Grab your SPF 5,000 tanning lotion and your best pair of sunglasses – preferably wraparounds – and step out into the rad-blasted Ash Wastes to meet a whole gang of new friends.
You might have caught a glimpse of these stealthy scavengers in the Ash Wastes cinematic trailer, but as you stand blinking under the lethal sunbeams of Necromunda’s great outdoors, you probably won’t even see them coming…
Get a good look at this scruffy warrior – it may be your last. This is an Ash Waste Nomad, a brand new faction coming in Necromunda: Ash Wastes, clad in rags to match their barren surroundings, plus an all-over mask equipped with protective lenses and filtration pipes.
But despite their ramshackle appearance, these Nomads are far from savage. Their culture stretches back countless generations, and they’ve managed against all the odds to survive the planet's brutal conditions. The People of the Ash don’t take well to hivers and outsiders stepping onto their turf – much less rummaging through the dunes for forgotten treasures.
The Guild convoys that crisscross Necromunda often pit these Nomads against hiver gangs, which is where their deadly long rifles shine. There isn’t much cover to be found out on the dunes, so a powerful gun with a sharp scope is perfect for picking off outsiders, knocking targets from rocky outcrops, or beaning juves as they scoot around in promethium-guzzling vehicles.
We’ll be seeing a lot more of these enigmatic waste-wanderers in the coming weeks, and you’ll definitely want to join us for the Warhammer Online Preview at AdeptiCon for more reveals. Sign up to the Warhammer Community newsletter for all the latest news.