Ogryn
From Warhammer 40k
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[edit] Overview
Ogryns are a huge and physically powerful subspecies of humans, often militarily employed by the Imperium. Ogryns possess many traits prized by the Imperium, brutally strong and completely loyal, although extremely limited intellectually, which limits their battlefield role to simple and direct assaults. They come from cold and barren planets with high gravity, such as Anark Zeta, which is why they appear larger, heavier and bulkier compared to men. An Ogryn's speech is much the same as an Ork's. The most famous Ogryn is Nork Deddog.
[edit] Origins
The Ogryns are the toughest and largest soldiers of the Imperial Guard. Originating from cold, barren, high gravity prison planets, their distant ancestors were once normal humans. Thousands of years on the harsh terrains and brutal living conditions forced their bodies to adapt to their hostile environment.
[edit] Characteristics
The evolution stated above is the reason for their thick skin, bulky body build and humongous shape. Along with increasing in physically, their intelligence devolved. As the planetary conditions (barren, cold, harsh worlds with little food and long periods of starvation) that caused their evolution required only primitive survivalist instincts, part of their adaption involved the loss of the ability for more complex and sophistic intellectualities (dainty philosophical matters being unnecessary when you are starving and constantly fighting for your life). Ogyrns are said to be even less intelligent than some Orks. However the truth is that their intellects' are just much more focused on matters such as survival. Ogryns are claustrophobic, which means that they can only with great difficulty be loaded into armoured carrier vehicles to be transported to the battlefield, and can only ride in vehicles if a commanding officer is present. As many as half a squad may be mounted on a chimera. This slightly slows their deployment speed.
[edit] Imperial Guard
As they are rediscovered from their planets, the Imperial Army started recruiting them into the Imperial Guard as close combat fighters. Their recruitment was easy because they hardly need any training, as most Ogryn are quite capable of bringing down almost any enemy and their combat skills made them good assault troops. The officers also found that Ogryn are extremely loyal once introduced to the Imperial religion. They are known to believe and do anything their leaders say and ask. They see that the orders they receive come down the chain of command ultimately from the beloved Emperor himself. On the other hand, Ogryn are known for their inability to understand any complex commands and tactics.
Their skin is extremely thick and Ogryn can ignore wounds that would cripple or kill a normal man. As they are brutal and direct, they favor knuckle dusters and knives for close combat. They are issued special, large auto-shotguns known as Ripper Guns, for shooting and clubbing. Frag grenades are also popular among Ogryn.
Although extremely low in intellect, some may have a slightly higher level of intelligence than others. This boosts their chances to be chosen as candidates for augmentation surgery known as BONE, which raises their intelligence further. These relatively smart Ogryn are given the title Bone'eads, and as they are able to understand more complex orders they are placed in command of a squad of normal Ogryns.
[edit] Regiments that are known for using Ogryn
- Catachan Jungle Fighters
- Savlar Chem-Dogs
- Kanak Skull Takers
[edit] Ogryn Regiments
- Krourk Ogryn Auxilia
- Monglor Ogryn Auxilia
