[IC] A Light in the Grimdark, A WH40k Roleplay

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Igam gripped his force staff tightly as the robotic bird took flight. He closed his eyes several moments and thought, before opening them and speaking, "New orders. Gather reinforcements, destroy enemy supply lines," Igam turned around and started walking down the street, towards what he hoped would be imperial lines, the two storm-troopers following close behind. As the group continued on, the sounds of combat grew louder and louder. Soon, the street was blocked by rubble, forcing Igam and the two storm troopers to move through a factory building to continue.

Igam and the storm-troopers emerged from the empty buildings to find themselves near the rear echelons of a Cadian regiment. Igam could tell from the gunfire and explosions that he was very near the front lines. He approached a guardsman, and caught his attention. The soldier snapped to attention upon seeing that Igam was an officer, but Igam waved him off before speaking, "Need to see commander. Urgent business, direct orders from Inquisitor," The soldier gave a "Yes sir," and started to lead Igam and his companions towards what appeared to be a command tent.

[caliban22]

As the Guardsmen push forward supported by armored support and Basilisk fire ahead of the column of Guardsmen, Malik sits in a trojan artillery tractor over looking the incoming fire support requests. "A12 call for fire on Targets" one of the scout squads reports in as the Vox operator confirms " HE sector 4 grid 23.31 Confirm" the squad says. as the operator sends the coordinates to the big guns "company of traitor guardsmen, armor, IFVs in the open." after confirming once again the Static earth shaker platforms begin to fire. After a few moments the squad calls in once more for adjusted fire "sir the colonel wishes to see you" Malik notices The Vox operator from the platoon he fought with before "What is it trooper?" Malik asks as he stands up and leaves the Tractor "Sir we are to lead alpha company on the left side...that is all i Know" the trooper says "Very well As of now your platoon is officially under my command, Inform the lieutenant Vira of this transfer ..oh and 3rd platoon took heavy loses since both platoons are under strength they are being used to bring the platoon up to strength Inform the lieutenant I want them resupplied and ready for combat asap." he says as he heads over to the Command vehicle.

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As Igam and the commander entered the tent, Archemedes fluttered from Igams shoulder onto the command table, before playing the message once again. It then stood on the table, it's robotic eye flashing between red and green, awaiting orders for whether to return to the Inquisitor, lead them to the Inquisitor, or relay the message to other commanders.

Outside of the hive, Yoheved and Taurtacus hid in the forest as another Chaos Land Raider rolled past, this one had no surrogate gunner on the top. Yoheved quickly ran up behind it and placed a trio of Melta Bombs on the back before running to the other side and rolling into a ditch on the other side of the road. She covered her ears as the explosion rang out. She then got up.and looked over to the Land Raider, smoke billowed from the top hatch and the back of it had been turned to molten slag, the engine melting out of it. four Berzerkers escaped from the front, spouting jibberish due to the insanity inducing levels of rage that Khorne provided them. They raised their Chain Axe's and charged towards her. The front runner found himself being blasted off the road as Autocannon shells tore it to bits. Taurtacus running towards him. The second one turned his attention to the Beastman. Taurtacus threw his Autorcannon down and drew his Thunder Axe and roared, before rushing him and taking his head clean off, blood exploding from his neck like a fountain, giving praise to the blood god with the magnificence of its gore. This offended Taurtacus. Smashing the back of his axe against another, before another one smashed it's Power Maul into his back. Taurtacus hunched over, before Yoheved blasted it with her Inferno Pistol. "You shouldn't have forced me to do that." she scowled at him. He then got on one knee and bowed to her.

"I am sorry." he said.

"ON YOUR KNEE'S!!!" yelled a voice, appearing atop the Land Raiders broken hulk. "IT IS A SUITABLE PLACE FOR A DOG OF THE CORPSE EMPEROR!!!" They looked up to see a Chaos Champion. Taurtacus was back on his feet in seconds. "Although, I am surprised to see one of your kind working with the Inquisition of all things." he laughed. "Suffer not the Mutant to Live, isn't it? The Chaos Gods have put many of your people to use, come with me and Khorne will grant you power beyond your wildest dreams."

"MY PEOPLE WILL NOT BE SLAVES TO THE FALSE GODS AGAIN!!!" Roared Taurtacus, rushing him with his Thunder Axe, the axe cleaved straight through the hull of the Land Raider as the Champion rolled aside. Yoheved stood back, watching it unfold, Taurtacus had made her step in once, she had enough confidence in him to make sure she didn't have to do so again. As soon as he freed his axe, he swung it again. Yoheved looked around and saw dust raising in the distance. More tanks, no doubt. They didn't have time for this.

"Stand back." she ordered Taurtacus before stepping forward. The Champion ran towards her, his Chain Axe raised high with his Chain Sword low, she sinply threw her hand out and blasted him with lightning. He screamed as his soul was ripped from his body and was feasted on by the Chaos Gods. She panted as she felt the perils of the warp affect her. She hunched over and squirmed, clutching her head as she fought the demon for control. quickly recovered from her ordeal. Calling upon the powers of the warp took it out of her. "Come." she gasped, before walking forwards and falling into the arms of her body guard, who began carrying her down the road. She fell unconscious in his hand. She awoke with a rumbling sound. She looked around to see the darkness and her bodyguard. "Whe-" she mumbled.

"Command got Archemedes." he said "They sent this to bring us back." She then realized they were in the back of a Taurox. She lay down and rested as it re-entered the hive, one of the gates where most of the fighting had moved away. She heard sporadic gunshots as the mighty Taurox was challenged by Footsoldiers, but they quickly fell to it's Twinlinked Punisher Cannon. Finally it stopped and the back opened, Taurtacus stepping out, with the inquisitor. She looked around, seeing a large tent. One of the soldiers ran inside to inform them.

"Commander Igam." he saluted. "The Inquisitor is back."