Apocalypse Game: 16 Feb 13 Scenario Inputs

Incursion at Epsilon Three

Planetary Survey of Epsilon 3

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URGENT MESSAGE: Scout elements of the 19th Legion/ Raven Guard, have discovered Xenos Ork forces are moving in large numbers in the Severus Sector near system Epsilon. The Ork forces led by WarBoss Ghazghkull Thraka have landed in force on Epsilon 3. Astropaths assigned to the Severus Sector intercepted transmissions from Xenos Tau forces indicating they have dispatch a Task Force to the sector for unknown reasons however it appears they are working or coordinating with the Orks.

The Administratum Tacticus has analyzed these events and cannot yet provide a recommendation for deployment of forces. It would seem that the Ork force is attempting to use Epsilon 3 as a forward operating base. The planet is habitable and able to support the Ork species however it was surveyed and determined to have few natural resources they can exploit. The mission of Tau force is not yet known but it is understood they will work with anyone for the greater good.

Additional scout units have been dispatched to the area to determine their purpose.

All Imperial Forces in this sector are considered to be on standby and ready for deployment..... You are hereby ordered to check the Vox Net daily for updates!

TO ALL IMPERIAL FORCES: Raven Guards scouts continue to report that Ork forces are setting up a Forward Operating Base on Epsilon 3. Numerous war-bands have spread across the planet surface from the initial landing point. Radio traffic intercepts reveal that the Orks are conducting a coordinated search for some yet to be determined objective. Tau force continue to loiter around the initial landing point providing logistic support. Their roll has not yet been determined. Scouts have confirmed that the Tau have not been attacked by the Orks and appear that there is at least one Water Cast Ethereal conducting talks with the Orks.

Fleet officers are ordered to prepare your ships for Warp travel to the Epsilon sector. Task Force Hammer is forming in an adjacent sector and will be prepared to move to the Severus System in a few days.

Electronic Intercept Probes sent to the region to monitor Vox traffic have been inundated with a mysterious code which has yet to be identified. This code occupies the extreme low band and is only detectible by more advance electronic suites. Any unit detecting this code should report to Headquarters immediately. The following is a sample of the mysterious code:

010100001110101100100110011110001110011110010101010111110000111100111100010101110001100111

All Imperial Forces continue to monitor the Vox for updates. The Emperor Protects.

. . . TO ALL IMPERIAL FORCES: The following radio intercepts were delivered today from Epsilon 3:

... Xenos Ork: Big Bossa wez neez da Mek Boss Buzzgob an hiz Mek Boyz wez fundz sumtin big ... Weea figt sune...

Analysis: It appears the Orks have found and unknown object of great value in the south east quadrant of the largest continent on the planet. Several Xenos warbands have begun to move it the direction of a ruined city. The city is of unknown origin and appears to predate humans existence in this sector.

Scout forces have been ordered to begin sabotage and assassination of key Xenos personnel so that the may be delayed in meeting their final objective. Scouts will begin locating landing zones and drop sites near the Xenos to enable direct action. Due to the large amount of Xenos aerial assets the Scouts have requisitioned Deployable Defense Laser Platforms or DDL's to the area. All units are ordered to deploy immediately for Epsilon 3. Prepare for Action...

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TO ALL WORD BEARER UNITS: BASED ON THE FOLLOWING RADIO INTERCEPTS LORD LORGAR AND THE DARK COUNSEL HAVE ORDERED OUR FORCES TO EPSILON 3 TO RAID, PILLAGE AND DESTROY THE XENOS FILTH AND THE PUPPETS OF THE CARRION EMPEROR. SCREAM YOUR HATRED AT THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS AND BEAT YOUR DRUMS TO STRIKE FEAR IN THE HEARTS OF THE COWARDS. LEAVE NO PERSON OR THING ALIVE AND GATHER WHAT YOU CAN SO THAT WE MAY CONTINUE OUR CRUSADE TO PURGE THE GALAXY OF THIS SCUM! DARK APOSTLES RALLY YOUR CULTIST AND SUMMON THE DAEMONS SO WE MAY BE VICTORIOUS!

TO ALL IMPERIAL UNITS: Lead element of Task Force Hammer have been attacked by the forces of Chaos. Word Bearer vessels were engaged in a sector adjacent to Epsilon 3. It is believed they were en route to Epsilon 3 as well. This was not a planned attack but a chance contact when TF Hammer dropped out of hyper space. Both forces suffered minor damage and have broken off contact. TF Hammer's main attack force will reach planet fall withing 24 standard Terrain hours. Their mission will be to engage Xenos and Chaos Forces in orbit and in the surrounding sector clearing the way for a planetary attack.

From this point forward your assembled fleet and ground troops will be known as Task Force Ajax.

TASK FORCE AJAX -- You are directed to deploy the Imperial Force to Epsilon 3. This task force will include units from the Adeptus Astarties, Adeptus Mechanicus, Imperial Navy and Imperial Guard.

Your Mission -- Disrupt and destroy Xenos and Chaos forces on Epsilon 3 and prevent them from completing their mission. Use any means necessary including the Exterminatus to cleanse the planet of the filth. Commence deployment immediately.

DO NOT ENGAGE ENEMIES IN ORBIT BUT PROCEED DIRECTLY THE PLANETS SURFACE!

When in orbit lock on to locator beacons deployed by Raven Guard forces already in place. A liaison from the 19th Legion will direct you to your established deployment zones and brief you on your mission. Initiate drop sequence as soon as you establish contact.

Act now to destroy the enemies of the mankind and may the Emperor Protect!

As the battles raged on in orbit and on the surface of Epsilon 3 something was awaken deep within the planet. An old and ancient enemy arose to do battle and conquer the stars once again. Across every Vox, every transponder, every communications device of every being in the Severus Sector came a dire warning...

. . . To all beings now occupying the surface and near orbit of Zankos (Epsilon 3) BEGONE!!!

I Nemesor Zahndrekh, First OverLord of the Mighty Imotekh, The StormLord, Phaeron of the Sautekh Dynasty, command you all to leave our presence! Enjoy what life for the next millennia our great Imotekh grants you. You are not scheduled for subjugation until that time BEGONE! Refuse and you will not be subjugated but eradicated. To those of you who have journeyed from the” Eye of Terror” know that your God will betray you. As you have been “Deceived” for the “Old Ones” that guide us in our true way of domination are the same and we are the true master's children! You are the false "Deceived” ones. Even now “Shards” of YOUR GOD protect US! and will kill you should you set foot on Zankos.

For each phase of the sun that you will not see, the “Deceiver” has crafted a defense that will confound and annihilate 1/3 of you at a time. If you walk on the surface or skim through the air, it matters not. Your vehicles are useless and your very movement will cause this world to rise up and smite you.



BEGONE ……. THIS IS YOUR ONLY WARNING