Dark Angels
Grand Master w/ Lion Helm, Sword of Secrets, etc
10 man Command Squad w/ lots of plasma and veterans
6 man Terminator Squad w/ 2 Assault Cannon
2x6 Tactical Marines w/ Lascannon and Plasma
10 Assault Marines w/ Plasma Pistols and Veteran Sergeant
Tornado Speeder
8 Devastators w/ 4 Heavy Bolters

Imperial Guard
2 Platoons w/ Plasma and melta, Carapace Armor
10 Storm Troopers w/ Plasma and Melta
2 Hardened Veteran Squads w/ Plasma,Carapace Armor ; one w/ Chimera
Command HQ led by a Senior Officer, Carapace Armor
3 Commissars

Necrons
Tooled up Lord (Including Plasma Pistol, as per house rules)
Large unit of Flayed ones
2 Large units of Warriors
3 Wraiths
Tomb Sypder
3 Heavy Destroyers
Monolith

The Map
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There were also a series of hills and ruinous building scattered about that had little game impact. The Devastators were in a ruined building for example, but did not take a single shot. Note, that every segment of the story goes up to the end of the Dark Angels turn. The game turns actually work like Necrons-DA-Guard, not Guard- Necrons-DA as the story suggests. All Guard units are to Deep Strike except a Chimera, which is still kept in reserve due to escallation. Turn 1 sees the excavation team (represented by a free Guard squad) perferated by masses of Bolter fire. Everything else misses.

The Necron force was now clearly visable, having come out of the shadow of a large cliff. The Xenos force was small, but Arakis had fought these aliens too many times to be decieved; there were more to come, he was sure of it. Just as he had formulated the thought, the familiar, crackling electricity of teleportation appeared, and an xenos Monolith materialized at the head of their force. Serpentine Wraiths also appeared, beyond the cliffs. The Necron force was yet out of range, and Arakis gave thanks to the Emperor there were no Destroyers in the force- as yet. Certainly there were more reinforcements yet to arrive. Suddenly, there was the hum to anti grav motors as the Lion's Sword dived onto the battle field from high altittude, firing its Assault Cannon and Heavy olter into the advancing Warriors, even as the expert pilot pulled up sharply, causing 3 to fall. Giving thanks for their own reinforcements, Arakis activated his Teleport Homer, and Deathwing Squad Retribution teleported into the action, their Assault Cannons and Storm Bolters firing a stream of vengance into the oncoming skin festooned Xenos, shredding the nearest in a hail of heavy caliber bullets. Arakis radioed the Tactical squads, who found a target truely worthy of their attention. Two bright lances of energy shot from their positions, one having no affect, but the other struck some invisible weak point. Its armor buckled, and hellish green flame spouted from ruptures in its gigantic hull as the Monolth exploded, but this had no effect on the well armored aliens, who resolutely continued their advance.

All reserves arrive. Decent shooting from Dark Angels knocked down a few Warriors and Flayed Ones. Also, I manage to kill the Monolith. Somehow no matter how few Lascannon I have, it always dies turn 1 or arriving. The Necrons are still out of range.

A shriek of jet wash heralded the Drop Troopers' transports as the made a pass over the battlefield. Arakis' keen eye sight could pick out individual troopers as they activated their grav chutes, and decended swiftly, but with control to the ground. Two small platoons landed, one along each of their flanks, along with Command HQ. One infantry squad reclessly landed too close to the Assault Marines and were all slain as they despiritely tried to land. Arakis had no time for such distractions, however. Accompanying the Regimental Command group was their quarry; Fallen 056: arch traitor and blasphemor against their Chapter's honor! Tactical Squad Alpha reported a Chimera having entered the Northwest corner of the battlefield. The Imperial Guard immediately made their allegances clear, and all opened fire on the advancing Dark Angel assault forces. Blessedly, their rapid decent meant that only a few troopers were able to get shots off in their haste to land, and none caused any damage. However, Command HQ, filled with the Fallen's own treachery opened devastating fire upon the noble Deathwing. Arakis watched with loathing as the plama weapons of the enemy impacted the Terminator's ranks. But he thanked the Lion for his own Helmet as it's potent energy field deflected the lethal barrage of plasma and lasfire. Only one of the fearsome Warriors fell prey to this lethal star-fire. Arakis said a short prayer for him. The Necrons were still advancing, almost close enough to contest their objective, but a Fallen on the battlefield was an affront to the Chapter he could not ignore. Arakis quickly and efficiently directed his unit's firepower. "Opening a channel to all units, he intoned, "Let them feel the wrath of the Angels of Death!" A roar of righteous fury rose from the Space Marine line, followed immediately by a hail of Bolter shells. The Drop Troop units were scythed apart, the Deathwing accounting for all but a couple members of one squad, and the Devistator's Heavy Bolters killing all but one man of another. Mixed casualties came from other units as the Dark Angels unleashed their weapons on the traitors. Over on the left flank, Arakis saw the Assault Squad fire their pistols, and although one died as his weapon malfunctioned, they activated their jump packs and flew into a mass of Guardsmen, cutting them all down and continuing their rampage into the Platoon's Officers. But right ahead was the true prize. In unison, the Command Squad shouted their battle cry "Repent! For Tommorrow You Die!" Ironically, death would come much sooner. His men smashed into the Guardsmen, killing with great fury. Arakis' sword moved in a blur, parrying a blow from Captain, before a lightning reposite severed his head. A Commissar swung his power fist at the Grand Master. But he was dead before he could react. The Fallen was firing his bolter on full automatic, spraying shots wildly into the combat. Arakis swung his Sword of Secrets double handed, and severed the bolter as the Fallen tried to defend himself. The Fallen looked shocked for a moment, before Arakis struck him across the face with his pistol, knocking him out. "Take him Brother Uzziel" he said as the bulky Sergeant hefted his prone form "I'm certain Isaiah has something special prepared for this heretic".

Most of the Guard have arrived by now, their shooting was limited due to movement, but they were certainly against the Dark Angels. Devistating counter attack though. The Necrons have yet to fire a shot. . . . .

Arakis offered a swift prayer of thanks to the Emperor, as another blemish on the honor of the Chapter was removed. More Drop Troops were arriving, but that was unimportant. Their strength had been broken, and only the Necron forces now posed a serious threat. The tempo of the Guard fire increased sharply, and the Lion's Sword came under fire. The pilot manged to avoid the majority to the shots, but ultimately a lucky plasma round damaged its engine, and the skimmer crashed. Arakis reproached hiself for thinking the traitors so easily beaten, but was satisfied as the Assault Marines, thristing for vengeance, cut the Lieutenant and his men to shreds. They suddenly found themselves very isolated, as the Necrons closed for the kill. Green lightning speared from countless arcane alien weapons, and the noble marines fell. They had little time to react to the volley, before Wraiths were upon them, slashing and killing with their razor sharp claws, Sergeant Morton Struck out with his Power Fist, but his blows passed right through the Xenos, meeting no more resistance than air. Beaten but unbowed, the Dark Angels would not retreat in the Emperor's sight. Arakis shouted orders, and the Command Squad and Deathwing raced to save their Brothers. Surpressive fire raked the nearby Guardsmen, and Arakis' assault forces fired upon the Necrons. A few fell under a storm of bolter shots, and more as plasma bolts hit them, and Warriors fell their armor melting under the lethal energy. But it was too later for the Assault Marines. the last of them fell to the Wraiths, their armor seemingly offering no defense against the terrible claws, and Brother Morton falling, bayoneted by the traitors before he could bring his lethal fist to bear. The Dark Angels roared in anger at their Brother's deaths, and Arakis ordered his command forward. Sparing a glance behind, he saw the Deathwing had stopped, and were now grappling with a pair of rather nimble Guard, who they could not crush. Arakis grunted in anger at the delay.

All Guard reinforcements have arrived by now, though most of them are dead. The Necrons destroy the Assault Marines with a little help from the Imperial Guard, mainly due to really poor saving throws. There are still Guard scattered about the board, but an epic clash is about to begin between Alien and Space Marine. Apparently the Deathwing need to be retrained, being completely unable to kill the TWO Guard that assailed them!

Although it was too late to save their comrades, Arakis found his squad completely exposed to every weapon in the Necron army. In unison the Warriors mechanically raised their weapons and took aim, a souless glint of vengeance in their cold eyes. Arakis led his squad in prayer, fully expecting to meet the Emperor as the Xenos prepared to fire. "During our darkest hour, He watches over us and guides our hand". His squad answered, "His Will is ever strong, we cannot fail in his sight"."The Emperor protects" whispered Arakis as the enemy opened fire. Alien witch-fire seared his unit, as fully every gun was brought to bear upon the loyal Dark Angels. Angry green lightning struck their armor, but it's power could not contend with His immortal Will. The Angels of Death strode though the fire, unharmed by its blasphemous effects. Alien skimmers beyond; Heavy Destroyers joined in the fire but nor could they harm His glorious personification. The Angels had needed a miracle, and the Emperor had saved them from certain death. The rallying cry was "My Faith is My Shield!", and the squad gave voice as they met the charge of the xenos assault troops, meeting them blade for blade, blow for blow. Initially a few men fell, but they repulsed the Necronthyre, slaying all but a single wraith that fled their wrath. More of the aliens closed on the unit, but the Dark Angels firebase voiced it's heavy weapons. Lascannon tore down a fearsome Tomb Sypder, and Bolter rounds punched many Warriors from their feet, including five slain by the Deathwing, who had recently "dealt" with the Guard. They charged into the Necron Warriors smashing them aside with mighty sweeps of their power fists, and their opponents could do little in return but scratch their armor. The Xenos were resolute however, and despite their huge losses held. It was at this moment, Arakis saw a most unimaginable sight. A great cheer rose from the surviving Imperial Guard, and they charged into the Necrons, massed bayonets accounting for more than a few of the enemy. The Deathwing in the same combat, fought valiantly, but a being of great evil strode from the alien ranks, it's vicious sycthe cutting down every noble warrior in reach. The power fists responded knocking down several foes. Trapped between the two masses of enemies and greatly outnumbered, the Necrons fled, only narrowly escaping the vengeful pursuit of the Drop Troops. Although they had taken many casualties, eight of the metallic warriors rose to fight again, and another Dark Angel fell to their shots as they regrouped for the immenant attack. "Grand Master" intoned the sergeant of the Devistators. "The surviving Imperial Guard are hailing us. They wish to surrender unconditionally, and join the glorious Emperor once more". Arakis's voice was cold "Only in Death is the Absolution, Brother Tanthious. Clease these heretics!" The Space Marines knew the truth in his words, and even as the order was spoken, the Chimera exploded, most of it's passengers dying in it's burning wreck. The Hardened Veterans died, cut down by Heavy Bolter fire even as they chased the Necrons. The two remaining Deathwing opened fire upon the Storm Troopers, Sergeant's Atriel's Combi Flamer cutting down half, and the Assault cannon killing more before the stunned survivors were finished off in combat. Having dealt with the few remaining Guard, Arakis radioed for the tactical squads to take the objective, and led the charge against the last of Necrons. Plasma fire felled several, before the squad impacted, killing many more for no losses. Sergeant Uzziel smashed both remaining Destroyers to the ground, who had strayed too close. Victory was in sight. . . .

Turns five and six incompassed into the above paragraph. A rathe rextraordinary event happened at the beginning of turn five. Every shot in the Necron army was directed at the Dark Angels Command Squad- equivalent 50 bolter shots and 3 lascannon. Something religeous must have happened, because I made all 15 armor saves and 2 invulnerables! At this, the Guard player repented and led a mass bayonet charge into the reeling Necrons, driving them off with the Terminators. Unfortunately, the Necrons escaped, so the game wasn't over yet. The Dark Angels of course executed the Guard for their own good. . . .

The Dark Angels smashed through the Xenos Warriors with righteous hatred, felling on after another. The Necrons were resolute however, and the charge lost momentum. Slowly the alien's weight in numbers began to tell. It seemed no matter how many they killed there were more. Arakis saw Veterans of the Deathwing, Brothers Tobias and Damiel fall bludgeoned by heavy alien weapons, and the Sacred Standard wavered. Arakis caught it and with renewed fury attacked the the Necronthyre. He shouted for his squad to sound off, and only two did so: Sergeant Uzziel and Veteran Marine Abshae. They fought as men possesed with great determination to succeed, smiting the press of enemies with powered Sword and Fist. Arakis strode forward into the enemy, who fell quickly to his fury. It was then that he saw an Alien of immortal malice, a Lord amoung the Necronthyre. Three swift strokes of his sword beat passed its defenses, and plunged into it's ornate chest plate, but seeming met no resistance as the blade swept through. It stepped inside his guard, slashing a great scythe, which cut through his power armor, wounding him. But from behind came a resounding cry of "For the Emperor!" as the two remaining Veterans in Tactical Dreadnought Armor charged, beating aside necrons, one after another. The xenos paused fighting, and slowly faded from view. The Grand Master spun his sword to rest point down in the dusty earth, resting wearily on the pommel. He met Sergeant Atriel's gaze. The hulking Terminator said simply "Victory is ours, Grand Master". Arakis nodded slightly. He raised his voice over the dying battle din "Come Brothers, let us pray."

After a long and bloody combat, the Dark Angels were victorious, beating the Necrons and taking the field! Objective held, Fallen capture, and battlefield objective cleared!