Nasherhound!

The vast wealth of the Noble Houses of Necromunda is based on the huge industrial output of the six Houses of Necromunda. For example the superlative quality of House Van Saar’s weaponry is famed throughout the Imperium. The other Houses produce a staggering amount of industrial commodities. It is not uncommon for the Noble Houses to negotiate contracts equip whole regiments of the Imperial Guard. This level of industrialisation has led to bitter competition between the Houses to gain contracts to supply to the Noble Houses. This “competition” occasionally erupts into open warfare between the various factions. The most recognised way to win a contract is to ensure your competitors are not capable of fulfilling it.

As a result the House factories and workshops are a constant target for sabotage and industrial espionage. In this environment it is not surprising that security is of paramount importance and the Nasherhound has been specifically bred to enhance an industrial complex’s security. The Nasherhound's origins are unclear but it appears to be the end result of centuries of selective breeding. Some have described the Nasherhound as nothing more than a huge pair of jaws on legs with precious little room for unimportant secondary functions like a brain or compassionate nature. 

The biggest drawback the Nasherhound has is its pure, unbridled aggression. Coupled with its lack of intelligence only a few particularly domineering characters are able to win the beast’s respect. Their most effective role is roaming free in security zones around factories and other key installations. These “sterile zones” contain signs disclaiming liability for injuries suffered to intruders. Often the sign is preferable to owning a live Nasherhound as not many will run the risk of getting past one of these savage beasts. 

The rules that follow are for those heroic (stupid!) souls who wish to use Nasherhounds in their games of Necromunda. They were initially designed to use the Squig Hound model.