The Second Battle of Charon Hive

Note from Imperial Archives: While this battle was know as the Second Battle of Charon Hive, it was in fact the third battle that was found by Imperial Forces.  Sources that have been marked at Crimson Level of Secrecy record a number of battles fought between Xenos Forces. 

Lightning Strikes north keep the Xenos foe on the back foot

Commissars keep the troops moving forward into the haunted ruins of Charon Hive

At first no oppostion was encountered.  Soon though, the Imperial Forces were fighting enemies on all sides.

Huge Xenos creatures dropped down amongst the Advance Forces.  These were assumed to be Dark Eldar creations at first, but many men claimed that these creatures were also seen attacking the foe.

Mecharian Cross

Imperial Forces died to the last.  Showing great courage in the face of overwhelming enemies. A number of medals were won in the battle: imcluding the Triple Skull for a number of units who took devastating losses, and three Stars of Terra, awarded postumously.