The Battle of Krakendoom

The Space Wolves patrol led by <> was cutting their teeth on the outer worlds of the Screaming Vortex when the Mammon system popped into real space. Cleansing the systems planets of their remaining chaos influence seemed like a perfect opportunity to earn honor for their chapter and to prove to their elder brothers that they're worthy of respect.

They arrive in orbit around a frozen outer planet, still lashed by the tendrils of the Vortex, this tiny frozen planetoid is not made of ice as you're blood claws are used to, rather it's surface is a frozen chlorine solution. It has no atmosphere and supports no life. But there are signs of activity on it's surface. Abandoned drop sites and Astartes camps. Even a few modular barracks structures that bear the insignia of the Dark Angels, though no evidence of their origins or history is present. The wolves name the rock Krackendoom.

Shortly after their arrival a single destroyer class vessel arrives in orbit and transmits a short message to the surface of the planet; "I am the law." Inquisitor Theo Bacharus D'Antelles of the Ordo Astartes has arrived in the system. With three chapters of space marines in or enroute to the system, perhaps his arrival was not to be unexpected. Theo makes planetfall in a small but baroque yacht and steps onto the surface of Krakendoom along with his solitary escort, shield captain Tidus Afrina of the Custodian Guard. The Space Wolves approach the vessel and before either party can speak a blinding flash streaks through the sky.

The oscillations of the 13th passage are cyclical and the inquisitor's vessel wasn't the only one to exit with this change of the tide. Hive Fleet Tarasque has turned it's gaze to the Mammon system, and the first scout ships are beginning to arrive. THE BATTLE FOR KRAKENDOOM HAS BEGUN!!!

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Progress Report 1 - Pacification of Mammon

Filed By: Inquisitor Theo Bacharus D'Al Antelles

Operational Group: Vespera Cito

During a routine investigation of unexpected and unsanctioned Astartes activity on the crumbling moon of Krakendoom, contact was made with {REDACTED}.

Initial convocation with Astartes leadership from {REDACTED} Legion was disrupted immediately upon commencement by an unexpected and untracked Xenos horde. Isolated from support forces, Shield-Captain {REDACTED} and local Astartes element proceeded with due haste to purge hostile combatants.

Enemy force contained several powerful psykers and other monstrosities. Following standard doctrine both Astartes and our supporting forces from the {REDACTED} advanced and engaged in direct combat with all possible haste.

Casualties were high in the early moments of combat including the loss of one Astartes detachment and significant wounds to myself upon contact with the enemy. While early combat suggested the overwhelming numerical and psykic power of the enemy may have left the field untenable for combined Imperium forces the counter-response of the Cascadian Guard and {Redacted} Astartes forces were able to secure the right flank of the battle.

Shield-Captain {REDACTED} and a Hero of the {REDACTED} met the largest of the monstrosities on the immediate left flank of the field and through combined arms and strategy were able to neutralize the largest threats on the field and ultimately secure victory.

NOTE: Mammon is more wild than expected. There is more here to threaten the will of the Emperor than simple rogue astartes. Without additional support the sector may be beyond redemption.