Post by kingwalnut on Feb 15, 2019 16:31:14 GMT -6
I have been thinking about my cult's back story it's relationship with the 204th Hexos Vultures, and the list I am now running post-codex and I thought I would drop a small piece of updated lore for the Cult of Humanoid Underground Dwellers, post-Ascension Day.
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A brief after action report on the outskirts of the Oteck Hivesprawl were brought to Lord Calgar indicating that not only had the Hexos Vultures abided a xenos infestation for sometime, they had set about a battle plan to sacrifice the Haymakers in defense of the Hivesprawl. With Ascension Day and the fall of the Dagda Hive to the Pauper Prince's allies, the Cult of Humanoid Underground Dwellers (CHUD), it was clear the the presence of the 204th had brought something worse to this planet. Certain documents leaked from the organization pointed to Company Commander Greeves as being compliant with this deceit. Lord Calgar declared the 204th renegades and sent a missive to Holy Terra with his accusations of heresy. What remained of the 204th were last reported guarding the border of the Dagda Hive, escorting refugees out of the xenos-held territory and into further parts of the Oteck Hivesprawl. When Deathwatch and Adeptas Sororitas forces arrived to purge the suspected regiment, they found empty streets. The regiment had begun to flee. Orbital guns pounded the 204th's vessels as the withdrew from the Hivesprawl, losing many ship before jumping into the Warp. Among those that escaped was the Shield of Man, Commander Greeve's flagship. As the borders of the Dagda Hive were secured, a swift answer returned from the High Lords.
+++ The 204th Hexos regiment " The Vultures" are hereby declared Exommunicate Traitoris +++
Additionally, the Hexos system had erupted in civil strife since the outbreak of fighting on Vigilus. Initial assessments put Imperial assets in the system at critical levels, with only a small contingent of Dark Angels in direct communication. Their reports were dire and clear. A xenos cult had infiltrated the highest echelons of government and military functions in the Hexos System. So complete was their heresy that they reported no Astra Militarum support. All PDF and Astra Militarum forces seemed to be coordinating with the mutants who poured from the sewers. As of last report, a small force of Deathwing were holding a communications array near the northern pole of Hexos Prime. Extraction is an uncertainty, but currently being planned.
Company Commander Greeves is still missing in action. The Shield of Man has not bseen seen in the Hexos system. Significant assets from the 204th are still being used by the CHUD, including most of the Leman Russ corps and large portions of guardsmen who now swear fealty to "The Gorgon Sire". However, it would appear that the artillery depot on Hexos Prime were sabotaged during Ascension Day. Hours after fighting had begun, the entire complex erupted in a series of gigantic explosions, razing the premises. The majority of the 204th's Basilisks, Wyverns, and other artillery vehicles were destroyed, denying the CHUD such assets.
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A brief after action report on the outskirts of the Oteck Hivesprawl were brought to Lord Calgar indicating that not only had the Hexos Vultures abided a xenos infestation for sometime, they had set about a battle plan to sacrifice the Haymakers in defense of the Hivesprawl. With Ascension Day and the fall of the Dagda Hive to the Pauper Prince's allies, the Cult of Humanoid Underground Dwellers (CHUD), it was clear the the presence of the 204th had brought something worse to this planet. Certain documents leaked from the organization pointed to Company Commander Greeves as being compliant with this deceit. Lord Calgar declared the 204th renegades and sent a missive to Holy Terra with his accusations of heresy. What remained of the 204th were last reported guarding the border of the Dagda Hive, escorting refugees out of the xenos-held territory and into further parts of the Oteck Hivesprawl. When Deathwatch and Adeptas Sororitas forces arrived to purge the suspected regiment, they found empty streets. The regiment had begun to flee. Orbital guns pounded the 204th's vessels as the withdrew from the Hivesprawl, losing many ship before jumping into the Warp. Among those that escaped was the Shield of Man, Commander Greeve's flagship. As the borders of the Dagda Hive were secured, a swift answer returned from the High Lords.
+++ The 204th Hexos regiment " The Vultures" are hereby declared Exommunicate Traitoris +++
Additionally, the Hexos system had erupted in civil strife since the outbreak of fighting on Vigilus. Initial assessments put Imperial assets in the system at critical levels, with only a small contingent of Dark Angels in direct communication. Their reports were dire and clear. A xenos cult had infiltrated the highest echelons of government and military functions in the Hexos System. So complete was their heresy that they reported no Astra Militarum support. All PDF and Astra Militarum forces seemed to be coordinating with the mutants who poured from the sewers. As of last report, a small force of Deathwing were holding a communications array near the northern pole of Hexos Prime. Extraction is an uncertainty, but currently being planned.
Company Commander Greeves is still missing in action. The Shield of Man has not bseen seen in the Hexos system. Significant assets from the 204th are still being used by the CHUD, including most of the Leman Russ corps and large portions of guardsmen who now swear fealty to "The Gorgon Sire". However, it would appear that the artillery depot on Hexos Prime were sabotaged during Ascension Day. Hours after fighting had begun, the entire complex erupted in a series of gigantic explosions, razing the premises. The majority of the 204th's Basilisks, Wyverns, and other artillery vehicles were destroyed, denying the CHUD such assets.
