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Warboss from Waaaargh Orks
[[File:WarbossArt.jpg|thumb|300px|Ork '''Warboss'''{{Fn|1}}]]
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The '''Warboss''' is the highest position in [[Ork]] Society, and the most prestegious of [[Nob]]z. {{Fn|10a}} He is always the biggest, strongest and most cunning Ork in any given grouping of such creatures, and gets the best armour, weapons, and equipment. In war, Warboss's will lead mobs of Orks to war while a select few will become successful enough to oversee massive interstellar rampages dubbed [[Waaagh!]]'s.{{Fn|2b}}
He is easily distinguishable from his brethren because of his bossy nature and tendency to be over nine feet (3 metres) tall. As a general rule of thumb, the more successful a Warboss is, the larger he is.{{Fn|2b}}
==Role==
[[Image:Retribution Warboss Portrait.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
In battle a Warboss often directly leads his tribeas a noble, and is a force to be reckoned with himself. Warboss's commonly keep a group of [[Nob]] bodyguards, [[Gretchin]] ammo haulers, and a pet [[Attack Squig]] around, making them even more formidable in combat.{{Fn|5b}} A Warboss maintains his position by power purely because of his size and the ability to beat any challengers to a pulp. Yet the more brawls and victories a Warboss wins, the bigger and stronger he gets, which will in turn increase his number of followers and prestige.{{Fn|2b}}{{Fn|2c}}
While Warboss's may seem unintelligent, they all possess a bestial cunning that allows them to organize devastating [[Waaagh!|Waaaghs!]]. That being said, many Warboss's often leave the more mundane tasks of war such as battlefield organization or logistics to underlings and instead prefer to get up in the front of any good fight.{{Fn|2a}} Along with brutal violence and cunning, the ability to loudly shout is one of the most vital criteria to becoming a successful Warboss.{{Fn|5a}}
===Warlord===
Particularly dominant and successful Warbosses are called "Warlords" or "Great Bosses". Tribe after tribe will flock to such a prominent leader, forming a massive Ork horde.{{Fn|2c}} The most powerful and successful Warboss's may instead refer to themselves by a unique and impressive title of their own devising, such as the "[[Snagrod|Arch-arsonist]]" of [[Ork Empire of Charadon|Charadon]].{{Fn|2d}}
Warlords rise to such exalted heights by showing genius in battle and besting their rivals and challengers, but mostly thorough commanding obedience and respect by shouting very loudly. Great intellect is not a prerequisite to become a Warlord, and its lack is rarely a drawback as Warlords have an easy time finding able advisors to attend to their demanding tasks. Warlords hold court in great Orkish halls and sit upon garish thrones decked in the trophies of their victories – the finest of which is often considered to be a [[Space Marine Helmet]], which they display upon [[Bosspole|War Banners]]s as testaments to their prowess and leadership.{{Fn|10a}}
===Other Titles===
==Notable Warbosses==
{{main|List of Ork Warbosses}}
[[File:Waa-Totem.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Warboss]] [[Waa-Totems]].{{Fn|1010b}}]]
*[[Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka]]
*[[Klawjaw]], the [[Mighty Mangler of Bork]]
*{{Endn|8}}: [https://archive.ph/yLjw0 Games Workshop: The Dark Crusade is upon us - Agents of Xenos: Orks: Tregz Dag Gutstompa] ''(Saved archive page, dated 14 October 2006, last accessed 13 July 2024)''
*{{Endn|9}}: [[Codex: Orks (7th Edition)]], pg. 64
*{{Endn|10}}: [[Waaargh: Orks]], :**{{Endn|10a}}: pg. 16**{{Endn|10b}}: pg. 56
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