Nobz Squad

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Nobz Squad
Race	Orks
Version	Dark Crusade v1.2 Soulstorm v1.0
Build Info
Hotkey Q	Build Cost 250 75  10 Build Time 40 s Built From Da Boyz Hut Squad Size 5/10 Requires Pile O Gunz! and 50 Limit 2
Unit Stats
Hitpoints	650/1
Armour	Infantry Heavy Medium
Morale	600/10/150
Death Penalty	-25
Unit Mass	40
Move Speed	16
Sight Radius	25 (cannot detect)
Reinforcement
Reinforce Cost	45 10  2
Reinforce Time	9 s
Weapons
Ranged	Slugga
Melee	Choppa

Contents 1 Nobz Squad 2 Tactics 3 Leaders 3.1 Nob Leader 4 Abilities 4.1 Waagh! 5 Weapons 5.1 Slugga 5.2 Choppa 6 Weapon Upgrades 6.1 Power Claw 7 Researchable Upgrades 7.1 More Choppy Research 7.2 Even More Choppy Research 7.3 'Eavy Boy Armour 7.4 Super 'Eavy Boy Armour 7.5 Extra Vehicle Armor 8 The Dawn of War Player's Guide

Nobz Squad

"When da boss ain't around you listen to ME!"

Nobz are experienced units that stand much taller and have greater strength than the standard Ork. The bizarre psychic phenomenon of the Waaagh! causes those Orks who are successful in battle to become much larger and stronger than other boyz, a fact that grants them inherent authority over the "runtier" Orks. Occasionally Nobz will gather in groups and rampage across the battlefield. They also serve as the Warboss's bodyguard.

Charge Bonus: once within 7 range of their target when on Assault stance, Nobz gain a +30% movement bonus to their current base speed, enabling them to quickly close the distance with other units into melee.

Note that Da Boyz Hut has a 20% production bonus, giving Nobz Squads a build time of 32 s.

In Soulstorm, Nobz use two slots in transports.

Tactics

Nobz Squads are an essential part of any Ork army once they become available, as they are the most durable melee units in the game. Their melee damage is a bit low, especially compared to Berzerkers or upgraded Banshees, so the most effective use for Nobz is to simply let them act as a green meat shield for your more powerful ranged units, particularly the fragile Shoota Boyz and Flash Gitz. Their high durability also make Nobz Squads ideal for attaching your commanders to.

Once upgraded with Power Claws, Nobz Squads can do massive damage to any target, although the setup time on this weapon make it ill-suited to chasing down fleeing infantry. If your opponent lacks significant melee units that would stand and fight the Nobz, such as the Imperial Guard or Tau who have gone the path of Mont'Ka, save the resources for other uses and leave the Nobz with Choppas.

Leaders

Max allowed: 1

Nob Leader

	Nob Leader			Hotkey: L
	Cost	75 25  2	Build Time	25 s
	Requirements	Pile O Gunz! and 31
	Effects	+150 Maximum Morale, +2 Morale Regeneration.

Abilities

Waagh!

	Waagh!
	Requires	Variable
	Target Types	Self
	Range	0
	Area of effect	Variable	Cooldown time	Passive ability
Effects	Orks get braver and stronger the more of them there are. This ability confers health bonuses, morale bonuses, and damage bonuses to squads. See the Orky Mob Bonus! page for a full description of how the ability works.

Weapons

Slugga

	Slugga
Damage Per Second Values Infantry Vehicles Buildings Daemons Morale Base Damage Low Med High H.Med H.Hi Cmdr Low Med High Air Low Med High Med High DPS Base Min Max Min.D Initial DPS: 6.8 8.9 7.4 7.7 5.6 3.7 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 5.8 3.3 3.3 7.4 3.3 1.3 2 10 14.8 2.5
Cost	Default Weapon	Range	25	Setup Time	0 s
Build Time	Default Weapon	Accuracy	65%	Refire Rate	0.5 s
Area of Effect	0	Requires	Nothing

Choppa

	Choppa
Damage Per Second Values Infantry Vehicles Buildings Daemons Morale Base Damage Low Med High H.Med H.Hi Cmdr Low Med High Air Low Med High Med High DPS Base Min Max Min.D Initial DPS: 19.6 19.6 19.6 19.6 19.6 9.0 7.5 5.4 5.3 1.8 9.0 5.6 5.3 18.0 5.3 4.1 15 60.3 70.5 3.25 With More Choppy Research: 26.5 26.4 26.5 26.4 26.4 12.1 10.1 7.3 7.2 1.8 12.1 7.5 7.2 24.4 7.2 4.1 15 81.4 91.2 3.25 With Even More Choppy Research: 35.7 35.6 35.7 35.6 35.6 16.3 13.6 9.8 9.7 1.8 16.3 10.1 9.7 32.9 9.7 4.1 15 109.9 128.5 3.25
Cost	Default Weapon	Range	Melee	Setup Time	0 s
Build Time	Default Weapon	Accuracy	65%	Refire Rate	1.2 s
Area of Effect	0	Requires	Nothing

Weapon Upgrades

Max allowed: 10

Power Claw

	Power Claw				Hotkey: K
Damage Per Second Values Infantry Vehicles Buildings Daemons Morale Base Damage Low Med High H.Med H.Hi Cmdr Low Med High Air Low Med High Med High DPS Base Min Max Min.D Initial DPS: 76.8 67.5 67.8 67.5 48.1 52.1 54.2 41.5 20.3 13.4 21.0 22.7 19.0 68.2 20.3 14 70 300 370.5 10
Cost	40 20	Range	Melee	Setup Time	1 s
Build Time	10 s	Accuracy	60%	Refire Rate	1.5 s
Area of Effect	0	Requires	Pile O Gunz! and Orky Fort
Notes	The Power Claw replaces the Choppa for the upgraded unit.

Researchable Upgrades

More Choppy Research

	More Choppy Research			Hotkey: C
	Cost	100 50	Research Time	30 s
	Researched From	Pile O Gunz!
	Requires	40
Effects	The damage values of Slugga Boyz' Choppas, Shoota Boyz' Knives, Stormboyz' Choppas and Nobz Squads Choppas are increased by 35% Nob Leaders and Stormboy Nob Leaders get the Power Claw weapon upgrade.

Even More Choppy Research

	Even More Choppy Research			Hotkey: C
	Cost	150 100	Research Time	30 s
	Researched From	Pile O Gunz!
	Requires	65 , Orky Fort, More Choppy Research
Effects	The damage values of Slugga Boyz' Choppas is increased by a further 10% for a 49% bonus total The damage values of Shoota Boyz' Knives, Stormboyz' Choppas and Nobz Squads Choppas are increased by a further 35% for a 82% bonus total.

'Eavy Boy Armour

	'Eavy Boy Armour			Hotkey: V
	Cost	75 25	Research Time	45 s
	Researched From	Pile O Gunz!
	Requires	30
Effects	Provides a 33% health bonus to Slugga Boyz (333 HP), Shoota Boyz (313 HP), Stormboyz (366 HP), Tankbustaz (479 HP), and Nobz (865 HP)

Super 'Eavy Boy Armour

	Super 'Eavy Boy Armour			Hotkey: V
	Cost	75 25	Research Time	45 s
	Researched From	Pile O Gunz!
	Requires	'Eavy Boy Armour, 50 and Orky Fort
Effects	Provides a 33% health bonus (77% total) to Slugga Boyz (442 HP), Shoota Boyz (416 HP), Stormboyz (486 HP), Tankbustaz (637 HP), and Nobz (1150 HP)

Extra Vehicle Armor

	Extra Vehicle Armor			Hotkey: E
	Cost	450 450	Research Time	100 s
	Researched From	Da Mek Shop
	Requires	60 and Orky Fort
Effects	Allows for production of Looted Tanks and the Squiggoth Provides a 10% health bonus to Wartrukks (2173 HP), Wartraks (2035 HP), Killa Kans (3300 HP), Looted Tanks (5044 HP), and the Squiggoth (11,000 HP) Upgrades Nobz Squads, Nob Leaders, and Stormboy Nob Leaders to Infantry Heavy High armor Note: In Dark Crusade this research costs 400/400 and takes 96 s.

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