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In the Kraken’s Jaws

May 2010·pp. 76–81

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Mat Ward recounts how Mephiston’s mission against a Genestealer infestation becomes the defence of Hollonan against a splinter of Hive Fleet Kraken. The Blood Angels hold the underhive after their commander falls, until successor Chapters and unexpected Ulthwé allies break the siege. Two missions recreate stages of the struggle, and historical force diagrams identify the beleaguered strike force, Imperial Guard defenders and relief formations.

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