Joran VI Retaliation Force

The Joran VI Retaliation Force was a force of Ultramarines sent to Joran VI to fight in the Joran Retribution sometime around 745.M41. The force was led by Captain Jehnnus Ardias, who was tragically slain near the end of the Retribution. Notably, Mikael Fabian was also a member of the force, as a Veteran included in the 1st Company section.^[1][2]

A sub-formation of the Retaliation Force is Strike Force Ardias.^[2]

Composition

Force Headquarters

• Captain Jehnnus Ardias
• Damocles Command Rhino
• Land Raider Prometheus

Fleet Elements

• Strike Cruiser Fist of Ultramar
• Strike Cruiser Righteous Fury
• 3x Gladius Frigate escorts
• 12x Thunderhawk Gunships
• 8x Thunderhawk Transporters

Librarius Elements

• Codicier
• 3x Lexicanums

Apothecarion Elements

• Apothecary

3rd Company Elements

• Chaplain

• Squad Gaius
  • Sergeant Gaius

10th Company Elements

• 20x Scouts

Trivia

The following information is not to be regarded as officially sanctioned and/ or is not written from an in-universe point of view. A detailed explanation of the term "Trivia" as used in the Lexicanum can be found here.

• It is not explicitly stated in any source whether Strike Force Ardias is a subset of the Retaliation Force or another name for the force, it is assumed to be the former here.

Sources

• 1: Ultramarines Painting Guide - Sons of Ultramar, pg. 10
• 2: Imperial Armour Volume Two - Space Marines and Forces of the Inquisition