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Chaos in the Chalnath Expanse

A devastating conflict unfolds in the Chalnath Expanse, a war-torn region where the Imperium, Genestealer Cults, T’au, and Ork forces battle relentlessly for control. This sector, ravaged by the upheaval following the Great Rift’s creation, has become a cauldron of strife that threatens to reshape the galaxy.

War-Torn Systems

Violence and chaos reign across the Chalnath Expanse. Genestealer Cult uprisings and T’au invasions have destabilized entire systems. Worlds such as Astorgius, Ctesiphus, Arrajian, Haephos, Riatov, and Vorotheion have either fallen to insurrection or succumbed to the T’au’s manipulative influence.

T’au Infiltration

The T’au Empire, ever the opportunists, has exploited the chaos to infiltrate human populations, establishing insurrectionist cells under the guidance of their Water Caste emissaries. These agents have turned vital systems against the Imperium, spreading propaganda and rebellion. Leading the charge is Commander Shadowsun, whose carefully orchestrated campaigns seek to secure key resources and expand T’au dominion.

Deathwatch Intervention

Recognizing the growing xenos threat, the Imperium has deployed its elite Deathwatch, led by Watch Master Agathon. Three Watch Companies have entered the Chalnath Expanse, executing precise, high-value strikes against T’au strongholds. Their surgical interventions have disrupted Shadowsun’s plans, buying precious time for Imperial forces.

Ork Incursion

Adding to the chaos, the Orks have launched a massive invasion, emerging from the Ful’na Nebulae in disorganized but overwhelming fleets. Ork warbands crash into the conflict, driven by sheer bloodlust and their crude, destructive tactics. Commander Shadowsun is forced to divert her forces to counter this new menace, using her superior tactics to bleed the Orks’ momentum.

The Battle for the Ennua System

At the heart of the Chalnath Expanse lies the Ennua System, a critical battleground where the T’au and Imperium vie for control. The Hive World of Petricorum has become a focal point of Shadowsun’s offensive, as she seeks to deny the Imperium its resources. However, Imperial forces have rallied, their determination steeled by faith and desperation.

Order of Battle

Imperial Forces

• Deathwatch: 3 Watch Companies under Watch Master Agathon
• Imperial Guard: Saint’s Tidecasters
• Adepta Sororitas:
  • Order of the Blue Robe
  • Order of the Sacred Rose
  • Order of Our Martyred Lady
• Imperial Knights:
  • House Beaumaris
  • House Hasburg
  • House Kamata
  • House Winterveil

T’au Forces

• Commander Shadowsun leading multiple Cadres and Water Caste emissaries

Ork Forces

• Warlords spilling from the Ful’na Nebulae

The Struggle for the Chalnath Expanse

The Chalnath Expanse teeters on the brink of complete devastation as its factions clash in brutal warfare. The Imperium fights to hold its worlds, the T’au seek to expand their influence, the Orks revel in destruction, and the Genestealer Cults spread insidious rebellion. The outcome of this bloody conflict will shape the destiny of the Chalnath Expanse and echo across the galaxy for millennia.