The new 'G.I. Joe' movie got me to thinking about old 80's TV shows, so my mind eventually swung around to the Thundercats. Of course, the noble cat-man race of Thundarians are totally against the style & fluff of the Underhive... however, I came to realize that the Mutants might not be so ridiculous.
So, here's just a few ideas. I'm new to the Necro system, so I'm completely unable to build a new gang on my own, so any help would be greatly appreciated. I know enough of Necro to know that they're definitely Outlaws. Speaking of which, where do I find ganger lists other than the House lists to compare off of?
SPLICERS
Splicers are mutated humans with their genes spliced with animal DNA. In some cases, this was an attempt to access a single genome that failed... a scientist using reptile genes to increase healing, or inserting in an ape sequence to prevent a disease. In most cases, the splicers were a deliberate result of genetic experts trying to make slave warriors and workers. These spliced creatures are dumber than humans in some ways, but more than make up for it in their resourcefulness and their knack for escaping. Bands of these mutated half-man often band together, rather than fight amongst themselves like the animals they resemble. This is a wise choice, as they have plenty of mutual enemies.
FOUR MUTANT TYPES
SLITHERS- Mutants spliced with reptile dna. Can resemble the scavvie mutant 'scalies', or be tiny newts, or massive crocadilian creatures.
Heavies & Gangers - Added resistance (+1 toughness?)
Juves - added stealth
Gang Leaders - Cold-blooded: higher leadership
models: Scalies or lizardmen work great.
GNASHERS- Mutants bearing the dna of mammalian hunters and scavengers: jungle cats, canines, jackals, and various other fiercesome beasts.
Heavies, Gangers, Juves - added movement?
Gang leader - added strength?
models: None from GW. Third party?
SCAMPERS- Mutants mixed with primate dna... or in some cases, their own human dna is devolved.
Heavies, Gangers, Juves - higher Initiative? climbing bonus?
Gang Leader - ?
models: None from GW. Third party?
SQUAWKERS - Mutants mixed with bird dna. Of course they cannot fly, but their senses are as finely tuned as any hawk's.
Heavies, Gangers, Juves - Higher shooting? farther range?
Gang Leader - ?
models: None from GW, except the occasional Tzeentch model.
Of course, it would be possible to add more types, just so WFB players can use their Beastmen & Skaven bits.
I don't have much of an idea on the final list, but I think a player could pick from as many mutant types as he'd like, one per figure. The bonuses could be free, or could have a cost attached to each, depending on how balanced they are.
