defender: Space Wolves
Outcome: Ultramarines Defeat
Thorgeir (Space Wolves) - Clarity: +1 Attack
Turn 2: Iron Snakes
Claimed Planet 13, attacked Planet 1 (Space Wolves)
Mission: Big Push
Attacker: Iron Snakes
Defender: Space Wolves
Outcome: Iron Snakes Victory, Planet 1 Conquered
Turn 3: Space Wolves
Unable to claim planet, attacked Ultramarines
Mission: All Out Attack
Attacker: Space Wolves
Defender: Ultramarines
Outcome:
Victory Points Gained for Phase / Total Victory Points
Ultramarines: /10
Iron Snakes: 11/19
Space Wolves: /11
Meanwhile, the Iron Snakes, having licked their wounds - and now without a War Master, as Seydon was still in a comatose state - organized a combined assault with their Anglian Guard allies to liberate Armageddon from the hands of the Space Wolves. The Space Wolf defenses ultimately proved futile to the blistering fire of the Anglian's armored corps. Collateral damage was high, but the Iron Snakes won the day and reclaimed the Hive World.
The Space Wolves, however, did not sit idle on the defense and set their sights on the Ultramarines-controlled....
Turn 1: Ultramarines
Claimed Planet 7, bombarded Mars (Space Wolves)
Mission: Planetfall
Attacker: Ultramarines
Defender: Space Wolves
Outcome: Ultramarines Defeat
Thorgeir (Space Wolves) - Clarity: +1 Attack
Turn 2: Iron Snakes
Claimed Planet 13, attacked Planet 1 (Space Wolves)
Mission: Big Push
Attacker: Iron Snakes
Defender: Space Wolves
Outcome: Iron Snakes Victory, Planet 1 Conquered
Turn 3: Space Wolves
Unable to claim planet, attacked Ultramarines
Mission: All Out Attack
Attacker: Space Wolves
Defender: Ultramarines
Outcome:
Victory Points Gained for Phase / Total Victory Points
Ultramarines: /10
Iron Snakes: 11/19
Space Wolves: /11