Ork

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Orks are a humanoid species from the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

They are basically fantasy orcs with guns.

History

While the exact origin of the Orks is unknown, the limited information available indicates that they were genetically engineered as a sort of biological weapon by an extinct race the Orks call the "Brain Boyz". Creating the Orks was a move which ultimately backfired when they wiped out their own creators.

Attributes

The standard Ork is a large, heavily built, green-skinned humanoid with large tusks. They range from human-sized to up to six meters tall. Orks are optimized for combat, being considerably stronger than humans of similar size, able to survive injuries that would easily kill a human, and able to quickly recover from nearly any wound that doesn't kill them outright. Intellectually, the standard Ork lacks much in comparison with a human and is far more aggressive. Orkish technology is designed, created, and maintained by specialized "mekboyz", who are born with a highly developed -- if instinctual and subconscious -- understanding of machinery, science, and technology. Orkish equipment is typically rather simple but extremely rugged and robust.

Orks are closely associated with several other creatures, notably the smaller Gretchins and Squigs. All of these species are fungus-based lifeforms that reproduce via spores. An adult Ork constantly produces and releases spores that generate an Orkoid ecology, starting with fungus, then Squigs. As the Orkish ecosystem spreads, Gretchins develop underground in potato-like wombs and eventually give rise to fully capable Orks. Orkish ecology is deeply problematic, as even if an Orkish attack on a planet is defeated, it is quite likely that feral Orks will establish themselves on the planet, making complete removal of Orks extremely difficult.

Organization

Status in Orkish society is determined primarily by size, with bigger Orks holding higher status. Larger Orks hold the title of Nob and maintain their positions through blunt physical force. The largest Ork in an established group holds the title of Boss.

Beyond simple groups or "mobz", various "klanz" of Orks exist, sharing common ideology and sometimes biology.

Threat Assessment

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Orks of Note

• Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thrakka

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