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:''This article is about the Skaven members of [[Clan Eshin]]; for the short story by [[William King]], see [[Gutter Runners (Short Story)]].
:''This article is about the Skaven rank; for the short story by [[William King]], see [[Gutter Runners (Short Story)]].
 
  
'''Gutter Runners''' are experienced members of [[Clan Eshin]]. Although already trained in the deadly skills of '''Clan Eshin''' they must master them whilst working in their small packs to become full [[Assassin (Skaven)|Assassins]].{{Fn|1}}
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'''Gutter Runners''' are experienced members of [[Clan Eshin]]. Although already trained in the deadly skills of '''Clan Eshin''' they must master them whilst working in their small packs to become full [[Skaven Assassins]].{{Fn|1b}}
  
 
They are skilled at infiltrating and scouting ahead of the main [[Skaven]] lines as well as ambushing and destroying enemy machinery or small groups of fleeing soldiers. They are also useful for cutting down enemy wizards and leaders. They have been known to use the Skaven [[Under-Empire]] to make surprise attacks on forward enemy positions or the rear of an advancing enemy force.{{Fn|2}}
 
They are skilled at infiltrating and scouting ahead of the main [[Skaven]] lines as well as ambushing and destroying enemy machinery or small groups of fleeing soldiers. They are also useful for cutting down enemy wizards and leaders. They have been known to use the Skaven [[Under-Empire]] to make surprise attacks on forward enemy positions or the rear of an advancing enemy force.{{Fn|2}}
  
[[File: Gutter Runners.jpg|right|thumbnail|A trio of Gutter Runners.]]
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==History==
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In 2320 (Imperial Calendar), Gutter Runners used [[naphtha]] and firepots in raids on ports throughout the [[Empire]], [[Bretonnia]], [[Estalia]] and [[Tilea]], burning many ships. {{Fn|1a}}
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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Gutter Runners are armed with one or more Swords or similar Hand Weapons and depending on their mission may be equipped with Throwing Stars, Nets, Slings and may wear Light Armour.{{Fn|1b}}
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==Notable==
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category = Gutter Runners
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==Miniatures==
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File:Gutter Runner M01.jpg|Three Gutter Runners
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== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Skaven (4th Edition)]], pg. 64
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Skaven (4th Edition)]],
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**{{Endn|1a}}: Skaven Timeline, Pg. 23
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**{{Endn|1b}}: Army List, pg. 64
 
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Skaven (6th Edition)]], pg. 19
 
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Skaven (6th Edition)]], pg. 19
  

Revision as of 18:31, 28 January 2020

This article is about the Skaven members of Clan Eshin; for the short story by William King, see Gutter Runners (Short Story).

Gutter Runners are experienced members of Clan Eshin. Although already trained in the deadly skills of Clan Eshin they must master them whilst working in their small packs to become full Skaven Assassins.[1b]

They are skilled at infiltrating and scouting ahead of the main Skaven lines as well as ambushing and destroying enemy machinery or small groups of fleeing soldiers. They are also useful for cutting down enemy wizards and leaders. They have been known to use the Skaven Under-Empire to make surprise attacks on forward enemy positions or the rear of an advancing enemy force.[2]

History

In 2320 (Imperial Calendar), Gutter Runners used naphtha and firepots in raids on ports throughout the Empire, Bretonnia, Estalia and Tilea, burning many ships. [1a]

Weapons and Equipment

Gutter Runners are armed with one or more Swords or similar Hand Weapons and depending on their mission may be equipped with Throwing Stars, Nets, Slings and may wear Light Armour.[1b]

Notable


Miniatures

Sources