Palace of Peace

Special Rule:
10 VICTORY POINTS:  This is a fortress, indispensable in times of war and the jewel in the crown of Vogen. It has having three 3+ fortifications.

You may not move into the Palace unless you have a solid foothold in Vogen. Such a massive undertaking as claiming this fortress requires well-established supply lines, troop bases and specialist equipment. Therefore, to take the Palace you must have garnered no less than 8 Victory Points.

If you lose control of the Imperial Palace, you must lose D3 territories as well as the pin claiming the Palace as your forces are routed. These must be the pins nearest the Palace of Peace.

The Governor’s Palace sits at the centre of Vogen and is perhaps the oldest structure on the planet, with the exception of the Ecclesiarcial temple. Cunningly designed by Leonos del Torquemas to be both an architectural masterpiece and impregnable fortress, the palace is designed to be a maze to those not familiar with its layout. Numerous blind alleys and killing grounds masquerade as ornamental hallways and marble flagged plazas, every square inch covered by concealed bunkers and decorative loopholes. Three centuries ago, in response to increased warp storm activity around the Eye of Terror, Imperial engineers strengthened the walls of the palace, obscuring much of its beauty, but rendering much of the structure virtually indestructible. Only after an immense bombardment from the Vogen Law courts was a breach finally blasted in the walls and the Adeptus Arbites, who had so bravely held their precinct throughout the rebellion, were granted the honour of leading the final assault on the palace.

History:
Both Tau forces initially landed into the Palace. However they quickly found themselves surrounded by Orks, Khorne Daemonkin and Black Legion. Fortunately the Orks were in battle with the Eldar, so only the two Chaos factions were able to attack.

Who knew that so early on, such an important battle between the Tau forces and Forces of Damnation would occur so early.

The First Battle of Palace of Peace