Orks have been in the spotlight by Games Workshop as of late, and now what appears to be a mysterious (Prime?) Ork model was spotted in a preview.
There have been rumors dating back to the beginning of 8th edition that this would be the “year of the Xenos”. There have been enough Ork rumors making rounds on the internet that it’s enough to make your head spin. We’ve finally got our first piece of solid evidence that something big is coming for Ork players.
In case you missed the rumors of a new Ork model (or type of model) coming, we got your rumor refresher right here:
Ork Rumors
Speaking of new Ork models, Chapter Master Valrak had some word to say about a new model coming to the Orks in a video on YouTube.
I’ve been sent some information regarding Orks and their upcoming codex for 8th Edtion. Apparently, they will be getting new kits and a big push with the new story. Now I’ve personally heard that Prime Orks are going to be a thing for them, remember, bring your SALT!
He also posted on Bolter and Chainsword talking about Ghazghkull getting a new model. He called him the “Prime-Ork”.
Ghazz is going to receive a new model, prime Ork. New models on release of codex.
Q: Where is this information from? Wonder if it will be mentioned tomorrow, GW posted they were revealing some information tomorrow if I recall.
A: I have a chap that sends me stuff, the last thing he sent me was Knight Codex information about a week or two before GW announced it. Again I have to state, bring your SALT!
Apparently, Ghazghkull is going to be the only model getting the “Prime” status. More rumors could pop up between now and their release so who knows what other units Orks might be getting?
In keeping up with the lore, some of Orks have been fighting almost constantly against Tyranid Hive Fleets on various planets. We all know that Orks get bigger the more they fight. Maybe we could see some bigger Orks come from those battles against the Tyranids.
RUMORS: Prime Ork Spotted in Latest Speed Freek Preview?
A Reddit thread popped up over the weekend discussing a possible Prime Ork spotted in the background of the Speed Freeks preview.
The muscles on that guy in the back left are about twice the size of a normal Ork Boy. We can’t tell what he’s holding exactly either. It could be some kind of dakka gun or maybe even a bigger Power Klaw.
The picture is difficult to work with. We aren’t sure if he’s riding in the bed of the vehicle or if he’s actually behind it riding something else.
If he is behind it, he looks to be pretty big.
If he is riding that vehicle, it’s one we may not have seen before. The tires don’t seem to match up to the two that have been previewed so far. 
It looks like we may have a rumor engine bit in the background as well. Look at the gun that’s sticking out of the vehicle that monster is on top of.
Could this be the rumor engine bit after all?
Do you think we are looking at a Prime Ork or something else? Will you be starting a Speed Freeks faction of Orks? Let us know in the comments of our Facebook Hobby Group.
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