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Consolidating their gains in Shebat Alpha and establishing a new headquarters at the Basilica of [[Saint Albarak]], the situation turned to disaster for the Imperials when a new large Ork fleet led by [[Warboss]] [[Urgork]] arrived in-system from the [[Warp]]. The ''Spear of Macragge'' was forced to retreat after one of their supporting [[Cruiser]]s was lost to the Ork armada, which was led by a massive [[Rok]]. The Rok ultimately crashed into Shebat Alpha, devastating the city and forcing the Imperials to withdraw.{{Fn|1a}}
Demeter then personally led a counterattack to cover the Imperial withdrawal, leading [[Aggressor Squad]]s and [[Repulsor]] tanks to draw the Greenskins attention. Demeter was lost in the sacrificial action and command fell to both Kastor and [[Space Marine Lieutenant|Lieutenant]] [[Tyranus]]. Under Tyranus' orders the Imperials then withdrew to Ridge 1 in the wastes east of Shebat as the Orks hunt for the [[Apothecary]] [[Polixis]] and his squad.{{Fn|1b}} In the subsequent battle for Ridge 1, the Fulminata and Imperial Guard are forced to contend with heavy Ork airpower and struggle to contain a breach in their lines. Kastor leaves the main force to try and rescue Polixis and his squad, drawing the ire of Tyranus.{{Fn|1c}} The Apothecary had since been captured by [[Kommando]]s, who bring him to Urgork. The Warboss revealed that he wished to use the Apothecary's healing prowess and unique physiology for his own purposes. Polixis was brutally tortured by the Orks in an attempt to unlock the secrets of his unnaturally long life.{{Fn|1d}}
As the Imperials push from Ridge 1 back to Shebat with heavy [[Thunderhawk]] and [[Overlord Gunship|Overlord]] support, Kastor and a squad of [[Reiver]]s eventually were able to move in tunnels underneath Shebat to reach Polixis, fighting through mutated [[Squig]]s.{{Fn|1e}} Kastor and his forces freed Polixis inside the Basilica as Tyranus' own forces reach the complex. Urgork engages Polixis and Kastor in combat, with the Apothecary sacrificing himself to save the Chaplain. Kastor was able to kill Urgork, decimating the Ork horde and allowing for the Imperium to emerge victorious under the now-Captain Tyranus. Much to Kastor's relief, Polixis was able to recover from his injuries.{{Fn|1f}}
===Sources===
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Blood of Iax (Novel)]]:
**{{Endn|1a}}: Chapters 1-2
**{{Endn|1b}}: Chapters 3-4
**{{Endn|1e}}: Chapter 11
**{{Endn|1f}}: Chapter 12
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