Shield of Jupiter
The Shield of Jupiter is a Gothic Class Cruiser in the Imperial Navy which led a small patrol force that spotted an a Necron fleet heading for an Imperium world.[1]
The patrol force was heavily outnumbered, however, and was forced to send out a message for reinforcements, while they shadowed the Necrons. Once an Imperial Navy task force arrived, the two groups attacked the Necron fleet, leading to the first major encounter between the ships of Battlefleet Ultima and the Necrons. When the battle started though, it was evident that the Imperial Navy forces were still outgunned by the Necrons' superior firepower and they were eventually forced to flee or risk being completely destroyed. The Shield of Jupiter managed to escape, though it was left heavily damaged, while the Necron fleet proceeded to harvest the Imperium world.[1]
Sources
- 1: White Dwarf 272, pgs. 42–47 - Destroy the Tombship!
