Sumpkroc
Sumpkrocs are a type of reptile on the Hive World of Necromunda.[3]
Biology
Sumpkrocs are large reptiles that have become grotesquely oversized and mutated.[2] Extremely aggressive, they are sometimes utilized by Hive Gangs such as House Goliath.[1] However while ferocious they are not especially intelligent, easily being distracted by its own reflection.[2]
History
According to hive legend, many thousands of years ago, during a different age of Necromunda, a now long-extinct type of reptile became the fashion accessory of choice for uphive nobility. Imported as eggs, once hatched these snappy little creatures were seen everywhere for a period of several seasons, kept in fine artificial habitats or carried around in specially-made hand luggage. But as they rapidly became common, so too did they become big, and with size came increased aggression. Many were culled after accidents led to lost digits, even lost limbs, and in some cases, so the legends go, loss of life. Many more were hurriedly discarded down waste chutes and heat sinks. And so, in the fullness of time, many were found by the denizens of the underhive. Over time, these strange creatures were captured as a new food source, but that practice ended as they were more likely to make food of their human hunters.[3]
Although they were close to extinction, House Goliath intervened to preserve the species. For some inexplicable reason, the Goliaths were attracted to these creatures as pets, taking pride in their size and strength, and revelling in their ferocity. Today, the Sumpkrocs that House Goliath keep are somewhat different to the original creatures, with centuries of genetic cloning causing a few changes which made them no longer wholly resemble the creatures first imported.[3]
Known Sumpkroc
- Old Three-Eyes
- 'Mable'[4] – Sumpkroc of the Ironlords[5]
Trivia
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- The sumpkrocs are likely based on the folktales of Sewer alligators which supposedly live inside the sewers of New York City.
See also
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Community
- 2: Liber Xenologis, pg. 102
- 3: Necromunda: House of Chains, pg. 59
- 4: Necromunda Facebook Page (Posted on 12/01/2024)] (Last accessed on 12 January 2024)
- 5: White Dwarf April 2019, pg. 108 – Battle Report : Necromunda: Calling in the Hit
