Stormbreaker
Stormbreaker is a 7 part campaign taking place in the world of Lyssium. The Imperium has ruled over this world for centuries, through countless conflicts it has survived. Great Houses, such as House Helios and House Draken, have risen to power during these conflicts. Though, of course, never above the Emperor himself.
Operation Stormbreaker I was initiated by Lady Azara of House Draken as a retaliatory operation in response to an attack on a supply outpost by House Helios. Stormbreaker I took place in the Wartrace Province on the 22nd of June, in the year 2024. A daring spearhead assault by the 7th “Mountain Goats” Battalion of House Draken, led by Field Commander Logan. During the opening phase of the assault, Commander Logan fell ill due to dishonorable tactics used against him. Helios spies successfully poisoned Commander Logan’s meal the night before thus taking him out of the fight initially. Leaderless and in despair, Draken forces began to break rank during the ensuing chaos. Rising from the smoke, Lt Billy took control of the situation and got Draken forces back in line and back in the fight.
After communicating back to High Command that the fight was back on, he was promptly promoted to Field Commander Billy. The smell of gunpowder filled the air, soon to be followed by the stench of fresh corpses.
In the low light hours of the day, a heroic counterattack was initiated by the 4th “Iron” Legion. With Field Commander Tony leading Helios Forces in the region, he dispatched his trusted “Infidel” units to take control of the main supply route being used by Draken forces. Inch by inch, they clawed and mauled their way into heavily fortified areas. Surviving numerous ambushes and coming under heavy machine gun fire, they continued to push forward. Their stubborn refusal to give up ground yielded the reward of bringing them face to face with their enemy, which is the preferred way Helios warriors like to fight their opponents. With the final rounds of battle concluding on the 23rd of June, House Draken was able to seize control of the Wartrace Province. House Helios initiated a tactical withdrawal out of the AO to conserve fighting strength for another day.
Operation Stormbreaker II was initiated on the 3rd of May in the year 2025 during the worst of rainstorms. The Sun God Helios was no where to be found as the 7th “Mountain Goats” Battalion of House Draken attacked Chestnut Ridge to seize control of a major supply hub that has been suppling House Helios’ frontline. Field Commander Zach called up forces from the 18th Armored Brigade to assist in their lightning assault. Through fire and flame, they fought against the forces of House Helios in desperate battle to keep the Eastern MSR open for the 18th Armored Brigade forces to continue their onslaught against Helios forces. With every increasing inch of rain, the battlefield burned brighter with gunfire. Lt Brady and Lt Sutton maneuvered their vehicle columns through Chestnut Forest to flank a Helios Recondo unit with Lt Brady establishing a support by fire, boosted by 40mm bombardment from ML-36 weapon systems, while Lt Sutton led his column on the constant offensive to help punch a hole for infantry to push into. As the rain slammed down on Draken forces, so did the hammering they dealt out against Helios forces. On the eve on being overran and obliterated, one warrior stood his ground. With testosterone in his veins and vigor in his heart, Corporal Gerald Warnecke was the apex of the defense against the legion that descended upon them. The great warrior spirit of Daniel McClenney himself was flowing through him as he stood his ground with dragon flame burning in his heart. Utilizing the core concepts of “Shoot,Move,Communicate,Kill”, House Draken forces were able to outflank Helios forces through the heavy downpour and destroy their TOC and Role 2 medical facility. A crack team of Draken commandos were able to successfully infiltrate and detonate a Hellbomb at LZ Maple, which help disable Helios gunships in the region from resupplying. These commandos are credited with saving hundreds of lives as the frontlines have been getting hammered with gun runs from these gunships. Everywhere along the front, stands a grateful father that will return home to his children.
With the lost of the Wartrace Province, the War Council of House Helios grew tired of the political games surrounding the invasion of House Draken forces. They ordered Field Commander Shawn to rally the 4th “Iron” Legion to defend the Chestnut Ridge Supply Hub against the faithless heretics of House Draken. Behind closed doors, Field Commander Shawn was advised that the Geneva Conventions are to become the Geneva Suggestions in regards to defending Chestnut Ridge. The 4th “Iron” Legion deployed to the region with just enough time to deploy tank traps and Stingray claymores to bolster the defenses. At the sound of thunder and rain, the alarm was raised as Draken forces attacked the the ridge with fury in their hearts and fire in their veins. Field Commander Shawn dispatched his Histati forces to reinforce the Recondo forces that came under fire from Draken Armored Units while simultaneously ordering his Infidel units to take control of Outpost 1 and 2. They came upon Draken forces occupying the buildings and began immediately assaulting them. Though a fierce resistance was met, Infidel units seized control of their objectives and rallied for a coordinated attack on House Draken’s TOC. With every drop of rain that poured down, a casing from Helios machine guns also fell. The cooler temperatures helped keep their barrels cool longer which made barrel changes less frequent. This enabled them to enjoy the screams of dying Draken soldiers as they continued to push forward, inch by inch. The 4th “Iron” Legion is known for their ability to withstand harsh conditions while simultaneously coming face to face with their enemy, just like their ancestors of old. In the mid day of May the 4th, in the year 2025, Helios forces occupied a critical intersection in the AO while coming under intense fire from surrounding Draken forces. The light of Helios himself shined down on those brave warriors who held the line against the faithless hordes of House Draken which led to Helios forces successfully defending the region from the invaders.
Putting the lives of his men first over orders from the Draken High Command, Field Commander Zach ordered a withdrawal from the battle to re-kit and re-fit for a battle on another day. Helios forces reconsolidated and were ordered by Field Commander Shawn himself to party hardy until the next battle. This signaled the end of the engagement, which is recorded to be on the 4th of May, in the year 2025.
Stormbreaker III will be initiated in 2026.
Eagle Strike
Eagle Strike is a 4 part campaign taking place in the world of Lyssium. The Imperium has ruled over this world for centuries, through countless conflicts it has survived. Great Houses, such as House Helios and House Draken, have risen to power during these conflicts. Though, of course, never above the Emperor himself.
Operation Eagle Strike was initiated by the War Council of House Helios, with the main goal of taking control of Pred City in the Hardin Valley Province. As battle preparations begin, word has leaked into the ears of the House Draken High Command. Now the forces of both House Helios and House Draken are preparing for a bloody battle in the Hardin Valley Province. But there seems to be a faint change in the wind, almost like a whisper. A hollow voice seems to be echoing throughout the valley, like a flock of bad omens.
Both forces initiated movement orders, setting the stage for a bloody battle in the Hardin Valley Province. But there was a faint change in the wind, almost like a whisper. A flock of bad omens came down with a wrathful fury that blindsided both Houses. To the surprise of both House Helios and House Draken,the Court of Crows deployed multiple units to assist with the defense of Pred City. Displaying a terrifying fury that left both Houses ordering a regroup of manpower.
During the later hours of October 5th, in the year 2025, Field Commander Corey gave the order to re-enter Pred City and establish dominance over it. The brave men of the 42nd “Sleepy Dogs” Company gave a valiant effort of fending off attacks from both forces House Draken and the Court of Crows but ultimately had to issue a withdrawal to reconsolidate man power.
Field Commander Logan of House Draken led the brave warriors of the 93rd “Rule Breakers” Company on a successful infiltration into the Hardin Valley province to secure a foothold on the outskirts of Pred City. When victory was all but lost, the warriors of the 93rd charged into a hailstorm of hate from an entrenched, Alamo style, defensive Helios position. Blood, guts, and ungroomed mustaches plagued the ground as wave after wave charged into Pred City. House Draken’s forward observers displayed the utmost bizarre strategy by calling in the most inaccurate of Fire Missions but somehow still managed to hold a stonewall position at the gates of Pred City. Although a valiant and steadfast effort was displayed by the 42nd “Sleepy Dogs” Company, the men and women of the 93rd “Rule Breakers” seized Pred City in the name of House Draken.
As quickly as they appeared to secure the infrastructure of the region, the Court of Crows task force withdrew to the surrounding areas seamlessly. As a faction that is known to never give up valuable strategic locations, this is most definitely not the last time these Crows feed on the chaos of war.
Eagle Strike II will be initiated in the year 2026