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// Angus Massacre 
// Story: PonyHammer 40,000: Magic of War II | Redemption 
// by Dragon Heart 
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	Helios and the others appeared within Angus Settlement, and had to quickly stop their other siblings from destroying everything around them.

"I advise capturing that Stronghold." said Spike. "With it we can deploy our heavy infantry and holy armor."

Helios approached the headquarters and began the capturing rites for the structure. Meanwhile, Pinkie and The Ancient gathered nearby resources. After thirty seconds had passed, the stronghold was theirs, and a squad of Devastator Marines along with a large Transport Tank were immediately deployed. Spike, Pinkie, and The Ancient embarked the vehicle, and Helios flew up and stood on top the tank. The transport began to advance to the war-zone,  driving through an arch and smashing through a barricade of metal girders covered in barbed wire. At the bottom of the stairs, a squad of scouts were demolishing buildings throughout this part of the settlement.

Helios brought his hoof to his comm link and kept his gaze focused on the scene before him. "This is Captain Helios Philosophies of the Royal Guard. I am issuing a stand down order to all Blood Phoenixes in Angus Settlement. Cease this pointless slaughter at once."

"We no longer accept orders from the likes of you, Helios Philosophies." A marine chided. "We answer to a higher authority."

Helios sighed. "I see... Then I will have to do what even Pegalos will not." He switched vox channels. "To all Blood Phoenixes under my command: Sibling-Marines are engaged in the destruction of Angus Settlement. They must be stopped at all costs. Should they refuse to stand down, use of lethal force is authorized."

The rogue marines heard that as Helios's transport approached. "You would not dare!" the marine said, calling out the Captain's bluff.

But Helios never bluffs. "By the Empress, I dare! I will do what I must!"

Helios took to the sky and slammed into the squad of scouts. Pinkie and The Ancient disembarked from the tank and attacked as well. Rogue Pony Marines came in to support the scouts, who had already fallen. Helios went in to engage. His Power Sword slew the marines, and he shook his head in pity as he looked upon their corpses.

"I know not how you lost your way, but I will not see this desecration of our recruiting world carried out." said Helios. "You will stop. One way... or the other."

Helios and his forces continued on, putting any and all rogues out of commission. They soon found a forward base that could supply them with upgrades for their load-outs.

"For countering heavy armor, our Devastators can be given Lascannons." said Spike. "Melta weaponry and Powerhooves are also formidable."

Half of the Devastator Marines were given Lascannons, Spike took up a Melta Gun for future uses, and The Ancient equipped herself with a Powerhoof. With their inventory set, they went on with their mission. They quickly engaged another strike team of rogues.

"Sergeant Kelpeisos, come in!" one of the scouts called. "We have come under fire! Our mission has been compromised!"

"Stay calm young siblings!" said Kelpeisos. "I will deploy heavy support. It will arrive in moments, and crush these worms."

Helios and the others waited for whatever was to come. Soon, a drop pod landed atop the stairs, and a Harmonaught emerged to attack. The Devastators with Lascannons fired away at the assaulting mech. When the Harmonaught was destroyed, they moved on, and found the base of operations behind the razing of the settlement. Helios charged at the stronghold, and the Pony Marines opened fire. Eventually, the base was leveled, and Kelpeisos himself was crushed beneath the wreckage.

The sergeant struggled to breathe with a spike driven through his chest. "You... you are... too late..." said Kelpeisos. "The Ascendant... will... be triumphant..." More heavy rubble fell upon him, crushing his body, and he went limp.