Re: [Epic] Space Fleet : Ork Ships

From: Sutherland <charles_at_...>
Date: Thu, 12 Mar 1998 12:51:44 -0600

>In space combat the Orks use a variety of strange and bizzare weapons devised
>by the mekboyz. Above all, the Orks prefer to fight at close quarters using
>boarding actions. These tactics have several advantages for the Orks.
First, Ork
>ships are crude but robust, and they can sustain a lot of damage as they
close
>in. Secondly, the larger ships teem with warriors, which gives them
superiority
>of numbers if they can get troops aboard enemy vessels. And last, the meks
>have devised transporter weapons which can "shoot" bands of warriors into the
>heart of an enemy vessel. Orks prefer to capture enemy ships rather than
destroy
>them, so they can be renovated or cannibalised by the meks.

This sounds like a great game. If I remember correctly there were rules
printed in WD that let you take orks into the Space Hulk game. Then there
was Space Crusade which let you use everything and anything. Maybe just
play 40k using the space hulk tiles.

                                                                That Chuk Guy
Received on Thu Mar 12 1998 - 18:51:44 UTC