[Forked Space Hulk] Mission 1: Suicide Mission

[KingOfTheLeadPile]

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[Forked Space Hulk] Mission 1: Suicide Mission​

Game played on 2024-02-11.​

Prelude

+ + Initial wide spectra scans of space hulk incoming. Analysis
    processing...

+ + Flashlight data. Large sub-ship cluster at sector 86. Size and
    position indicates escape/contamination function.

+ + Room at position 86-Beta-347 probably serves as launch-control
    room for the escape/contamination lifepods.

+ + Squad Scipio sent to destroy control surfaces in the room.
    Torching the room determined to bear greatest chance of success.

+ + First signs of enemy movement detected in sector. The wary will
    succeed.

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[KingOfTheLeadPile]

Turn 1

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+ + 16:06:26 Brother Sergeant Scipio opened the door of the boarding
    barge and advanced into room 86-My-334.

    Praise the Emperor.

+++++

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+ + 16:06:35 Brother Aeneas followed the sergeant positioning himself
    on Scipio's flank.

    Victory will redeem our forebears.

+++++

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+ + 16:06:53 Brother Bacchus took up position in the room to Scipio's
    left rear.

    We are blessed.

+++++

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+ + 16:06:59 Brother Remus advanced as quickly as he could to occupy
    86-My-322.

    The Emperor watches our every move.

+++++

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+ + 16:07:01 Brother Cassius followed Brother Remus' steps.

    Humanity's protector is at hand.


+ + + Timer left 2:16

+++++

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+ + 16:07:27 New movement detected by the sensoriums in sector
    86-Tau-338.

    Time does not heal our wounds.

+++++

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+ + 16:07:33 Known enemies advance in our direction.

    We are the vanguard of honor.

+++++

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[KingOfTheLeadPile]

Turn 2

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+ + 16:09:04 Brother Sergeant Scipio continued his advance, firing his storm
    bolter on the move and blasting the door in front of him to
    smithereens. He then continued to advance into the corridor to
    point 86-My-338.

    We are the leading edge of one thousand marines.

+++++

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+ + 16:09:34 Brother Bacchus followed his sergeant, bringing the
    heavy flamer closer towards the objective room.

    We bring death.

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+ + 16:08:39 Brother Remus fell in behind Brother Bacchus to cover
    his back.

    Begin the litanies of hatred.

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+ + 16:08:48 Brother Aeneas moved towards then backwall of the
    room, in order to cover the corridor leading towards room
    86-Phi-334.

    Let the slaughter commence.

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+ + 16:09:55 Brother Cassius passed by Brother Aeneas, stepping
    in line behind Brother Remus.

    Operation proceeding as planned.

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+ + 16:10:09 The captain came in over the comms, and ordered some
    Brothers to reposition.

    Brother Aeneas, turn towards the closed door!

    Brother Sergeant Scipio, advance to point 86-My-339!

    Brothers, the enemy are at hand. Summon all your resolve.


+ + + Timer left 1:33

+++++

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+ + 16:10:36 New movement detected by the sensoriums in sector
    86-Tau-338.

    Known enemies advanced up the corridor right up to the door of
    room 86-My-334, being closely followed by the new arrivals.

    A day to purge our conscience.

+++++

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+ + 16:10:52 In front of the Marine squad, the two contacts split. One
    advanced to 86-Iota-343 and opened the door to corner section
    86-Iota-341. The other moved into the intersection 86-Iota-347 and
    went into position at its entrance 86-Kappa-347.

    Prayer and striving, Brothers.

+++++

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[KingOfTheLeadPile]

Turn 3

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+ + 16:12:05 Fearless, Brother Sergeant Scipio advanced towards the
    enemy.

    Avengement approaches.

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+ + 16:12:12 Brother Bacchus advanced to point 86-My-341, turned 90°
    and unleashed the cleansing flames of his weapon into the corner
    section 86-Iota-341 to block the Genestealer's advance.

    Purge our honour. Cleanse and burn.

+++++

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+ + 16:13:28 Brother Remus followed Brother Bacchus and stayed in touch
    with him.

    Brother Bacchus got the order from the Captain to turn 90°.

    We seek vindication.

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+ + 16:13:35 Brother Cassius copied Brother Bacchus' maneuvre and kept
    up with him, but he turned around upon the order of the Captain to
    cover towards the rear.

    This is vendetta, none must flinch.

+++++

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+ + 16:14:21 Brother Aeneas opened up on the door he was facing, and
    destroyed it with his second salvo. The blip showing on the
    sensorium turned out to be a single Genestealer.

    The enemy was quickly killed with a third salvo.

    This opened line of sight to the next blip on showing on the
    sensorium, which turned out to be three Genestealers!

    Brother Aeneas fired a fourth salvo, but missed.

    Our duty, to kill. We serve it well.


+ + + Timer left 0:00

+++++

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+ + 16:15:30 The sensorium showed more enemy reinforcements in
    86-Ypsilon-345.

    The Genestealer on point 86-Rho-334 sprinted towards Brother
    Aeneas, and cut him to pieces (2, 5, 5 rolled vs. 1).

    We mourn our dead Brothers. Theirs is no disgrace.

    The two Genestealers behind followed, advancing into the corridor
    running the length of 86-My.

    Our enemy face humanity's axe.

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+ + 16:16:22 The blip in 86-Kappa-347 turned out the be 3
    Genestealers.

    The first assaulted Brother Sergeant Scipio and sliced him in
    half (2, 4, 5 rolled vs. 2+1), then moved right in front of
    Brother Bacchus.

    The scene of our reprisal is set. We are the avengers. Nemesis.

+++++

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+ + 16:16:41 All other Genestealers advanced towards the Marines.

    Let us seize our honour's reprieve.

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[KingOfTheLeadPile]

Turn 4

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+ + 16:16:36 Brother Bacchus turned, moved up the corridor to
    86-Kappa-341, then advanced diagonally to 86-Iota-342. This
    disclosed the blip around the corner to be 3 Genestealers. As
    Brother Bacchus occupied one of the squares the Genestealers would
    deploy to, only two were placed.

    Under order of his Captain, Brother Bacchus then turned 90° and
    set section 86-Iota-344 ablaze. Both Genestealers died in the
    flames.

    We pray these creatures feel pain.

+++++

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+ + 16:19:13 Brother Remus advanced while firing his storm bolter,
    killing the nearest Genestealer. 

    Our moment of retribution approaches.

    He then remained stationary and killed the next Genestealer with
    the second shot.

    Prayers of vengeance steel our souls.

    With sure aim, he killed the last Genestealer in sight with his
    next salvo.

    And they shall know no fear.

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+ + 16:20:02 Brother Cassius also opened up with his storm bolter, and
    killed the two Genestealers in sight with two salvoes, thus
    avenging Brother Aeneas' death.

    Beholden to our honour, prepare for death.

    He then prepared for the inevitable assault and went on over watch.

    Vindication approaches.


+ + + Timer left 0:12

+++++

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+ + More reinforcements poured through point 86-Ypsilon-346.

    Fear not your enemies. Loathe them instead.

    The blip in 86-Omikron-347 turned out to be one Genestealer only,
    which revealed itself, passed line of sight of Brother Remus
    (who was not able to react), and positioned itself in 86-Iota-346
    to block the path of Brother Bacchus and his heavy flamer - or at
    least force the Marine to use up his valuable ammunition.

    Our foes await our cleansing fury. Our people's soul scream for
    vengeance.

    The freshly arrived blip advanced to the position the first
    Genestealer had started from.

    Our enemy is at hand. We shall continue. We shall succeed.

+++++

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[KingOfTheLeadPile]

Turn 5

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+ + 16:21:52 Brother Bacchus advanced and cleared the intersection at
    86-Iota-347 with holy flames.

    Victory is at hand. Redemption.

+++++

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+ + 16:23:27 Brother Remus bravely advanced, under the direct order of
    the Captain.

    The hour of victory is at hand. We must cleanse this ship. We will
    prevail.

+++++

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+ + 16:23:56 Brother Cassius backed up, still guarding the corridor on
    overwatch.

    We shall be victorious. We shall overcome.

    Finally, Brother Bacchus advanced under the order of the Captain.

    Expect heavy resistance. The Emperor demands success, and we shall
    not fail.


+ + + Timer left 0:13

+++++

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+ + 16:24:55 The endless reinforcements of the Genestealers entered
    the sector in point 86-Xi-353.

    We shall avenge.

    The blip in 86-Omikron-347 revealed itself to be two Genestealers.
    The one in front advanced, attacked and killed Brother Remus (2,
    3, 6 rolled vs. 4).

    They are blessed who die for humanity.

    The freshly arrived blip moved into the intersection 86-My-347.

    We can but strive to succeed, even when, in striving, we shall die.

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+ + 16:15:31 The Genestealer in room 86-My-334 assaulted Brother
    Cassius, who, being on overwatch, applied defenive fire as a
    reaction. Unfortunately, on his second shot his storm bolter
    jammed.

    Others shall carry on, and we shall not be shamed.

    When the Genestealer arrived at Brother Cassius' position, he
    despatched of him quickly (3, 3, 6 rolled vs. 2).

    Our Brothers shall be vindicated. Their sacrifice shall not be in
    vain.

+++++

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[KingOfTheLeadPile]

Turn 6

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+ + 16:27:03 Bacchus advanced towards the objective room, then turned
    around on the order of his Captain, and set the junction
    86-Iota-347 ablaze to prevent any Genestealer from following him.

    Death to the Genestealers. Glory to the Emperor. Vengeance shall be ours.


+ + + Timer left 1:54

+++++

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+ + 16:27:41 Ever more Genestealer reinforcements entered the sector,
    this time from point 86-Eta-353.

    Enemy concentrations are high. Go with the Emperor's blessings.

    All Genestealers converged on the blocked junction 86-Iota-347.

    Foe closing in rapidly on several vectors. Speed is essential if
    we are to succeed.

+++++

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[KingOfTheLeadPile]

Turn 7

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+ + 16:28:34 Brother Bacchus used his second to last flamer shot to
    set the junction 86-Iota-347 ablaze again, then turned around
    and advanced towards the objective room under the urging of the
    Captain.

    Defeat will not be tolerated. The Emperor watches over us.


+ + + Timer left 1:37

+++++

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+ + 16:29:58 the reinforcements entering the sector point 86-Eta-353
    were endless.

    Success is imperative!

    The fire was preventing the Genestealers to close with Brother
    Bacchus, though.

    The enemy faces death unknowing.

+++++

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[KingOfTheLeadPile]

Turn 8

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+ + 16:31:03 For the Emperor and our people - we shall succeed.

    Brother Bacchus advanced, opened the door and set the objective
    room at 86-Beta-347 on fire.

    Glory to the Emperor.

    Beholden to our honour, prepare for death.

+++++

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+ + 16:31:07 Connection to Brother Bacchus lost. End of transmission.


    Death to the Genestealers. Glory to the Emperor. Vengeance shall
    be ours.

    Status unknown, Brother Bacchus missing in action.

    We shall laugh at death together.

    No rescue teams available. Brother Bacchus' fate lies in his own
    hands.

    Let us fight His Battles, as He fights the Battle at the End of
    Time.
    
    And let us join Him there, for Duty ends not in Death.

    Loyalty is its own reward.

 

[jon_1066]

Very detailed write up, looks great, but ... wow some shocking tactics from both sides there!

Did the marines forget about overwatch and interlocking fields of fire? And the stealers standing around in line of site and not blocking the corridor to the room?

 

[KingOfTheLeadPile]

It was the Marine Commander's first game ever, my last game of Space Hulk was like 10 years ago... some details to catch up on, I guess... :-/

 

[ManicMan]

nice ^_^ what Termies are those? I didn't really keep up with the later Space Hulk versions but the tiles and stuff are classic Space Hulk but not using original Termies?

 

[KingOfTheLeadPile]

These plastic terminators were available as a box set at some point, the first plastic terminators in 2nd ed W40k, IIRC.
And I think they also were part of the second edition Space Hulk box (not sure, though, don't have that one).

 

[ManicMan]

Ah of course.. most of my Termies are metal ^_^; apart from the original Space Hulk lot and things like the Librarian from .. erm.. which ever of the Space hulk add-ons had them.

 

[jon_1066]

It was the Marine Commander's first game ever, my last game of Space Hulk was like 10 years ago... some details to catch up on, I guess... :-/

The marines did well to win it then. My overriding memory of that mission was continually losing it as the marines.

 

[Space Crusader]

It was the Marine Commander's first game ever, my last game of Space Hulk was like 10 years ago... some details to catch up on, I guess... :-/

LOL! It's a simple game to learn , but quite hard to master I think - I certainly never have!

These plastic terminators were available as a box set at some point, the first plastic terminators in 2nd ed W40k, IIRC.
And I think they also were part of the second edition Space Hulk box (not sure, though, don't have that one).

Yes they were part of the 2nd edition boxing IIRC - certainly the boxing I had had them in.

Ah of course.. most of my Termies are metal ^_^; apart from the original Space Hulk lot and things like the Librarian from .. erm.. which ever of the Space hulk add-ons had them.

The Deathwing expansion introduced a lot of new Marine characters and weapons and had the solo play rules, mission builder etc, whilst the Genestealer one had Librarians, psychic powers, hybrids etc. I think the Missions book had rules for power armour, Traitor marines etc.

 

[Space Crusader]

An excellent well presented battle report - well done!

 

[KingOfTheLeadPile]

An excellent well presented battle report - well done!

Thank you

 

[Frank Olson]

The flamer marine on his own still winning this … great read!