Alien Empires · The Galaxy Bites Back
Orks
The green tide — the galaxy's most cheerful apocalypse, powered by pure belief.
About Orks — Lore & How They Play
The Lore
The Orks are the galaxy's most successful species and its worst neighbours: a fungal race engineered for war so long ago that nobody remembers by whom, spread across creation and perfectly happy about it. They fight because fighting is fun, follow the biggest boss because that's obviously how it should work, and their technology runs largely on collective belief.
When enough Orks gather, the Waaagh! begins — part crusade, part stampede, part galactic-scale pub crawl with artillery.
On the Tabletop
Waves and tempo: Orks flood the table with cheap, surprisingly hard-hitting boyz, back them with ramshackle vehicles and monstrous characters, and ride the Waaagh! — a once-per-game surge that turns the whole army into a battering ram for a turn.
Time it right and very little in the game survives the impact. Your shooting is a rumour and your saves are optimistic, so keep moving, keep charging, and remember the Ork philosophy: if you're losing, you just haven't charged enough yet.
Orks — the greenskinned warlords of Warhammer 40,000, living for the joy of the fight. Shop Boyz, Nobz, Warbosses, Killa Kans, and the full Ork range at Loaded Dice, Barry, South Wales. WAAAGH!
Latest Ork news: Codex: Orks leads 11th Edition and Nazdreg returns.
First Contact
Starting a xenos army?
Start with a boxed set — miniatures, rules and dice in one go. Free UK delivery over £65, same-day dispatch by 3pm on weekdays.
Shop 40K Starter SetsFrequently Asked Questions
Orks are a fungal alien species that exists solely to fight. They are the most numerous race in the galaxy and thrive on warfare, with their technology working through a combination of crude engineering and collective psychic belief.
Yes — Orks are one of 40k's classic horde factions, fielding large mobs of Boyz backed by vehicles and powerful HQ characters. They suit players who enjoy overwhelming opponents with numbers and aggression.
Yes — Orks received a strong update in 10th Edition with powerful Waaagh! mechanics, resilient infantry, and excellent vehicle support that makes them highly competitive.
The Combat Patrol: Orks is the ideal starting point. Adding a mob of Boyz and a Warboss quickly builds the classic green tide.
Orks use green skin, brown leathers, and rusty metal armour. Key paints include Warboss Green, Agrax Earthshade, Leadbelcher, and Ryza Rust. We stock the full Citadel range.
Yes — we stock the full Orks range in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.