The Bad Moons are one of the wealthiest and flashiest Ork clans in Warhammer 40,000, renowned for their love of showing off their considerable wealth and firepower. Unlike other clans that prize brute strength or raw speed, the Bad Moons measure their status through the sheer number of teef (Ork currency) they can flaunt and the extravagant gear they can afford. Thanks to an unusual trait in their biology, Bad Moons grow their teef faster than any other Orks, making them incredibly rich. This constant influx of wealth allows them to buy the best weapons, the flashiest armor, and the most powerful vehicles, all adorned with gaudy decorations and painted in the clan’s signature yellow, a color they believe brings good luck.
Because of their wealth, the Bad Moons have an affinity for heavy firepower and over-the-top weaponry. Their armies are bristling with big shootas, flashy custom dakka, and devastatingly powerful gunz built by Mekboyz who are paid handsomely for their services. It’s common to see Bad Moons Boyz wielding extravagant, oversized shootas and other weapons that most other Orks can only dream of owning. Kustom Force Fields, looted tanks, and ornate Wartrukks are also part of their arsenal, making them one of the most heavily armed clans in Ork society. While the sheer firepower they bring to a Waaagh! is impressive, they also stand out for their flashy displays and grandiose presence on the battlefield, attracting the envy and scorn of other clans.
However, the Bad Moons’ wealth and ostentation also make them a target for both enemies and fellow Orks. Rival clans often look at the Bad Moons with a mixture of admiration and greed, and it’s not uncommon for fights to break out over stolen loot or the chance to pillage their extravagant wargear. Even within their own ranks, Bad Moons Nobz and Warbosses are constantly vying for supremacy through displays of wealth and status, trying to outdo one another with the biggest and most impressive gear. This culture of one-upmanship keeps the clan highly motivated and competitive, but it also means they are rarely out of the spotlight, always having to defend their wealth from Orks who’d rather take than trade.
Despite the constant challenges, the Bad Moons embrace their position as the wealthiest Ork clan, and their love for opulence is matched only by their talent for excessive firepower. Their Warbosses, often dripping with gold and equipped with custom-built mega-armor, lead with a swagger that few can match, and their Boyz take great pride in their status as some of the best-armed Orks in the galaxy. The clan’s preference for long-range firepower gives them a unique edge in battle, raining a storm of bullets and rokkits on their enemies before the rest of the Ork horde charges in. For the Bad Moons, war isn’t just about winning; it’s about winning in style and proving that being rich and well-armed is the true mark of an Ork who’s living life to the fullest.