++Transmitted: Eternal Crusader +++Transmitter High Marshal Helbrecht +++Subject: Fleet Action. +++Received: Fidei Defensor +++Receiver Marshal Titus. +++Thought for the day: Heresy grows from idleness++

“Welcome Marshal, it is your honour to be selected for this most glorious of missions. Our forces are currently engaged on a most holy crusade charged with reaching the embattled world of Medusa V. Our route takes us through no less than five worlds currently held by our enemies. To allow these abominations to go unchecked would be a grievous failing in our sacred duties. We will visit upon our foes the most brutal justice the servants of the Emperor can administer; Marshal, where you walk worlds will tremble.”

This winter Warhammer 40,000 players across Canada will have a chance to conquer the Galaxy in the name of the Emperor or tear the Imperium asunder in the Wrath of the Righteous campaign. This campaign pits the forces of the zealous Black Templars against the foes of the Imperium. Although the Black Templars are featured in this campaign, all of the races and factions are involved in the fighting, so no matter what you play you can get involved. To get you ready for this epic conflict we present this special ‘Wrath of the Righteous’ section of the website. In these pages you will find in-depth descriptions of all the battle zones, instructions on how to play in the campaign, and some hobby articles that will help you build models exclusive to this campaign.

993.M41 – The Wrath of Titus
Acting on direct orders from High Marshal Helbrecht, Marshal Titus has gathered five crusades of Black Templars under his command and made for the embattled world of Medusa V. Helbrecht has marked Medusa as a holy battle that only the must pious may take part, to ensure the purity of the crusaders they must undergo five ordeals to prove their worthiness. These ordeals are battles against the enemies of the Emperor on five different fronts…

The Ordeal of Fire - The cleansing of Itoh VI	The Ordeal of Stone - The eradication of Silex Silicis IV	The Ordeal of Water - The salvation of Lochtelli I	The Ordeal of Air - The mending of Kemi II	The Ordeal of Spirit - The elimination of Craftworld Saaremaa

Only those who survive these ordeals are worthy to do battle on the world of Medusa V. Titus’s crusade has been broken into five ‘swords’ each tasked with completing one of the ordeals. The Templars are vastly outnumbered by their foes on each of the five fronts and must seek to finish their trials though decisive and crippling actions. Fortunately on several fronts Imperial forces have already engaged the enemies, with luck the forces of Titus should tip the balance in favour of the Emperor’s servants.

The results of the Wrath of the Righteous will have a direct effect on a part of the Medusa V campaign.

The ordeal of Stone
Here the Templars pursue the Ork Warlord Kownt Toofa who has set up a base of operations in the Asteroid belt Silex Silicis IV. Toofa seeks to regroup his strength after the defeat of his last Waagh at the hands of the Ultramarines. The Templars hope to catch the Orks before they have finished their preparations.

The ordeal of Water
The Imperial world of Lochtelli I has been invaded by the ravenous Tyranids. While PDF and other Imperial forces are attempting to drive off the beast, they will not be able to stem the invasion unaided. The Templars may be the final hope for this embattled world.

The ordeal of Fire
Itoh VI was settled by Imperial forces in Millennia past, but has not been heard from in recent years. The last transmissions from this world spoke of a vile plague and great civil unrest. The Templars must uncover what devilry has befallen here.

The ordeal of Air
The government of Kemi II has declared itself exempt from Imperial Tithes and refused all attempts of contact. Whispers of alien conspirers and a traitorous governor were later confirmed when the Imperial Guard encountered Tau forces among the defenders when reclamation began. This heavily urbanized world has become a battleground against alien usurpers.

The ordeal of Spirit
The Eldar of the Saaremaa Craftworld were once a constant threat throughout the sector. Thought to be few in number these Xenos conducted ceaseless raids and surgical strikes against Imperial worlds. This activity has come to an abrupt end in recent years, to add further fortune the location of the Craftworld has recently been discovered by Imperial intelligence. The crusade should strike now whist the aliens are struggling with whatever circumstance has hindered their aggression.