Battle of Mortilus Prime

The Battle of Mortilus Prime was an Imperial defensive campaign conducted by the regiments of the Ashimar Nova Guard to defend the world of Mortilus Prime from the predations of the unliving Necrons.

History
The Ashimar 43rd took part in the battle for Mortilus Prime in 093.M42, rescuing the nearly destroyed Soul Scythes Space Marine chapter from the cold grip of the Necron menace that had long slumbered beneath their Fortress World. As a twisted gift of thanks, the Scythes offered the 43rd a plot of land on their world to bury their dead, a great honour from the Scythes, who make a point to only allow the most honoured Imperial citizens to be buried in their world's vast cemeteries. Before departing the planet, elements of the 43rd oversaw the reconstruction and training of the Mortilan Undertakers, Mortilus Prime's PDF, who had also suffered heavy casualties against the Necrons.