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- Necromunda 8th[4] -
Homeworld: Necromunda[4]
Regiment Type: Mixed infantry and armour[4]


The Necromunda 8th, nicknamed The Spiders,[4] are a famous Astra Militarum Regiment from the hive world of Necromunda and part of the Necromundan Guard. They are called the "Spiders" because the regiment's soldiers are drawn from Necromunda's Spider Clan, a powerful Necromundan gang famed throughout the Necromunda subsector for its ferocity.[1] Founded around M30/M31, the Necromunda 8th was destroyed and refounded repeatedly throughout its history, though always retained its high reputation.[4]

Recruitment and Training

The Spider Clan is the dominant gang of the lower levels of Hive Primus. For centuries they have received arms from the Imperial Governor of Necromunda in exchange for keeping rebellious gangs and other anarchic forces under control, having even been paid to fight outside Necromunda. Consequently, the Spiders are officially considered a unit of Necromunda's Planetary Defense Force.[1]

When the Spiders enter the ranks of the Guard, they are organized into squads formed by a whole gang; officers are prominent individuals within the Spider Clan, respected and feared by the gangers.[6]

Appearance and uniform

Guardsmen often have their faces tattooed with the Spider Clan's symbol, the Necromundan Spider. Necromundan regiments use anti-frag armour plates covering the chest and shoulders.[6] The unit's tanks are often also adorned with spider logos, despite disapproval by the Departmento Munitorum.[4]

Known campaigns

Known assets

Known units

  • 5th Siege Tank Squadron[4]

Known members

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