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[[Image:PhantaClaws.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Phanta Claws]]
'''Phanta Claws''' is a mysterious and legendary entity which is thought to dwell on [[Necromunda (Planet)|Necromunda]]. It is often associated with the local Necromundan holiday of [[Fistmas]] and the legend surrounding it.{{Fn|1}} Though public perception in the underhive is that the creature is mythical and non-existent, there are in reality a small group of mutants each descended of the original creature and calling itself Phanta Claws that during the winter time may come into contact with the [[Gang| gangs]] of the underhive as foes or [[Hired Gun|hired guns]] - though few will believe those who encounter them.{{Fn|1a}}
==History==
The myth of Phanta Claws is not widely believed among Imperial scholars. Nevertheless, rumors persist that the Phanta Claws still stalk the depths of the [[Underhive]]. According to the rambling testimonies of [[ganger]]s, Phanta Claws' take great pleasure in carrying out the quest Dorn had set - by ripping apart lone traders and stealing their material wealth, giving it to their stunted mutant servants to create gifts for Fistmas Eve. Apparently, monster's fear of Rogal Dorn's wrath should he return is so great, it carries out his command unto this day.{{Fn|1}}
Whatever the case, the reality is that the creature's mutated descendants do exist, and that there is not one but many 'Phanta Claws' stalking the underhive. Few in number, and usually hostile to gangers, they will on occasion approach wealthy gang leaders and offer themselves as [[Hired Gun|hired guns]] in exchange for materials and the wealth to purchase more. Few gang leaders have the courage to refuse such a monstrous creature's offer. A gang will only ever have a single Phanta Claws working for them at any time.{{Fn|1}} Phanta Claws are never hired by [[Spyrer|Spryer Hunters]], [[Palanite Enforcers]], or [[Redemption Cult|Redemptionists]] - the creatures' very existence would be seen as anathema and heretical to these groups.{{Fn|1a}}
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