Marauders

## Lore

Much like the Khan's origins, those who would later come to be known as the Marauders were originally drifters, those without a home. These clan less dregs roamed across the belt somewhat aimlessly, picking battles, transporting or defending goods, and seeing where they can gather some infamy at whatever place possible.

It was only when they started to catch wind of the Khan's exploits, that they started gathering. And a few that proved themselves fierce warriors, later started banding together.

These warriors after seeing the Khans war prowess decided to come together as a new *clan* who were dedicated to the ultimate goal of the Khan, and more importantly, believed him to be their rightful ruler. Whilst few in number, their assistance proved beneficial enough to earn the Khan's favor. Who quickly made this ragtag group of warriors one of his more elite fighters. the Khan told them a tale of an ancient people, the Vikings. He shared old stories that should've been lost to time, of the exploits of these fierce warriors. The new clan gobbled the up the stories and modelled their entire lifestyle around it.

The new brave clan made an oath in blood, cutting a gash into their hands, and smearing their own faces red. They swore themselves to fight relentlessly for the Khan and his aspirations, to see their people as conquerors, and not the weak whelplings some of them once were. It was from this day that they were known as the *Marauders* clan. Hardened warriors who take the barbaric nature of Khans and triple it. They believe in the days of the old Khans and believe in honor above everything.

With the death of the khan the belt war quickly followed. And infuriated by the death of their ruler the Marauders fought with a ferocity never seen before. There pilots flew other faction's ships without error. There soldiers fought on ground ops without worrying about death once. And once the Khan arrived in Malta all Marauder assets fought with such courage that the big Clans allowed this rag tang clan to build their own proper war sized ships. Though these wins where not as influential too all the clan members. Some influenced by the death toll inflicted on civilians and weaker opponents abandoned their oath to the khan and fled the Marauders to go live in the now wreck of Malta. Where they were joined by other survivors from other factions.

After the war beyond the belt, the Marauders where just as damaged as all other clans. There ships they just build died. And their lifestyle needed to change. Many of the marauders would changing to other clans for guidance. Though the marauders of today still seek to keep the Khans legacy alive. And to keep battle honor as a cornerstone of the Khans. With the continued support of some of the other traditionalist mayors the Marauders continue to produce their ships. And they march towards there ideal future of the Khan's future.

## Ship building

To build an MDR ship you don't need as much build skill as some other factions as this is supposed to be the faction for even bad builders to enjoy. In general, keep it simple for these ships, and you will be mostly there though this does not mean that this clan is noob only!

The main design queues GC has been: -

* The shape of the front of the ship being a wedge, sometimes rather long as well. Flat top and bottom, for the most part.
* No traditional mouth, rather being built into the hull, following the wedge edges.
* Atmospheric thrusters for 'eyes' (use T0's)
* A Norse overall feels to the craft. Most are often bear a stylized serpentine look at the front.

Color pallet:

* *primairy: #332323 (top layerarmor)*
* *secondary: #303030 (base layer armor)*
* *tertiary: #999999 (teeth color when painted with rust armor skin)*
* *highlight: #D49146 (khan yellow)*