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The pathetic attempt of the Delaquesto break through into the Goliath encampment was almost disappointing-he'd been looking forward to a good scrap. Yet still they carried on fighting, as though they honestly believed that they could best Flintor and his men. Just as Flintor was preparing to charge the remaining Delaques and finish them himself, he heard a bestial snarl and turned to see a monster of immense proportions leaping towards him, claws outstretched.  \nThinking quickly, Flintor raised his chainsword just in time, shielding the talons from tearing into his face. The mutant fell to the ground but rose again in an instant, blocking the chainsword Flintor swung towards him with supernatural ease. The monsters counter attack was swift and ferocious, forcing Flintor back as he desperately tried to defend himself. The creature's talons ripped across Flintor's leg, causing him to yell out in pain, and knocking him off balance. He fell, leaving the mutant towered over him, preparing to deliver the killer blow. In a last ditch attempt to save himself, Flintor rammed his chainsword past the mutant's claws and straight into its exposed belly. His feelings of elation quickly turned to despair, as the mutant glanced down at the chainsword forced into its abdomen before flinging it away effortlessly. Before Flintor could react, the fiend's claws plunged into his neck, and he felt his lifeforce ebbing away. As the monster stood triumphant, Flintor got his first proper look at his killer, resplendent in its red cloak with white cuffs and with a bobbly hat adorning its brow. Surely it couldn't be… it couldn't be…  \n“Ho. Ho. Ho.”  \nWith a feral snarl, the Phanta Claws wrenched its claws out of the gang leader's neck. With the death of their leader, the Goliathsfaltered and ran, leaving their encampment unguarded. The Phanta Claws smiled a murderous smile as it thought of the material rewards and human prey that lay in the valley beyond.  \nPhanta Claws was coming to town...  \nEvery winter season, men, women and children alike, come together to celebrate the Necromundian festival of Fistmas. From the nobles dwelling in the highest peaks of the Spire, to the Underhivers struggling to survive down in the Hive's depths, people gather to sing festive songs, give each other gifts, and generally have a good time. Despite all this good will, to this day there remains a sinister Fistmas legend which makes all who hear it scoff or tremble in fear – the legend of Phanta Claws.  \nThe origins of this myth lie in the depths of history, and the tale of Fistmas itself. 10,000 years ago, in a time when the Emperor walked freely amongst his people, there was great strife on Necromunda, for the planet had been overrun by Orks. Fortunately for the people of Necromunda, the OrkWaaagh! was opposed on the great Ash Wastes by a vast force of the Imperial Fists Legion of Space Marines. According to historical accounts, Rogal Dorn himself, Primarch of the Imperial Fists, was present that day. Under Dorn's formidable command, the Ork forces were routed and forced to flee from Necromunda, where the Space Marine Fleet was able to intercept them and destroy them utterly. In commemoration of the brave actions of Dorn and his Marines on that day, the festival of Imperial Fistmas (later abbreviated to Fistmas) was born.  \nAccording to some (highly questionable) accounts, at the height of the battle, a small army of mutants arrived upon the Ash Wastes and immediately attacked the Imperial Fist line. Whilst the lethal volleys of bolter fire claimed the lives of most of the heretics, there was one which the Imperial Fists were unable to fell. 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