Small-scale encounter between a wandering Carnifex, with a
clutch of smaller Tyranids, and a Marine patrol. The area has
several Underhive nest vents, and these naturally formed the linchpins
of the fighting.
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The Genestealers rushed forward, into the cover of the central
ruins, heading for the central vent. The Juggernaut lumbered
forward, aiming for the hilltop vent, and the assault warriors headed
for the far one hidden inside the armor hangar.
The Warriors, together with the rippers, eventually managed to bring down the Marine commander, but their number was severely depleted.
The Genestealers were cut down at long range by bolter fire, and the
Carnifex returned the favor with accurate barbed strangler
rounds. It eventually occupied the vent, but without a target to
shoot at and with the game looking like a draw, it opted to muscle its
way through the ruins, hoping to dislodge the marines holding the
central node. Unfortunately, its didn't eliminate the damaged
squad, and the terrain roll was not good enough to let it evade the
under-strength squad and engage the full-strength squad in close combat
- so instead of ending 1-1 the game ended 0-0.
The lone Carnifex eyed the food-that-fought; It would
eventually feed, but it was taking so long - and it was so hungry...
Thought for the Day: Take Solace in the Death of the enemies
of Man
Combat results: Secure and Control, Alpha; Draw
This game happened three months ago, so I no longer have the detailed force lists and don't remember the detailed sequence of events. Consider the narrative more an illustration subtitle than anything else.