The wait is finally over, folks! After weeks of anticipation, the organizers of Escape The Spire have revealed the opening round fixtures for this year's tournament. And what a lineup it is! For those who may be new to the underhive's premier competition, Escape The Spire drops teams from across Necromunda into the heart of The Spire, where only one can emerge victorious. But be warned: The Spire has other plans. Kicking off the tournament will be Shock & Awe,… Read more.
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A last minute new team has emerged from the depths of the Underhive to shake up our esteemed tournament. The Ferrocrete Kings, an Orlock gang from the Dreadfort sector, have stepped in as last-minute replacement for the missing Crucible Crew team. According to sources close to the tournament, the Crucible Crew's disappearance was deemed "irreconcilable" by tournament organizers, and their spot was hastily filled by a new entrant. And that team is The Ferrocrete Kings. With Iron Hand Intas at… Read more.
In a shocking turn of events, a new gang has emerged from the depths of the Underhive to challenge the best of the best in our esteemed tournament. The Jackals, hailing from the Dreadfort sector, have taken up residence as the latest entrants, and their arrival is sending shockwaves throughout the Underhive. Rumors are already circulating about The Jackals' connection to the legendary Orlock gang leader, Ramsey Boltgun - a name that echoes through the corridors of our sector's history.… Read more.
The latest additions to our Escape The Spire roster have been confirmed - the infamous Drake's Watch has sent a team to compete in the tournament! Dubbed "Drakes Watch - Roving Patrol", this motley crew of enforcers and security personnel promises to bring a unique brand of militarized mayhem to the field. As we've documented before her at The Drake Chronicle, this unit has been shrouded in controversy, with some members earning notoriety under pseudonyms like "We Are...The Law" and… Read more.
And so, the stage is set for the most unpredictable, the most unorthodox, and the most utterly fascinating team to ever step foot in our humble little tournament - The 13th Legion! Led by the enigmatic and, quite frankly, terrifying Lt Munroe, this group of misfits has been thrust into the underhive spotlight with a singular purpose: to upset the applecart of gang rule in Necromunda. But what exactly is the 13th Legion? Ah, that's where things get delightfully hazy.… Read more.
The underhive's underworld is always full of surprises, but few are as unsettling as the arrival of The Chain Breakers. This enigmatic team, led by the imposing Cameo, has been courted by none other than Lord Helmawr himself. What does this mean for our tournament, and what secrets lie behind Cameo's eyes? Cameo, a product of Shiv's twisted experiments, has emerged as one of Necromunda's most formidable warriors. Born in the outer rim, he was deemed expendable by his creators,… Read more.
The waves are crashing in, folks! And I'm not just talking about the Shockwaves' latest heist gone wrong. No, no - today marks the official arrival of our favorite local gang on the tournament scene: Shock & Awe! Sonic Shackwave, the youngest but undoubtedly most electrifying member of the Shockwaves family, has taken the reins as their team's entry into Escape the Spire. This 19-year-old whiz kid is no stranger to chaos and excitement - her older sisters Electra and… Read more.
We are thrilled to announce that the infamous "Escape the Spire" tournament will be making its way to our beloved sector, bringing with it a chance for our gangs to prove their mettle against the best of the underhive! The Drake Sector has been chosen as the host location for this year's event, and we couldn't be prouder! For those who may not know, "Escape the Spire" is an inter-gang competition where teams from all corners of the underhive are… Read more.
A chilling wave of disappearances has swept through the Drake Sector, leaving citizens on edge and authorities scrambling for answers. The streets, already teeming with danger, have become even more treacherous as chaos-infused cults and psychotic criminal gangs are suspected to be behind the abductions. Reports indicate that individuals are vanishing without a trace, leaving behind only a gruesome trail of blood. Whether they are taken dead or alive remains a mystery, but the brutality of these incidents suggests that… Read more.
The powerful Guild Bonds are tendering for their allegiences and have invited the following Drake Sector leaders to a Show of Force, to prove their worthyness of the Bonds services. The gangs have been paired up to prove their value against each other, but only the percieved weaker of each pair have been given the starting gun. Meaning the stronger of the two will be potentially be forced into battle without addequate time to prepare. Not all local gangs have… Read more.
The Drake Sector is in a state of chaos and despair after a massive cave-in and partial collapse that occurred yesterday. The cause of the disaster is still unknown, but many residents blame the sector authorities for their negligence and corruption. According to eyewitnesses, the collapse started around noon, when a loud rumble shook the ground and cracks appeared on the walls and ceilings of several buildings. Within minutes, large chunks of rockrete and metal came crashing down, crushing everything… Read more.
A daring raid by the Orlock gang reveals the presence of a rogue Redemptionist faction in the Drake sector Concerns that a roaming outlaw group of Redemptionist’s had stalked into the Drake sector were realised yesterday as The Iron Disciples routed them from a temporary hideout deep in the tunnels below the sector. Contacts I have within the Orlock house explained that they found their hideout by infiltrating the redemption with an undercover Orlock Ganger. Unfortunately, he was uncovered during… Read more.
Mira Kowalski disband Notorious Enforcer Unit, We Are….The Law
Palantine Enforcers Chief Constable, Mira Kowalski, has disbanded the notorious enforcer unit known as We Are....The Law. The unit, founded by Captain Rizzoli and more recently commanded by Captain Danville after Rizzoli's death, have been regularly at the centre of controversy within the Drake Sector, with many citizens claiming their choice of tactics are innapropriate and indiscriminatly target innocent citizens. Many point back to an incident at old watering hole, The Rat Skull, where, when attempting to apprehend local gang… Read more.
Eyewitnesses and hacked CCTV footage confirms the death of The Iron Assemblage lead Ramsey Boltgun last night. Reports began to surface of a conflict over in The Hive neighbourhood in the late hours of yesterday evening, a supposed sneak attack by Ramseys Orlock crew's attempt to take The Hive from The Shockwave sisters. CCTV footage shows the first glimpse of Assemblage gangers entering the nieghbourhood and getting into formation to attack the patrolling Escher crew. As the Orlock gang sped… Read more.
The Palantine Enforcers unit We Are…The Law, known for their indiscriminate and brutal tactics in the Drake Sector, has a new leader after the suspected death of their former captain, Rizzoli. Subjugator Captain Danville, a veteran officer from another sector, has been appointed by the Chief Constable Mira Kowalski to take charge of the unit and to reform its practices. Danville, who arrived in the sector yesterday, has brought with him his trusted Patrolman Angell to fill out the unit… Read more.
We are proud and excited to present to you the first issue of The Drake Chronicle, a new and independent newspaper that aims to be the voice of the Underhive. The Drake Chronicle is a newspaper by the Underhive, for the Underhive. We are a team of talented and passionate journalists who live and work in the Underhive, and who care about the issues and stories that matter to you.