CAMPAIGN: Macharian Crusade: Week 2
The Macharian Crusade League is underway!
We had almost over 40 folks show up at Battleforge Games yet again, and the Macharian Crusade is grinding forward. This second week featured all seven army groups pushing and shoving their way forward into their first warzones, and 1 hallmark game; The 4th Army’s Battle of Hoight. Lets do a quick recap so everyone can see how the forces of the Lord Solar are faring.
1st Army: Kallastin Warzone
Merican, Krieg Korps, Cadian Rangers vs Advanced Heretics (Tau), Orks
The world of Markos has tested the 1st Army to the limit. Across multiple fronts, the Merican, Krieg, and Cadian Rangers report a full stop and determined resistance by all enemy forces met. Macharius is currently embroiled in contingency planning to get his army moving forward.
Status: Stalled
2nd Army: Argolis Cluster Warzone
Mordians, Barac Pioneers vs Chaos Daemons
General Sejanus and Apfel report continued resistance to their advances. Continued operations on Altair and Chiros have stalemated, and Chaos Deamon rifts are growing in the vicinity. If the situation is not brought under control, the Argolis Warzone may have to be abandoned.
Status: Stalled
3rd Army: Takar Warzone
Cadian, Genswick Rifles vs Orks
General Tarka reports a major breakthrough in the Takar Warzone. Genswick forces on Scaros have routed a major ork Waaagh, while Cadian Shock Troops have devastated Ork raiders on Takar. The Third Army is proceeding westward at good speed and expects to exit the Takar Warzone shortly.
Status: Advancing Quickly
4th Army: Hoight Warzone; Battle of Hoight
Tallarn, Steel Legion vs Rebel Guard, Orks
General Lysander reports a total victory on Hoight, with the complete conquest of the native culture. A full battle report of the Battle of Hoight can be found here. General Stanislaw reports the 4th Army is in high spirits and has exited the Hoight Warzone. They are currently the leading Crusade Army Group and making best speed towards the Kelementia Warzone. The Lord Solar has ordered a Crusad- wide toast to General Lysander’s progress.
Status: Advancing Quickly
5th Army: Xenos Pacification Warzone
Cadian, Harakoni vs Tyranids
General Crassus has ground to a halt. Cadian forces have been thrown back by the monstrous inhabitants of Thannos in an unexpected counter-offensive, while Harakoni General Timovich has been forced off-world in the Attropos system. Astartes and Mechanicus assistance has been requested. Deathwatch Master Pizarro killed three Tyranid monstrous creatures in assault single handedly in the battle shown below.
Status: Stalled
6th Army; Christos Warzone
Catachan, Methalor, Terrax Armored Corps vs Chaos, Chaos Marines
General Arrian has reported a resounding success due to his direct intervention in the Christos Warzone. Methalor troops have thrown back traitor marine forces on Christos and are advancing quickly. Unfortunately, Terrax and Catachan campaigns against allied renegade Astartes forces on Elinia are still stalled. General Arrian has turned down his general’s requests for Mechanicus support, and is reassigning penal regiments to reinforce their positions via the Methalor Express. Methalor Colonel Savoy reports the shanking of: 1 Ork Nob w/ power claw and eavy armour, 1 Skull Champion w/ Power weapon and plasma pistol 🙂
Status: Slow Advance
7th Army; Centaurus Warzone
Cadian, Valhallan Armored Corps, Rogue Traders vs Eldar, Tyranids
General Cyrus reports slow progress in the Centaurus Warzone. Cyrus’ Valhallan Armored have smashed through bestial aliens on Centaurus, while Cadian General Elohir has been mauled by the same xenos forces while opening up a second front on-world. Rogue Trader Thrift reports a major rout of Eldar forces in the vicinity of the now cleansed asteroid field of P-1138.
Status: Slow Advance
Total Results:
1st Army: Stalled
2nd Army: Stalled
3rd Army: Advancing Quickly
4th Army: Advancing Quickly; (Hoight Warzone Conquered)
5th Army: Stalled
6th Army: Slow Advance
7th Army: Slow Advance
Summary:
The Macharian Crusade is grinding forward. This week sees a partial reversal of week 1. Now the 1st Army has bogged down and several other army groups who were mired out of the gate have “gotten their sea legs” and are advancing quickly. The troublespot of the campaign is currently the stalled 2nd Army under General Sejanus which has been bruised and battered for two straight weeks. The 4th Army under General Lysander is the standout at this time, having cleared their first warzone.
Next Week: The Crusade pushes forward; several Army Groups break into their second warzones…
