UPDATE 1/2 OVERLORD!!AwZwHkBGWx 2011/08/14(Sun)00:45 No. 339779 ID: 204d12
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You decide to use your Omophagea, and gain the knowledge of Narthecium use by eating some of the brain of Apothecary Darius.

After you speak a prayer, you take up his head from the ground. Sliding the head from the helmet, his vacant eyes stare back at you. Using your knife, you split his skull open just enough to take a small amount of brain tissue.

Venar watches reverently from behind. As... unconventional as this may be, it seems to be the only way to prevent the theft of his precious gene-seed by Chaos forces.

After eating a few pieces of brain matter, you believe you now know how to extract the gene seed with the Narthecium.

UPDATE 2/2 OVERLORD!!AwZwHkBGWx 2011/08/14(Sun)00:47 No. 339781 ID: 204d12
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Taking the tool from the wrist of Darius, you insert the reductor into his body and what is left of the neck to extract the Progenoid organs. After a moment's work, you retrieve a small container with the glands set into some kind of preservative slime. You place the container into one of your pouches for safekeeping. Darius' body can be retrieved later, and his bones may be used for scrimshandering.

You have obtained medical knowledge, should you need to use it at some stage. You also may retain the Narthecium at no equipment cost, being that it is positioned on your forearm.

What do you want to do now? The shrine is empty.

>>339781
Darius has been honored. Retrieve the Narthecium, it shall likely prove useful. Take his grenades as well, you have used some of your own.

>>339781
Take what supplies you can from poor Darius, distributing them between you and Venar, and try to contact Jingles for status report if possible and warn him of possibility that there may be more Traitor Marines. Score some support too if it's not too much.

Then head towards the Hospitalorium or whatever it's called. Some righteous fury is to be exacted upon the traitors.

>>339796
Narthecium too, but that could be defined under "supplies".

>>339797
>>339788
> You also may retain the Narthecium at no equipment cost, being that it is positioned on your forearm.

Get the PDF motorcycles, assuming they have sidecars or something, down here and have them pick up the additional equipment from the armory. Those men with stubs could definitely use autoguns.

Have the PDF start shelling the build up of troops near the palace, while you and Venar hit the Hospitorium. Hit them with the Autocannon and small arms as well. Move the squads from A-7, D-9, and C-7 up to the Shrine and have them assault when the troops in the firebase begin their attack.

>>339781
Bring along the Narthecium as well as any extra grenades or ammo he had that you can use.

Then it's time to proceed with the purging of this shrine. No heretics shall be allowed to continue defiling it with their presence.

According to your medical knowledge how long will the other fallen brothers geneseed last? It is your responsibility to retrieve it now.

Alert the other Imperial Fists that there are most definitely traitors marines in the city and ensure that they stay fully alert against enemies who are easily their match in melee and ranged combat, if not coherence and teamwork.

Ensure that the shrine is purged. You may want to use a detpack to blow up the heretical symbols to minimize potential taint to weaker PDF minds who are easily swayed by unnatural influences.

After that I suggest retrieving Venar's missile launcher and setting up for a combined pincer assault on the palace. Have the firebase report in on enemy activity as well.

UPDATE OVERLORD!!AwZwHkBGWx 2011/08/24(Wed)17:48 No. 342729 ID: 9040a2
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You grab Darius' supplies and share them with Venar. You also decide to keep the Narthecium, as its usefulness will be certain.

>>340243
You aren't sure about the details regarding gene-seed expiry. A few mouthfulls of brain is hardly a substitute for decades of medical experience and training.

>>339807
The motorbikes will not be available immediately. On Jingles' command, they are being used to transport soldiers to the military base, as Brother Koreth and Brother Moreus have managed to gather dozens of frightened civilians together there. The motorcycles have been used to swap the two Astartes at the base for a bunch of soldiers. Koreth and Moreus now both reside at the firebase.

If you want to snatch all the weapons up, you could use the Chimera. There would be plenty of room in the storage packs on the tank. The only problem is that you're effectively trapped. All the men that left the shrine earlier to see the collapsed building now fill the streets. They now sort of wander around aimlessly. Peeking from one of the windows, you count about thirty men.

Venar's missile launcher is also hidden in a dumpster in that zone.

Two space marines versus thirty corrupt guardsmen? Hm... This is winnable, if you play it right. You and Venar should throw frag grenades at the densest clusters of heretics, and then open fire on the rest before the grenades even land. You can use the building as cover, because that should help protect you from the lasgun fire.

You're just going to have to purge them all.

Recommend calling up the Chimera and the attached men. Ask them if it's possible to move around the demolished building. If so then order them to engage the enemy.

Have Venar stay ready inside the shrine entrance so if the enemy initial response is to take cover inside the shrine then they'll literally run into a meat grinder. You should probably stay near the windows where you can either provide additional fire support with bolter and grenades or leap out to finish things in melee.

Fortify your position, for you are Imperial Fists, best defenders. Then draw traitors' attention. Let them break like a wave on the cliff. And then await "cavalry" in the form of loyal guardsmen - might be good for morale that they helped Space Marines out of a tight spot.

UPDATE 1/2 OVERLORD!!AwZwHkBGWx 2011/09/08(Thu)16:52 No. 346712 ID: 1b448c
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You decide that the only real option is to fight. You have a defensible building, which you should be able to hold easily enough.

You aim out the window to the group of soldiers standing around. One turns around and notices you. He doesn't get to report your position, since your bolter did that job for him. The other job it did was send a bolt into the traitor's chest. His torso explodes, nearly decapitating him, and causing a mess of blood and gore where he falls.

You are now under attack from the rest of the traitors. They mumble incoherent words that you do not understand, and you are disgusted by their guttural voices. A barrage of stubs and las fire makes it hard for you to take another shot, though you are able to occasionally take one down.

You Vox the Chimera, and they say they'll come as fast as they can, which will be about five minutes. The heavy bolters on the APC should clean up the filth here without too much hassle.

UPDATE 2/2 OVERLORD!!AwZwHkBGWx 2011/09/08(Thu)16:53 No. 346713 ID: 1b448c
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In the mean time, some of the traitors ignore you, running past the building, trying to enter the door through which you came. You hear them squealing as they run, seeming more excited and bloodthirsty as they see you. Fortunately though, Venar has that entrance covered, and they are gruesomely finished at point-blank range by his shotgun as they try to run past.

Seems like it's going well. Just keep opening the meat sacks until the Chimera rolls in.

>>346713
Unclean filth. You better remeber to torch the bodies, don't want their corruption to spread.

>>346778

Let's gather them up in one pile when we are finished, just to make things easy and not cloud ourselves in smoke by torching individual bodies.

Watch your backs. There could be other dangers afoot. Try to set up the battlefield a bit. Like punch/shoot holes in the walls that you can fire through as you move to alternating locations between shots. You might be able to give the impression of greater numbers that way and keep the traitors pinned down better.

Tell Venar that as soon as the chimera opens fire he and you will have the streets clean of enemies within a minute. If you fail that then you will ensure that the both of you go through pain glove punishment after the mission for your idleness.

Target is still to retrieve missile launcher and survey the walkway to the palace for a mass assault I guess.

>>346713
Bolterfire & zero mercy. Cleansing the corruption in the universe and the Empire. Proceed with killing.

This is brutal. I love it.

PURGE THE UNCLEAN!

>>346815
>>346845

battlespace management is a usually overlooked and sometimes tide-turning element so these have my support.

that said, get some mouse-holing on if you can do it quickly and without waste. also stick around for the chimera so things will really be in your favor. looks good so far !

UPDATE 1/4 OVERLORD!!AwZwHkBGWx 2011/09/17(Sat)18:51 No. 349891 ID: 8c777f
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You continue to defend yourselves from the hordes of attacking soldiers. You believe there are significantly more than the thirty you originally estimated. The windows in the building are too exposed; you are being hit too frequently. Although your ceramite power armour can withstand it for now, the chances of being hit by something more severe mean that you need to make some quick battlefield alterations.

You tell Venar to cover both entries as you pull up some of the rubble into a protective wall. Small holes are made with your fists, that you may shoot from. Venar has his work cut out for him, but he manages to defend adequately until you have finished building. You also manage to block out some of the windows, reducing the incoming fire noticeably.

Bodies are torn apart by bolts, grenades and shotgun shells, littering the otherwise empty streets with the dead. Still, they attack. Though your righteous fury burns eternally, you have been gifted with only so much ammunition...

UPDATE 2/4 OVERLORD!!AwZwHkBGWx 2011/09/17(Sat)18:52 No. 349892 ID: 8c777f
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A rumble in the distance slows the enemy gunfire even further, as their attention is drawn to it. The Chimera has arrived, and not a moment too soon. After a brief moment, its Heavy Bolter lights up, and the thick thud of its repeating fire fills the air.

UPDATE 3/4 OVERLORD!!AwZwHkBGWx 2011/09/17(Sat)18:52 No. 349893 ID: 8c777f
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The Chimera makes short work of the traitors; destroying them like helpless pigs on the killing floor. Several of them mindlessly run into the shrine to take cover, forgetting about your presence; an oversight met with death.

The slaughter does not go on for long, and soon the streets are filled with silence, save for the dull clatter of distant fighting.

UPDATE 4/4 OVERLORD!!AwZwHkBGWx 2011/09/17(Sat)18:53 No. 349894 ID: 8c777f
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You go outside to meet with the guardsmen who had helped you. The hatch opens, and an Imperial Stormtrooper salutes you.

'First Lieutenant Joshua Esus reporting, sir! Always happy to help a couple o' Space Marines out of a tight spot.'

The man looks pretty untidy compared to the rest of the soldiers you've seen. He has long brown hair, tied back behind his head. His bearded face is scarred, and he holds an unlit cigarette between his lips.

'They told me you fellows needed an assist, so they sent me over. I'm your man. Got a few other guys in the back, too.'


**

Do you want to discuss battle plans with Lt. Esus, or consolidate with the other Space Marines back at the firebase? Or, you could do something else altogether.

hook up with the marines back at the base. you know now that there are traitor marines here so you may want plan your next attacks around the possibly encountering more.

discuss plans accounting consolidation of marines

"Excellent! I believe those were the last of the shrine guards. I strongly recommend that only specialized personnell is allowed into the inner parts of the building as it is deeply tainted."

Have Venar finally collect his primary armament (The missile launcher) while you discuss the disposition of the remaining enemies. Consolidating for an assault on the palace is a good idea as you may need numbers and unity to match the chaos marine opponents you'll be likely to run into.

Can scouts be set to observe the hospitorum? It is probably infected beyond recovery so the primary concern is to make sure than any troops left in there do not come to reinforce their vile accomplices.

>>349894
Lets consolidate and come up with a plan for storming the palace. It should be easier to take now since there are less hostiles in the area and they hold less ground.

Nth-ing the consolidation with Battle Brothers.

Shave him by force.

>>350198
What?! No, he must keep the beard!

>>350258
Just classify him in the same category as the Space Wolves legion for now. Unkept and irregular, but loyal and effective. His mettle will be proven on the battlefield.

UPDATE OVERLORD!!AwZwHkBGWx 2011/09/25(Sun)03:43 No. 352335 ID: 0491c8
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You are trying to think of a response, but you can't help but to keep thinking about how much you'd like to grab this guy by the scruff and tidy him up. The Guard truly are shameless.

You snap out of it and tell him that you'd like to re-unite with your battle brothers. There is now much that the others need to hear, and the time for that is now.

'Righto,' says Lieutenant Esus and he drops back down into the Chimera, and the back door opens. There are a bunch of guardsmen in there, for whom the awe of your presence has not yet worn off. You take a seat between two, one of whom just stares up at you, smiling silently.

There is a clunk from outside as Venar drops the lid of the bin where he was keeping his Missile Launcher. Moments later, he is also shuffling into the Chimera, his recovered weapon smelling of garbage. You'd like to lecture him about disrespecting chapter equipment, but given his dutiful performance in the last battle, you decide to leave it for later.

>>352335
Well lets get the show on the road then. A few of the guardsmen might have to ride on the roof to make room for you and Venar.

Try to raise the soldiers' enthusiasm by telling them that the battle seems to be heading towards victory. Tell them of glory and of your willingness to die today so that millions of others may live. Ask them how they plan to rebuild once you've won.

Discuss the palace assault strategies. Is there going to be any way to rearm before re-engaging the enemy? Is there any way you could get someone to find or draw a map of the palace layout, like an ex servant who worked there or something?

>>353319
seconding the merry. damned if this isnt a glorious day

UPDATE 1/2 OVERLORD!!AwZwHkBGWx 2011/09/28(Wed)17:18 No. 353704 ID: 75178d
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Expectedly, the traitors do little about your passing through. The occasional roar of the heavy bolter tells of how traitors dared to cross your path.

When you arrive at the firebase once again, you see the bodies of lost troopers in bags, recovered by the still-living men. Next to them is the tragic sight of one of your battle-brothers. The guard have sheltered his body with a tarpaulin. You go over to the fallen marine and uncover his face. Brother Strador's helm has not been removed, but there are holes all through it, as with the rest of him. You say a prayer to Rogal Dorn, that there may be no more losses such as this.

>"He fought well, Brother. If it wasn't for his fearless push on the military base, many civilians would be dead, the enemy forces would be much stronger, and we would not be so safe where we are."

It is Brother Veteran Moreus; a great friend of yours. Moreus was a full space marine even when you were only a newly-inducted cadet. He taught you a lot of what it is to be an Imperial Fist, and has fought with you in countless campaigns. Although he is part of a veteran squad, he frequently organises to be sent in as part of yours. Moreus is an invaluable friend and ally.

>"That is reassuring, brother, but I fear there is more tragic news. You se-"

>"We will speak of it in a moment. Come inside."

UPDATE 2/2 OVERLORD!!AwZwHkBGWx 2011/09/28(Wed)17:19 No. 353705 ID: 75178d
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You and Venar follow Moreus into the firebase. Inside, Sergeant Jingles welcomes you back. He is playing some kind of card game with the troopers. You also notice the presence of Brother Koreth. He looks at you, but doesn't acknowledge you. He doesn't like you, based on events passed.

You tell Venar to inform the troopers of your victory, but not to mention the more unfortunate events. He goes outside, and you hear some subdued cheering. You return your attention to Moreus.

>"Brother, Darius is dead, but I have more disturbing news yet. Chaos space marines."
You say it quietly as to not evoke attention from the guardsmen.

>"This is dreadful. We will hold a ceremony for Darius and Strador upon our victory here. What of the Northern sector? Do heretics still remain?"

>"We purged many of them. Hundreds, I would say. Despite some unfortunate... structural damage, the area is now as it was. However, the far North-Eastern building is still infested."

>"Excellent, brother. Night will fall soon, and this is a good time to co-ordinate an attack."

***

It is late afternoon, verging on dusk. What would you like to do?

inspect ! look over everything and tidy up until acceptable conditions for attack. scout out some more weakly or not at all covered sectors; you never know what you might find, good, bad or nothing.

>>353705
Inspect and fortify our positions, we need to build strong firebases from which we can launch an assault against the enemy headquarters. There is also the possibility that the traitor marines will try to launch an attack before nightfall, if that happens then you need strong defensible positions.

Once night has fallen and the hour has passed midnight the time should be good for an assault.

Attempt to salvage Brother Strador's geneseed. It may be futile, but the chapter apothecaries will be the judge of that later. A slim chance is better than no chance. You should probably also form a full combat squad instead of splitting up. The high chance of encountering traitor marines means you shouldn't let your brothers risk being picked off one by one.

Get co-ordinating. I suggest the Imperial Fists go in fast and breach a way into the palace using transport vehicles together with a few elite PDF troopers with flamers, grenade launchers etc. Have mortars and the autocannon ready to suppress any defenders or incoming reinforcements. Once a breachhead is established some more troops can close in and join the assault on multiple sides.

If you give the troops a little time to prepare then perhaps you and Jingles can try to sneakily capture some of the enemy Sentinel walkers you saw a while back. All it takes is some expert marksmanship and a good gun. Then you could bring them back and have allies man them to assist the attack. Also can we have a quick overview of the general strengths of the chapter and the specialties that the current marines have?

>>353873

The strength of the Imperial Fists chapter lies in siege warfare. Specifically, the art of defence. You can find everything you need to know about the Imperial Fists here:
http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Imperial_Fists

Currently, space marine specialisation is thus:

- Sergeant. Good use of melee combat, especially with the appropriate weapon. Should be proficient with just about any given weapon from a standard tactical unit. Also possesses rudimentary medical knowledge.

- Sergeant. The same theory applies as above, though currently Jingles lacks any special weapon.

- Devastator. Expert of heavy weaponry; specifically, he is trained to effectively use a missile launcher. He is also fully proficient with standard weapons such as boltguns.

- Veteran. More combat experience than any other marine on the planet. He uses melee combat, primarily, but he can fulfil many other roles. Treat him as a sergeant, if you will.

- Tactical marine. Proficient in the use of boltguns primarily, but he can operate many other weapons and still fill a variety of roles.

***

I hope that answers your query.

OVERLORD!!AwZwHkBGWx 2011/10/29(Sat)20:25 No. 362185 ID: 50d6f1
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You explain to Moreus that the enemy holds still two places of interest; the medical facility, and, most importantly, the palace. You explain that there could be use in creating more fire-bases. These will not only create safe areas for you to organise at, but it will also act as another checkpoint for your forces - and another obstacle for your dwindling foes.

>"I believe that there is reason to focus our efforts on the medical facility, my friend. Not only is it likely to be infested with heretics that will need elimination, but it also sees the rear of the palace; a comparatively unguarded portion of the building. I wasn't meant to say this to you, brother, but the captain was going to promote you to our veteran squad, depending on your success here. You've been an exceptional leader so far."

That makes you feel proud, but right now it's more important that you focus. Is there anywhere in particular you'd like to set up a base?

Most recent map is here: >>337003

cult shrine !

Green building below shelters. A single machinegun can overlook the entire courtyard.

Also don't send weak-willed guardsmen into a cult shrine.

>>362185
We set up by the shelters, then from there we attack and take the hospitol.

I think that we should gathering all space marine into a squad except Jingles who shall overseer the Imperial Guards and make sure that enemy don't get suspecting when they don't see any space marines around.

The space marine squad shall try take over hospital.

Agree with his sentiments, but tell him that your efforts so far have not been optimal. Darius was lost because the enemy was underestimated and that mistake shall not happen again. The hospitarium is not only just likely to be, but almost certainly infested by heresy. Blood, suffering and disease are hallmarks of the great enemy and when faced with death, lesser minds may falter and succumb to poisonous thoughts.

In addition the enemy has been suspiciously docile so far, concentrating their forces on the palace instead of striking back. What are they plotting? Something that will turn the battle even if all other strongholds are lost? Suggestion then is to launch a strike on the hospitarium, but holding all or most of the Imperial Fists in reserve to counter any enemy reactions and take advantage of holes left in their defense.

The cult shrine would be a logical choice for a firebase, were it not so thoroughly corrupted. The best alternatives would be the building south of the shelters or even the chunky remains of the building that brother Venar exploded.

Organize the marines into a squad, specifically a spearhead strike pattern, Proceeding towards the Hospital while Jingles and the rest provide a distraction, hopefully drawing the attention of the entrenched individuals congregating in front of the building.

This will provide our marine squad with the perfect opportunity to mow down the unsuspecting victims already distracted by Jingles and his crew.