Chief Radgrad is an Orc commander
Biography
Radgrad’s full history is not known, even amongst those who follow him, and few would dare ask. He enjoys the distinction of being the only Marauder commander permanently on the kill list of all corporate forces – not that many have been successful.
Even for a Marauder, Radgrad is large and impressively framed, and his fighting prowess is truly a sight to behold. Marauders are not given to be easily impressed. Over the course of time, they have fought for and against every race they have encountered, and they have acquired a reputation for brutal, straightforward efficiency in their methods. They are not a species who like to tell stories or boast of exploits, seeing no point – as far as a Marauder is concerned, if you are good at what you do, then there is no need to brag.
‘Chief’ Radgrad is the exception which proves the rule, and it speaks volumes to just how terrifyingly effective this mercenary warlord is that a race as prosaic as the Marauders tell such varied and colourful tales of him. His very rank, ‘Chief’ was one unheard of for any other Marauder commander, no matter how successful. Others may lay claim to larger territories, or a greater victory tally, but none come close to eclipsing the legend of Radgrad.
Clad in a highly modified and unique Ripper Suit, Radgrad is very much a leader from the front, and his armaments reflect this. On his right arm, twin solidshot autocannons are mounted in an arrangement known as the Sawn Off. The name refers to the fact that both barrels of the cannons have been shortened, drastically reducing their effective range. They are devastating close quarter weapons, throwing out a hail of shots that will tear through armour with ease. On his left arm is mounted the Decapitator – a giant articulated claw capable of tearing through the hull of a tank.
Radgrad’s appearance, choice of weapons and fighting style might suggest a feral savage, but in fact nothing could be further from the truth. Radgrad is highly intelligent, and has a keen grasp of strategic thinking to rival the very best analysts the GCPS can offer. It is this combination of tactical cunning and sheer brute force which makes Radgrad such a fearsome opponent, and he enjoys the distinction of being the only Marauder commander permanently on the kill list of all Corporate forces.
Substantial bounties are offered the length and breadth of the GCPS for his capture or verified death, though of the handful brave enough to attempt to claim them thus far, none have returned or been heard of again. One might think that a race as unsentimental and materialistic as the Marauders might be tempted to try and collect on such bounties themselves, but as the old Marauder adage goes – there’s no point in a payday that you won’t ever live to see, no matter how big it might be.
Radgrad was seen on Nexus Psi.
Gallery
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Chief Radgrad Model
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