Skavenslave
Skavenslaves, sometimes called Clanrat Slaves, form the very bottom rank of society in the hierarchy of the Skaven Clans. [3]
They occupy a cruel and miserable position, but an essential one, for Skaven society is run by their unceasing labor. They carry out all menial labor, including mining, tunneling and food production.[4a]
The slave class is made up of Skaven born into bondage, along with the remnants of a fallen Skaven clan enslaved by the victorious rival, and even non-Skaven. During wartime they are put to use as expendable cannon fodder, driven to the fore of an assault, mainly to absorb enemy fire or to tire the foe before the "real" attack. If some of them manage to take down a few of the enemy, this is considered a bonus.[1][2][3]
Weapons and Equipment
- 2nd Edition: Hand Weapon. Led by a Warrior Skaven. May have Halberd, Shield. May have Musician and Standard Bearer. Slaves are manacled. [6a]
- 3rd Edition: Hand Weapon, may have Shield, Sling, Spear. May have Musician, Standard Bearer. [3]
- 4th Edition: Hand Weapon, may have Shield, Sling, Spear. [5a]
Gallery
Bonefodder of Clan Mordkin
A Skavenslave
Miniatures
Skavenslaves
Skavenslaves with slings
Slaves with slings
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Armies: Skaven (6th Edition), pg. 11
- 2: Warhammer Armies: Skaven (7th Edition), pg. 36
- 3: Warhammer Armies (3rd Edition), pg. 84
- 4: Warhammer Armies (3rd Edition)
- 4a: Skavenslaves, pg. 55
- 5: Warhammer Armies: Skaven (4th Edition)
- 5a: The Army List, pg. 65
- 6: Ravening Hordes (2nd Edition)
- 6a: Skaven Army List, pg. 33
