 full-scale
Tyranid invasion is a horrific sight. Hive Fleets typically
attack in waves, each comprised of millions of
biological horrors. Such is their number that to stand against
them seems as futile as trying to hold back the sea. The
first stage of invasion is horrific, consisting primarily
of skulking terrors evolved to inspire panic in the native
populace. However, the arrival of these creatures is akin
to the first few raindrops that herald the thunderstorm.
The doom of the planet only really becomes apparent when
the second wave attacks and the defenders realize the sheer
number of aliens being disgorged onto their world.
Billions of gaunts are unleashed upon each prey planet,
the expenditure of countless Tyranid lives a mere precursor
to
the greater onslaught soon to be set loose. Indeed, many
xenologists believe that the more common species of Gaunt
is employed primarily
to exhaust enemy munitions, for if they are not killed as
they rush ever closer, they will overwhelm gun lines and
clog trenches
in a living wave of stabbing, biting aliens. The sheer level
of fright engendered by seeing an endless swarm of Tyranids
intent on slaughter is enough to silence a weak heart, and
running out of ammunition in the face of such an onslaught
will break even the strongest spirit. |
