Da Orkz Iz Comin’ To Da World Of Warhammer 40kz!
May 27, 2014 by brennon
The world of Warhammer 40,000 sounds like it's going to be rocked by the thunderous footfall of thousands of Orks if the rumours and crazy leaks are anything to go by. We'll kick things off with the rather massive Gorkanaut that's taking to the battlefield as their 'big guy' for the new codex. The images stem from La Taberna de Laurana and Grot Orderly...
We've seen this kind of beast before in larger form with vehicles like the Stompa but this looks to be a nice fit between the two sitting between the Deff Dredd/Killa Kan and the massive aforementioned walker. I love the insane Ork feel to it and the range of different adornments you can add to this from your bitz box means it could well be the new ultimate expression of Ork customisation.
The whole thing is covered in guns and actually also works as a transport as well. Of course it's not going to be as fast as one of their Trukks but it will certainly keep them safer as they cross the battlefield facing down against enemies with a myriad of t-shirt save defying guns. A neat vehicle with a good sense of Orkish charm.
You can even see this beast of a vehicle going up against an Imperial Knight here and I can imagine this being a fairly common sight on the battlefield. Of course it's not going to just be these two scrapping it out but with a switch to 'bigger is better' and Unbound army lists allowing for any kind of army imaginable maybe we could just have a big guy brawl on the tabletop?
As well as the miniature being a tease for the upcoming Codex we have this image circulating which could well be the cover for the new Ork Codex. It certainly has all the hallmarks of one of their covers and could well be the continued work of Raymond Swanland.
It's a very cool piece of cover art and fits in well with the look and feel of the others. I've enjoyed this way of doing the Codices with a single figure on the front epitomising the race. It looked great with the Space Marine and Chaos Space Marine codices for example.
Oh and if you'd like to see the official word on the green tide check out the teaser trailer above.
Will you be embracing the Waaaaaaagh!!!?
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Will there be a mindynaut and a shazbot as well?
And does it use Na-Nu technology?
One for the oldies there. Which if the “When did you start” article is anything to go by is everyone bar Justin lol
Watch his blank expression on this weekends weekender 😉
I think it needs a bigger head. Perhaps a stomper sized head?
I gotta say, having spent last night with a pint and all the codecies I missed these last few months, I was very very impressed with the quality of the books.
Greatly looking forward to the ORKS as to me they are a true core of 40K
So why IG and CSM and not play orks, warren? You can have my stuff. I don’t play 40k anymore, but still feel the love for orks!
So many codecies and just one pint ?
True. Orks are one of the core races in 40K for me… Since like forever.
I can’t wait to see all the different options that come with this new Gorkanaut as it’s head is looking a bit flat.
The Ork Stomper is in my opinion the best best model in the whole of 40k, it just bursts with charm and character as do all of the Orks,
Perhaps I will buy into the new editon sooner rather than later. Unbound Ork carnage just sounds like too much fun.
I really love this … thing. No, it’s not an amazing model or a work of art etc (design wise) but it’s 100% functional and what I expect Orks to build.
AT LAST. It’s about bloody time GW did some new Ork mini’s (and rules).
Not keen on this… thing (much prefer the Stompa) but I’m eager to see what other new stuff is coming. Encouraged by the sight of some Orks in Mega Armour – some new plastics for those? Or at least some new minis…
Mostly, I’m encouraged by the fact that the clan colours are back in full force. I really hope they brink back that aspect of the Orkish horde, it’s something I very much miss.
In that picture, is that also a new Meganob I see?
Yes u do : D
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.
I always wanted a unit of Freebootaz on a looted Raider\Ravager
Orks/Orcs, my first 40k and Fantasy love. Most characterful armies going.
Happy for the Ork-fanciers among us, even though I think they are filthy xenos.
The Orks, not the fanciers.
There is plenty to get your teeth in to with orks and the scope for customization is endless. Looking forward to dusting my other halves off if I can get inspired to paint them up. I am thinking a Stompa with the FW Stompa head may be on the cards when the new book hits.
The cigar in the video is a sweet touch.
in one of the photos it looks like they are fighting blood angels, does this add a bit of credibility to the rumour that they will be in the new starter set? or is it just a coincidence?
Looking forward to seeing the new models – from the early photos not really excited by the new stuff. Also 7th has actually killed a sale for GW – didn’t pick it up as 40k is a back burner game at the moment for me – still doing bits of modelling etc, but as I now no longer have current rules not really much point picking up the codex until I start playing 40k again. By which time we will probably be on 8th or 9th ed Hoping rumoured freebootaz are incoming, while I have my conversions mid process has… Read more »
I actually liked the new edition. Not too many changes, more tweeks. But the new ork codex is something i really have been looking forward too since forever.
Nothing against the edition, just cannot justify a outlay for a £50 rule set I am not currently playing when it could be replaced in 18 months or 2 years. If I believe a 4 year cycle was in place would have probably grabbed.
I have to say I like it, but is it really needed? I mean you can use Mega Dreads in 40k right? Now thats a much better looking orky model and I’m guessing not that much more expensive.
I think going for a unbound Ork Hord is a must thanks to Seventh Edition. I can see huge Appocolapsy games coming my way!