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'''Venators Gangs''', also known as '''Venator Bands ''',{{Fn|2}} are coalitions of [[Bounty Hunter]]s from [[Necromunda (planet)|Necromunda]], to who pursue bounties for profit.{{Fn|1a}} Some verge on being [[Death Cult]]s and are tolerated only as long as their lethal skills benefit the [[House Helmawr|Imperial House]].{{Fn|1b}}
Venator gangs receive sanctioning through various forms, including oath-tokens traded by the [[Merchants Guild]]s. Guilders maintain their own Venator cadres, such as [[Adjurators]] who hunt down oathbreakers and [[Shacklemen]] who recapture escaped slaves. Specialized tasks are often assigned to unique individuals like [[Eyros Slagmyst]], who leads [[Water Harvester]]s in enforcing Guild law against water thieves.{{Fn|1a}}
==Composition==
====Former Gangers====
The most common Bounty Hunters are former [[gang ]] members. They may turn to bounty hunting for various reasons: being cast out by their House for serious offenses, tiring of oppressive under-bosses, or seeking greater wealth and adventure beyond the gang hierarchy.{{Fn|1a}}
Despite leaving their gangs, these individuals often retain the symbols of their House identity, using familiar weapons and armor while working alongside former enemies. Many maintain close connections with their old gang mates, keeping valuable channels open for specialist equipment and insider information.{{Fn|1a}}
====Off-worlders====
Venator bands on Necromunda are not limited to locals; they include off-worlders, [[Mutant]]s, [[Abhuman]]s, and even [[Xenos]]. Notable Bounty Hunters like [[Gor Halfhorn]], [[Yar Umbra]], and [[Grendl Grendlsen]] have led or joined Venator crews. Some of the most feared Venators come from [[ExecutionerFamilies]] Families, such as the [[Wu-Kang]], known for their close combat skills and distinctive tattoos, and the [[Jarlgar Headhunters]], who are relentless and nomadic. Others, like the [[Janus Clan]], are clone collectives created by [[House Escher]].{{Fn|1b}}
====Psykers====
==Sources==
* 1 : [[Necromunda: The Book of Peril]]:** {{Endn|1a}}: pg. 10** {{Endn|1b}}: pg. 11** {{Endn|1c}}: pg. 12
*{{Endn|2}}: [[White Dwarf May 2018]], pg. 109 – ''Necromunda: Venator Bands''
*{{Endn|3}}: [[White Dwarf April 2019]], pg. 106 – ''[[Battle Report]] : Necromunda: Calling in the Hit''
