State of the Sector 2025-03-30
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State of the Sector - March 2025 (pre- Event 19)
Military
There is only War
The alliance of Arkangel, The Arbour and the BMTF loyal to Jessica Patriot have gone to War with the Dominion of the Star Father. There have been pitched battles all across the sector. The forces of the father have seen significant resistance across the sector. The enemy BMTF Assault Fleet made an offensive into Arkangel space. A valiant defence was mounted by The Dunrega Dynasty and 1st Arkangel Rifles. The Assault Fleet was heavily damaged and withdrawn for repairs but at a heavy cost. “Cartwright's Own” suffered extreme casualties. The Font’s Crusader Fleet were more successful. Despite the glorious attempts of the Lupus and Cartwright Dynasties they caused significant damage to Arkangel Space, destroying key strategic points, over all lessening Arkangel grip on that territory. The Star Father’s Templar fleet met the Arbour Celestial Fleet on the frontier of Arbour Space. Both sides fought to a standstill however Templar Fleet is extremely resilient so will not suffer from this battle. The enemy BMTF patrol fleet have ranged into Jessica Patriot’s territory, and left undefended, they have raided and caused significant structural damage.
Meanwhile Cheevus’ Bad Moons clan have been extremely active. They have raided Arbor and Dominion of the Starfather space, causing significant damage. Unconfirmed reports state that they have engaged the T’au with the T’au proving victorious. The forces of Her Majesty Queen Regent Vivienne Du Morholt of The Arbour of the Righteous have made multiple attacks. Dragon Fleet flew with Arkangel in their successful attack on The Terminus Ex Machina, however they were damaged in the battle. Gryphon fleet struck deep into Bad Moonz territory, suffering damage but also doing damage to the Ork Tribes holdings. Spear fleet successfully raided the Dominion of the Star father, causing significant disruption.
The ships of Craftworld Tel’Sharr have accompanied various engagements by Arkangel and its allies across the sector; they appear to lack a great deal of direct capability but have been escorting damaged ships to safety as well as screening merchant and supply vessels. While they have not contributed much to direct battles, their presence has prevented significant interference or inconveniences.
With the sacrifice of the Tyrannus Ex Machina to defeat the Terminus est Divinitatus the remains of Explorator Fleet Kerris have fallen back to Arkangel to regroup and have promised to ensure the false God will not pass through The Maw.
Economic
While the Battles in the void have been back and forth the battle of economic output has swung in Arkangel’s favour. By forming a Total War alliance with the remnants of the BMTF they have essentially merged their main stock exchanges meaning they are now the largest single economic market in the sector, giving them a bullish position and allowing them to set borrowing and debt rates. This along with widespread rumour that the reserve currency and planetary vaults of the former Font have been compromised put the Dominion of the Star Father in a precarious position, allowing the other great economic power, Svartalf to leverage its position. It is clear that The Dominion of the Star Father cannot afford a drawn out military campaign so will seek drastic measures to bring this conflict to a close, lest they be bled white by the powerhouse Arkangel/BMTF economic bloc.
Diplomatic
With the formation of the Alliance of Arkangel, Arbour and Jessica Patriot much of the Diplomacy across the sector has taken a backseat to the conflicts.
Svartalf has attempted to remain as a Neutral party however it is clear there are significant forces at play as each side tries to win the powerful fortress over to their side.
Jessica Patriot and the Von Den Totten Dynasty’s diplomatic efforts with the Freebooter and Evil Sunz Ork Tribe prevented them from raiding Arkangel and her allies and directed them against the Terminus Est Divinitatus. This alone will not be enough to keep these unpredictable elements on Arkangel side for long however.
Rumours
Cartwright's Own, the 1st Arkangel rifles have suffered significant losses, and their fighting capabilities will be limited until they can be reinforced.
Sighting of pods of Void Whales deep into Font Territory.
Rumours of a bloody Martyr walking the Halls of Svartalf. There have been additional sightings of the faces of Saints appearing in everything from processed corn snacks to visions from navigators and psykers have been reported.
The Sector is aflame with tales of the Dread Pirate LePitch plundering the vaults of Aqua Aeternus. The tale goes that on the eve of the destruction of the Terminus est Divinitatus, the moons around Aqua Aeternus grew dark as a great leviathan appeared from the warp, before unleashing a legion of damned souls who overran the Grand Basilica and stole the majority of its ancient riches.
