Editing Digganobz (section)

== History ==

When the Orks crashed on Angelis there was a Human ship, implied to be an [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] [[Adeptus_Mechanicus_Maintenance_Ship|exploration and research vessel]], in orbit at the time, having already landed a mission on the planet. The cataclysm of the [[Space Hulk]]'s impact separated the Humans into two factions, based on where they were at the time. Diggas're descended from those Humans who were exploring the pyramids and the caverns below; taking shelter under the planet's surface, they survived the holocaust above, but descended into primitivism.

Diggas have forgotten all about their ancestral connections to the Imperium and have come to revere Orks as the most awesome and impressive creatures they've ever seen. Therefore they try to emulate the Ork lifestyle as much as possible. Orks tolerate this with almost paternalistic disdain; it is, ultimately, much simpler than trying to wipe the Diggas out, especially since they've got the protection of [[Necron|"dem fings under da pyramids"]]. The home of the Diggas is referred to as "Morgarg-Durlurk-Gulskar-Dregsnikslag", which translates as "Fortress of ancient, terrifying power. Land of waiting death, pain and destruction". This shows just how much dread the Orks have of the place. Besides, the Diggas happily trade technological gear dug out from under the pyramids and scrap they have gathered for good Orky stuff, and it's funny to watch them try and be Orks, so it's not so bad.

=== Elsewhere ===

Throughout the galaxy, Orks have conquered and enslaved entire Imperial [[Hive World]]s, and put their considerable populations to work manufacturing arms and armour for the hordes. Subjected to [[Grimdark|arguably]] even worse conditions than before, it's common for some to break, and begin seeing their Ork masters as an [[Weeaboo|inherently superior race]], potentially producing entire regiments of Diggas. Whilst many Orks don't have the time of day for them, Blood Axes appreciate the ability of Diggas to act as double-agents, infiltrating Imperial institutions to gain access to shipping timetables and sabotage vital infrastructure like their own version of [[Genestealer Cult]]s.