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Bab 140: Fire and War

"It's the wings and the tails you really want. If it can't fly, it can't get away. A downed dragon is a dead dragon." By Gobber the Belch

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The Frontline, 

Dozen of dragons flew in towards the Guadsmen with mouths open, ready to unleash the elemental breath attacks. Meanwhile, multiple frontline guadsmen open fire up towards the sky with lasguns and other anti-air weaponry to bring down the winged creatures. With all the efforts and massive firepowers, the dragons managed to continue their flight towards the frontline as they are protected by the magical shields and other protections.

A lasgun shots simply dissipates after hitting the invisible shields, the anti-air weapons either explodes before hitting the targets or completely goes around them as if something was interfering with the targeting system. Until now, standard weapons of the Imperium worked in the New World against the natives of this world but now, enemy of ferocious and seems unstoppable appeared to stand against the might of the Imperium soldiers. An enemy that guardsmen are more than familiar with as they face the coming death.

Just as dragons are about to reach the frontline, mixture colors of various chromatic dragons suddenly stopped by expanding their wings wide open. The abrupt halt of massive creatures in the midair created a blast of winds while many of the guardsmen continue to fire their lasguns and other kinds of weapons with no sign of stopping. It was at this moment, the sign of Emperor's protection came as Knights and Titans open fire their massive weapons of war. 

Freeblade Knights, Scion of Wrath and Spear of Olympus are the first to open fire with wide shots as Knight Gallant and Armiger Warglive step forwards. Behind them, two large Warlord Class Titans also fired as their two massive weapons such as Mega Bolters and Gatlling Blasters as it took little bit longer to fire upon. Still, with dragons more focused on wiping out the frontline and believing that Knigts and Titans are simply a walking golems, they completely ignored them, which will cost them their very lives. 

The massive barrage of heavy weapons and bigger anti-air guns of all kinds pierced the dragons' magical defense and shattering it completely. More than half fell from the sky, just few distance away from the frontline as very few managed to survive using their brethren as meath shield. This moment of extra life didn't help as more attacks came from the iron giants of the unknown origin. In a matter of few minutes, all dozen dragons fell from the sky, all dead and leaking various chemical fluids that would have been their ignition of breath attacks. 

The firing stopped and just as everyone was about to take a slight breath of relief, a darkness covered the entire battlefield. A shadow that was getting darker and darker as something above is coming down with speed and mass to block the sun itself. 

Looking up, a one single gigantic crimson red dragon is making a dire skydiving directly above the army of the Imperium. The wrath of the Kayrvyrry, also known as Crimson King came from the above high up in the sky as dragon of ancient knowledge and power release his 7th magic spell upon the invading army. In the middle of formation of the Astra Militarum, massive storm of fire appeared, killing and burnig men and women of the Imperium in large numbers. 

Just as spell was casted, the Crimson King expand its wings to glide over the dying army, leaving huge wind blows, causing fire to spread and throwing guardsmen from the ground. The Knights and Titans redired their weapons onto new target but just as they are about to open fire, a new problem appeared. In a form of dragon simply disappearing in a mid-flight.

"The target vanished." A Spear of Olympus said and quickly scan the area to find the target. 

"It must be using some kind of warp magic. Open fire, rapid random sequence." One of the Warlord Titan gave command and fire an anti-air cannons randomly and wide as possible. Others followed and just as they are about to give up, one of the projectiles hit the target and Cromson King reappeared in the air. The problem was that massive dragon reappeared on side of the frontline, ready to unleash a massive breath weapon. 

"Take it down!" Take that thing down before…" Knight Gallant said in panic but it was too late. The massive fire ball of dragon's breath engulf the Knights and Titans in one massive wave. Thankfully, the void shield of the metal giants held against the dragon's fire breath but to the surrounding soldiers in the other hand couldn't survive the vicious flames as many who survive the fire storm are now engulfed by the second fire attack.

The total number to Imperium guardsmen dropped drastically as battle only started just few minutes ago. By the time second fire attack died down, the battlefield is smoked with burnt smell of human flesh and destroyed equipements. It is living hell incarnate as survivors drag injured ones or attempt to take whatever cover they can find. With frontline decimated and in shock, frontline collapsed and no condition to hold any line against enemy forces. 

This was the moment Crimson King waited for. To bring down the enemy forces with heavy strike before sending armies of Dragon Queen. Sure enough that dozen of his minor relatives are dead but to then end, more of his kind will rise to replace the lost ones when his mother, the Dragon Queen rise from the Nine Hell. 

The thought of bruning the world to the ashes made the Crimson King distracted in which it didn't see a massive plama beam in time to dodge completely. The beam of massive plasma didn't hit the dragon's main body but hot plasma managed to hit the dragon's right wing, wiping out its entire section of the wing into nothingless. 

Crimson King roar in pain and immediately use its one of magical artifacts to teleport away from the danger. The ancient ring of teleportation lost its glow as dragon is now safely away from the battlefield but injured, unable to fly ever again. After exming its injury, Crimson King rediret its attention once again towards the frontline. 

Beyond the frontline and secondly force, a single giant big as mountain slowly walk towards with two massive arms aiming at the hoovering dragon. The Imperator-Class Titan, Apostate's End recharge its Plasma Annihilator while its other arm, Hellstorm Cannon raise its cannon and begin to fire in full force. Boulder size projectiles fly over the army and into where Crimson King is. 

The dragon quickly cast protection spells to protect itself from the unknown attack and to its own satisfaction, dragon was the only thing that survive while entire terrain turned into wasteland.

Meanwhile, Knights and Titans emerge out from dying fire and begin to move foward to cover the retreating first line of the guardsmen. With first line nearly wiped out, second line of guardsmen and heavy armor units join the walking giants to reinforce the frontline. The entire battlefield begin to change its shape as if someone is moving chess pieces. 

"One regiments is down. Any survivors are retreating to the rear line to regroup." 

"Second line of four regiments are now ready for combat. Eight combat tanks and artillery unit are ready for combat." 

"Knights and Titans are reporting a green light for combat ready. Supplies of missiles and ammunitions are ready for deployment on your command." 

Various reports came into Lord Creed's vox box as he and his battle tanks get ready for new second line. With massive loss of military forces, Lord Creed initiate one of his backup plans to reinforce the entire line for all possible outcomes. The loss was heavy but the result was acceptable as dozen massive beasts are down and main target is injured beyond recovery in short time. 

"All artilleries, begin bombardment. Have our new unit on stand by. We don't have to reveal all out hand just yet." Lord Creed gave further instructions to the battle commanders. In a matter of few seconds, the Krieg artillery regiment begin their work as multiple shells begin to fly over the battlefield. For the death of sons and daughters of Krieg, and their sacrifice to expend the enemy's initial strike against the forces of Astra Militarum, the artillery shells lands on where Crimson King is located as their vengeance echo through the mountain valley. 

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Battle report, 

Death Korps of Krieg: 111th Infantry Regiment 

1st Company: Deceased

2nd Company: Deceased

3rd Company: Deceased

4th Company: Deceased

5th Company: Deceased

6th Company: Deceased

7th Company: Deceased

8th Company: Waiting for redeployment 

9th Krieg Troop Transport Company: Deceased 

Total Loss: 3,814 our of 4,200 


PERTIMBANGAN PENCIPTA
ElJonson ElJonson

Please enjoy the battle report and stay safe.

Bab 141: Men and Demons

"Do not look to us for kindness. Do not look to us for hope. We are not the kind children of this new age. We are the rocks of its foundation. If you wish hope then look to what we make. If you wish kindness then look to those who will come after us." By Rogal Dorn, Primarch of the Imperial Fists Space Marine Legion

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Rocky and covered with small plants such as bushes, the ritual site of the Dragon Cult was fitting environment for the upcoming Dragon Queen. The mountain paths are limited and due to high altitude the oxygen are thinner than ground level.

Due to the last dragon mask being the red dragon, the entire Dragon Cult gather in massive number to perform the ritual to summon their Dragon Queen. Most of the cultists are humans but there are decent number of Tieflings and half races among the cult. There are massive number of monsters present including half dragons, which are bored from breeding between dragon and humanoid races (Different from Dragonborn as they are race of proud race of their own and shaped by the draconic gods). 

William's forces are comprised of entire companies of Null Marines, full force of Sisters of Battle and elite force of Astra Militarum such as Tempestus Scions, Catachans and company of Cadians Veterans.

The moment troop transports flyers and Thunderhawks landed, the troops of Astra Militarum secured the landing site as well as Sisters and Null Marines did the same. After finishing securing the landing site and killing any survivors, Astra Militarum begin unloading critical equipments for the final battle and various heavy war gears to get ready for final assault. 

Meanwhile, Sisters of Battle and rest of the Astartes expend the security by venturing further and killing anything that could expose their presence. William, Rana and few of the senior officers of the groups gathered to go over the plan one more time before setting out to attack the enemy's main base. After few minutes of discussion and sharing of plans through date sheet, William was the first to step out from the command tent with full might of the Honour Guards behind him. 

"Captain Archilaus, prepare for battle. We are going to spear head the enemy base while rest of the battle group get ready for their part of the plan." With William's command, Captain Archilaus Auguste gather all of his men and platoons of Tempestus Scions to move out. 

William, in his terminator armor took the lead with flags of Imperium and his legion behind him, carried by the Null Marines given honour of carrying them.

William and his one hundred Honour Guards left the temporary base camp with energy that could rumble the very ground. Equipped with best relic weapons from the STC of the Dark Age of Technology, nothing can stop them even if gods and demons waited to. 

Behind them, Tempestus Scions and few of the guardsmens follow behind with their equipments and supplies. From ammunitions to rations packs, the company of Imperium's finest made their march to the battle that's waiting for them. 

Less than an hour of venturing into enemy's territory, William and his men came to face to face against small enemy of Dragon Cult comprised of three hundreds of cult soldiers and handful of magic casters such as wizards and warlocks. With no warning from the rear side forces or messangers to notified them of the enemy infiltration, the small army of Dragon Cult was caught with their pants down. 

"Open fire," Spoken in normal voice with no emotion to kill or destroy, William's command ignited all of his men to open fire their weapons without any mercy.

All one hundred Null Marines open fire all at once. Raoring sound of bolter rounds and other range weapons mown down unsuspecting enemy forces like a wave. Initial attack put down great number of soldiers as explosive rounds pierced the flesh and exploded, causing devastating death around the target. 

By the time enemy realized they are under attack, the wave after wave of bolters ripped everything including wooden covers such as tables and wagons. Some of the survivors return fire by shooting crossbows and arrows but it was pointless as Null Marines' power armor simply bounce them like a toothpicks. 

Magic casters also retaliate by casting various magic spells against William's forces, hoping to show off their destructive powers. The result was pointless as arrows and crossbows as many of the pure magic spells simply dissipate before it could hit the fully armoured giants. All their dedication to the studies of magic and exchange of their souls for the power beyond the average people ended with realization that their life is in end of the road. With their position was exposed and identified as a valuable target, plasma rifle squads change their sights and open fire. 

Before magic casters realized they are in danger or able to process why their precious spells failed, beam of multiple blue lights with unimaginable temperature vaporize them. As for the enemy soldiers with bows and crossbows, their heads exploded immediately as Null Marines with heritage of Raven Guards took them out with bolter rifles with sniper scopes. None of the enemies had a chance to fight back properly or survive the encounter. 

As swift the attack was, the fight ended in a matter of few minutes as hundreds od bodies lay around with bodies in pieces. It was onse side battle with no casualties from William's side and complete destruction of enemy forces including their base camp. 

"Chapter Master, scouts are reporting of large number of daemons approaching." Captain Archilaus pass the message to William through vox channel built into his helmet. 

"Prepare the Honour Guards and have guadsmen resupply the ammunitions. This is nothing but a warm up for the real battle. Also, contact the others to let them know we are getting enemies attention as we intended. We will move head on as planned." William said as he reload his range weapons. Behind him, a Leviathan Pattern Siege Dreadnought with multiple purity seals and honors followed William. 

"Honorable Chapter Master William, what is bothering you to spent your wrath upon unworthy foes?" Veteran Sergeant Raduriel, the senior among the dreadnoughts spoke with speaker as he lost his ability to speak directly with his mouth. With newly upgrades weapons and armour directly from STC forge, Leviathan Pattern is more than just an upgrade and fancy paint job. Armed with destructive cannons, missiles pods and power weapons, Blacksouls dreadnoughts are more than powerful enough to break the siege by themselves. 

"This is the moment I been dreading for, Brother Raduriel. To face the demons of the New World, we are about to bet all on our blessed weapons from the Adeptus Mechanicus and Emperor's gift. The result of the first round will determined the outcome of the battle and entire war effort. For once in my life, I'm excited to see what will become of the incoming enemy forces." William answer Brother Raduriel with eagerness while double checking his terminator armor's built in command module. All of his men including supply unit are all green and all of his honour guards report with no issues after restocking their ammunitions. The first key plan of the war effort is about to be tested. For William to become one and only target for the enemy forces to pay attention while Rana and her Sisters breach the main base to wipe them out from the rear. 

To take down any grounded dragons and rest of the enemy military forces like a hammer and anvil. A classic military strategy in which William will be the anvil and Rana to be hammer to wipe entire army of cult before facing the Dragon Queen.

"It will work, Brother. Trust on the Emperor's plan and servants. This will be our greates test against the forces of darkness since pre founding of Terranovis. Believe in yourself, brother. You are the one who led us to where we are now and you will led us back home." Massive Leviathan Pattern Siege Dreadnought gave inspiring speech to William and to William's surprise, honour guards with flags of the Imperium and Blacksouls stand beside him, rallying the men. 

"You are right brother, your wisdom once again strength my devotion to my brothers and others. We will slay anything that stand in front of us. We will march to the enemy's front and show mankind's greatest warriors are here to confront them. We will return home and nothing will stop us!" William broadcast his voice through the vox channel and his men including guardsmen cheer with vigorous voices. 

"Captain Archilaus, move the men for battle. We have war to win and god to slay." 

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The scouts of the Null Marines stay hidden while dozens of demons with bat like wings pass by. Utilising their expertise as scouts and master of shadows, former Raven Guards stay still and mixed with shadows to be undetected. 

Incoming enemy forces are massive in numbers and sizes. At first, it was humanoids soldiers but gradually, beastmen and large demons began to appear as if they somehow knew where Chapter Master was. 

For the enemy to assemble this much number and able to move this quick by sound of bolters wouldn't be the cause. Somehow, enemy foresaw the first encounter and defeat by the Chapter Master and made a move ahead of the first battle. Just as scoutmaster made logical reasoning, he felt the ground shook as if something big as knights are walking towards them.

[We have a problem. Look beyond the army.] One of the scout said using vox machine. Scoutmaster enhance his helmet's scope to see the source of the problem. Through his helmet scope, scoutmaster saw five massive humanoid creatures following the army of demons and monsters. 

[By the Emperor's golden throne, they are big as knights. Have the intel sent to Chapter Master, now.] Just as he finish his sentence, one of the giants grab a large boulder and throws it where the scouts are. Following the example, rest of the giants did same and in few seconds, five bus size rocks are in the air, coming towards where Null Recon units are. 

[Take cover!] This was the last words Null Marines heard as their location was exposed by the five Eldritch Giants. 


PERTIMBANGAN PENCIPTA
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