Warhammer 40k Narrative Crusade Campaign

Recon elements of the Blood Angels Chapter have engaged hostile contact while conducting an investigative sweep into reported Ork activity within the Ghast Plateau region. Instead of greenskin resistance, the Astartes encountered the xenos force previously designated as Unknown Eldar Faction – Delta. The engagement escalated rapidly, with the Eldar demonstrating superior manoeuvrability and advanced battlefield coordination. Despite the Blood Angels’ disciplined counterassault, the xenos achieved a clear tactical victory, forcing an orderly Astartes withdrawal. No confirmation of Ork presence was recorded during the encounter, though auspex traces suggest multiple forces may be operating in close proximity.

Cross-Reference: See also Situation 42b for earlier activity involving the same Eldar faction.

Further clashes have been confirmed in the Echo Ravines between the previously unidentified xenos and a warband of Traitor Astartes. The spectral attackers have now been identified as Eldar warriors from an as-yet-unidentified Craftworld, exhibiting uncharacteristic levels of aggression. Opposing them were elements of the Iron Warriors, their heraldry clearly displayed upon armour and wargear. Reports state the Traitors were engaged in plundering ancient ruins, securing several artefacts or resources of unknown designation before being forced to withdraw under sustained Eldar assault. The xenos pursued with precision and intensity, ensuring the Iron Warriors could not consolidate their spoils. The nature of both the ruins and the resources taken remains under investigation.

Patrols in the Echo Ravines have intercepted disturbing reports of hostile contact with an unidentified force. Chaos elements clashed with what survivors describe as “swift, spectral attackers” of unknown origin. Engagement lasted mere minutes before the unidentified host vanished into the ravines, leaving significant losses among the Chaos warband. Administratum scribes classify the encounter as Xenos-Delta until further confirmation can be established. At present, the true identity of these “unknown contacts” remains unclear.

Reconnaissance from Solarion Bastion confirms hostile contact in the western approaches to the Redstone Reaches. A contingent of Black Templars, deployed for planetary defence exercises alongside Guard regiments, has engaged with a Chaos warband attempting to push inland. Despite the Astartes’ rapid response, vox-chatter indicates heavy resistance. Casualty levels remain unverified, but the enemy shows clear signs of entrenchment, suggesting a wider campaign is being staged from hidden strongholds.

Scouting reports and Orbital relays have confirmed an encounter upon the ‘Wrecklands of the Ghazi’ between what we believe is a scattering of Ork Encampments and a possible Traitor force that may have snuck planetside upon the southern regions. The current situation has meant fewer resources to the Ork Hunter teams, which has allowed several large groups to form. Worryingly, reports state the Orks managed to halt the advancing Traitor forces.