What is shoota?

Shootas are a type of Ork infantry in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. They are characterized by their preference for using ranged weapons, specifically their signature weapon, the Shoota, which is a crude but effective automatic firearm.

• Role: Shootas form the bulk of many Ork mobs. They provide covering fire and contribute to the overall chaotic and overwhelming nature of an Ork assault. They aren't particularly accurate, but they make up for it with volume of fire.

• Weaponry: The primary weapon of a Shoota is, unsurprisingly, the Shoota itself. Some Shootas will also carry Sluggas, and Stikkbombs for close combat.

• Tactics: Shootas typically advance in large groups, unleashing a hail of bullets in the general direction of the enemy. Their tactics are simple and direct, relying on overwhelming numbers and the Orks' inherent toughness to carry the day. While they prefer shooting, they are more than willing to engage in Melee Combat if they get close enough to the enemy.

• Organization: Shootas are typically organized into mobs led by a Boss Nob, who is a larger and more experienced Ork.

• Notable Characteristics: Shootas, like all Orks, are fungal organisms who reproduce via spores. They are also known for their crude technology, which is often cobbled together from scrap and maintained through sheer willpower. Their defining characteristic is their love of violence and their enjoyment of a good fight.