Codex - Orks 2007

Oct 7, 2026

Codex: Orks serves as a definitive guide for collecting and playing an Ork army in Warhammer 40,000. It explains the overall purpose of a Codex alongside the main rulebook, clarifying how armies use Codex content to turn miniature collections into organized forces for battles. The text highlights why Orks are powerful and entertaining, emphasizing brutal close-combat tactics, resilience, distinctive weapons and war machines, and the structure of the codex sections such as race, forces, army list, and wargear.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryComic

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Pages73

Reading Time28 min

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INTRODUCTION

THE WARHAMMER 40,000 GAME

WHY COLLECT AN ORK ARMY

HOW THIS CODEX WORKS

FIND OUT MORE

THE ORK RACE

中 # INTRODUCTION Orks are brutal and barbaric aliens that live to fight.This Codex is the definitive guide tocollecting and playing with an Ork army in the Warhammer 40,000 wargame. 中 ## THE WARHAMMER 40,000 GAME The Warhammer 40,000 rulebook contains the rulesyou need to fight battles with your Citadel miniaturesset in the war-torn universe of the 41st Millennium.Every army has its own Codex book that works withthese rules,allowing you to turn your collection ofminiatures into an organised force ready for yourgames of Warhammer 40,000.This Codex detailseverything you need to know about the Orks. ## WHY COLLECT AN ORK ARMY The Ork army is not only one of the most powerful inthe 41st Millennium but also one of the most fun to play.The greenskin hordes excel at cose combat,and fallupon the enemy in a howling tide of violence.Orkwarbands are so large that despite the losses you maytake as you close with the foe you will always haveenough Boyz left to get your bloody revenge. The natural toughness and ferocty of the Ork army isbolstered by an array of ingenious weapons and warmachines that are as entertaining as they are deadly.Orks appeal to players with a sense of humour and ataste for inflicting severe beatings upon the enemy. ## HOW THIS CODEX WORKS Codex:Orks contains the following sections: ·The Ork Race:The first section introduces the Orksin alltheir green and savage splendour,and their partin the Warhammer 40,000 universe.It includes fulldetails of their origins,the lesser greenskin races,andthe system-wide invasions the Orks call Waaaghs!Also included are details of the infamous Ork clans. ·Forces of the Orks:Each and every character,trooptype and vehicle in the Ork army is examined ingruesome detail in this section.Firstly,you willfind afulldescription of the unit,describing its role within thearmy and its favoured method of crushing the foe.Secondly,you will ind complete rules for the unit anddetails of any unique weapons,gizmos and powersthey use to slaughter their way across the universe. ·The Greenskin Army:This section contains colour photographs of the extensive range of Citadelminiatures available for your Ork army,gloriouslypainted by Games Workshop's famous 'Eavy Metalteam.Colour schemes for the various clans areincluded,as well as tips and techniques forconstructing and painting your Ork warband. ·Ork Wargear:This section contains full details for therugged but deadly wargear used by the forces ofOrkdom,including annotatedillustrations. ·Ork Army List:The army list takes all of the unitspresented in the 'Forces of the Orks'section andarranges them so you can choose an army for yourown games.Each unit type also has a points valueattached to help you pit your force against anopponent's in a fair match. ## FIND OUT MORE While Codex:Orks contains everything you need toplay a game with your army of greenskins,there arealways more tactics to use,scenarios to fight andpainting ideas to try out.The monthly magazineWhite Dwarf contains artices about all aspects of theWarhammer 40,000 game and hobby,and you can findarticles specific to the Orks on our website: www.games-workshop.com INTRODUCTION 中中 ④ # THE ORK RACE Orks are the most warlike aliens in the 41st Millennium,and their number is beyond counting.From the depthsof the galactic core to the distant Ghost Starsburgeoning Ork empires rise and fall.Should the Orksever truly unify,they would crush all opposition anddrown the civilised races in a tide of gore.But the Orks'unquenchable thirst for violence is their downfall as wellas their strength.The Ork tribes spend much of theirtime fighting amongst themselves,waging brutal warsagainst their own kind so that only the strong survive.On occasion,an Ork leader will emerge who is mightyenough to defeat his rivals and unite the warring tribes.His success draws other tribes to him,attracted by thepromise of carnage.Soon a great Waaagh!is underway-part migration,part holy war.Wh

FAQs

What is Codex: Orks used for in Warhammer 40,000?

It is the definitive guide for collecting and playing an Ork army, covering the information needed to understand and use the Orks in the game.

Why are Orks fun and effective to play?

The text describes Orks as exceptionally powerful and especially fun, excelling at close combat while overwhelming opponents in violent assaults.

How is the codex organized?

It includes sections such as The Ork Race, Forces of the Orks, The Greenskin Army, Ork Wargear, and an Ork Army List that arranges units for choosing an army.

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