Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-1734134-20180205202802/@comment-30488984-20180414003722

Jarik placing his gauntlet upon the Vardes' pauldron,

"Ah, of course brother. Well, your gifts would be useful for other tasks then. Forgive my ignorance of your Legion's traditions."

Answering Anat while on the march,

"No Raven, you are more useful to us as an unofficial Seeker. I'd rather have your marksmanship here should we come across an enemy party."

As they come across the corpses of the other Astartes, Jarik examines the scene and simply accepts the fact that this war is going to be one where he and his brothers will bleed and the lives of many heroes will be cut short. However, as the Alpha Legionary informs him of the enemy's actions, Jarik grows enraged knowing that his brothers' bodies, the peak of human form, is being desecrated by these wretched humans and their vile servants. However, he takes a few deep breathes to calm himself, pushing away the rage so that he can calculate how to handle these enemies ahead of him.

Learning from the previous engagement, Jarik decides a sparse spearhead against these foes would be too costly, instead deciding to split his forces and shower them with bolter fire rather than attempt another melee. He looks to the Raven, both answering to him and addressing the squad in the same moment,

"We cannot risk unnecessary casualties. We engage from afar, with bolter and cannon."

Pointing to Vardes and then Anat,

"Vardes, take Anat and 3 other warriors up the left flank, prevent the enemy from attempting a flanking maneuver from the left."

Looking to Daon andSun'Haku,

"We will hold the center, with 7 other Astartes, focus fire upon the creatures, the mortals are a secondary target."

Finally, looking at the Apothecary,

"You hold the remaining 5 Astartes in reserve here just beyond the clearing. We will leave the right open in an attempt to bait the enemy. Those creatures do not seem too intelligent and seeing the left bolstered by Vardes and his warriors, they may seek to hit us on the right. You and your warriors will be able to circle around them and cut them off should they fall for the trap. However, should they not take the bait, I will send word for you to bolster either one of our positions."

Jarik signals for his men to check their weapons and prepare for immediate combat.