Brute-Handler
Brute-Handlers, or also known as Brute Herders, are Necromundans that Underhive gangs hire to keep their vat-grown simpletons in line.
Overview[edit]
Armed with a Shock Whip for delicate applications of positive reinforcement, Brute-Handlers are well-trained in getting the most out of any gang's Brutes in battle. House Goliath is also able to hire them for half the price, that other Clan Houses pay for a Brute-Handler's services.
Crunch[edit]
On Necromunda, Brute-Handlers allows for Brutes on your gang roster to be trained up between games, possibly rewarding them with additional XP. Can be added to your crew in any fight, not just randomly when defending Home Turf. Grants nearby Brutes the effects of the Nerves of Steel skill.
As expected, House Goliath gets additional boons as their average Goliath member is...well...a brute. And even then, Goliath has a lot of House Brutes, the 'Zerker in particular, where they’re decently okay but missing a key skill that would make them great. The Handler helps to kickstart that process with some between-game XP generation, and has a better than average chance of succeeding with the Goliath Brute.
Since the Handler can always join a crew and also imparts a small Nerves of Steel aura around its trainee, there’s an inclination to run him front and center with his ‘Zerker right off the bat. Unfortunately, if your enemy catches on, they’ll probably just shoot your Brute Handler instead, who’ll flee right off of your gang roster if he winds up with an Injury.
