The Mekboy Gargant is an immense, lumbering war machine crafted by the Ork Mekboyz, a formidable combination of Ork ingenuity, brute firepower, and sheer audacity. Unlike typical tanks or armored vehicles, Gargants are built to resemble giant, stomping effigies of Gork and Mork, the Ork gods of brutality and cunning. These towering, heavily armored constructs are designed to inspire terror, both in the enemy ranks and within the ranks of other Ork clans, affirming the raw power and genius of the Mekboyz who built them. Each Mekboy Gargant is a unique construction, often adorned with jagged armor plates, whirring mechanical parts, and iconic Ork symbols. While their designs may be chaotic, they are packed with devastating weaponry, from massive guns and flamethrowers to volatile missiles and energy beams, all cobbled together with the mechanical whimsy that defines Ork technology.
Constructing a Mekboy Gargant is no small feat and requires a rare alignment of Ork resources, labor, and Waaagh! energy—a psychic field that fuels their technology and gives it a life of its own. The Gargant’s creation often draws in entire warbands, with scores of Gretchin (Ork servants) and other Orks assisting in its construction under the Mekboyz’ chaotic direction. Once operational, these Gargants march forward with relentless power, stomping across the battlefield, obliterating anything in their path with a thunderous barrage of fire. Their armament is incredibly diverse, including mega-cannons, belly-mounted mega-blastas, and even close-combat claws or wrecking balls for smashing enemy tanks and structures. On the battlefield, the sight of a Mekboy Gargant is awe-inspiring and terrifying, a walking symbol of Ork ferocity and resilience.
But Gargants are more than just weapons; they’re also mobile fortresses and symbols of Ork culture, embodying the Orks’ worship of violence, strength, and cunning. The Mekboy Gargant’s crude design and occasional malfunctions don’t diminish its power; rather, they add to its mystique, with each Gargant having its own quirks and “personalities,” often attributed to the belief that they house a piece of Gork or Mork themselves. These mighty constructs embody Ork philosophy—loud, unpredictable, and unstoppable. When a Gargant goes to war, it doesn’t march alone but is often accompanied by swarming mobs of Ork infantry and smaller, ramshackle vehicles, creating a rolling tide of green that strikes terror into all who dare to stand against it.