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The Great Ork Waaaghs!

In the grim darkness of the 41st millennium, the Imperium of Man is beset on all sides by threats. One of the most significant and enduring of these threats is the Ork Waaagh!, a series of massive wars and invasions launched by the Orks against the Imperium.

Notable Waaaghs!

• Waaagh! Kraktoof: This Waaagh! invaded the Lorphax Sub-Sector in M42, prompting a response from the Imperium’s forces. The Death Guard’s 5th Plague Company later joined the battle, unleashing the Sanguous Flux disease upon the Orks and the Imperium’s forces.
• Waaagh! Krushfist: Trajann Valoris and the Adeptus Custodes spearheaded a preemptive strike against this Waaagh!, which was also targeted by the 2nd Company of the Blood Angels Chapter.
• Waaagh! Megamek: Equipped with immense vehicle armor, the forces of Megamek fought the Space Wolves in the Elixir system in 999.M41.
• Waaagh! Morbad: An Evil Sunz Kult of Speed Waaagh!, led by Speedboss Morbad Zagblasta, took part in the Octarius War in M42.

Other Notable Waaaghs!

• Waaagh! Nagrut: Under Warboss Nazdreg, this Waaagh! was driven north by the Great Rift and threatened Valhalla, Goth, and Alaric.
• Waaagh! Rekkfist: Led by Warboss Rekkfist, this Waaagh! threatened to invade Iyanden before being defeated by an alliance between the craftworld, the Kabal of the Wraithkind, and the Cult of the Flayed Hand.
• Waaagh! Scraghurtz: A vast armada of Ork warships swept into the fledgling T’au Empire, threatening to overwhelm them.
• Waaagh! Thogza: This decades-long Waaagh! was led by Warlord Thogza into the Duros Sector, involving heavy fighting and producing veterans who were reputed to reach a size almost twice as tall as a man.

The Imperium’s Response

The Imperium has responded to the Ork Waaaghs! with varying degrees of success. In some cases, the Imperium’s forces have been able to defeat the Orks and drive them back. In other cases, the Orks have been able to gain the upper hand and achieve significant victories.

Conclusion

The Ork Waaaghs! are a significant threat to the Imperium of Man, and will likely continue to be a major factor in the grim darkness of the 41st millennium. The Imperium must remain vigilant and respond effectively to the Ork threat in order to protect its citizens and preserve its power.