Third War for Damnos
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The Third War for Damnos began when an invasion force of the Necron Szarekhan Dynasty, descended upon Damnos in M42.[1]
The world sent out a plea for aid to the Ultramarines, who at that time were engaged in Indomitus Crusade, Plague Wars and the War of Beasts. With most of their strength being spent elsewhere, the Ultramarines had few of its Space Marines to spare to help the besieged world. Nonetheless, the Chapter had given too much in Damnos' defense to abandon it and a small strike force of Ultramarines and several Regiments of the Ultramar Auxilia were sent to aid it. The Chapter knew their few forces were not enough to defeat the Necron and so requested aid from their allies in different Chapters.[1]
Their requests were answered and when the Ultramarines arrived at Damnos they were joined by their Successor Chapters, the Iron Hounds, Brazen Consuls and Libators. After having a brief war council between the Chapters, it was decided that Captain Hellios of the Ultramarines would command their combined forces, during the battle. It was still not enough, however, to defeat the invading Szarekhan Dynasty, whose forces were numberless. This was due to the Xenos arriving in their thousands by Tomb Ships and a Dolmen Gate to ensure they reconquered Damnos. When the Mandeville Point for Damnos' System later flared, the Ultramarines feared the worst, but instead of more foes it was their Salamanders and White Scars allies. They had received the Ultramarines' request for aid and joined the battle against the Szarekhan Dynasty.[1]
See also
- Damnos Incident - The first battle to defend Damnos from the Necron
- Second Battle of Damnos - The second battle to defend Damnos from the Necron
Sources
- 1: Codex: Space Marines (9th Edition), pg. 58