The Legion Marches

KrathNet Press Release, Y26 D254 Shesharile 3:

At the start of day 253, the office of the Emperor released a report documenting the first extra-national military operation the Holy Krath Legion has engaged in since year 17. Legion forces, accompanied by the Emperor and the First Paladin themselves, arrived in the Serroco system to provide military support to Endor Pact allies Czerka Corporation and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Early intelligence reports from these allies indicated heavy engagements against Son-Tuul Pride and other Shadow Dominion heretics. Krath officials indicate that the order to deploy to the Serroco system came approximately 14 days ago with Legion forces arriving in the early hours of day 243 to reinforce Endor Pact efforts in the system.

Legion task force assembling for departure

KrathNet media footage obtained from the engagement appeared to show the exceptional speed and ferocity by which Legion forces deployed, utilising superior tactics against the lumbering corvette assets of Son-Tuul. The timely arrival of the Legion proved decisive, effectively neutralising heretical forces of the Shadow Dominion and helping to deliver a swift and decisive end to the conflict in what could have otherwise drawn out into further losses on all sides. Within days of the entrance of Krath Forces enemy forces appeared to make a full retreat, with scouts reporting no signs of enemy contacts for over 48 hours. Reports indicate that Endor Pact forces suffered modest losses until the arrival of Legion forces, turning the tide as Krath added the finishing touches to the tally with over 150 heretic vessels destroyed including a number of auxiliary corvettes and gunboats. Intelligence analysts are following up as to the long term impact of these losses on future operations launched by the Shadow Dominion, which has historically had a weak economic infrastructure.

Pilus Prior Braki Bafor speaking to field reporters

Field reporters had an opportunity to interview Pilus Prior Braki Bafor who serves as the commander of the Qel-Droma United Assembly and he had this to say about Legion operations in the system: “I couldn’t be more proud of our ever fervent Legionnaires who so eagerly met the heathens head on; their cunning performance is a stark reminder for the rest of the galaxy. When the [Holy Krath Legion] shows up, you go home.”

Following the return of the Legion task force from Serroco, the First Paladin and Emperor hosted a press conference broadcast from the Tetan Palace. Kicking off the conference, the Emperor, his Majesty Talak Kasra, was asked about his thoughts on the results of the operation to which he stated “Krath has a long history of conflict, not knowing the taste of defeat on the battlefield in many years indeed. When the call to action was issued by Czerka Corp and the Confederacy we knew that it was time for the Legion to make itself known to the wider galaxy again. We arrived and in short order established such dominance on the battlefield as to halt the engagement entirely, bringing an end to what would otherwise have been a drawn out bloodbath, costing even more brave souls their lives. It was an honor to fight alongside members of the Pact and we look forward to future operations.” At the closing of the press conference, the ever-honorable First Paladin Calgor Grim gave a sermon to the victory of Lady Krath and her allies, culminating in a quote which has been ringing throughout the Empire since the conference came to a close: “[…] we are the fire of Righteousness, bringing deliverance to heretics and savages who would plague this galaxy; against those who would seek to harm Krath and her allies! When confronted by such foes, our victory is always assured!”

Emperor Kasra returns with a victorious Legion