UNDERHIVE JOURNAL: ORLOCK: HOUSE OF IRON
Discover the history, traditions, and brutal fighting methods of House Orlock with Underhive Journal: Orlock – The House of Iron, a 48-page softcover supplement for Warhammer Necromunda Skirmish.
From the vast mining operations that fuel Necromunda's industry to the dangerous trade routes crossing the Ash Wastes, House Orlock has built its power upon iron, determination, and unbreakable bonds of loyalty.
This supplement expands the possibilities for House Orlock gangs with new fighter profiles, variant gang lists, equipment options, Gang Tactics, Bravado skills, Territories, Side Jobs, and Legendary Names.
Whether you're starting a new House Orlock gang or developing an established collection, The House of Iron provides additional rules and background for creating distinctive fighters and exploring new strategies.
Features
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Official Warhammer Necromunda Skirmish supplement
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Focuses on House Orlock – The House of Iron
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48-page softcover publication
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Detailed House Orlock history and background
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Timeline of the clan's rise to power
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Stories of infamous gangs and legendary fighters
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New Orlock Wrecking Crew gang rules
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New Orlock Outrider Gang rules
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Additional fighter profiles
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Expanded equipment lists
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Exclusive Bravado skills
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New Orlock Gang Tactics
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Orlock Territories and Side Jobs
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Rules for Orlock Legendary Names
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Additional gang-building and campaign options
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Requires the Necromunda Skirmish Core Rulebook and Gangs of the Underhive
House Orlock – The House of Iron
House Orlock is one of Necromunda's great Clan Houses, renowned for its control over mining operations, transportation networks, and valuable trade routes.
Iron is central to the clan's identity.
It is found in the ore its workers extract, the machinery that powers its industry, and the vehicles used by its infamous road gangs.
But iron also represents the determination of its fighters and the bonds of loyalty connecting its members.
From the industrial city of Crucible to the dangerous roads of the Ash Wastes, House Orlock has earned its reputation as the House of Iron.
History of House Orlock
The supplement explores the origins and development of House Orlock.
Discover how the clan established its influence across Necromunda through mining, industry, and control of vital transportation networks.
The background section includes:
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An overview of House Orlock history
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A timeline of the clan's rise to power
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Stories of infamous gangs
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Accounts of legendary fighters
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Details of the House of Iron's influence
This material provides additional inspiration for creating narrative campaigns and developing the background of your own gang.
Rise from the Dust – Orlock Wrecking Crews
Rise from the Dust introduces rules for creating Orlock Wrecking Crews.
These variant gangs provide a different approach to assembling and developing House Orlock forces.
The supplement includes special benefits available specifically to Wrecking Crews, offering additional gang-building possibilities.
This section is particularly appealing to players interested in exploring different Orlock themes and fighter combinations.
Rule the Roads – Orlock Outrider Gangs
Take the fight beyond the underhive with Orlock Outrider Gangs.
The Rule the Roads section introduces rules for building gangs focused on rapid raids and the dangerous transportation routes of Necromunda.
These forces battle for territory, resources, and profit while operating across the hostile environments surrounding the planet's industrial settlements.
Outrider Gangs offer a thematic option for players interested in the road-warrior traditions of House Orlock.
Expanded Fighter Rules
The House of Iron introduces additional fighter profiles and rules for House Orlock gangs.
These expanded options allow players to explore different fighter types and equipment combinations.
Use the new material to develop distinctive gang compositions and experiment with additional tactical possibilities.
Orlock Legendary Names
One of the notable additions in this supplement is the inclusion of Orlock Legendary Names.
These rules provide another way to develop the identities and reputations of House Orlock fighters.
Legendary Names reflect the importance of personal reputation and memorable achievements within Orlock gang culture.
They offer additional opportunities for character development and narrative gameplay.
Exclusive Bravado Skills
The supplement introduces Bravado skills exclusive to House Orlock.
These abilities provide additional options for developing fighters and exploring different approaches to gang progression.
Bravado skills reflect the bold personalities and reputation-driven culture associated with the House of Iron.
New Gang Tactics
Underhive Journal: Orlock – The House of Iron includes additional Orlock Gang Tactics.
Gang Tactics provide situational options that can influence important moments during a battle.
The new tactics expand the strategic choices available to House Orlock players.
Orlock Territories
Territory control is an important part of Necromunda campaign gameplay.
The supplement introduces Orlock Territories, providing faction-specific campaign options.
These territories reflect the industrial and transportation interests of House Orlock and offer additional ways to develop your gang throughout a campaign.
Orlock Side Jobs
The supplement also includes Orlock Side Jobs.
These faction-specific activities provide additional campaign opportunities and reflect the various ways Orlock gangs pursue wealth, influence, and reputation.
Side Jobs add another element to gang development and campaign storytelling.
Expanded Equipment Lists
The House of Iron provides additional Equipment Lists for House Orlock gangs.
These lists support the new fighter profiles and variant gang-building options introduced in the supplement.
Players can use the expanded equipment rules to explore different fighter configurations and develop their preferred gang style.
Build Your Own House Orlock Gang
The expanded rules provide inspiration for creating different types of House Orlock forces.
Explore themes such as:
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Industrial gang warfare
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Wrecking Crews
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Ash Wastes Outrider Gangs
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Road raiders
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Experienced gang veterans
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Legendary fighters
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Territory-focused campaigns
The additional rules help give each gang a distinctive identity.
Perfect for Necromunda Campaigns
Necromunda campaigns allow gangs to develop over time as fighters gain experience, acquire equipment, and compete for territory.
The House of Iron expands these possibilities with new rules and faction-specific content.
Players can use the supplement to develop narrative campaigns inspired by the industrial power and road-warrior culture of House Orlock.
Complete Your House Orlock Collection
Pair Underhive Journal: Orlock – The House of Iron with other House Orlock products, including:
These products provide additional options for assembling, customizing, and playing House Orlock gangs.
Required Rulebooks
To make full use of this supplement, you will need:
Both publications are available separately.
What's Included?
The Underhive Journal: Orlock – The House of Iron includes:
Contents include:
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History of House Orlock
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House Orlock Timeline
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Rise from the Dust – Wrecking Crew Rules
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Rule the Roads – Outrider Gang Rules
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Expanded Fighter Profiles
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Equipment Lists
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Orlock Legendary Names
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Bravado Skills
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Gang Tactics
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Orlock Territories
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Orlock Side Jobs
This product is a softcover rules supplement. Miniatures, dice, cards, and required core rulebooks are sold separately.
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