The Battle For Macragge
The Tyranids were a main part of the fourth edition of Warhammer 40k due to their presence in the boxed game released in 2004. In the set, there were 8 genestealers, 10 termagants and 8 spore mines. Famed for their close combat attacks, Tyranids were chosen to be the aliens who were set about destroying the Ultramarines homeworld of Macragge. Even though they failed in their attempt, they managed to wipe out the 1st company of Ultramarines, a feat never repeated by another race. In the preceding months Hive Fleet Behemoth had been ravaging the Ultramar sector leaving torn and bleeding planets in their wake, so when they arrived at Macragge they found a planet ready for battle.
As well as Macragge's Starnova defence stations, the planet's defences were bolstered by fleets seeking revenge, wanting to protect their homeworlds and some because they could nought else with their helms manned by those loyal to Marneus Calgar, Chapter Master of the Ultramarines. When Behemoth arrived at Macragge it fought with all its might to subdue and consume the Ultramarines. This led to a fateful stand on Cold Steel Ridge. The Hive Mind dispatched its deadiest servant to front lines, the Swarmlord. This beast had struck the final blow on many worlds against many foes, as soon as it stepped onto the battlefield the swarms ferocity was paired with keen strategy. It rent and tore the chapter master and left him lying on the ground. In the end, only the space hulk Dominus Astra detonating its warp drives and destroying the Tyranid swarms put an end to the invasion.
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