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Feud of the Red Clouds
Turn 1: Hold the Line
The Crimson Way is ideally suitedfor aircraft operations. Airpower will
be the key to this war.-Attributed to:Commander Markus PlegaboAeronautica Imperialis
The Feud of the Red Clouds had been a festeringlow-level conflict for a decade before it
exploded into a full fledged conflict. For years,
the rival Magos and their stations sniped and
raided each others bases and gas mining fleets.
No one side had managed to inflict a crippling
blow.
Several key factors escalated the Feud into a
full-fledged war. The first was the introductionof Xenos elements on the planet. These groups
destabilized the delicate balance of power in
catastrophic ways. In addition, the arrival of
renegades and Imperials altered the situation even
further.
With the situation on Rutilus vastly changed, it
became a scramble to consolidate the territory that
each station already controlled. Reinforcements
and supplies were rushed across the gas giant.
Defenses were strengthened, supplies were
reallocated, and the valuable gas assets were
shuttled back to the main stations for export. Aflurry of activity took place as each of the factions
on Rutilus prepared for an all out war.
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++Sit Rep by Region++
Warzone 1: Station LambdaThe Eldar Corsair fleet ofEiryuan kept a
vigilant watch over their region of Rutilus. The
Corsairs webways portals worked tirelessly to
bring in the weapons and material needed to
launch an offensive against the other Magos.
Eiryuan was determined to kill or capture the
tech-priests.
In addition to an alliance of Craftworlders and
Corsairs; the Eldar forces also welcomed the
arrival of their dark kin. Dark Eldar raiding craft
supplemented the Corsair fleet. Whatever
motivations drove Eiryuan to an alliance with
his evil brethren must be dire indeed. The hatred
of the dark kin for their fellow Eldar is second
only to their disgust with the lesser races.
Controlled By: Eldar
Warzone 2: Station Ro
Magos Archivald and his Tau allies busily
prepared. Envoy Twala of the Water Caste had
arranged for the more mundane Imperial craft of
the Magos defense forces to be modified and
upgraded with Tau technology. As these
Guelvesa forces were prepared, air caste
volunteers arrived to reinforce the defenses of
the station.
The commanders of these Air Castes proved
exceptionally aggressive. They eagerly launched
patrols over their zone and engaged the Ork
menace threatening the Tau controlled airspace.
For the most part, these Ork patrols were
haphazard and easily scattered. Landings from
orbit by Manta transports were able to easily
break through the Ork harassers. However, such
early victories proved to be a short lived. The
Orks that survived these early engagements
learned vital combat skills.
Manta GunshipBuilt and Painted by: Kelsik
Later during the reinforcement drops, the Orks
learned how to handle Manta troop landings. In
an ambush near platform Zeta-Zeta- 3Beta. The
Orks own heavy aircraft and escorts managed to
get the drop on an incoming Manta. The Tau
Manta survived, but was forced to disengage from
the landing run.
This forced Tau command to reconsider theirresupply strategy. Instead, of quick smash and
dash combat drops, the Tau fleet pulled back away
from the Gas Giant to consider their next move.
Controlled by: Tau
Warzone 3: Station Alpha
Vice-Admiral Nils Volsk had been very confident
as he entered the Rutilus system. His Taskforce
351 was a powerful force. This would be the first
test of his fleet, and proof once and for all about
the validity of theFuror Imperialis doctrine. He
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eagerly contacted Commander Markus Plegabo
and had his combat wings deploy down to
Rutilus to assist Magos Deanarus in cleansing
this world. However, he soon ran into
complications.
On paper, his combat forces seemed powerful
and impressive. However, he soon learned that
in reality, they were a hollow figure. The fighter
wings assigned to his taskforce had been
hollowed by combat. Now, they were little more
than an illustrious service record. The Vice-
admiral was enraged by this discovery, and tookout his wrath on his subordinates.
In the meantime, the swelling Ork and Chaos
forces attacked. By sheer numbers they swept
aside the token Imperial defenders and
penetrated deeply into the rough wind currents
around Station Alpha. The Chaos forces in
particular seemed to know exactly where and
when to strike. Their air wings sliced throughthe Imperial defenders like a power sword
through butter. Their assault seemed
unstoppable.
It was only a solid influx of Waaagh! fueled Ork
pilots that were able to check the Chaos advance.
The Orks were so eager to get into a scrap, that
they inadvertently saved the Imperial forces frombeing completely routed. Thus, Station Alpha and
Magos Deanarus forces were saved. The
Imperial were down, but not out. They could still
bounce back.
Controlled by: Disputed
Warzone 4: Station Epsilon
Badaxe Da UndaNob had not been lax. Once his
boyz learned about the potential for more conflict
and bloodshed, they threw themselves behind the
new plan. His Mekz and Gretchin eagerly
pounded out new aircraft, and his boyz were ever
eager to take to the skies and learn the trade of air
warfare.
One thing that Da UndaNob learned right away,
was that in order for his planes to fly, they needed
fuel. For them to shoot stuff, they needed bullets.It wasnt just about Orks and Grots. He quickly
began gathering all the scrap and parts he could
find from the platforms he controlled.
The Illustrious but depleted Black SheepSquadron
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However, the Magos Cy Belle and Mistress
Mercievaux had struck hard and fast all across
Rutilus, and the airspace around Epsilon Station
was no exception. The allied warbands of the
Chaos fleet swarmed into the region. The
interceptors eagerly chased down the supply
convoys, however the Orks were quick to
respond. This led to swirling air battles throughout the region.
With the main Ork forces distracted by Chaos,
some of the more aggressive Tau Air Caste
commanders tried to snatch some quick victories
off their foes. However, the Orks were already
on high alert and easily batted these initial
advances aside.
Controlled by: Orks
Warzone 5: Station Severus
Mistress Merceivaux came to Rutilus to conquer
it as a factory world to support her growing
renegade fleet. With her desire for conquest in
mind, she eagerly launched a full-scale assault
across Rutilus. She had managed to gather a
coalition of allied warbands through trickery,
bribery, and outright force. The offer of newaircraft were enough to entice the services of
several mercenary forces.
Magos Cy Belle provided his new Mistress with
vital intelligence on the disposition of platforms
and stations on Rutilus. Using this information,
her allies in the Alpha Legion were able to capture
vital intelligence during covert operations against
Imperial forces. This intelligence proved to be
the bedrock in which the Chaos attack was built
upon.
With Taskforce 351 approaching In-system
rapidly, Mistress Mercievaux unleashed her fury
on the Gas Giant. Swarms of Chaos fighters
swarmed down from orbit, raining death and
destruction. The offensive swept into the regionscontrolled by Station Alpha and Epsilon, the two
main rivals to Magos Cy Belles ambitions.
The attacks would have been a complete success,
except for a new element that none to her agents
had identified. The revelation that Ork forces
were embedded on the Gas Giant. This was a foe
that the Mistress had not anticipated.
The Orks had been enough to halt her offensive
and grind it down to a stalemate. However,
despite the efforts of brazen Tau and savage Ork
marauders she was able to secure her hold on the
platforms around Severus station. Although her
hold on the region was not as strong as she
initially calculated, and her forces were now
spread across Rutilus.
Controlled by: Chaos
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Conclusion:
The Feud of the Red Clouds has entered its final
stage. What had once been a simmering, low
level conflict has exploded into a full-fledged
war! The lines have been drawn and battle has
been joined.
To control Rutilus, one must control the outlying
stations that make up the region of each Great
Station. To control these is to control the wealth
that flows into each Station and fuels the war.
Controlling these smaller platforms is the key to
settling the feud.
Magos Archivald and Envoy Twala, Magos Cy
Belle and Mistress Merceivaux, and Boss
Badaxe Da Undanob have aggressively staked
there claim for the control of Rutilus. These
factions seem eager to challenge the other and
have aggressively moved into other regions.
Meanwhile, Eiryun has been content to solidify
his position. His fragile coalition requiring the
utmost care to keep from falling apart.
The Imperial Taskforce 351 is faced with a
difficult situation. Their forces were strong on
paper, but proved to be much weaker in the field.
Their forward bases have been decimated by
rampaging Orks and renegades. However, the
Imperium is nothing if not resilient. They have
bounced back from setbacks in the past, and the
Feud of the Red Clouds is far from decided.
As we move into the next stage of the caampaign
for control of Rutilus, the command staffs of the
various factions have realized that to control theplatforms in the Crimson Way you must control
the air. Air supremacy will be the key to
maintaining the key lines of supply and keep the
flow of logistics moving.
The final stages of the Feud of the Red Clouds has
begun with a bang, but the greatest moments are
still to come.
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Feud of the Red Clouds
Turn 1: Appendix
Squadrons on Parade
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213th Void Wing ViOrlaPrime TalonsPainted by Airspace member: Kelsik
213th Void Wing ViOrla PrimeShadow Hunters
Painted by Airspace member: Kelsik
The Blood Squadron: World Eaters
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Dagger Squadron: Alpha Legion
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Feud of the Red Clouds
Turn 1: Appendix
Squadrons on Parade
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Feud of the Red Clouds
Turn 1: Appendix
Tutorial Links
VedalSlayers Tutorial for building an Icon Dropship:
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Fluff Links
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VedalSlayersAshkelon Rising
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Monticus Fall of the Black Sheep
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Points Totals
Players Points
Batreps Purchase Paint Model Hobby Total Medal 1 Bar 2Bars 3 Bars
CheesyRobman 24 5.5 7 3 7 46.5 x
Vedal Slayer 43.5 5 1 2 9.5 61 x x
Monticus 3 3
Easy E 8.5 23 17 48.5 xKelsik 10 5 5 2 22 x
World Bleeder 2 2
Ky-Maru 3 3
Sparx 15 15 x
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Feud of the Red Clouds
Turn 1: Appendix
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Factions Station Lambda- Warzone 1- Eldar
WZ 1: Players Points Adjusted Points
Imperials
Chaos
Tau
Eldar 1 12 12
Orks
Factions Station Alpha- Warzone 3- Imperial
WarZone 3: Players Points Adjusted Points
Imperials 1 3 3
Chaos 1 17 17
Tau
Eldar
Orks 1 13.25 11.25
Factions Station Severus- Warzone 5- Chaos
Warzone 5: Players Points Adjusted Points
Imperial
Chaos 3 47.5 15.83
Tau 1 10 10
Eldar
Orks 1 4.25 4.25
Factions Station Ro- Warzone 2- Tau
WZ 2: Players Points Adjusted Points
Imperials
ChaosTau 2 14 7
Eldar
Orks 1 5 5
Factions Station Epsilon- Warzone 4- Orks
WZ 4: Players Points Adjusted Points
Imperials
Chaos 1 32.5 32.5
Tau 1 2 2Eldar
Orks 2 41 5 20 75
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