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I don't want to hold people up, but yeah, I think those pieces deserve attention (and no enforced deadline like "GET YOUR UPDATES WRITTEN IN THE NEXT XX HOURS", which I can see potentially happening).

Do you have a piece: Y/N
Y: Wait for that person, unless they wholy vanish.

I'll be writing an outro for my Necrons that'll lead into CoF II

I want to write up something for my Histans at the end. A departure from the crusade command, probably to head back to Hista to resupply and gather some more recruits to replace the casualties. Some last words, and maybe send some message to House Fairfax, but how they'll get it is beyond me at this time.

It won't be hard to find them.

I find music very distracting while reading. WK I believe smudge is aiming for March 10th

My new and hopefully improved introduction

Sergeant Haren took up his position in one of the many buildings surrounding the square which were now ruined thanks to the imperial shelling. It was the sixth day of the siege, Haren was surprised they lasted this long and with rumors of space marines coming to assist the imperial guard Haren suspected they wouldn't last much longer. In truth Haren didnt mind the Imperium and it's tithes and prehaps once up a time he had hoped to be drafted into the guard himself but alas his time past by and he grew older, the fact that men at his age are being recruited back into the PDF shows how fethed they really were. So here Haren was back in the PDF uniform he had worn for so many years and back in command of farm boys who can barely hold a rifle but prehaps if the plan goes accordingly they just might have a chance.

A new volley of basilisk shells rocked the square which shook the Sergeant out of his day dreaming. Haren turned to his ragtag group of patriotic farm boys, many of whom were now shaking with fear. While Haren was old at least he had experience in these situations probably why he was conscripted. “Listen up you maggots ! If I even see you thinking of running away i will have no issue in putting a round in your back am i clear ?" A round of "yes sirs" echoed throughout the room. Haren knew from the sounds of their voices that they were terrified. “ follow my orders to the letter and we will get through this you understand ? To the damn letter !” A few grumbles of approval and the odd headnod was his response. Haren never liked lying to his men but morale was so gakky at the moment it was all he could do. Haren himself resigned to the fact that he was going to die. As soon as he heard about the Planetary Governor's rebellion and that conscription had been implemented he knew his fate was sealed.

Another volley of Imperial ordinance lit up the sky when Haren's comlink cackled to life. “All units in Jakoret square beware the walls have been breached repeat the walls have been breached Imperial Forces incoming !" Haren took a deep breath. "Get into position" using a different tone now that brokered no argument, two dozen lasguns pointed out the various windows and doorways of the once rich bank out onto the deserted square. "Right boys, the plan is to bait these fethers into this little killzone that we have set up. That means hold your damn fire until i give the command. Remember basic training. WE CAN DO THIS." This was the worst part for Haren. The wait. The so called calm before the storm. Many so farm boys have shot their lasguns at moments just like this ruining the best laid plans. Often in his anger Haren has killed such individuals. He hoped that this time he can save his attention towards the enemy.

Then he saw them approaching with suspicion and so they should be. Haren whispered into his comlink “ guardsmen spotted hold your fire and stay down ! Let them discover our gift ". For a city to hold out for days and as soon as it is breached there isnt a sliver of resistance does seem strange. Haren hoped they would just proceed. Come on he thought, just a little closer. As the guardsmen approached the center of the square a land mine erupted blowing guardsmen away like confetti. That was the signal. "Everyone fire at will" Haren commanded picking off a few guardsmen of his own. Four chimeras emerged to cut off any escape from the square. As Haren saw them get gunned down in the open square he actually found himself laughing. He hadn't expected this to have gone so well. Dozens of traps like this were being sprung across the city. As the last of the guardsmen were being finished off Haren and his PDF emerged from their crumbling buildings to survey the carnage they had wrought. That was there first and last mistake.

As Haren was basking in his victory he saw a purple blur in his peripheral vision which cut throught his men in a whirlwind of blood and gore. He turned to see purple amored giants emerging from the sky and cutting through his men like a hot knife through butter. Haren knew they battle was lost panick took over him. Guardsmen they might have tackled but the fabled Space Marines ? He spun on his heel and bolted for one of the nearby chimeras hoping to whatever bloody god that the driver was still alive. Haren lost his footing over a corpse and stumbled. A new idea popped in his head. Haren decided to lie there and play dead. So Haren laid there with his face in someone else's entrails and listening to his comrades dying screams when a purple giant grabbed him by his neck. He wore highly decorated armor with long back hair with a beard to match and a nasty scar across his left cheek. He held a long, decorated sword in his right hand and had a look of disgust on his face. At that point Haren let himself go and soiled himself. " A pity I have to sully my blade with the likes of you as the giant impaled Haren upon his sword. Haren's eyes bulged as he was discarded like the rest of his men to the dirt.

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Faolan Gall proceeded to the Governor's palace without delay to end his folly. With His Honour Guard behind him he marched acrossed the only bridge that granted access to the palace. Resistance was both futile and minimal. Their morale was like their city crumbling and even more shattered by the fact that his marines broke throught their petty "ambush". Many PDF surrendered hoping that they may be taken back into the imperium, they were cowards and executed as such without hesitation. As Faolan approached the Palace itself a group of Imperial guardsmen arrived via armoured transport to assist. One of their number stepped forward and bowed to Faolan "my lord, our orders are to assist you in securing the Palace" "then that is your mission soldier secure the palce and slay the traitors leave no survivors. We will deal with the delusional madman who calls himself the Planetary Govenor." The guardsmen bowed again and took his leave to issue the command but didn't leave without saying "yes sir". The palace was practically deserted. Dimly lit and silent it felt like a tomb. It will become one in a few short moment thought Faolan as he navigated his way towards the throne room. As Faolan entered he had hoped the governor had some sort of bodyguard that would pose at least some challenge for him but alas all that awaited him was a fat old man with ruined hopes and dreams. Faolan turned to his second in command Sergeant Cearul Adair. "Sergeant Adair signal the thunderhawks for pick up, this will over quickly". Disappointed Faolan approached the treasonous whorson who now was trying to bargain for life which only angered Faolan and with one swift strike Planetary Governor Randolf Herick was no more. Faolan went back to the awaiting thunderhawk where his fellow battle brother's awaited his arrival

Faolan took his place as the thunderhawk took the the sky, Central Command this is Alpha Marine Faolan Gall reporting that Randolf Herick is dead i leave the mop up of the city and the planet to you and your guardsmen, may the emperor watch over you" " you have my thanks space marine" came the reply. Cearul spoke up. " Sir I believe the astropath aboard our Battle Barge had received a message from Aspen" " Aspen ? Message ahead i want that astropath in the hanger bay when I land" " Yes Sir". The thunderhawk raced back towards the Battle Barge to figure out what news had come form their sacred the homeworld of Aspen.

Good writing Irish

Yes, tis indeed good writing

 Tactical_Spam wrote:
Yes, tis indeed good writing

good god TS your avatar!

 Kharne the Befriender wrote:

 Tactical_Spam wrote:
Yes, tis indeed good writing

good god TS your avatar!

It is not a god. It is just the Emperor of Mankind

Kharne the Befriender wrote:Good writing Irish

Tactical_Spam wrote:Yes, tis indeed good writing

Thanks fellas. In my original introduction i have no description of Faolan whatsoever so it was important for me to bring in a bit of that. Also in my original intro i wrote about Faolan's last mission was fighting PDF and I was also interested in writing about my marines from a different viewpoint hence Sergeant Haren

STATUS UPDATE

Finished one of the small chunks, and finished one of the Big Two battles. And I won't lie, I had the biggest grin on my face as I wrote the conclusion for it.
TS, I don't think it's quite on the scale of your fethery, but it's rather decent, if I do say so myself.

There's only about one more of the Big Two I need to write up, and a small chunk or two to summarize. Then I'm all good. The deadline I've set seems to be achievable, which is one of the best things I've heard lately.

Don't lose yourselves just yet. It's coming.

 Sgt_Smudge wrote:
STATUS UPDATE

Finished one of the small chunks, and finished one of the Big Two battles. And I won't lie, I had the biggest grin on my face as I wrote the conclusion for it.
TS, I don't think it's quite on the scale of your fethery, but it's rather decent, if I do say so myself.

There's only about one more of the Big Two I need to write up, and a small chunk or two to summarize. Then I'm all good. The deadline I've set seems to be achievable, which is one of the best things I've heard lately.

Don't lose yourselves just yet. It's coming.

I'm going to read it and explode aren't I...

I might just explode while I wait... I want to know what happened to my characters so bad....

Kharne, you might explode, my Scions had gauss impacts on their plates, but they were alive

 War Kitten wrote:
I might just explode while I wait... I want to know what happened to my characters so bad....

I'm really confused about my Necrons, they did REALLY good in the void battle, but then Grulahk got krumped by Nox (I assume Grulahk get's back up), so I don't know what's going on and I love/hate it so much

 Bobthehero wrote:
Kharne, you might explode, my Scions had gauss impacts on their plates, but they were alive

Probably

This is a love hate moment for me, because I want Archarus to get a big kill count, but for my Histans' sake I want Imperials to survive so they can leave without as many body bags. I know a feth ton of my soldiers are dying/are dead, but I'm hoping Julius sticks around.

The Histans seemed to have made some friends, so I guess I should thank the hybrids for that, if nothing else.

Alright everyone.

Work has begun on the duel write up finally, and I'll need everyone who intends to have their leader/entourage present at the duel to either post here, or PM me, what their leader is equipped with, general appearance, how they would react around Imperial Knights, and anything else you want me to know. I'll do my absolute best to include everything you mention, and to make this the best fething blurb I've ever written

Do I need to tell you about my peoples again?

Ok. Finally :-)
Ulfric storm claw, relic lighting claw. Grey beard, with hints of white at tips. , you know most on character, reaction wise, more curious than anything.

Floki, twin lighting claws, trickster, shorter.
Conan, sword. Sheilkd, battle leader
Bjorn, thunder hammer, mk3 plate, storm sheild
Fafnir, custom plasma carbine, powered short sword, bolt pistol

Yarl agmar
Carpace armour hidden below furs and leather, 6'6, human scaled bolter, heavy non powered axe, helmet has flip down black metal bear face plate with semi glowing green nvg and gas mask built in. Can be flipped fully back. Dark beard.

 Tactical_Spam wrote:
Do I need to tell you about my peoples again?

Just a general idea of their appearance, equipment, and personality.

 War Kitten wrote:

 Tactical_Spam wrote:
Do I need to tell you about my peoples again?

Just a general idea of their appearance, equipment, and personality.

I already sent you the information though... via PM

And Kharne has been PM'ng me like a madman. I have a lot of messages to wade through to find that gak again TS

Can I send them later?

 War Kitten wrote:

 Tactical_Spam wrote:
Do I need to tell you about my peoples again?

Just a general idea of their appearance, equipment, and personality.

PM sent.

 War Kitten wrote:
And Kharne has been PM'ng me like a madman. I have a lot of messages to wade through to find that gak again TS

Speaking of which, I'm almost done with the shatter world

PM sent as well, WK. Sorry for its length, but I hope I covered everything. Now, time to go back to working on my Kroot Intro I seem to be accidentally submitting to procrastination.

 War Kitten wrote:
Alright everyone.

Work has begun on the duel write up finally, and I'll need everyone who intends to have their leader/entourage present at the duel to either post here, or PM me, what their leader is equipped with, general appearance, how they would react around Imperial Knights, and anything else you want me to know. I'll do my absolute best to include everything you mention, and to make this the best fething blurb I've ever written

You have my Admech description.
Liza would be respectful and observing unless spoken to directly, and may ask a few questions about the Knights and their houses. But they would be questions about things like history or where they were founded, not anything about function or capability. She doesn't need to ask things that her viewing lenses could tell her.

My RT stuff will have to wait until I post my ending. I'll have it ready for you.

That's fine BC. So far I've just written up meeting Irish's leader whilst still on the space wolf strike cruiser (figured the wolves and hounds might get along, so I had his guys contact Jhe's ship). I'll start work on the pre-duel meetings soon, then it's on to the duel, shooting Gruhlak, and the post duel gak

Forgot. My ship has no name!
Il just use stick, wolf of feneris. Its been used a few times.