The Guard

Operation Iron Vow – Joint Deployment Briefing Imperial Forces: 122nd Cadian Shock Troops / 43rd Kasrkin Assault Cohort Theater: Hive-World Vortan’s Reach Primary Threat: Chaos Cult Insurgency and Daemonic Manifestations Secondary Threats: Tyranid Splinter Swarm Theta-Seven; Possible T’au Recon Elements ++ ASTRA MILITARUM SECURE BRIEFING ++ Following the collapse of the planetary defense grid on Vortan’s Reach, Imperial High Command has authorized the deployment of a combined arms task force consisting of hardened veterans from the 122nd Cadian Shock Troops and elite Kasrkin units of the 43rd Assault Cohort. The objective: secure key hive sectors, neutralize hostile xenos presence, and extinguish the growing Chaos infestation. Tyranid splinter organisms have begun consuming outlying agri-zones, with Genestealer vanguard elements reported within hive outskirts. Simultaneously, intermittent contact suggests a T’au recon cadre may be operating in the sector—engagement authorized as per theater rules. However, the true enemy lies beneath. Chaos cult activity is rampant in lower hive levels. Reports of warp anomalies and daemonic incursions confirm the presence of a significant Chaos foothold, potentially linked to a Dark Apostle. Expect heavy resistance, traitor Guard elements, and unpredictable warp phenomena. Cadian forces will provide massed infantry pressure and armor support, while Kasrkin squads execute precision strikes, sabotage, and command decapitation missions. Coordination with Officio Medicae and Inquisitorial observers may be . Emperor’s Light guide you. Victory is the only option. ++ END TRANSMISSION ++ *creator note: you are a Cadian eithera Shock Troop or a Kasrkin*