cLuTcHFieND sees the worry in Asaki's eyes.

"Don't worry. Lt. Peterson and I will be beside you the whole time. Just do your best to help defend the city, and try and protect the other marines. Just remember that if you need help, yell, and someone will be there to come to your aid."

The 8 battleships and the huge warship activate their newly installed warp drives ((OOC: There you go, Fei. NOW the Marines have warp technology. )) along with the Starblade, and within minutes, the ships are hanging in orbit over the planet Earth. cLuTcHFieND yells to the occupants of the Starblade.

"OK, people. Find a seat and strap yourselves in. We're preparing to enter orbit."

cLuTcHFieND presses the button on his bracelet that causes his power armour to manifest itself. Then he realizes that he forgot to do someting.

"Dammit. Sit tight. I'll be right back."

cLuTcHFieND opens a warpgate and steps through it. He finds himself back on Alderon, 50 miles outside of Kelvaris, near the center of the crater that used to be the Chaos temple. Smoke still drifts around this place. cLuTcHFieND feels a wave of sadness pass over him, but he quickly shakes it off. He looks around, and finally finds what he was looking for. In the center of the crater, cLuTcHFieND's war sword sticks out of the ground, unscathed. cLuTcHFieND grabs it, and sheaths it in the sheath that is strapped to his back. He then quickly jumps back to the Starblade MK II and straps himself into the pilot's chair, taking manual control of the ship.

Meanwhile, on the bridge of the Wrath Of Sanguinius, Lord Dante is surveying a picture that one of the ships scout probes had taken. It is a picture of Kalgarroth, surrounded by enemy encampments. There are little dots in the open spaces on the map.

"Feed this to the other ships. Those dots are where they are to aim the drop pods. We will launch them first, and then send the Thunderhawks after them, with the Starblade MK II acting as an escort. Tell them to await my orders."

The communications technician of the ship sends the message. Dante looks out the window of the bridge at the Earth looming before them.

Homeworld Terra. I was not born on your surface. I was born on Baal, light years away from here, back when the Blood Angels marines still had their HQ there. But you are a beacon to all humans. You are the birthplace of humanity. And I will not let you be scarred by these petty fools.

Dante strides over to the comm station and grabs the receiver.

"This is Lord Dante to all ships. Honour Sanguinius. Remember the fallen. Launch all drop pods now."

((OOC: Cue Phantom Anthem. ))

cLuTcHFieND looks back at Asaki.

"You mean launch all drop pods? Just watch."

As cLuTcHFieND turns back forward, The 8 battle barges, including the Reverant pull forward. Hatches open on all of them, and large circular pods, with engines on the back of them.

"See those? They have marines in them. We launch them at the battlefield, and they open up when they land. It surprises the enemy, and usually the marines inside can clear the space needed for our Thunderhawks to unload. There is thirty pods in each barge. Each pod can hold 10 marines. That's 240 pods, which means our first strike force will consist of 2,400 marines. There is 10 Thunderhawks in each barge, plus 40 more in the Wrath Of Sanguinius. of the 10 Thunderhawks in each barge, only 5 of them hold troops. Each Thunderhawk can hold up to 50 marines. Only 20 of the Wrath's Thunderhawks hold marines. Therefore, there are 60 Thunderhawks full of troops, meaning that our second wave will consist of 3,000 marines, plus all of our heavy weapons. And of course, us. And there goes the first strike now."

As cLuTcHFieND finishes speaking, the drop pods are all launched from the barges. They fly into the Earth's atmosphere, leaving bright orange comet trails behind them.

10 minutes later, the Hells Winds at their scattered encampments surrounding the city are preparing to assault the city with everything they have. 5 large squads of Tritons are moving in from a nearby valley. Suddenly, a group of troops is decimated as a drop pod crashes down on top of it, crushing most of them. The pod skids a few yards and stops. As it comes to a halt, the pod opens, and marines rush out of it, opening ire on the Hells Wind with their newly modified bolt rifles. More drop pods land, and soon the whole battlefield around the city is swarming with angry Space Marines, who outnumber the Hells Wind by at least 2 to 1. Countless numbers of Hells Wind soldiers are ripped apart by either bolter fire or the Marines chain swords. The main force of the Hells Wind remains unscathed, and it begins to spread out and take on the attacking marines, evening out the battle. Back in space, Lord Dante watches, encouraged by the tenacity of the first strike. He picks up the comm receiver again.

"Ready the Thunderhawks. Prepare for the second wave."

Dante leaves the bridge, and makes his way back to one of the ships armouries where he dons his own gold power armour and his death mask. He grabs his large power axe, and his master-crafted bolt pistol. He then makes his way to the Thunderhawk launch bays, where his 20 man honour guard, including Sanguinary High Priest Corbulo, wait by his personal Thunderhawk. He salutes them.

"Let's board up. It's time."

Dante and his Honour Guard board the Thunderhawk and strap themselves in. The gunship is sealed up and launched into space, where it joins the growing crowd of other Thunderhawks which are gathering behind the Starblade MK II. When all 120 Thunderhawk Gunships are in formation, Dante motions to his Thunderhawk's pilot, who hands him the ships com receiver.

"Remember men, these are not people we are fighting. They have turned their backs on their own race, and that makes them just as evil and heretical as the Chaos. Honour humanity and fight hard! Force Commander Aileron, you have the privilege of leading our forces into battle."

Aboard the Starblade, cLuTcHFieND smiles.

"Well, guys, that's our cue."

cLuTcHFieND activates his comm.

"Yes sir! Marines! MOVE OUT!"

As cLuTcHFieND yells the command, he shoves the throttle lever all the way forward, and the Starblade MK II lunges into the planet's atmosphere, the fleet of Thunderhawks following close behind.