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Hey Dakka.

In the early hours of the morning, my brother and I were talking and I had this idea to buff Orks. Initially, it was supposed to be for an elites choice of some kind, but I can't think of one it'd suit. My brother thought that maybe Boyz would benefit from it nicely.
Anyway, without further ado, here's my proposed rule!

Sternguard-esque ammo for Orks to use. There will not be any AP3, rending, or Get's Hot rounds, as I don't feel that's really "Orky" (I'm aware of the kustom mega weapons) These are all based on orky colours, so do correct me if one is wrong.

Red Dakka - +1 shots
Blue Dakka - +1 BS
Black Dakka - +1S to shooting profile
Purple Dakka - Ignores cover

The reasoning behind these ideas are as follows:
Red ones go faster, therefore more shots will leave the gun much faster!
Blue is lucky, so you're more likely to hit. It's this or twin-linked.
Black is tough (it was +1S or -1T for that shooting attack, but I didn't want to affect the ID threshold for T3 models)
Purple is stealthy. Have you ever seen a purple Ork? No, because they're there before you see 'em! (I found purple = stealthy on several forum posts on the internet when searching. It was the only other colour I could find)

As for what this applies to, it will be shootas & big shootas. I'm considering including sluggas. The entire unit must purchase this upgrade, it is not "some models have it, some don't", just to make it simpler.
I'm thinking, pricing wise, to either bundle it together (more flexibility) for a set cost. If not, then you can only buy one type of ammo for the unit (making it cheaper). Maybe a hybrid.
I haven't got an idea for points cost yet. Suggestions for this is welcome. If you know any Orky colours, please post them too! I might add to the list/replace a colour.

Summary:
Availability -
- Ork Boyz units with shootas and/or big shootas (considering adding slugga boyz and other units)

Add the following line to Ork Boyz:
All models in this unit with a shoota or big shoota may purchase one of the following ammo types:

Red Dakka ........ 1.5 pts per model

Blue Dakka ....... 1.5 pts per model

Black Dakka ..... 1.5 pts per model

Purple Dakka ... 1.5 pts per model

All the Dakka! ...... 4 pts per model

All the Dakka! will give you access to all of the ammo types for less. Useful if you want a more flexible squad.
The point costs are just spitballs right now. I didn't want to make them too costly, but I don't want them to be too cheap.

Edit: Clean up and prices!

That would be awesome for flash Gitz and Loota options

I actually kinda like that. The physics nerd in me wants to say "faster == longer range", but more dakka is really Orky, so yeah, more dakka it is.

Mojo1jojo wrote:That would be awesome for flash Gitz and Loota options

The only problems I see with this are Flashgitz becoming BS 4 with their gitfindas and Blue Dakka (+1BS), and Lootas ID anything T4 with Black Dakka (+1S)

jade_angel wrote:I actually kinda like that. The physics nerd in me wants to say "faster == longer range", but more dakka is really Orky, so yeah, more dakka it is.

I understand completely.
I did think about it, but it really didn't seem necessary or Orkish.

I'm thinking about maybe making the +1 shot slugga only, so slugga/choppa Orks are more viable (CC getting a small buff), but I feel that Shoota Orks are already under appreciated. :/