Coiled Viper
The Coiled Viper was a Gladius Escort in service with the Wrathhost. It was among the Chapter's forces serving as part of the Wardens of the Gauntlet.[1]
History
The Viper was among the Wrathhost's fleet that took part in purging the pirate-infested Stones of Cavadi at the request of Inquisitor Kirs Drova. The Inquisitor and the Wrathhost both thought it would be an easy campaign, as they did not believe the numerous pirate groups within the asteroid field would defend each other. They were soon proven wrong, as the pirates worked together surprisingly well to fight the Chapter and a gruelling guerrilla war began. After the Wrathhost suffered the loss of the Coiled Viper, the Biting Jackal and the Mistral became severely damaged, Inquisitor Drova was forced to call upon the Imperial Navy to assist in defeating the pirates.[1]
Sources
- 1: White Dwarf 475, pgs. 68-69 - Flashpoint: Nachmund - The Acts of the Wardens
