Having welded up the last of the barricades across the road, Jack sent the rest of the Jackals off to grab some well deserved wild snake. Harken stayed behind to talk to his boss, but as soon as he began to talk Jack put his finger to his lips…..what was that noise? With just him and Harken to defend he hoped his gang would return soon…. Cameo has been out in the waste to collect his new dirt bike with… Read more.
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Escape the Spire
The 13th Legion, mission to blow up an Orlock refinery this week ended in disaster. The Ferrocrete kings, Arms master and road sergeant mustered the small group of Orlocks to lead a disciplined defensive. Lieutenant Monroe, streaking forward so fast his gang mates couldn’t keep up with him became the first target of Arms master Vim Fal-Gunner’s Shotgun pinning him but failing to wound. The sandman and 1805 seeing their boss come under fire tried the catch up and support… Read more.
The drakes watch could not allow the chain breakers to continue on their ascent, and so Danville aimed to show them who’s in charge. Hoping to catch Cameo by surprise the enforcers spring a surprise assault on on of his forges, hoping to blow up some important machinery. Trying to sneak in before the entire Goliath gang arrived they headed towards the forge, explosives in hand. Cameo caught out whilst chatting to Prince was narrowly missed by a Bolter shot from… Read more.
Round 1 - People just moved around a bit Round 2 - Sonic Shockwave shot Pistols Pete with her Plasma Gun, causing a flesh wound and a serious injury - Tara Volt fired a grenade towards Ableton, but its blast missed him. - Lynx shot Johnsmyth with her Plasma Gun but missed. - Ableton shot Lasgun Sally with his Heavy Bolter, taking her Out-Of-Action, knocking her Out Cold. - Mia Flash, still hidden under her Flasehood, activated the central Smokestack… Read more.
Roving patrol, headed up by Danville positioned themselves in the central ammunitions chamber, awaiting the arrival of Hit the Road Jack and his Jackal Gang. The reason, to discuss terms and come to some kind of agreement moving forward. The Jackals arrived late to the meet which infuriated the Patrols leader. Not one for waiting, Danville ordered her troops to engage the Jackals, with Hit The Road Jack being the main target. Frank, a Jackals Gunner, was first to respond,… Read more.
Returning back to their home ground feeling embarrassed by the capture of their boss the Chain Breakers couldn’t help but notice the 13th Legion having a raucous party nearby. Bon felt this a great sign of disrespect towards them from the Venators, obviously smug and happy and showing off that their leader was still around. Sneaking up and surrounding the 13th Legion, the Chain Breakers hatched a plan about as cunning as their chem riddled brains could manage. If they… Read more.
The honourable enforcers unfortunately drew Munro's last chancers in what is and was a battle between the 'good......ish teams. They started either side of a an abandoned hive with two small choke points in the middle and an overhead walkway. As the teams tried to take cover and line up their target they were immediately hit by pockets of thick warpcloud. Short range affected and long range totally fragged for both sides made for a cagey opener. Shredder for… Read more.
In a thrilling matchup, Shock & Awe emerged victorious over The Chain Breakers in the Survive round of Escape The Spire. But that's not all - in a stunning display, Shock & Awe chained up the captured Cameo in the contestants lounge for all to see, humiliating him and his team. Let's get into it! In the opening rounds, Mia Flash took aim at Lemmy with her Plasma Gun, pinning him down and then taking him out, while Tara Volt… Read more.
The second weekend of Escape The Spire saw another electrifying matchup as Roving Patrol took on Ferrocrete Kings . This one was a battle for the ages, folks! From the get-go, it was clear that both teams were gunning for the loot caskets. Danville and Nolan from Roving Patrol moved in swiftly, but Ferrocrete Kings' leader Iron Hand Intas had other plans. In Turn 2, Danville's blaster fire shot towards Vim, the Ferrocrete Kings' master of arms, but Little Guftred… Read more.
The next challenge facing The Jackals came in the shape of The Chain Breakers. The hulking Goliaths the only thing standing in the way of their route out of the hive’s tunnel systems. As The Jackals readied themselves Axl fired a frag grenade at them, falling short the blast only managed to alert Ableton of his whereabouts and without hesitation a slew of heavy bolter rounds cut him down. The Chain Breakers weren’t going to sit and wait for the… Read more.
What a match, folks! Shock & Awe took down 13th Legion in an absolute nail-biter of a fight! The crowd was on the edge of their seats as these two teams clashed in the maze of corridors. The task was simple: Shock & Awe must defend a vault and 13th Legion launch a raid to open and loot it. But with Shock & Awe's secret tunnels and passageways, they had a significant advantage. They snuck around the arena, catching 13th… Read more.
The first weekend of Escape The Spire is in the books, folks, and what a weekend it's been! We've got the winners, losers, and all the drama in between. Let's start with Shock & Awe taking on Roving Patrol. As I told you earlier, it was a nail-biter, but in the end, Shock & Awe emerged victorious, claiming the loot for themselves. The crowd went wild as they donated 70 credits to cover Booth's medical bills – talk about class!… Read more.
With both gangs eager to get to the stash, it was Lars who made the early run for the loot. Johnny Bolt spotted this and got in closer to made a shot that couldn’t miss, Lars slumping to the ground seriously injured. During this outburst, on the other side of the loot zone, two frenzied looking The Chain Breakersthat had tagged along rushed forward. The first gunned down by a torrent of heavy bolted fire from Little Gufftred, bleeding but… Read more.
Welcome one and all to greatest show on Terra. It's new VS old in this battle to the claim the title of the G.O.A.T. The Jackals face off against the 13th Legion. Let's introduce the teams. The Jackals have selected Vinnie, Albert, Minters, JohnSmyth & Solomon. Lt Munro, Shredder, Dredd, Cruz and Ward for the Legion. Hit The Road Jack and Ableton, the road captain and sergeant, choosing to sit this out for the Jackals to see what the competition… Read more.
What a match, folks! The crowd was on the edge of their seats as Shock & Awe took on Roving Patrol in the opening fixture of Escape The Spire. I'm still reeling from the energy and excitement that poured out of that arena! The task was simple: defend the loot or launch a raid to steal it. Easy peasy, right? Wrong! Roving Patrol thought they had this in the bag, but Shock & Awe had other plans. If round was… Read more.
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.
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.