Finally deployed for Battle.
Protecting the Blitz against a Black Templar Crusade
Forward View from the Bridge
Hiding in the corner of the Field, steep hills from Cappadocia, counts as ruins.
Combat Record for first deployment of first Manta:Crash deployment from the reserve Kor'vattra elements moving to defend the planet.
Lack of camouflage scheme meant Manta was spotted from orbit and subjected to a Space Marine Cruiser Bombardment.
Lost 1 DC damage but this barrage also knocked out the Deflector Shield (or was it the next incoming fire mission).
Very effective medium range shoot shredded a Marine Tactical Formation.
Supported several defensive firefights. Unfortunately in two case the defenders were wiped out before supporting fire was resolved.
Took 5 more DC in a direct assault on the Manta and broke towards the end of turn 1 (start of Turn 2?).
Retreated to rough ground well behind the main line. Failed to rally at the end of Turn 2.
Failed the activation roll in Turn 3 but shot anyway and took out a rash pair of Thurnderhawk Transporters attempting a combat landing on the Tau Blitz!!
With a little help from friends, . . .
Repair Tasks: Deflector Screen, NOE Maneuvering Thrusters, AA Burst Cannon Targeting Systems, Active Camouflage Projectors.