Tyrannic War Veteran - Notable Campaigns: The work of the Tyrannic War Veterans is never complete against a foe as unyielding as the Tyranids. Cassius' Veterans travel the length and breadth of the galaxy, striking blows against the Hive Fleets whenever the opportunity presents itself. Here is a selection from Imperial records of some of their more famous deeds:Tyrannic War Veterans Strike Force Formed (747.M41) - Following the Conclave of Hera and deeds on Espandor, Marneus Calgar sanctions the formal creation of the Tyrannic War Veterans within the Ultramarines Chapter. They commence immediate training under the guidance of Chaplain Ortan Cassius.Brettiks's Furnace (867.M41) - On the manufactorum-choked plains of Brettik V, a world that generates Promethium for the sector's starships, the Tyrannic War Veterans set a trap for a swarm of Hive Fleet Kraken. After the Tyranids make planetfall, the Veterans funnel the bioforms through the labyrinthine capital, whose civilian populace was evacuated. Cassius' squad continually baits the swarm until millions of Tyranid creatures are concentrated within the city's streets. Having previously disabled the city's manufactoria, a squad led by Sergeant Trajus detonates the platforms of several drilling rigs and redirects their Promethium flows to flood the streets. The Veterans ignite the rampant creatures with grenade explosions. Though the city becomes uninhabitable, the Tyranids advance no further in the star system.Leviathan Maimed (939.M41) - On board the Vengeance of Macragge, Chaplain Cassius tracks down a tendril of Hive Fleet Leviathan passing close to an asteroid belt to enter the star system of Jomm. The Ultramarines Strike Cruiser partners with Battle Barges from the Howling Griffons and Aurora Chapters, and destroys the nearby moon of Vendorak. The resulting explosion sends a shock wave through the asteroid field and its debris crashes down onto the planet. The Hive Fleet is severely depleted by the attack and is consequently unable to reach the planets of Jomm.Calgar's Orders (991.M41) - A Genestealer infestation rises on Ichar IV. The Ultramarines, led by Marneus Calgar, engage in a bitter conflict with Hive Fleet Kraken. The Tyrannic War Veterans join the rebuilt -- but under strength -- 1st Company of the UItramarines. Together they help drive the Swarmlord directly into the path of Marneus Calgar, in order for their Chapter Master to exact vengeance for Macragge. Calgar engages in combat with the Swarmlord and eventually slaughters it. The Ultramarines proceed to annihilate every last Genestealer, though they are too late to save the planet.The Defence of Saint Tylus (999.M41) - The Tyrannic War Veterans reinforce the Ultramarines 3rd Company on the Shrine World of Saint Tylus in the face of an assault from Hive Fleet Leviathan. Cassius takes grim delight in utilising the aerial superiority of the agile Stormtalons against the swarm. As Gargoyles, winged Hive Tyrants, Sky-Slasher Swarms, Harpies and Hive Crones assault the enormous walls outside the central Hab Cathedral, Stormtalons outflank the masses. The aircraft pummel the hordes with Bolter fire and explode the largest beasts with Skyhammer missiles. As the Leviathan's control quickly wanes, the Veterans roll out through the streets in Land Raiders and obliterate the remaining Tyranids. One of the swiftest victories known against a Hive Fleet assault, this success is attributed to Cassius' innovative tactics.