The Malstrain is a strange, corrupted version of a Genestealer infestation—the progeny of a Broodmind brought into being by the Tech-priest Biologis Hermiatus, which was brought to the brink of death by the esoteric weapons deployed to purge the infestation completely.
Deep in the ruins of Hive Secundus the horror of the Malstrain grew for years, and while the creatures that call this hellish abyss home are not your regular Genestealers, they are no less terrifying – just look at the Malstrain Coalescence. At the apex of this chain of abominations is the Malstrain Alpha, the purest embodiment of this twisted brood.
Rumours of the Malstrain Alpha have persisted for as long as explorers have braved the Underhells, and the running theory is that it is a direct descendent of the original Patriarch.
Few have ever seen the creature and lived to tell the tale. Despite its twisted appearance, it is a consummate hunter who views anything entering its domain as prey. It effortlessly stalks them as its unique biology allows it to morph and contort, slipping through too-small gaps to pursue its quarry and bursting out from vents to eviscerate its opponents.
It carries within it the Madness of the Malstrain, and anyone who attempts to face off against this monstrosity risks having their very psyche shattered.
Predictably, it is a much sought-after trophy among the Spyre Hunters, and scores of hunting parties have been slain by this unstoppable terror. Those few that survive their encounter bear their deep wounds with pride, and the Malstrain Alpha is second only to the elusive Patriarch itself as the ultimate prize within the Underhells.
You can petition this beast to join your Malstrain or Malstrain Corrupted gangs with rules contained in the next supplement book for Necromunda. We’ll be revealing another Dramatis Personae next week.