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Ork Waaaghs: A Catalog of Chaos

The Orks are a force to be reckoned with in the grim darkness of the 41st millennium. Their Waaaghs, or great wars, have ravaged countless worlds and left destruction in their wake. This article catalogs the known Ork Waaaghs, from the earliest recorded conflicts to the most recent.

Early Waaaghs

• Waaagh! Arbuttz: Led by Warboss Arbuttz, this Waaagh devastated the Zypher Subsector and captured the Exodite World of Baran in the early M40.
• Waaagh! Argluk: Occurring circa 730.M41, this Waaagh was delayed by 30 years due to the Corinthian Crusade’s heavy damages inflicted on the Orks.

Notable Waaaghs

• Waaagh! The Beast: In 544.M32, the Ork known as The Beast united much of the Ork race and began a massive Waaagh, rampaging across the Imperium on a scale never before seen.
• Waaagh! Ghazghkull: Led by many Ork Warlords, including Nazdreg Ug Urdgrub and Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka, this infamous Waaagh has been ongoing for centuries, with major battles including the Second and Third Wars for Armageddon.

Recent Waaaghs

• Waaagh! Gorbad: Led by Warlord Gorbad of the Redskulls tribe, this Waaagh began in 994.M41 and has seen the capture of the Kolchis system and potential attacks on the Forge World of Ryza.
• Waaagh! Gozmod: One of the most recent Waaaghs, its details are still shrouded in mystery.

Other Notable Waaaghs

• Waaagh! Bork: Led by Warboss Klawjaw, this Waaagh saw the capture of the planet Bork and the formation of the Ork Empire of Bork.
• Waaagh! Garaghak: Led by Warlord Garaghak, this Waaagh has captured most of the Forsarr Sector, including its capital, now known as Garaghak’s World.

The Orks’ love of war and chaos ensures that their Waaaghs will continue to shape the grim darkness of the 41st millennium. As new conflicts arise, this catalog will be updated to reflect the ever-changing landscape of the galaxy.