From the Personal Log of Oathkeeper Captain Isaiah Aetos following the landing at Outpost N64-3 (renamed Fortress Loyalty)
The first strike in a campaign is always a difficult thing. An early defeat can lead to a death sentence for the entire Company and even an initial victory can lead to disaster if the underlying strategy behind it is not sound. The northern regions of the planet thus had many advantages for us as a landing point. For one, the harsh snows and hails are of no consequence to our Marines, but certainly have a certain effect on the Renegades. More importantly, however, the accursed traitor Julian has concentrated the bulk of his forces along his border with the Orks. The forces in the north are little more then genocidal agents, sent to force the local population into the foul worship of Chaos.
Vargus disagreed with my selection, saying that an immediate crushing blow against the Ex-Governor's main forces would have been ideal. Octavius intervened, however, pointing out that we possess little intelligence and that the Governor's anti-air defences meant that a drop assault might prove fruitless. Chaplain Vargus was firm, but eventually allowed himself to be overruled.
The exact target of our first operation was an Outpost called N64-3, a large barracks being used by the Traitors. Bike squadrons charged against enemy lines, while Assault Marines followed close behind. My Command Rhino, the Laserion, coordinated our communications from behind the lines while our Thunderhawk, Pride of Terra, fired Melta Torpedos against their back line. Against such an onslaught, the enemy quickly folded. Still, I was surprised at the ferocity with which the defenders fought. If the Renegades are this committed at such a remote outpost, then this will be a difficult campaign indeed.
After the outpost was secured and fortified, Brother Octavius and Vargus arrived, along with the bulk of our forces. Octavius informs me that his brother Alastor, an Inquisitor of high rank, will be arriving in the system soon. The presence of the Inquisition is reassuring, for we know not how far the rot has spread into the general population. Let the Inquisitors sort the faithful from the heretic. My Company will focus upon the task at hand.
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Who will survive?
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