Waaagh!

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Orks are evolved primarily for fighting and this sometimes leads to rivalry and even outright war between the different tribes. Although this gives the impression that Orks are disorganizeds and rebellious, they are actually capable of a high degree of co-operation. The Techno-Magi of the Adeptus Mechanicus have identified low levels of background psychic energy in the minds of Orks and Gretchin, and this seems to act as a hormonal stimulus, establishing territories and establishing just who is who in the hierarchy of Orkdom. As a particular Ork Warlord grows in power, other Orks are attracted to his armies and the clamor to assume subordinate positions under his command. This means that Ork armies can assemble very quickly, growing into massive hordes, appearing out of nowhere an attacking unsuspecting planets. This process is controlled in the same way by the Ork psyche. When massive Ork armies embark upon wars of conquest, this psychic stimulus gives rise to what Orks call a Waaagh! The waaagh takes hold in the minds of every Ork and Gretchin, driving them towards fresh conquests upon a wave of blood thirsty euphoria. A Waaagh will last until the Orks are defeated or until they run out of enemies, after which the armies will dissipate and the various Ork factions, divide into mutually antagonistic tribes once more.