Deathwatch - A Prize Most Valuable (IC)

[The Commander]

At almost exactly the same time, each of the three Basilisks you occupy unleash their payload upon the Enemy. There is a mighty BOOM! from the Basilisks as the loaders among you press the firing buttons and the vehicles shudder slightly. The shells whistle through the air for a moment before three massive, loud, white explosions fill the area where they land around the Fortress, lighting up the battleground and causing a slight rumble in the ground. The explosions are followed by a rain of mud and body parts and a cloud of red and white mist.

There is an almighty cheer from the defenders on the walls and the remains of the Hordes fighting the walls turn towards you in utter confusion. You hear other booms further away from you from Basilisks still in Enemy hands and their shells slam into the Fortress, taking out sizeable chunks of wall and Fortress Hub.

Alyxander and Azirel

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(Since you mentioned you were aiming at the CSM, you don't get the Massive Target bonus of +30, just the +10 from Close Range. Even so, you hit him )

The shell screams through the air and neatly falls home above the CSM before exploding in spectacular fashion. Renegade Militia and Heretics just outside the blast range and thrown high into the air and then come crashing down again. They don't get up. As the smoke clears there is a large round circle of a gap between the Renegade Militia and the Heretics where the CSM once stood. There is absolutely no sign of him whatsoever and it is fair to assume he was vaporised in the blast. A large chunk of the Militia and Heretics also appear to have been vaporised. Both of these Hordes turn to your Basilisk with looks of confusion and utter disbelief at the complete and sudden loss of their commander. The Renegade Militia are visibly shaking with fear.

The first thing they see is Brother Azirel standing just behind them and although they cannot see it, there is a rather large grin on his face.

(The CSM is dead. Completely. 10 Mag Damage was also suffered to both Hordes due to the blast radius. Since both Hordes were Mag 40, that means that both must test WP or break. Roll Initiative. Renegade WP test = 35 vs (1d100)[86] - They break on their turn. Heretic WP test = 40 vs (1d100)[38] - They don't, which is a good thing. Renegade Initiative = (1d10+3)[6]. Heretic Initiative = (1d10+3)[7]. Azirel must move to melee engage the Renegade Horde on his turn, unless the Militia go first. The Militia are within normal Charge Distance, although the Heretics are further and requires Wings of Angels to reach them in one turn.)

Svari and Onissius

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(Your Drive (Ground Vehicle) is tested against your Agility, which in this case is 40, not 34. It takes a Full Round to reload the Basilisk and you can only reload once it is your turn.)

The shell roars from your Basilisk and, after whistling through the air for a moment, detonates in glorious fashion within the ranks of the Renegade Militia, sending dozens flying and vaporised hundreds more. Body parts rain down upon the survivers and each one is coated in a fine red mist. They turn to face your Basilisk, shock and confusion rife amongst them. The CSM also turns to see what's happened and roars out in defiance.

"BY THE DARK GODS!!! YOU WILL PAY DEARLY FOR...."

His speech is cut short by the realisation of the dead Renegade Militia surrounding the Basilisk and the unchanged angle of the barrel.

"ENEMY AT THE REAR! THEY HAVE THE BASILISK! ALL UNITS! CHARGE THE BASILISK NOW!!!"

Despite the din of the battle, you can clearly his roaring voice and he rallies the Heretics attacking the walls to disengage and focus on you. The Militia look less than eager, being at the frontline.

(25 Mag Damage to the Militia, they are down to 15 Mag and must test to break. Roll for Initiative. Renegade's WP = 35 vs (1d100)[40] - They break on their turn. CSM Initiative = (1d10+4)[8]. Heretic's Initiative = (1d10+3)[7].)

Tristan, Charon and Kaeste

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Kaeste goes over the calculations in his mind, drawing upon the knowledge of how Basilisk trajectory works and speaking directly to the agonised machine spirits of the Basilisk. He then fires the shell which explodes out of the barrel and appears to head towards the CSM. Unfortunately the shell detonates just short and obliterates a large portion of the Renegade Militia behind him, sending gore and bodies everywhere. It seems the tortured machine spirits were unable to provide an accurate enough shot. No matter; the annihilation of Chaos is still pleasing.

The smoke has barely cleared when you hear the CSM scream out in anger and turn towards you.

"WHAT IN DAMNATION...."

He does not get a chance to finish his sentence as Charon unloads a hail of Metal Storm rounds towards him. Most of the shells scream home, peppering the Traitor in deadly hot frag. His armor visibly buckles under the immense bombardment and such is the enormous amount of punishment inflicted that his left arm disintergrates along with his shoulder and leftmost part of his chest. He lets out a cry of anguish as he falls to the ground; only to fall silent a moment later. A few of the Heretics around him also lie dead, the frag from the Metal Storm rounds finding a place in their bodies too.

Charon does not stop there though and proceeds to unleash another volley of Metal Storm rounds into the vile scum of Chaos; a small pile of spent casings piling up at his feet. All but one of the bullets gloriously coat the Heretics in lethal shrapnel or decorate their bodies with a giant hole. Well over half of them are dead by the time the Heavy Bolter falls silent.

(After working out all the damage done to the CSM, and factoring in True Grit, he ended up on Crit 8 to the Left Arm. He is most certainly dead. 25 Mag Damage to the Militia, they are down to 15 Mag and must test to break. 24 Mag Damage to the Heretics, down to 16 Mag. As per the OOC roll, they break on their turn. But of course, when Heretics break they don't flee, they go into a Frenzy. Roll for Initiative if you haven't already. Renegade's WP = 35 vs (1d100)[71] - They break on their turn. CSM Initiative = (1d10+4)[5]. Heretic's Initiative = (1d10+3)[8].)

Initiative Order:

Tristan - 8 - Wins Initiative over Charon with an Ag of 44 to 40
Charon - 8
Chaos Heretics - 8 - Lose with an Ag of 30
Renegade Militia - 7
Kaeste - ? - Needs to roll

[Ceridan]

Tristan listened to brother Alyxander’s report about brother Azirel, followed by the dull thud when their earthshaker fired. Only a bad plan could not be altered in the field, he thought to himself. “Change of plans brothers,” he said over the squad vox net, “we hold the basilisks.”

“Brother Charon, shift your suppressive fire to the left to support brother Azirel. Brother Alyxander use the heavy bolter in the forward compartment to provide covering fire, or move to engage at your discretion. Brothers Svari and Onissius, reload and fire again, aim for the heretics. Brother Kaestre, reload, I'll get us into position to fire.”

Tristan dropped down into the driver's compartment and turned the vehicle East, toward brother Svari and Onissius' engagement for fear of the shell hitting to close to brother Azirel. "Once we knock out the infantry, we will try to silence the other enemy Basilisks still firing from the North."

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That should put us back on track.

[Narmoth]

Onissius shouts to Svari "Incomming heretics here. I think you might want to come up with me to face them if I can't get them with the Basilisk's cannon" as he reloads to fire again

action for next round:
(1d100)[22] (that should be a hit)

[Executus]

Receiving Tristan's update, the massive devastator shifts his aim. "Acknowledged."

Muzzle flare illuminates the area around Charon, providing a strobe light effect as he he stands immobile, like a titanic statue, as distant explosions erupt in the enemy forces.

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BS: 48 +20(Full auto) +30(Size) = 98
(1d100)[21]

Unrelenting damage, if successful.
(1d5)[5]

So, 7 DoS = 16 hits + 1 for X + 5 = 22 Magnitude.

Down to 30 rounds of Metal Storm remaining.

[The Commander]

Svari and Onissius

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Initiative Order is:

Chaos Space Marine - 8
Svari - Wins Initiative over Chaos Heretics with a higher Ag Bonus
Chaos Heretics - 7
Onissius - 5
Renegade Militia - 4

(Onissius, you need to reload before you can fire again, that takes a Full Action, it is now the CSM's turn, followed by Svari)

The Chaos Space Marine raises his desecrated Chainsword to the air and roars.

"ANNIHILATE THEM!!! MOVE OUT OF RANGE OF THE CANNON!!!"

He then runs as fast as he can towards you, knowing he needs to get out of the range of your Basilisk's cannon. (CSM is now 70m away from you)

It is now Svari's Turn.

Tristan, Charon and Kaeste

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Initiative Order is:

Tristan - 8 - Wins Initiative over Charon with an Ag of 44 to 40
Charon - 8
Chaos Heretics - 8 - Lose with an Ag of 30
Renegade Militia - 7
Kaeste - 6

Tristan brings the Basilisk around to aim at the Hordes to the East. He notices the Chaos Space Marine breaking from the Horde and running at full speed towards Svari and Onissuis' Basilisk, although he is still some distance from them.

(Due to your position, you're only going to be able to hit the Renegades. If that is a problem I'll let you veto your action)

The pile of spent casings continues to pile up at Charon's feet as more rounds spew forth from his Heavy Bolter, intend on finding an Enemy and putting him down for good. 8 of the rounds do just that and the already battered and confused Militia are hosed in a storm of lethal frag and shells. Only a small portion of the Militia are left when Charon's weapon falls silent. (22 Mag Damage from 30 = 8. Horde has already broken, although you're definately reinforcing that fact!)

The Chaos Heretics look down at their dead leader and brethren, then up at Charon and your Basilisk. "REVENGE!!! KILL THE LOYALIST DOG!!!" They drop their gun and run towards you, shrieking insane curses and gibbering all the way.

(Horde is Frenzied, Free Action - Drop Autopistols, Full Action - Run 18m towards you. Since I'm assuming Charon is standing in front of the Basilisk (so he could shoot at the Enemy), he would be closest and roughly 95m away. The Heretics had both their Autopistols and Monoblades drawn as part of the assault, so they need not ready their Monoblades.)

The Renegade Militia, having suffered heavy loses and not wanting to suffer anymore at the hands of Astartes, break from the assault and run off in all different directions. (Horde is broken and fleeing)

It is Kaeste's turn to act.

[Bowerbird]

"Acknowledged. Reloading the Basilisk before taking further action." Alyxander says over the vox, resisting the urge to take up his bolter and charge the heretic scum.

[Arcanoi]

"Rest well, faithful machine," Kaeste whispered as he withdrew the mechadendrite.The screaming had quieted, slightly, and as he withdrew it was replaced with the far louder sound of dozens or hundreds of eviscerated heretics crying out their last. He understood then; the tortured machine spirit of the basilisk had no frame of tactical reference; it had guided the shot into the tight-packed mass of heretics, rather than aiming for their commander. He smiled, and then turned as Charon's heavy bolter opened up. The Chaos Marine went down in a spray of super-heated shrapnel and Kaeste's rictus grin grew wider. "Sleep well, child of the Omnissiah," he intoned over the Basilisk, and advanced out of the cabin, readying his bolter and firing a shot off at the encroaching heretics.

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Half Action - Draw Bolter, Half Action - Standard Attack

BS - 56 + 30 (Do I get the size modifier or is it too small due to casualties?) = 86 (1d100)[30]

[Calimos]

As Azirel runs towards the forces of the enemy, his rage boils inside him. Righteous anger and fury welling deep inside his soul awaken at the prospect of delivering the Emperor's vengeance upon those vile heretics. He rejoices as the sounds of desperation and surprise echo from among their ranks, while shouts of hope and courage can be heard from the faithful Imperial Guard troopers on the fortress. In front of him, the traitorous militia and the heretics. The grin in his face widens and as his vision closes in on them, his hands grip tightly his weapons, his chainsword starts whirring and he charges their decimated ranks, letting out a bone-chilling warcry.

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Charging the militia (i think they're within distance).
WS: (1d100)[14] vs 58+10 (frenzy) +10 (charge) = 78

The Emperor truly guided my hand on this one. 6 DoS = 3 hits on the militia.
Rolling separately damage for each hit in OOC thread.

[The Commander]

Azirel and Alyxander

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Alyxander begins the process of hefting the heavy shell into the now empty breech of the Basilisk's gun and securing the barrel door lock.

Meanwhile, the Heretics, having seen Azirel too, move slightly forward into the ranks of the Militia, trying to get within a decent shooting range. (Full Action Move, Heretics are now roughly 60m from Azirel)

The Militia, on the otherhand, decide not to stick around for the inevitable bloodshed at the hands of the Marine standing before them, Chainsword in hand and a jump pack strapped to his back. They decide fleeing is the better option and scatter in all different directions.

As the Militia scatter, the Heretics are left alone, screaming curses and firing pot-shots at the fleeing Militia out of pure spite. They are ill-prepared for the furious assault from Azirel as he guns his jump pack and lands directly in the middle of the mass of Heretics, cutting down dozens in a sweeping arc of roaring teeth from his Chainsword. Traitorous blood covers Azirel from head to toe, but this suits him just fine.

(Militia have broken and are fleeing, 4 Mag Damage on the Heretics from Azirel, bringing them down to 26 Mag. Depending on Alyxander's Initiative, it is either his turn, in which he may choose to reposition the Basilisk (Half Action) and readjust aim (Full Action) or the Heretic's turn)

Tristan, Charon and Kaeste

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(OOC: I also forgot the Heretics were running, meaning a -20 to BS, although you still managed to hit them with a single shot)

Kaeste hops out of the driver's cab and fires a round toward the running Heretics. The shell flies through a line of bodies, sending deadly shrapnel out of each of them as it penetrates, killing a jagged line of vile Chaos scum before coming to a halt. (1 hit + 1 explosive = 2 Mag Damage. Horde is now at 14 Mag. It is Tristan, then Charon's turn to act.

[Daisuke1133]

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Svari is going to use the Basilisk's Heavy Bolter to Suppress the Heretics. I assume that it is a Drive Test as well rather that a BS Test, like the Earth Shaker Cannon. Also is it possible to spot from within the cab or does Svari have to get out? Either way he will be getting out so that he can engage the Chaos Marine.

"Acknowledged, Brother. But first we should see if we cannot do something about that Traitor Marine," Svari says as he draws his bolter and sticks it out of the cab to fire at the Chaos Marine with the Kraken Rounds.

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BS Test posted in OOC Thread.

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"Drive (Ground Vehicles) Test" - (1d100)[7] vs 20 (I think, feel free to correct.) Wow I feel like I'm playing Dark Heresy.

[Ceridan]

Tristan, standing in the drivers compartment, switched his bolter to his left hand and fired off a full auto burst of regular bolt rounds at the Heretic rabble baring down on him and his team.

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BS 44 + 20 full auto, - 20 target running = 44. [roll]1d100[/roll

Edit: Brackets not closed. Rolling in OOC

[The Commander]

Svari and Onissius

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(It'd be a BS test this time, since you're actually firing the weapon and aiming yourself, rather than relying on controls to do it for you. And no, you can't spot from the driver's cab; your view is somewhat obscured by the armored panels. There is a 10% chance that all the ammo for the Heavy Bolter is gone (a roll of 91-100) (1d100)[94], if all the ammo is gone, I'll let you change your actions - The Emperor really has abandoned you this mission, hasn't he!)

You check the Basilisk's Heavy Bolter and curse as you find it's magazine empty. Either the ammo was removed prior to the Basilisk being stolen or the vile servants of Chaos have extra Heavy Bolter ammunition somewhere... You don't know, but either way it's not here and it's not loaded into the Heavy Bolter.

Instead you hop out of the driver's cab and fire a burst off at the CSM running towards you, although you miss him, shells hurtling past his horned helmet.

The Heretics, not wanting to argue with their master, begin running towards you. (Full Action Run 18m - 82m from the Basilisk)

Onissius begins reloading the Basilisk, grabbing and pushing the heavy Earthshaker shell into the breech of the cannon and locking the barrel door. Svari feeds him a firing solution based on the last shot (I'm going to assume you're doing this automatically, since you're still next to the Basilisk) and Onissius fine tunes the aim of the giant gun. (Ready to fire next round)

The Renegade Militia, having suffered heavy casualties, decides fleeing is the better option and scatter in all different directions; leaving the Heretics and the CSM to fight the battle themselves. Both are unaware of their abandonment by the Militia.

The CSM continues his run and makes it inside the Basilisk's minimum firing range. "YOU CANNOT HOPE TO STOP ME, CORPSE THRONE DOGS!!!"

(Full Action Run 30m - CSM is now 40m from the Basilisk and is within the minimum firing range (a.k.a, you can no longer shoot him with the Basilisk) It is now Svari's Turn).

(-Edited out Pinning Test Roll, in hindsight I should have just crossed it out, but that's why the roll doesn't match the database roll)

Tristan, Charon and Kaeste

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Tristan snaps off a round at the running Heretics, but fails to hit any of them, his shells slamming harmlessly into the ground around them.

(Will add Charon's actions here)

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* post roll count doesn't match database

[Executus]

Seeing that Azirel and Alyxsander had their flank well in hand, Charon shifts his fire to the other flank. "Commencing supporting fire to the east."

Unconcerned by the heretics advancing on his position, the Dark Angel once again lights up the night with his heavy bolter.

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Full Auto at the Heretics advancing on Svari/Onissius
BS:48 + 20 + 30: 98
(1d100)[29]

Bah. 1 off 7 DoS...
6 DoS = 7 hits of Metal Storm = 20 Mag (7 x2 + 1 (X) + 5 (Unrelenting))

[Narmoth]

"No, but we can expect to kill you" Onissius says calmly, and almost friendly, talking more to Svari than to the Chaos Marine as he draws his Force Sword (he can still fire the earthsaker after he has drawn his sword, can't he?)

[The Commander]

Charon, Svari and Onissius

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Metal Storm Shells hurtle across the battlefield and each of you see them mostly roar home into the Heretics, releasing their payload of frag moments before piercing their unholy bodies. Just about half of the Heretics fall to Charon's deadly onslaught. The surviving Heretics are driven on by the site of their dead brethren and their master charging ahead of them, but don't seem too phased by the bloodshed and battle around them.

(20 Mag Damage to the Heretics, down to 20 Mag left. Reduced 25% to 50%. Since they aren't actually below 50% strength, they don't suffer the -10 WP penalty. Heretic's WP = 40 vs (1d100)[13] - They don't break.)

EDIT: - Yes, you can draw your Force Sword as a Free Action, as you have Quick Draw.

Charon, Tristan and Kaeste

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The Heretics continue to run forwards, almost foaming at the mouth, lusting for revenge for their fallen. They edge ever closer to the Devastator.

(Full Action Run - 18m. 59m from Charon. It is Kaeste's Turn to act)

[The Commander]

Azirel and Alyxander

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(Alyxander has reloaded the Basilisk and now must spend either a Full Turn aiming the Basilisk or may reposition the Basilisk as a Half Action, as well as a number of other actions as well)

The Heretics let out an insane scream as they pile around Azirel and let their blades do their work.

(Heretic Melee Attack on Azirel - Heretics WS - 35 vs (1d100)[51].
Damage, if it hits, is (3d10+3)[28]R Pen 2.)

The majority of the Heretic's blades glance off Azirel's armor as his Battle Rage directs his movements to avoid the fiercest blows.

Meanwhile, Alyxander has finished loading the Basilisk.

It is Alyxander's Turn to Act.

[Bowerbird]

After quickly surveying the current situation, Alyxander begins moving the Basilisk around to aim at the nearest enemy Basilisk.

[Arcanoi]

Catching a glimpse of one of the remaining Enemy-held basilisks, Kaeste redoubles his fire on the remaining survivors of the barrage. "The other machines need to be freed from their torment, and quickly, if the fortress is to be saved, brothers."

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Full-Auto burst on the Heretics.

BS - 56 + 20 for Full-Auto = 76 (1d100)[45]

[The Commander]

Azirel and Alyxander

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Alyxander brings the Basilisk around towards the West-most Basilisk. (He must now spend a Full Round adjusting the aim of the Basilisk to fire upon the Enemy Basilisk, as you can see, it's time consuming doing this just by yourself)

The Heretics, unphased by their early failure, continue to hack and slash at Azirel, hoping to cut down the huge Astartes.

(WS = 35 vs (1d100)[33]. Damage, if it connects, is (3d10+3)[9][7][7](26)R)

The Heretic's blades slice into the chest of Azirel, sending out flecks of blood and leaving small gaps in his power armor where the blades have managed to cut through.

(TB = 8, Body AP = 10, 26 - 18 = 8 Damage)

It is now Azirel's Turn to Act.

Tristan, Charon and Kaeste

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Kaeste unleashes a round into the running Heretics (-20 BS from them running, so that cancels out the Full Auto Bonus). Due to the moving targets, only 2 of the shells slam home into the bodies of the Heretics, sending them flying backwards, a gaping hole in their bodies. A few more tumble over dead around them as shrapnel digs into chinks in their armor.

(1 DoS = 2 hits + 1 Explosive = 3 Mag Damage. Horde is now at 11 Mag. Is it Tristan, then Charon's Turn to Act)

Svari and Onissius

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(Just to remind you, it is Svari's Turn right now. Onissius may draw his Force Sword as a Free Action on his Turn and may fire upon the Heretics with the Basilisk (if he chooses to))

The other Basilisks dotted around the Fortress let off another volley and more rubble from the walls and central hub of the Fortress falls. It still stands strong though, despite huge cracks forming in the walls.

Svari, Onissius, Azirel and Alyxander, make an Awareness Test.

[Ceridan]

Tristan turned and drew his bolter in tight to his shoulder, drawing a bead on the chaos marine as he charged toward Svari and Onissius' Basilisk.

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Full action to aim at the traitor marine.

[Calimos]

"Heretic scum, followers of Chaos. By the Will of the Emperor and by the hand of His righteous servant will you fall today". Azirel's blood boiled with righteous anger, his features below his helmet distorted beyond recognition. "None shall defy the Emperor and live. None shall dare taint His holy domain".

His chainsaw whining as it teared heretics limb from limb, the devout Blood Angel unleashed his fury upon the horde of enemies. They hit back, sure they did, but His father was here with him and no matter what would happen, Azirel would stand proud, fighting, unwielding, till the end.

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Awareness test: (1d100)[34] vs 39 (Perception) +20 (power armour + hightened senses) = 59

All out attack: (1d100)[23] vs 58 (WS)+20 (from all out attack) +10 (from Frenzy) = 88

[Executus]

Seeing the blip in Azirel's life signs over the bio-link, Charon considers shifting his fire to support the western flank. Deciding the metal storm rounds have too large of a blast radius, he stays targeted on the east. Charon unleashes a final salvo at the charging heretics.

"Alyxsander, Azirel, do you require support on the west?"

The Dark Angel then turns his attention to central horde, getting ready to accept their charge, but confident the kill team's fire will break them before they arrive.

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Firing at the heretics charging the east, near Svari and Onissius.

BS: 48 +20: 68
(1d100)[56]
1 DoS = 2 hits. 2 x 2 + 1(X) + 5 (Unrelenting) = 10 Magnitude.

[The Commander]

Charon, Svari and Onissius

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(The Heretics are running, giving a -20 BS to hit them. This means, unfortunately, that Charon has missed. By the way, are you still maintaining Sustained Surpression?)

More Metal Storm rounds hurtle across the Battlefield towards the running Heretics, although the distance, coupled with the moving target, means that none of the shells find a target and fly harmlessly by the heads and bodies of Heretics.

Tristan, Charon and Kaeste

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The Heretics continue their run towards Charon, getting ever closer to the hulking Marine; a crazed look in their eyes and a curse to the Astartes on their lips.

(Full Action Run - 18m. 41m away from Charon)

It is Kaeste's Turn.

Alyxander and Azirel

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Azirel continues his furious assault on the Heretics, cutting down several more in a vicious sweep of his Chainsword, severing most in half or leaving a deep and bloody gash across their chests and faces. Those that fall are quickly trampled by their brethern, a burning desire for revenge and glory in their eyes.

(4 Mag Damage from 26. 22 Mag left)

Looking up quickly from the carnage, Azirel spots Renegade Militia and Heretics pouring around the wall to the North, heading in his general direction. Alyxander also spots them.

It is now Alyxander's Turn to Act.

[Daisuke1133]

With a snarl on his face Svari shouts, "By Russ and the Allfather, I will smite you!" With that he opens fire.

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Firing Bolter with Kraken Rounds on Full-Auto against Chaos Marine - "Ballistics Skill Test" - (1d100)[65] vs 54

[Bowerbird]

Alyxander begins the arduous task of adjusting the aim of his Basilisk, as he does so he says into the vox, "Beware brothers, more heretics coming in from the north!"

[The Commander]

Svari and Onissius

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Svari's rounds, again, fly harmlessly past the running CSM and impact into the ground.

The Heretics, far behind their unholy master, desperately try to make up the ground between them and him.

(Full Action Run - 18m. 64m from you)

It is now Onissius's Turn.

Alyxander and Azirel

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Having calculated the distances and trajectories, Alyxander is sure that the Basilisk's barrel is sighted on the Western-most Enemy Basilisk. It is ready to fire on his turn.

Meanwhile, the Heretics continue their furious assault on Azirel, blades slashing and hacking under the din of battle.

(WS - 35 vs (1d100)[63]. Damage, if it connects, is: (3d10+3)[16]R P2.)

The blades, this time, glance of Azirel's grand armor. Dents and cuts line his armor, but Azirel is otherwise unhurt.

It is now Azirel's Turn, followed by Alyxander again.

[Narmoth]

Onissius fires the basilisk again at the heretics (half action) (1d100)[70] vs 40 (according to The Commander) - 20 for running, + 20 (magnitude ?)
he then waits until the Chaos Marine is within 15 m from him and unleashes the force power "Crown of Lightning" (on unfettered, half action)
psy test (1d100)[68] vs will power 39
automatic hit on 1 target, opposed test
dmg (3d10)[19]

[Ceridan]

Tristan led his target and adjusted for wind speed and direction. He took a breath, held it a moment, and squeezed the trigger as he exhaled.

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On Tristan's next action he fires a full auto-burst at the Chaos Marine.
BS 44+20 for full action aim, +20 for full-auto, -20 for target running. Need a 64 or less. (1d100)[50], will post damage in OOC.

[The Commander]

Svari and Onissius

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(The CSM isn't yet within 15m of you, so I'll assume you take a delay action to ready the power, however, the power failed to manifest itself either way. As for the Basilisk shot, you get +10 for short range, no modifier for the Horde's size, it's been cut down too much, and -20 from them running. So it's a miss I'm afraid. Full Round Reloading required to fire again)

Onissius lets fly another shell from the Basilisk, although the shell falls short of the Heretics, Onissius having over compensated for the Heretic's speed. A pillar of earth and smoke erupts in front of the servants of Chaos and very few are actually caught in the blast; the survivors getting showered with mud.

Meanwhile the CSM continues his run, knowing he needs to stop you from continuing to use the Basilisk against his troops. Onissius is ready for this however, and attempts to summon up a psychic fury. Unfortunately the warp deserts him in the face of one of their chosen and all that happens is Onissius' fingers crackle. "YOUR DOOM APPROACHES, ASTARTES SCUM!!!" The CSM cries as he closes on you.

(Full Action Run - 30m. CSM is now 10m from you)

It is now Svari's Turn.

[Arcanoi]

Kaeste frowned as the dwindling heretic horde managed to avoid much of the fire he directed at them. With a quick glance at the devastation caused by Charon's heavy bolter, he opened fire again, humming a quiet cantrip to the Omnissiah to guide his aim.

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Full-Auto Burst - 56 + 20 - 20 = 56 (1d100)[58]