Cthoniac-kampagnen

Cthoniac-kampagnen er den overordnede betegnelse for en serie af konflikter, der opstod i Cthoniac-systemet omkring 140 jord-år efter Citrix Maledictum i det 41. årtusinde.det dækker over en serie af større og mindre slag mellem styrker fra imperiet, kaos og flere aeldari flåder.

Cthoniac tidslinje

Kombatanter

Adskillige uafhængige styrker var involveret i konflikten. Selvom deres motiver ikke altid stemte overens, giver det dog mening at dele dem op i tre, mere eller mindre allierede fraktioner:

Imperiets styrker

• Order of the Cardinal Mistress
• Blodenglenes femte kompagni
• Roguetrader-flåden i Neyam Shai Murads navn med inquisitor Vincener Forvind

Kaos-tilbederne

• Peters nurgle
• Kris’ khorne
• Kohorten af den spirende arm

Aeldari

• Whisper of Anaris - Lu'Nasad outcasts
• Rejsen mod Lysets Fortid - Craftworld Lugganath
• Jakobs Sam-Hain

Dramatis Personae

Imperiets styrker

• Helia van der Hart, Ordo Hereticus Inquisitor
• Hoarvath Iscander, handelskaptajn

Cthoniac-systemet

Planeter

Cthoniac Primus: Nærmeste planet fra stjernen med et kredsløb så tæt, at al overflade er brændt væk og en stråle af brændende gasser står vinkelret fra planetens base titusindvis af kilometer ud i systemet.

Cthoniac Secundus: Anden planet fra systemets stjerne og hovedplanet for systemet. Tue-verden med flere større tuer og store ubeboede områder. Planeten har to måner, en stor ved navn Stigia og en mindre ved navn Jaculus.

Cthoniac Quartus: Jernkæmpen er fjerde planet. Dens enorme tyngde - i sig selv næsten nok til at starte en kritisk fusionsproces - påvirker de øvrige planeter i systemet med flodbølger og lignende, når de passerer hinanden.

Lokationer

Ghal Zammad - en pyramideformet struktur på Cthoniac Secundus, der står som en gigantisk, struktur i det øde landskab.

Fiktion

Optakt

+++ Date: 1.3+ TCM.M41 +++ Ref: Arm/43127503/CTC

+++ By: Logos Inferior Porphon the 3rd, Notarium of Exploratus

+++ To: Logos Superior Kurov, Prefect of the Sanctum of Scriptoris Veritas

+++ Attachment: Form no. HPS/936287/LFG

+++ Re: Report of re-emergence of the Cthoniac system

+++ Thought: Contemplation is the womb of treachery.

Logos Superior,

I have gone over the reported sightings of a constellation of planets orbiting the star known as Cthoniac in detail. From three different sources, we now have a somewhat detailed understanding of the system.

The system appears to have been obscured by a perpetual warp storm for at least 73 Terran years. Only with the emergence of the Great Rift has the previous warp storm receded. Our reports of the system comes from traders and Imperial envoys operating in the region.

Cthoniac itself is a class K orange dwarf star, with expected lifespan still amounting to billions of years. There are five planets in total orbiting the star.

The first is within terminal distance of the star and is reported to be barren, lifeless and uninhabitable by any known lifeforms.

The second, Hive World Cthoniac Secundus, was mentioned in the annual reports of a group of explorers of the Adeptus Mechanicus in 73.2 previo VCM.M41, and appears to have been inhabited then by an estimated 42 billion people across at least five hives.

The third, Cthoniac Tertius, is a very small mineral-rich planet, apparently functioning as a mining outpost delivering raw materials for the factories of Secundus in the time before the warp storm arrived and isolated the system.

The fourth and fifth planet are gas giants, and although some evidence of gas-mining operations exist, according to our intel these operations have ceased long ago.

+++ Date: 1.4 VCM.M41 +++ Ref: Arm/43127601/CTC

+++ By: Logos Inferior Porphon the 3rd, Notarium of Exploratus

+++ To: Logos Superior Kurov, Prefect of the Sanctum of Scriptoris Veritas

+++ Attachment: Form no. HPS/936288/LFG

+++ Re: Eldar activity on Cthoniac Secundus

Logos Superior,

In continuation of our investigation into the re-emergence of the Cthoniac system, I submit this report detailing recent findings related to the Eldar Craftworld Lugganath. Our latest reconnaissance reveals a disturbing development: a Lugganath scouting team has been detected on Cthoniac Secundus.

Summary of Findings:

As the warp storm receded, allowing clearer scans of the system, our orbital satellites have detected anomalous activity on Cthoniac Secundus. Upon further analysis, these signatures correspond with known Eldar energy patterns. It is believed that a scouting team from the Lugganath Craftworld has infiltrated the planet, though their exact numbers and intentions remain unclear.

Based on their likely objectives, it is speculated that the Lugganath Eldar may be attempting to locate a long-lost outpost or survivors from their kin, who might have been stranded during the warp storm. Additionally, there is reason to believe they could be searching for ancient artifacts or knowledge that had been hidden or lost in the warp-induced isolation.

Our intelligence suggests that this team has begun moving through the hive cities, likely avoiding detection by the human inhabitants. While their mission remains speculative, it is possible they seek to explore the psychic disturbance previously noted beneath the surface of Cthoniac Secundus, possibly as a means to recover or safeguard something of great importance to their race. Further Investigation:

The potential implications of Eldar presence on a Hive World, particularly in connection with the warp disturbances, are significant. This situation demands immediate attention, and I recommend alerting the Ordo Hereticus to monitor and potentially intervene.

As always, may the Emperor guide our efforts.

Logos Inferior Porphon Notarium of Exploratus