STRIKE FORCE OBADIAH By Fil (Grandmaster Obadiah) |
BATTLE COMPANY STRIKE FORCES |
These images have been reproduced with the kind permission of Fil. Strike force background outlined by Fil, written and edited by the Shadow Guard. |
The main strength of the of the strike force lies in its mobility. Nearly half the force is made up of Ravenwing units under the command of the Grandmaster of Ravenwing Nehamiah. Combining two squadrons of Ravenwing bikers (Squads Malachi and Hoseah) and one of fast |
landspeeders, (Dark Proverb) the Nehamiah alternates between using his bike and his venerable landspeeder. |
Vindictum Angelus The single armoured vehicle in the force is an aged land raider MkIII. This honoured vehicle is used as an assault transport for Deathwing squad Ezra on the battlefield when they choose not to deploy by deep strike. On other occasions it is used mainly in an anti armour role and as a mobile reserve for the numerically small main battle line. |
Bastion of Angels Rarely seen by friendly nor enemy forces, the Bastion of Angels has only been sighted on two occasions by imperial forces. It is the flagship of Strike Force Obadiah and has been extensively modified for their long range mission. The improved firing augeries enable it to perform close in battle field support from low orbit, obliterating enemies using massive bombardments with pinpoint accuracy. |
Brother Gladius Aptly named after a short sword from ancient terra, brother Gladius is just as swift. Supporting Big Rock Standing with the long reach of his twin linked lascannos, he brings much needed long range support to the force. Despite his anti armour armament, Gladius also loves to get in the heart of the battle as evidenced by his constant refusal to replace his powerfist with a missile launcher. |
Big Rock Standing This venerable battle brother, born on the redeemed planet known as the Plains World, has remained by GM Obadiah's side for more than two centuries. Ever vigilant, he is almost unstoppable in |
Scout Squad Namaan Supporting their tactical brethren and performing infiltration duties , this squad is led by veteran sergeant Namaan, namesake and distant relative of the hero of the battlefields of Piscina IV. |
Tactical Squad The main battle line of this force is made up of a single ten man tactical squad. In keeping with their mission of pursuit and rapid battlefield flexibility, this squad is armed with a flamer and has eschewed the use of squad heavy weapons. This allows them mobility without compromising their fire power and are more suited for getting up close and personal with their enemies. It also allows them to deploy as two very mobile tactical combat squads. |
the assault, his weaponry tailored to supporting the tactical squad and guarding them by his outstanding ability to counter assault any enemy attack. Many an unsuspecting necron lord and iron warrior has been crushed in his massive power fist. |
