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	***'''[[Gobsmasha]]''': [[Leman Russ Demolisher]].		***'''[[Gobsmasha]]''': [[Leman Russ Demolisher]].
	***'''[[Lungbursta]]''': [[Griffon_Heavy_Mortar_Carrier\|Griffon]].		***'''[[Lungbursta]]''': [[Griffon_Heavy_Mortar_Carrier\|Griffon]].
	***'''[[Bowelburna]]''': [[Hellhound~~#Warhammer_40,000~~\|Hellhound]].		***'''[[Bowelburna]]''': [[Hellhound Tank\|Hellhound]].
	***'''[[Flakkatrakks\|Flakkatrakk]]''': [[Predator_Tank#Destructor_Pattern_Predator\|Predator Destructor]].		***'''[[Flakkatrakks\|Flakkatrakk]]''': [[Predator_Tank#Destructor_Pattern_Predator\|Predator Destructor]].
	***'''[[Speedsta]]''': [[Predator_Tank#Annihilator_Pattern_Predator\|Predator Annihilator]].		***'''[[Speedsta]]''': [[Predator_Tank#Annihilator_Pattern_Predator\|Predator Annihilator]].

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	**'''Bolt-On Big Shootas''': You can also fit up to five more Bolt-On Big Shootas, which must all be operated by passengers.		**'''Bolt-On Big Shootas''': You can also fit up to five more Bolt-On Big Shootas, which must all be operated by passengers.

	*'''0-1 [[Looted\|Looted Vehicle]]''': Just like the Lootas above, you're limited to only Space Marine [[Rhino]] and [[Land Raider]] variants, or Imperial Guard [[Chimera]] and [[Leman Russ Battle Tank]] variants, and they use the rules as written in their own codexes, so you'll need two codexes in order to field one. They can take any weapon upgrades listed in their original profiles and their points costs remain the same, but they can only take non-weapon upgrades from the Ork armoury, and their BS is reduced to 2, so don't expect them to compete with their non-looted brethren.		*'''0-1 [[Looted\|Looted Vehicle]]''': Just like the Lootas above, you're limited to only Space Marine [[Rhino]] and [[Land Raider]] variants, or Imperial Guard [[Chimera Transport\|Chimera]] and [[Leman Russ Battle Tank]] variants, and they use the rules as written in their own codexes, so you'll need two codexes in order to field one. They can take any weapon upgrades listed in their original profiles and their points costs remain the same, but they can only take non-weapon upgrades from the Ork armoury, and their BS is reduced to 2, so don't expect them to compete with their non-looted brethren.
	**'''Looted Vehicles''': They also suffer from this Special Rule, which forces you to roll a D6 for each Looted Wagon at the beginning of every turn, and if you get a 1 you need to roll again on a '''Breakdown''' table, with such [[Fun]] results as a fanbelt snapping and not being able to move this turn, or suffering a short-circuit and accelerating 2D6 straight forward.		**'''Looted Vehicles''': They also suffer from this Special Rule, which forces you to roll a D6 for each Looted Wagon at the beginning of every turn, and if you get a 1 you need to roll again on a '''Breakdown''' table, with such [[Fun]] results as a fanbelt snapping and not being able to move this turn, or suffering a short-circuit and accelerating 2D6 straight forward.
	**Despite all this, they make a good addition to an Ork army, as they can provide several capabilities not native to Ork units themselves, and fill gaps in your army, such as the amphibiousness of the Chimera for waterbourne assaults, or the heavy armour of the Land Raider.		**Despite all this, they make a good addition to an Ork army, as they can provide several capabilities not native to Ork units themselves, and fill gaps in your army, such as the amphibiousness of the Chimera for waterbourne assaults, or the heavy armour of the Land Raider.

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	*'''[[Cyborks\|Bionik Arm]]''': For when you design your Ork right after playing [[/v/\|Assassin's Creed]]. The Bionik Arm can incorporate all manner of built-in weapons, with examples given such as small pistols, retractable blades, or even cages containing live and [[Rage\|livid]] wild animals. Whichever one you choose is purely cosmetic, as they all give the same bonus of a single automatic melee attack at S4 and I6, and the target of this attack must be in base contact with the wielder. Additionally, it counts as a regular CCW, and can't be taken with Mega Armour.		*'''[[Cyborks\|Bionik Arm]]''': For when you design your Ork right after playing [[/v/\|Assassin's Creed]]. The Bionik Arm can incorporate all manner of built-in weapons, with examples given such as small pistols, retractable blades, or even cages containing live and [[Rage\|livid]] wild animals. Whichever one you choose is purely cosmetic, as they all give the same bonus of a single automatic melee attack at S4 and I6, and the target of this attack must be in base contact with the wielder. Additionally, it counts as a regular CCW, and can't be taken with Mega Armour.

	*'''[[Cyborks\|Bionik Bonce]]''': Because who doesn't want to cosplay as the Big G? Bestows +1 to your current armour save, which obviously can't be combined with Mega Armour		*'''[[Cyborks\|Bionik Bonce]]''': Because who doesn't want to cosplay as the Big G? Bestows +1 to your current armour save, which obviously can't be combined with Mega Armour.

	*'''Bosspole''': Bought for a Nob but can be carried by one of his Boyz or Grots if he's in a mob, allows you to re-roll any Leadership tests if you fail on the first try.		*'''Bosspole''': Bought for a Nob but can be carried by one of his Boyz or Grots if he's in a mob, allows you to re-roll any Leadership tests if you fail on the first try.

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	*'''[[Orky\|Armour Plates]]''': Additional 6+++ '''Feel No Pain''' protection for vehicles against glancing and penetrating hits, but doesn't help against ordnance. Easy to add to your models by just sticking a load of spare panels to it.		*'''[[Orky\|Armour Plates]]''': Additional 6+++ '''Feel No Pain''' protection for vehicles against glancing and penetrating hits, but doesn't help against ordnance. Easy to add to your models by just sticking a load of spare panels to it.

	*'''[[Miscellaneous_Weapons#Grabbin'_Klaw\|Big Grabber]]/[[Miscellaneous_Weapons#Wrecker\|Wrecker Ball]]/[[Miscellaneous_Weapons#Spiked_Ram\|Reinforced Ram]]/[[Siege_Weapon#Siege_Ladder\|Boarding Plank]]''': Functionally identical rules wise, they all allow Ork vehicles to attack enemy vehicles in close combat. You only get one attack per weapon, and can only have one of each, for a maximum of four. Attacks always hit on a 4+ and are S6, but can't be used against walkers, skimmers, or infantry.		*'''[[Miscellaneous_Weapons#Grabbin'_Klaw\|Big Grabber]]/[[Miscellaneous_Weapons#Wrecker\|Wrecker Ball]]/[[Miscellaneous_Weapons#Spiked_Ram\|Reinforced Ram]]/[[Siege_Weapon#Siege_Ladder\|Boarding Plank]]''': Functionally identical rules wise, they all allow Ork vehicles to attack enemy vehicles in close combat. You only get one attack per weapon, and can only have one of each, for a maximum of four. Attacks always hit on a 4+ and are S6, but can't be used against walkers, skimmers, or infantry.

	*'''[[Shootas'an_Dakkas#Big_Shoota\|Bolt-On Big Shoota]]''': For Wartrukks only, and has to be operated by a passenger. That's all there is to say, really.		*'''[[Shootas'an_Dakkas#Big_Shoota\|Bolt-On Big Shoota]]''': For Wartrukks only, and has to be operated by a passenger. That's all there is to say, really.

	*'''[[Grot#Battlefield_Roles\|Grot Riggers]]''': Gives your immobilised vehicle a chance to restart again on a 4+ D6 roll, only once per turn at the start of each turn. Auto-take if you have the [[Toof\|points]] spare.		*'''[[Grot#Battlefield_Roles\|Grot Riggers]]''': Gives your immobilised vehicle a chance to restart again on a 4+ D6 roll, only once per turn at the start of each turn. Auto-take if you have the [[Toof\|points]] spare.

	*'''[[Markerlight\|Searchlight]]''': Only bring these during missions with the '''Night Fighting''' Special Rule, useless otherwise. Each vehicle with a Searchlight can illuminate one enemy unit per turn, allowing themselves and other friendly units to fire at it as if it were day, but consequently all enemy units can also fire at the vehicle doing the illuminating as if it were day too. So either stick it on something expendable that you can live without, or something tough that can tank the hits.		*'''[[Markerlight\|Searchlight]]''': Only bring these during missions with the '''Night Fighting''' Special Rule, useless otherwise. Each vehicle with a Searchlight can illuminate one enemy unit per turn, allowing themselves and other friendly units to fire at it as if it were day, but consequently all enemy units can also fire at the vehicle doing the illuminating as if it were day too. So either stick it on something expendable that you can live without, or something tough that can tank the hits.

	*'''[[Choppy\|Spikes 'n' Blades]]''': Enemy infantry that miss their melee swings against vehicles equipped with these babies suffer S3 hits. Can't be fitted to Wartrukks because it doesn't meet the [[Wat\|Health & Safety code]]. Cute but situational, obviously close quarters is where you want your Orks to be, but if your non-Deff Dred and Killa Kan vehicles themselves are dragged into close combat, they won't last long anyway.		*'''[[Choppy\|Spikes 'n' Blades]]''': Enemy infantry that miss their melee swings against vehicles equipped with these babies suffer S3 hits. Can't be fitted to Wartrukks because it doesn't meet the [[Wat\|Health & Safety code]]. Cute but situational, obviously close quarters is where you want your Orks to be, but if your non-Deff Dred and Killa Kan vehicles themselves are dragged into close combat, they won't last long anyway.

	*'''Stikkbomb Chucka''': Spelt differently to the infantry-portable one for... reasons? Allows a non-tank vehicle or walker to perform a Tank Shock attack, and gives actual tanks a -1 modifier to their unfortunate target's Morale check. Adds a bit of extra versatility to your smaller buggies.		*'''Stikkbomb Chucka''': Spelt differently to the infantry-portable one for... reasons? Allows a non-tank vehicle or walker to perform a Tank Shock attack, and gives actual tanks a -1 modifier to their unfortunate target's Morale check. Adds a bit of extra versatility to your smaller buggies.

	*'''Turbo Boosta''': +D6" during the movement phase which doesn't count towards shooting or disembarking limits, but must be in a straight line, and on a 4+ the vehicle and passengers can't shoot or disembark. That means you have a 50% chance of not being able to do anything with your vehicle or its compliment, for only the paltry gain of being up to 6" further up the board. Red Paint Job is more reliable.		*'''Turbo Boosta''': +D6" during the movement phase which doesn't count towards shooting or disembarking limits, but must be in a straight line, and on a 4+ the vehicle and passengers can't shoot or disembark. That means you have a 50% chance of not being able to do anything with your vehicle or its compliment, for only the paltry gain of being up to 6" further up the board. Red Paint Job is more reliable.

	*'''[[Colorz\|Red Paint Job]]''': +1" to all movement distances. You know it, you love it, and available to Orks of all Clans now courtesy of blood splatter.		*'''[[Colorz\|Red Paint Job]]''': +1" to all movement distances. You know it, you love it, and available to Orks of all Clans now courtesy of blood splatter.

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	***'''[[Gobsmasha]]''': [[Leman Russ Demolisher]].		***'''[[Gobsmasha]]''': [[Leman Russ Demolisher]].
	***'''[[Lungbursta]]''': [[Griffon_Heavy_Mortar_Carrier\|Griffon]].		***'''[[Lungbursta]]''': [[Griffon_Heavy_Mortar_Carrier\|Griffon]].
	***'''[[Bowelburna]]''': [[Hellhound~~#Warhammer_40,000~~\|Hellhound]].		***'''[[Bowelburna]]''': [[Hellhound Tank\|Hellhound]].
	***'''[[Flakkatrakks\|Flakkatrakk]]''': [[Predator_Tank#Destructor_Pattern_Predator\|Predator Destructor]].		***'''[[Flakkatrakks\|Flakkatrakk]]''': [[Predator_Tank#Destructor_Pattern_Predator\|Predator Destructor]].
	***'''[[Speedsta]]''': [[Predator_Tank#Annihilator_Pattern_Predator\|Predator Annihilator]].		***'''[[Speedsta]]''': [[Predator_Tank#Annihilator_Pattern_Predator\|Predator Annihilator]].

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	*'''[[Orky\|Armour Plates]]''': Additional 6+++ '''Feel No Pain''' protection for vehicles against glancing and penetrating hits, but doesn't help against ordnance. Easy to add to your models by just sticking a load of spare panels to it.		*'''[[Orky\|Armour Plates]]''': Additional 6+++ '''Feel No Pain''' protection for vehicles against glancing and penetrating hits, but doesn't help against ordnance. Easy to add to your models by just sticking a load of spare panels to it.

	*'''[[Miscellaneous_Weapons#Grabbin'_Klaw\|Big Grabber]]/[[Miscellaneous_Weapons#Wrecker\|Wrecker Ball]]/[[Miscellaneous_Weapons#Spiked_Ram\|Reinforced Ram]]/[[Siege_Weapon#Siege_Ladder\|Boarding Plank]]''': Functionally identical rules wise, they all allow Ork vehicles to attack enemy vehicles in close combat. You only get one attack per weapon, and can only have one of each, for a maximum of four. Attacks always hit on a 4+ and are S6, but can't be used against walkers, skimmers, or infantry.		*'''[[Miscellaneous_Weapons#Grabbin'_Klaw\|Big Grabber]]/[[Miscellaneous_Weapons#Wrecker\|Wrecker Ball]]/[[Miscellaneous_Weapons#Spiked_Ram\|Reinforced Ram]]/[[Siege_Weapon#Siege_Ladder\|Boarding Plank]]''': Functionally identical rules wise, they all allow Ork vehicles to attack enemy vehicles in close combat. You only get one attack per weapon, and can only have one of each, for a maximum of four. Attacks always hit on a 4+ and are S6, but can't be used against walkers, skimmers, or infantry.

	*'''[[Shootas'an_Dakkas#Big_Shoota\|Bolt-On Big Shoota]]''': For Wartrukks only, and has to be operated by a passenger. That's all there is to say, really.		*'''[[Shootas'an_Dakkas#Big_Shoota\|Bolt-On Big Shoota]]''': For Wartrukks only, and has to be operated by a passenger. That's all there is to say, really.

	*'''[[Grot#Battlefield_Roles\|Grot Riggers]]''': Gives your immobilised vehicle a chance to restart again on a 4+ D6 roll, only once per turn at the start of each turn. Auto-take if you have the [[Toof\|points]] spare.		*'''[[Grot#Battlefield_Roles\|Grot Riggers]]''': Gives your immobilised vehicle a chance to restart again on a 4+ D6 roll, only once per turn at the start of each turn. Auto-take if you have the [[Toof\|points]] spare.

	*'''[[Markerlight\|Searchlight]]''': Only bring these during missions with the '''Night Fighting''' Special Rule, useless otherwise. Each vehicle with a Searchlight can illuminate one enemy unit per turn, allowing themselves and other friendly units to fire at it as if it were day, but consequently all enemy units can also fire at the vehicle doing the illuminating as if it were day too. So either stick it on something expendable that you can live without, or something tough that can tank the hits.		*'''[[Markerlight\|Searchlight]]''': Only bring these during missions with the '''Night Fighting''' Special Rule, useless otherwise. Each vehicle with a Searchlight can illuminate one enemy unit per turn, allowing themselves and other friendly units to fire at it as if it were day, but consequently all enemy units can also fire at the vehicle doing the illuminating as if it were day too. So either stick it on something expendable that you can live without, or something tough that can tank the hits.

	*'''[[Choppy\|Spikes 'n' Blades]]''': Enemy infantry that miss their melee swings against vehicles equipped with these babies suffer S3 hits. Can't be fitted to Wartrukks because it doesn't meet the [[Wat\|Health & Safety code]]. Cute but situational, obviously close quarters is where you want your Orks to be, but if your non-Deff Dred and Killa Kan vehicles themselves are dragged into close combat, they won't last long anyway.		*'''[[Choppy\|Spikes 'n' Blades]]''': Enemy infantry that miss their melee swings against vehicles equipped with these babies suffer S3 hits. Can't be fitted to Wartrukks because it doesn't meet the [[Wat\|Health & Safety code]]. Cute but situational, obviously close quarters is where you want your Orks to be, but if your non-Deff Dred and Killa Kan vehicles themselves are dragged into close combat, they won't last long anyway.

	*'''Stikkbomb Chucka''': Spelt differently to the infantry-portable one for... reasons? Allows a non-tank vehicle or walker to perform a Tank Shock attack, and gives actual tanks a -1 modifier to their unfortunate target's Morale check. Adds a bit of extra versatility to your smaller buggies.		*'''Stikkbomb Chucka''': Spelt differently to the infantry-portable one for... reasons? Allows a non-tank vehicle or walker to perform a Tank Shock attack, and gives actual tanks a -1 modifier to their unfortunate target's Morale check. Adds a bit of extra versatility to your smaller buggies.

	*'''Turbo Boosta''': +D6" during the movement phase which doesn't count towards shooting or disembarking limits, but must be in a straight line, and on a 4+ the vehicle and passengers can't shoot or disembark. That means you have a 50% chance of not being able to do anything with your vehicle or its compliment, for only the paltry gain of being up to 6" further up the board. Red Paint Job is more reliable.		*'''Turbo Boosta''': +D6" during the movement phase which doesn't count towards shooting or disembarking limits, but must be in a straight line, and on a 4+ the vehicle and passengers can't shoot or disembark. That means you have a 50% chance of not being able to do anything with your vehicle or its compliment, for only the paltry gain of being up to 6" further up the board. Red Paint Job is more reliable.

	*'''[[Colorz\|Red Paint Job]]''': +1" to all movement distances. You know it, you love it, and available to Orks of all Clans now courtesy of blood splatter.		*'''[[Colorz\|Red Paint Job]]''': +1" to all movement distances. You know it, you love it, and available to Orks of all Clans now courtesy of blood splatter.

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	When it comes to mustering your [[Hordes\|horde]], all your units can be roughly divided into four broad categories. First, you have Da Boyz, these're all the ground-pounders, your Shoota Boyz, Slugga Boyz, Nobz, Stormboyz, even Grots. The watchword here is still quality in quantity. Da Boyz're primarily a melee powerhouse, if they're not in close combat then you're muckin' about, but their generally poor armour leaves them vulnerable to gunlines, so you need them in large mobs to maximise the number of ladz that can get stuck in when they reach the enemy after taking fire. Your various specialist mobs, the likes of Tankbustas and Burna Boyz, are the exception to the rule, as they want to hold back out of combat and lay down fire at whatever target their specialism dictates.		When it comes to mustering your [[Hordes\|horde]], all your units can be roughly divided into four broad categories. First, you have Da Boyz, these're all the ground-pounders, your Shoota Boyz, Slugga Boyz, Nobz, Stormboyz, even Grots. The watchword here is still quality in quantity. Da Boyz're primarily a melee powerhouse, if they're not in close combat then you're muckin' about, but their generally poor armour leaves them vulnerable to gunlines, so you need them in large mobs to maximise the number of ladz that can get stuck in when they reach the enemy after taking fire. Your various specialist mobs, the likes of Tankbustas and Burna Boyz, are the exception to the rule, as they want to hold back out of combat and lay down fire at whatever target their specialism dictates.

	Second, you have Da Wheelz, pretty self-explanatory, it's everything the Orks have stuck wheels or tracks onto, Wartrukks, Warbuggies, Wartrakks, a lot of other things starting with "War", you get the picture. Like most Ork units, their armour is their Achilles' heel, with most only sporting AV10, so don't expect then to slug it out with Imperial Guard tank regiments. They are however with very few exceptions '''Fast''', usually		Second, you have Da Wheelz, pretty self-explanatory, it is everything the Orks have stuck wheels or tracks onto, Wartrukks, Warbuggies, Wartrakks, a lot of other things starting with "War", you get the picture. Like most Ork units, their armour is their Achilles' heel, with most only sporting AV10, so don't expect then to slug it out with Imperial Guard tank regiments. They are however with very few exceptions '''Fast''', usually
	heavily-armed for their size, and low to the ground with small profiles. So for them its best to try and avoid incoming fire as much as possible, skirting around available cover in support of Da Boyz as a pesky sort of distraction, either keeping to terrain features or using Grots as '''Living Shields''', and keeping the enemy pinned down until the footsloggers can reach them.		heavily-armed for their size, and low to the ground with small profiles. So for them its best to try and avoid incoming fire as much as possible, skirting around available cover in support of Da Boyz as a pesky sort of distraction, either keeping to terrain features or using Grots as '''Living Shields''', and keeping the enemy pinned down until the footsloggers can reach them.

	Third, Da 'Ard Stuff, like Killer Kans and Ork Dreadnoughts, again does what it says on the tin. Da 'Ard Stuff has better armour than other Ork units, so they can take a beating, and can give back as good as they get when it comes back around to their turn. The enemy usually needs to dedicated serious firepower to take out these guys, and if they try to just ignore them and send those shots elsewhere they risk having their forces devestated, but Da 'Ard Stuff will go down if focussed on. The trick to keeping them alive and kicking (and punching, and shooting, and...) is to mingle them with Da Boyz, forcing your opponent to split their fire and giving both a better chance of weathering the storm.		Third, Da 'Ard Stuff, like Killer Kans and Ork Dreadnoughts, again does what it says on the tin. Da 'Ard Stuff has better armour than other Ork units, so they can take a beating, and can give back as good as they get when it comes back around to their turn. The enemy usually needs to dedicated serious firepower to take out these guys, and if they try to just ignore them and send those shots elsewhere they risk having their forces devestated, but Da 'Ard Stuff will go down if focussed on. The trick to keeping them alive and kicking (and punching, and shooting, and...) is to mingle them with Da Boyz, forcing your opponent to split their fire and giving both a better chance of weathering the storm.

	And fourth, Da Big Gunz, which get their own category because they act differently to any other units, and should be treated as such. Your own [[Heavy Weapons Squad]]s pack the meanest punch in the codex, barring some Looted Vehicles however they aren't Orky tech so it doesn't count, but they lack any sort of mobility, so positioning is key. They~~'re~~ glass cannons, which you wouldn't put it past the Orks to take literally, and~~'re~~ vulnerable to both shooting and assault in equal measure, so they need protecting with terrain and infantry to block charges and absorb counter-battery fire.		And fourth, Da Big Gunz, which get their own category because they act differently to any other units, and should be treated as such. Your own [[Heavy Weapons Squad]]s pack the meanest punch in the codex, barring some Looted Vehicles however they aren't Orky tech so it doesn't count, but they lack any sort of mobility, so positioning is key. They are glass cannons, which you wouldn't put it past the Orks to take literally, and are vulnerable to both shooting and assault in equal measure, so they need protecting with terrain and infantry to block charges and absorb counter-battery fire.

	==== Kunnin' Plans ====		==== Kunnin' Plans ====

	Next, you need to know how to get these four categories of units to work together effectively, and there~~'re~~ three basic battle plans which work fairly well. Now, I know what you~~'re~~ thinking, "Taktiks?! In an Ork army?!", but Orks're actually quite a nuanced force with a few tricks up their sleeves if they had any sleeves. It's all well and good charging headlong at the enemy, but that's a sure way to lose, and that ain't Orky.		Next, you need to know how to get these four categories of units to work together effectively, and there are three basic battle plans which work fairly well. Now, I know what you are thinking, "Taktiks?! In an Ork army?!", but Orks're actually quite a nuanced force with a few tricks up their sleeves if they had any sleeves. It is all well and good charging headlong at the enemy, but that is a sure way to lose, and that ain't Orky.

	The ''Wartrakk Rumble'' involves collecting all Da Wheelz in your force together into a roving flotilla à la Soviet Bronegruppa, and arranging them all over to one side of your deployment zone, with all Da Boyz and 'Ard Stuff on the other side to present a bigger target, with the two sections divided by terrain to block incoming fire and forcing the enemy to choose one or the other. Then when the enemy force takes the bait and engages your footsoldiers and walkers, your transports can sneak around and outflank the enemy line while they're distracted, catching them between the hammer and the anvil, the ''Gorka Morka'' so to speak.		The ''Wartrakk Rumble'' involves collecting all Da Wheelz in your force together into a roving flotilla à la Soviet Bronegruppa, and arranging them all over to one side of your deployment zone, with all Da Boyz and 'Ard Stuff on the other side to present a bigger target, with the two sections divided by terrain to block incoming fire and forcing the enemy to choose one or the other. Then when the enemy force takes the bait and engages your footsoldiers and walkers, your transports can sneak around and outflank the enemy line while they're distracted, catching them between the hammer and the anvil, the ''Gorka Morka'' so to speak.

	A ''Dread Bash'' meanwhile is an armoured spearhead, formed by all of your 'Ard Stuff gathered down a short stretch of the Ork line, backed up by Tuff Boyz like Skarboyz, 'Ardboyz, and Nobz. The idea's to focus all of your heavy-hitters into one area and simply plough through the enemy formation at a specific point, wedging and keeping open a narrow doorway for the rest of the ladz to flood through and tear the enemy force up from the inside out.		A ''Dread Bash'' meanwhile is an armoured spearhead, formed by all of your 'Ard Stuff gathered down a short stretch of the Ork line, backed up by Tuff Boyz like Skarboyz, 'Ardboyz, and Nobz. The idea is to focus all of your heavy-hitters into one area and simply plough through the enemy formation at a specific point, wedging and keeping open a narrow doorway for the rest of the ladz to flood through and tear the enemy force up from the inside out.

	And last but by no means least, an old favourite, ''Swamp 'Em''. This's the traditional green horde the Orks~~'re~~ known for, and as you'd expect it's centred around Da Boyz, with Gretchin at the front to tank incoming fire (heh), your generalist Ork mobs like Slugga Boyz and Shoota Boyz in the middle to lead the initial charge, and the specialist Ork mobz like Burna Boyz and Tankbustas hanging back behind the first line as a second line, acting first as a safety net to catch any gits that fall back and '''Mob Up''' with them, and then as a follow up charge to polish off anyone who survived the first wave. Liberally sprinkle with 'Ard Stuff and Big Gun cover fire, and your opponent~~'ll~~ have too many targets to engage them all effectively, and you~~'ll~~ overwhelm their line all over the place.		And last but by no means least, an old favourite, ''Swamp 'Em''. This's the traditional green horde the Orks are known for, and as you would expect it is centred around Da Boyz, with Gretchin at the front to tank incoming fire (heh), your generalist Ork mobs like Slugga Boyz and Shoota Boyz in the middle to lead the initial charge, and the specialist Ork mobz like Burna Boyz and Tankbustas hanging back behind the first line as a second line, acting first as a safety net to catch any gits that fall back and '''Mob Up''' with them, and then as a follow up charge to polish off anyone who survived the first wave. Liberally sprinkle with 'Ard Stuff and Big Gun cover fire, and your opponent will have too many targets to engage them all effectively, and you will overwhelm their line all over the place.

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	Whilst you can use your modern Ork army and just adapt its composition to 3rd Edition rules, truly nothing beats the nostalic feel of a new millennium Ork army in all its awkward grinning glory. Most models from this era have been mothballed by GW, with the Deffkopta the last Ork standing [[Fail\|thanks to its intended replacement being integral to a now-OOP box set]], so you~~'ll~~ have to scour eBay to find them in sufficient numbers unless you want to spam helicopters and have an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_assault air assault].		Whilst you can use your modern Ork army and just adapt its composition to 3rd Edition rules, truly nothing beats the nostalic feel of a new millennium Ork army in all its awkward grinning glory. Most models from this era have been mothballed by GW, with the Deffkopta the last Ork standing [[Fail\|thanks to its intended replacement being integral to a now-OOP box set]], so you will have to scour eBay to find them in sufficient numbers unless you want to spam helicopters and have an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_assault air assault].

	You~~'ll~~ also want an authentic new millennium board to play on, complete with card terrain and aquarium plants. There~~'re~~ plenty of [https://biwin.co.uk/warhammer-40k-papercraft papercraft terrain templates] available online for everything from bunkers to tanks of various scales and quality, and with a [['Eavy_Metal\|good paint job]] some can even be indistinguishable from the real plastic.		You will also want an authentic new millennium board to play on, complete with card terrain and aquarium plants. There are plenty of [https://biwin.co.uk/warhammer-40k-papercraft papercraft terrain templates] available online for everything from bunkers to tanks of various scales and quality, and with a [['Eavy_Metal\|good paint job]] some can even be indistinguishable from the real plastic.

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	The tried and true approach to making a balanced army list is to first grab your compulsory choices, one Headquarters and two Troops. Your army has to be lead by a Warboss, who can be on foot or mounted on either a Warbike or a Boar depending on the army list you use, so that's that taken care of, but you have far more options when it comes to your 'Boss's followers.		The tried and true approach to making a balanced army list is to first grab your compulsory choices, one Headquarters and two Troops. Your army has to be lead by a Warboss, who can be on foot or mounted on either a Warbike or a Boar depending on the army list you use, so that's that taken care of, but you have far more options when it comes to your 'Boss's followers.

	For the Codex list, Slugga Boyz and Shoota Boyz~~'re~~ more generalist, whilst Burna Boyz and Tankbustas~~'re~~ anti-infantry and anti-tank specialists, and Gretchin~~'re~~ cannon-fodder. If you~~'re~~ using the optional rules for a specific Clan, you HAVE to fill your two compulsory Troops with that Clan's Core Mobs, picking from Flash Gitz, Kommandos, Lootas, Skarboyz, Huntas, or Warbikes, and these units all play to that Clan's strengths. Flash Gitz~~'re~~ shooty, Kommandos~~'re~~ sneaky, Lootas~~'re~~ light-fingered, Skarboyz~~'re~~ tuff, Huntas~~'re~~ traditional, and Warbikes~~'re~~ fast. The Kult of Speed list also uses Warbikes, Burna Boyz, and Tankbustas as Troops, but also gives you Trukk Boyz and Warbuggies as well, giving you an array of vehicles to choose from for your motorpool. The Feral Orks list meanwhile also uses Huntas, but introduces Wildboyz and Madboyz, who're exactly what they sound like.		For the Codex list, Slugga Boyz and Shoota Boyz are more generalist, whilst Burna Boyz and Tankbustas are anti-infantry and anti-tank specialists, and Gretchin are cannon-fodder. If you are using the optional rules for a specific Clan, you HAVE to fill your two compulsory Troops with that Clan's Core Mobs, picking from Flash Gitz, Kommandos, Lootas, Skarboyz, Huntas, or Warbikes, and these units all play to that Clan's strengths. Flash Gitz are shooty, Kommandos are sneaky, Lootas are light-fingered, Skarboyz are tuff, Huntas are traditional, and Warbikes are fast. The Kult of Speed list also uses Warbikes, Burna Boyz, and Tankbustas as Troops, but also gives you Trukk Boyz and Warbuggies as well, giving you an array of vehicles to choose from for your motorpool. The Feral Orks list meanwhile also uses Huntas, but introduces Wildboyz and Madboyz, who're exactly what they sound like.

	A good approach to take when first expanding your army beyond the compulsory core, is to choose one each of Elites, Fast Attack, and Heavy Support. This lets you try out the various different units and learn how the army works, until you get a feel for which style best suits your favoured tactics. Units that work well at this entry level include Warbuggies, Ork Dreadnoughts, and Skarboyz.		A good approach to take when first expanding your army beyond the compulsory core, is to choose one each of Elites, Fast Attack, and Heavy Support. This lets you try out the various different units and learn how the army works, until you get a feel for which style best suits your favoured tactics. Units that work well at this entry level include Warbuggies, Ork Dreadnoughts, and Skarboyz.
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	=== Painting ===		=== Painting ===

	When first starting out with an Ork army, the sheer number of models you need to paint can be quite intimidating, but various tricks~~'ve~~ been developed over the years to help make this process go along more smoothly. In particular, washes and drybrushing~~'re~~ your friends. The former's a heavily-diluted paint that goes on over the first green coat after the black basecoat, and sinks down into all the crevices to create shading effects, whilst the latter's a style of painting where most of the paint's removed from the brush with a tissue before painting, and grazes the raised details of the model to highlight texture. Drybrushing can also be used to paint rust and dirt on vehicles and equipment, whilst washes give weathering. Teeth and other light-coloured areas can often be tricky if you~~'re~~ using a black basecoat, so it helps to layer them up with first a dark brown or grey coat, and then a light brown or white coat.		When first starting out with an Ork army, the sheer number of models you need to paint can be quite intimidating, but various tricks have been developed over the years to help make this process go along more smoothly. In particular, washes and drybrushing are your friends. The former is a heavily-diluted paint that goes on over the first green coat after the black basecoat, and sinks down into all the crevices to create shading effects, whilst the latter is a style of painting where most of the paint is removed from the brush with a tissue before painting, and grazes the raised details of the model to highlight texture. Drybrushing can also be used to paint rust and dirt on vehicles and equipment, whilst washes give weathering. Teeth and other light-coloured areas can often be tricky if you are using a black basecoat, so it helps to layer them up with first a dark brown or grey coat, and then a light brown or white coat.

	Grots and Nobz can be done a little differently to regular Orks to make them stand out, by using lighter or darker colours for the first coat respectively, and age can be signified by skipping the drybrushing to leave individuals darker overall. And there~~'re~~ also transfer sheets that come with most boxes of miniatures, which~~'re~~ basically stickers for your models that can only be peeled off the backing paper once immersed in shallow water for about 30 seconds, a saucer~~'ll~~ do nicely (you have a tea set, right?). For more tips, go see the [[WIP#Painting\|Painting Guide]].		Grots and Nobz can be done a little differently to regular Orks to make them stand out, by using lighter or darker colours for the first coat respectively, and age can be signified by skipping the drybrushing to leave individuals darker overall. And there are also transfer sheets that come with most boxes of miniatures, which are basically stickers for your models that can only be peeled off the backing paper once immersed in shallow water for about 30 seconds, a saucer will do nicely (you have a tea set, right?). For more tips, go see the [[WIP#Painting\|Painting Guide]].

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