Vigilus in Ruin
The once-thriving planet of Vigilus lies in shambles, beset on all sides by the ravages of war. The Genestealer Cult, known as the Pauper Princes, has infiltrated the highest echelons of society, sowing discord and chaos from within.
The Cult’s Rise to Power
In the depths of the caverns beneath Megaborealis, a lone Genestealer Patriarch, Grandsire Wurm, has secretly manipulated events to bring about a catastrophic uprising. As the Orks ravage the planet’s surface, the Cultists see an opportunity to strike, launching a premature insurrection that catches the Imperium off guard.
Cultist Uprising
Dirkden’s Hivesprawl, the Pauper Princes’ stronghold, falls to the Cultists as they overwhelm the faithful and gain control of the Mechanicus’ defenses. The force fields are shut down, allowing the Orks to pour in and slaughter the trapped Guardsmen. Meanwhile, the Cultists seize control of Oteck’s water supply, corrupting it with their genetic taint.
Imperial Response
The Imperial government, slow to react, dismisses the Cultist attacks as mere criminal activity. Instead of addressing the growing threat, they focus on shoring up their own defenses, allowing Vigilus’ industry to grind to a halt.
Space Marines Arrive
The Iron Hands and Brazen Claws Chapters, led by Kardan Stronos, arrive on Vigilus, redirecting their efforts from the Stygius Crusade to support their Mechanicum allies. They launch a Drop Pod landing in the fringe metropolitan zones, expecting to find Orks, but instead encounter hordes of Genestealers.
Battle for Megaborealis
As the Space Wolves under Haldor Icepelt arrive on Vigilus, the Battle for Megaborealis reaches its climax. The commanding Magos Dominus, Ipluvius XIV, is distracted by his studies, allowing Ork Kommandos to infiltrate and find a weak point in the Hivesprawl’s force fields. The ensuing battle sees the Skitarii assailed by both Orks and Genestealer Cultists, who detonate Vortex Missiles in the hivesprawl center, wiping out much of the defenders’ assets.
Counterattack
The Imperial Guard launches a large-scale counterattack, cooperating with Valkyrie and Vendetta squadrons to reinforce Megaborealis. However, the Orks overwhelm the Imperial formations, and the battle ensures that nearby Storvhal will be encircled, cutting off a vital Imperial supply route.
New Landfalls
As the battle rages on, new landfalls are made by the Space Marines, who continue to push back against the Genestealer Cult and the Orks. But with Vigilus in ruins, it remains to be seen whether the Imperium can reclaim this devastated world.
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