The Hive Gangs of Necromunda, born in the dark, labyrinthine depths of the Underhive, are the brutal embodiment of survival in a world where life is cheap and violence is the currency. Each gang, from the deadly, poison-wielding Escher to the hulking, muscle-bound Goliaths, is a reflection of the hive’s ruthless society. These gangs aren’t just thugs—they’re survivalists, fighting for every scrap of territory, every drop of water, and every ounce of respect in a place where weakness means death.
Tied to the noble houses above, these gangs serve as enforcers, assassins, and soldiers, doing the dirty work in exchange for a semblance of power. House Orlock’s iron-fisted miners turn their tools into weapons, while House Delaque’s shadowy operatives strike fear with their covert killings. In the underhive, betrayal is as common as breathing, and the only thing more dangerous than a rival gang is the ganger standing next to you.
Necromunda in the Oldhammer era wasn’t just about battles; it was about raw survival. It was a world where every corner was a potential death trap, and every alliance was temporary. The grimy streets, soaked in blood and illuminated by flickering neon, told stories of desperate lives and violent deaths—stories that captured the gritty essence of life in the 41st millennium’s darkest recesses.