Necromunda, a planet shrouded in decay and darkness, boasts a history as ancient as it is grim. Long before it was incorporated into the Imperial domain during the Great Crusade, it stood adorned with massive hive cities. While much attention is focused on the gang wars that dominate the 41st Millennium, it’s essential to remember that this planet has been a battleground for conflicts of all sizes for countless millennia.
Journeying Back to the Lawless Era of the Gang Kings
This month, Apocrypha Necromunda delves deep into the planet’s obscure past, offering a glimpse of larger-scale gang wars that shook its very foundations. Owen from the Necromunda Design Team provides insights into this gripping narrative:
Hive of Blood transports us to the lawless age of the Gang Kings, a time when the God-Emperor’s rule over Necromunda was still in its infancy. Memories of the Iron Lords, the planet’s former masters, and the vast Araneus Continuity empire, of which Necromunda was once the capital, lingered in the minds of its inhabitants.
This era was marked by profound upheaval, relentless carnage, rampant lawlessness, and unending warfare. However, it was also a period of legendary heroes and formidable gang lords. Hive pitted against hive, each vying for dominance, whether to appease distant overlords or to overthrow the oppressive yoke of the Imperium and its merciless off-world enforcers.
War in the Wastes – Unveiling New Scenarios and Mass Battle Rules
This month’s article introduces an exciting new scenario called War in the Wastes, offering a fresh perspective on the brutal gang conflicts of the Gang Kings era. Additionally, you’ll find comprehensive rules for engaging in mass battles during this tumultuous period, where hordes of fighters, vehicles, and brutes clash in savage inter-hive warfare.
Have you ever yearned to experience larger-scale battles using the Necromunda ruleset? Your desire has been answered, albeit with a few simplifications to maintain the essence of the game. You can access the rules and details for Hive of Blood by downloading it below.
Delve into the obscure annals of Necromunda’s history, uncovering tales of strife, ambition, and conquest that have echoed through the ages. Explore the grim past of this ancient planet, where violence and treachery know no bounds.
Stay tuned for more Necromunda updates, as the saga of this dark world continues to unfold.
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