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 jhe90 wrote:
Not bad at all, we all have our own styles so don,t worry about it. None of us are nyc times best sellers!

And wounded, could work out if we follow his gaining control of crusade plot line. Serving as best he can despite recovery from the battle.

Chazz might be

I also tried to name the squad that you "gifted" to me for the mission. So I named the leader of the squad. Do with him what you wish. If you want you can try to write about the mission (or the leadup to it) from his perspective, or Karak's. I just took advantage of the fact that Aurelius had been placed back on Gailor Prime.

 Tactical_Spam wrote:

 jhe90 wrote:
Not bad at all, we all have our own styles so don,t worry about it. None of us are nyc times best sellers!

And wounded, could work out if we follow his gaining control of crusade plot line. Serving as best he can despite recovery from the battle.

Chazz might be

Thanks, appreciate the ego boost

Deep in the Marshalls chambers the meeting was taking place, Chaplin Vargos, Honour guards, Chalain Saladin, SGT Tangir, and many others had gathered round the vast table, many maps, data slates, pict captures and more spread about all over the room, "Brothers, so we are agreed, The rescue of the acting Captain of the Ultramarine's is our objective" "aye Marshall, i agree. this one is young, but one we all agree is of great future value" as chaplain Vargos mused over several data slates and reports. the young Ultramarine had proven himself well. "yes this Aurelius is to be saved if we can, i have not met him but i concur with Vargos" Chaplain Saladin replied in his steady but powerful tones. "good, Have SGT Lucas and one Thunderhawk be on alert for this mission, his team are experienced in rescue and recovery missions" "aye Marshall, i will get the relevant assets prepared" As SGT Tangir slowly left the room, the mass of bionics made him slower, but many had come to relise his strength and durability as far in excess of a normal marine far too late.

Commissar Shepard was waiting nervously in the ante room as he saw the many power armored giants pass, some ignored him but one stopped, "agh the man of the hour, good wedding, glad you did not run" Ulf, had stopped, Large even for a space marine he made shepard feel tiny. "Don't worry, Petra would of had me dead before even you could of even moved" "i bet, the Marshall will see you now, we won't take too much time off you, your a good man, for a human" Ulf left, slapping him lightly on the shoulder, though it felt like being hit by a grox, Ulf was a character but he could not help liking the marine.

Entering the Marshalls office was a experience, the room was large but not as gaudy as many guard officers seemed to favour, weapons sat mounted on racks, a mighty sword and sheild lay in the corner, there metallic surfaces reflecting the star light from the stained glass widows that so contrasted with the plain but finely crafted metal and stone work work that decorated the chambers. "agh Shepard you found the right place, welcome, sit down." "thank you Marshall, your gifts where most generous and appreciated" Leaning back, the Marshall was not clad in power Armour but highly embellished robes of black, many decorations and symbols glittered, and below a simple black body glove was just visible. "It was a event the crusade needed, much has been lost, sometimes even the Legendary Space marines need reminding of hope and light, Now to business, during this crusade we picked up various groups of recruits, not marines but serfs and as auxiliary forces. i believe you would make a ideal man to help train them, you posses abilities rare, sense and a certain maverick streak. " Shepard was taken aback. "i am most honored you trust me so, i gladly take your offer, though may i ask my cadet is in support, i believe he could learn much from this experience" The marshall thought for a second, yes this could work out nicely. "that i can agree too, and i may have a offer for Petra, they need training in close combat, i can think of none better. Vargos is busy with the Marine recruits and she i believe is most trustworthy, now return to your wife and enjoy your time you have, few men get to enjoy happiness in this grim galaxy and id advise you not to waste it"

A job, and a prestigious one at that. such references would do well to get him a safe place at a schola, He and Petra would be safe and furfill there oath to Titus to serve, he had sen too much combat, not unwilling but there came a time he would rather not risk his life every day and have to have the grim companion of death following him like a shadow. "I will pass your message on, and i gladly accept your offer, and if you excuse me, i have a date to attend" "excellent Shepard, i will send a serf with the details in a few days, in the mean time, relax, and enjoy your freedom" Leaving the Chambers Shepard felt nervous but aslo glad, his men would be staying on the ship a while, gutted beyond use alone, the few remaining men and women had been drafted into the mix of survivors in the Templer fleet, a mixed but proud group, who many had decided that the Marshalls protection was rather useful. despite the strict rules aboard ship. only a few had gone to with the lord General when he left, many preferring to trust the space marines.

*********

"SGT Lucas, we have a go, Ultramarine's got a blip. sending data now"

"Ready to go SGT Tangir, miss serving with you on the front lines, but you do good by us"

"aye Lucas, that dark day. Good luck and good hunting SGT"

"Il tell you of our victory when we return, these Blue Ultramarine's are not as bad as we first thought, there Codex but not bad"

"10 seconds to launch, all seats secured. hatchs shut. " came the mechanical servitors voice in the intercomm, they all sounded the same.

Adjusting the mic to the squad of 9 other veterans, brothers who had served together for several decades now, each was a man who he owed his life and they owed him theirs dozens of times. "right gentleman, this ones a tough job, Gallor Prime, They found what they think is the Acting Captain, we have support in Captain Julius of the UltraMarines, so lets make the chapter look good, and see if we cannot show them how the jobs done!" Ending with a laugh, they where proud, and even brothers could have there moments but the mission always came first.


**********

"SGT Lucas to SGT Tangir"

"Lucas, good to hear you, we saw the lift off of, cutting that one close"

"aye, nothing we could not handle brother, Tell the Marshall we found him. he's in a bad way it seems from the message i got of Julius, however the Captain seems to think he will pull through, be a few days before he is even able to tell us what happened down there"

"Good job, The Marshall will be pleased"

"you know how the job is Tangir, you where one of our best, good to see you did not forget your time on the squad"

"how could i, the Marshall sends his compliments, damn good job,Lucas"

Nice addition jhe, expands on what I had in mind. Now we just need to figure out what the Crusade will do while Aurelius is having a napv

Well, I know what the Death Ravens are going to do; first head back to Grimdi to recover their missing scouts (probably getting into a scrap with either the Necrons or the Mechanicus while doing so), and then go back to Krakenhold to crack some greenskin skulls

Unless I get other orders from Crusade Command, of course

My Ultramariness are going to try and track down the Remnants, we have a bone to pick with them.... oh, and we're also leaving some guys behind to watch over Aurelius

THink we can leave the acting captains wake up from his nap for SGT Smudge. i think he would like that bit.

Knight Captain Petra Sheppard looked out to her somewhat motley crew of serfs. They had all gathered in the ship’s gymnasium. The dojo was massive, meant for the training of Astartes not common foot soldiers. She examined the recruits they had potential, but she wondered to what extent Karak wanted these men trained. If he expected them to be granted the same skills as her order, he was sadly mistaken. Not only is the training of Faustian knight a well guarded secret, but the training begins at adolescents. Still Petra was in debt to the marshal and as such would see these men trained as well as possible. Petra decided that the most logical place to start would be to break the men up into groups and begin rifle combat training.

Petra looked to the men and grabbed a dummy rifle from a rack, at its head a wooden bayonet. “As you will all most likely be deployed against orks at some point during this crusade, it is imperative to your survival that you understand how to defend yourselves. Your greatest asset is this, your standard las gun.” One of the serfs scoffed “How is that supposed to stand up to a sword.” Petra spoke calmly “Your right recruit, as an example would you kindly fetch that training blade on the rack.” The soldier shrugged and grabbed the dull blade. “Now charge me.” The serf was hesitant for a moment but soon rushed for the Knight Captain. The recruit swung downward, but Petra blocked the attack with the haft of the rifle. She stepped right and struck the serf’s face with the rifle’s butt. The man stumbled and fell to his back, Petra then pressed the wooden bayonet to the serf’s chest “Dead.” The Knight looked over to the audience of recruits “It is not the weapon that decides the victor, but the skill of its wielder.”

The day’s training was long, the recruits had already been through the rigor of Sheppard’s general training, but these novices still had much to learn. Still Petra noticed outliers, those who seemed to excel with the training. Petra had decided another week of rifle combat than they would transition to sword practice, she was doubtful that the men would ever actually use the training, but she thought Karak being a swordsman himself would appreciate the added effort.

Petra had only just dismissed her officers when Commissar Sheppard entered the room. “How fare the serfs.” Petra smiled “They still have a long way to go.” Sheppard sighed “I wish Gavor were here for this. Transforming raw recruits into soldiers was what he lived for.” “Dorian was a good man. Even though he tried to hide it.” Sheppard studied her words for a moment before speaking “Come Pavus is calling a War council.”

When Sheppard and Petra entered the Lord Governor’s chambers they found all the other officers had already assembled. Captain Reiner laughed “Oh, look here comes the happy couple.” Sheppard ignored the jest and spoke to the Governor “My lord.” Hannibal addressed the officers “As you all know, we came here for that ork, Grinbad’s head. However, I found something better in this crusade an opportunity. Lord General Kruger Zonand is currently in poor favor with the high lords of terra, they do not look fondly upon him loosing so many assets on Gallor Prime. I have already sent my petition to Terra to have myself appointed High Lord General of the crusade.” Sheppard felt the disgust turn in his stomach “You would use this tragedy that has befallen us as an opportunity to steal power out from a man who is your friend.” The governor spoke coldly “Power is never obtained pleasantly.” Sheppard shook his head, “this is wrong.” Pavus Took a seat and smiled “Relax Sheppard, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain from my would be coup.” Sheppard shook his head “I will not be part of this.” Sheppard turned and left the room. Petra stood bowed to Lord Pavus and left to chase Sheppard. Captain Sandor Braddock broke the silence that fell over the room when the Commissar and Knight Captain left “What are your orders Lord.” Hannibal lit his cigar and spoke coolly “Now we wait, see how Kruger takes the news. Dismissed.” One by one Captain Reiner, Braddock, and Vakarius left the room. Hannibal turned his chair and gazed out the window that looked to the dead warp tainted world of Gallor Prime. He puffed his cigar and smiled.

Another great piece, Chazz!...

Wheres the next planet we touch down on? I hope to add shameless exhibition about what happened to Gallor Prime and Judge Grejer

Hmmm who will Shepard tell? Will he trust Karak or will Karak trust him? Chaplain Vargos is also let's say a trusted adviser, and equally dangerous.

Will they try to kill them? And how will the Templers react if the governor trys anything on there ship?

Ulf is rather invested.... And rather dangerous....

This could be fun ;-)

And how will Julius react to all this tomfoolery when an entire planet just died? Find out on the next episode of Crusade of Fury!

 War Kitten wrote:
And how will Julius react to all this tomfoolery when an entire planet just died? Find out on the next episode of Crusade of Fury!

By then, the New Order would have expunged those records

Your general may find a lack of marine support in his coup.

There fighting the war while the guard decided to have a coup.

[Transmission to HQ]
Receiving transmission from 98th Histan Infantry.

This is Colonel Detta of the Histans. My apologies for being late to joining the crusade, but we are willing to supply our aid in relieving the Imperial forces in this war.

Is Falkon's last name Punch?

I'm not sure if Pavus is planing a civil war, I think it's more like he sees a chance to pull some political shenanigans to assume control. I think it might make for some interesting tension between those loyal to the general and those loyal to the high lords of terra, this should be interesting though.

If he tries too hard he'll end up getting shot in the face by the Ultramarines, or the Black Templars. We don't have the patience for Power Games.

 War Kitten wrote:
If he tries too hard he'll end up getting shot in the face by the Ultramarines, or the Black Templars. We don't have the patience for Power Games.

That or Ulf going hammer time. He is the slightly odd but dangerous overly invested marine :-)

But yes, no power games using space marines.
There on there own coup wise+ they are currently on a templer ship....

Could be an interesting dilemma for Aurelius when he finally gets his ass up and wakes! Duty, or success? I think we all know who he will side with, unless some shenanigans happen.

I'm updating the general campaign map to give us all some ground to capture, feel free to PM me or just put in the thread where you'd like your guys to generally be in the crusade (Eastern/Western/Central Fronts, or if you're xenos or Chaos scum, where you'd like to be located and whether you're retreating away or trying to push into Imperial territory.)

Grejer strode down the hallway in a hurried manner. It would only be a matter of time before someone found the missing Neophyte and raised the alarm. In Grejer's hand was a dataslate with all information pertaining to the Crusade. Altered information. The real information had been destroyed and replaced with what the New Order wanted to be known to Imperial records. All names, actions and references to the chapter were erased and any mention of a mysterious Chaos lord named Sylus gone with them. Grejer boarded a Thunderhawk gunship and fired up the engines. Flight coordinators cleared his launch codes and let him leave. Too bad they thought he was a Black Templar...

"The truth is always guarded by a retinue of lies."

Well, I'm writing up something for Archarus who is in the warp working on that planet. For the sake of people's sanity, let's just say he's got some holdings in the eastern front as well. Mostly for raids for supplies and slaves I'd imagine.

The Histans will take to the center, although I never thought of an insignia for them. They will restation to whichever front needs them though, as they currently aren't in any conflict.

And I managed to bargain my friend out of not having to have Punch being Falkon's first name, as Falkon is actually his last name. (Never thought of a first name for him, but I'm happy to not have Punch as it )

My Ultramarines would like to be on the Western Front

FUUUUUUUUUU-
Guys? I think we found the traitors? Yay?

My New Order will fight the void war... if there is one

Templers and the varied mass of regiments, people, characters and sub forces will go east.

I've mind of hoarded a ton of disparate elements on the way though. As mech, guard etc. All small units. Just to add flavour.

The Templars may have picked up a few strays along the way.

 Sgt_Smudge wrote:

Spoiler:

 Tactical_Spam wrote:
Grejer strode down the hallway in a hurried manner. It would only be a matter of time before someone found the missing Neophyte and raised the alarm. In Grejer's hand was a dataslate with all information pertaining to the Crusade. Altered information. The real information had been destroyed and replaced with what the New Order wanted to be known to Imperial records. All names, actions and references to the chapter were erased and any mention of a mysterious Chaos lord named Sylus gone with them. Grejer boarded a Thunderhawk gunship and fired up the engines. Flight coordinators cleared his launch codes and let him leave. Too bad they thought he was a Black Templar...

"The truth is always guarded by a retinue of lies."

FUUUUUUUUUU-
Guys? I think we found the traitors? Yay?

Spoiler:

Masterfully done, Tactical_Spam. I applaud you.

Cheers, mate

Rook takes bishop

Wait, what just happened? Were the New Order actually Chaos Space Marines in disguise?!

Also, the Death Ravens are temporarily going back to Grimdi, and will move towards Krakenhold later; The Remnants are retreating from Imperium-held space, but they're still invested in the Crusade, so you can put them somewhere on the edges of the front line, preferably somewhere far away from any Imperial presence

Oh, and concerning any new IG regiments arriving; maybe we should assign regiments to the Strikeforces again, so everyone knows where they are and who they'll be working with in the following battles

 Ezra Tyrius wrote:
Wait, what just happened? Were the New Order actually Chaos Space Marines in disguise?!

Were they?