Maneater
Maneaters are the most experienced Ogre mercenaries who have travelled across the world. [3a]
Often they have spent decades fighting for whoever will pay them most- a quest that has usually taken them across the whole Warhammer world. After they acquire enough wealth, trophies and tales of battle, they return to their home tribe. Their tales and experience make them popular amongst Ogres, and its no surprise that in battle they tend to cluster around him, trusting his every word and willingly accepting his orders (though not over that of their Tyrant!).[1][2][3a]
As a being that has fought for so long, there are few things that a Maneater has not successfully fought, and as such, little if anything will scare him. He, as well as the Ogres around, can be trusted not to suddenly flee, the often-exaggerated tales lifting the brutes' spirits. [1][2][3a]
History
At the Battle of Koffler's Gap, a small regiment of Maneaters held the attacking Chaos Marauders off for a full week until the Empire mustered an army to relieve them. [4a]
Weapons and Equipment
Their wargear also helps, for these Ogres wield the best weapons they could obtain during their exploits, up to, and including the handguns.[1][2] Some have fought for the Empire of Cathay and are equipped with the famous longsword of that land as well as lacquered bamboo armour. Others who have served with the Empire have a brace of handguns converted into pistols whilst those who have travelled to Ind might have one of that lands curved swords and be covered in gold jewellery. [3a]
- 6th Edition: Light Armour, Ogre Club. May replace Ogre club with Brace of Handguns, Cathayan Longsword or Great Weapon. May have Heavy Armour. [3b]
- 8th Edition: Hand Weapon, Light Armour. May have Additional Hand Weapon, Brace of Ogre Pistols, Great Weapon, Ogre Pistol. May have Heavy Armour. May have Bellower, Captain, Musician or Standard Bearer. Standard Bearer may have Lookout-Gnoblar and Magic Standard. [4b]
- Brace of Handguns/Ogre Pistol: Modified with an enlarged trigger and other customisations to enable an Ogre to use and maintain them. [3a][4b]
- Cathayan Longsword: Master-crafted blades that remain eternally sharp. [3a]
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Miniatures
Sources
- 1: Games Workshop Official Site
- 2: Warblogger Website
- 3: Warhammer Armies: Ogre Kingdoms (6th Edition)
- 4: Warhammer Armies: Ogre Kingdoms (8th Edition)
- 5: White Dwarf November 2013
- 5a: Games Workshop online, pg. 53