After the Fenksworld raid the 10th settled down into a daily routine of training, repairs and refitting. More ships and men - both mortals and posthumans, even some xenos - filtered out to join the increasingly infamous Apostle Castor and his 10th Host.The Daughters of the Word started to become a real, albeit still small, military force.

The next major target was the Icefang - the secret homeworld of the Tigers Argent, located deep inside the Finial Sector. After a hard-fought battle in space and on the ground the 10th Host was victorious. Many lesser ships were lost and other damaged, and there was quite the death toll among the Astartes. The price paid was well worth it in terms of loot and glory. The entire Icefang was stripped of everything that could be carried away and the 10th now had another battle barge to add to their fleet. Lord Asmodeus was also pleased - with the Tigers gone he released to 66th Grand Cruiser Division to serve with Castor. He also rewarded the 10th with repairs, supplies, and wargear.

When the 10th eventually returned to Diamantina after many long months it was a much stronger force, except perhaps in terms of living Astartes. The Apostle formulated his long-term plan for the survival and expansion of the 10th Host.