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==Overview==
Within the industrial underhives [[underhive]]s of a [[hive city]], where the gangs [[gang]]s of the [[Necromunda (planet)|Necromunda]]'s ruling houses compete for the scarce resources, the upper [[Noble House|nobility ]] also commit their own groups of "gangs" to the underhive conflicts for a different purpose.{{Fn|2}}
Traditionally Spyrer groups are composed of the unproven youths of the noble houses born in the upper levels of the hive where they have known little want or hardship. These groups then descend into the lower levels to undertake a vow that has been impressed upon them by a sponsor '''Patriarch''' or '''Matriarch''', either to survive unaided in the depths of the undercity for a designated length of time, or to obtain a designated number of kills. They are not permitted to return until their task is complete.{{Fn|3b}}
In this way the unproven individuals of the decadent noble houses will prove themselves as ruthless and resourceful and thus suited for leadership roles within hive politics.{{Fn|3b}}
Occasionally some individuals gain such a taste for the hunt that they return to the underhive as part of other Spyrer hunts, or they sponsor future groups as Patriarchs or Matriarchs themselves.{{Fn|3b}} Experienced Spyrers can also become '''Spyre Hunt Masters''' and command groups of other Spyrers during hunts.{{Fn|9}}
[[Image:SpyreHunterArt.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Spyre Hunter{{Fn|8}}]]
==Equipment==
Although each Hunting Rig is unique, they are designed to incorporate ritualised combinations of weaponry, so that groupings of hunting styles can be identified. But as the suits adapt to suit the wearer, even two suits that were similarly designed may be completely different by the end of the hunt.{{Fn|3b}}
;The Orrus: the most brutal of the Spyre aspects. Specialising in brute force, they are characterised by oversized, piston-powered arms containing [[Bolt]] Launchers built into the fists. They are also protected from shooting attacks by a [[force field]]. Orrus rigs typically evolve by increasing the caliber and firing rate of the Bolt Launchers or by increasing the effectiveness of their force field.{{Fn|2}}
;Jakara: The lightest but most agile of the Spyre hunters, specialising in speed and mobility. They are equipped with a [[Monomolecular Sword]] and a unique [[Jakara Mirror Shield|Mirror Shield]] which can absorb energy-based attacks and fire it back at their enemies. Jakara rigs evolve by increasing the mobility and speed of the wearer, as well as increasing the sharpness of their sword. They also adapt by expanding the types of energy absorbed by their shield.{{Fn|2}}
;Yeld: The most peculiar Spyrers, being equipped with [[Cameleoline|Chameleonic armour]] and razor-edged [[Yeld Wings]]. They are armed with multiple [[laser]] tubes built into their gauntlets. Though their wings do allow them to fly, they make for better gliders. Their wings also incorporate the chameleonic technology which makes them difficult to track. Yeld can evolve by increasing the chameleonic response and the sharpness of their wing-blades, as well as by increasing the focus and fire-rate of their laser gauntlets.{{Fn|2}}
;Sovereign: Worn by '''Spyre Hunt Master''' leaders, they are able to mix and match most of the weapons used by Orrus, Yeld, Malcadon and Jakara Spyrers.{{Fn|9}}
;Patriarch: Their armour offers the best protection of all the Spyrer armours, and it is only worn by those who have already proven themselves and cannot evolve further. It is equipped with four [[Mechadendrite]] arms; two wielding [[power claw]]s and two with pulse [[laser]]s that can track and target multiple opponents simultaneously due to the advanced sensor arrays built into the rig.{{Fn|3b}}
*{{Endn|7}}: [https://archive.ph/qKIVn Warhammer Community: Lady Haera Helmawr Emerges from the Underhells In a Unique Spyrer Suit (Posted on 1 July 2024)] ''(Saved archive page, dated 1 July 2024, last accessed 1 July 2024)''
*{{Endn|8}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/07/17/hive-secundus-who-are-the-spyre-hunters/ Warhammer Community: Hive Secundus – Who Are the Spyre Hunters? (posted 17/7/2024)] (last accessed 18/7/2024)
*{{Endn|9}}: [https://archive.ph/fqZgS Warhammer Community: Sow Terror in the Underhive with a Fully Tooled-Up Spyrer Hunting Party] ''(Saved archive page, dated 14 Aug 2024, last accessed 14 Aug 2024, original link: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/08/14/sow-terror-in-the-underhive-with-a-fully-tooled-up-spyrer-hunting-party/)''
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