The compact form of the Grundback Gunner has caused more than one group of brigands to underestimate an isolated Rhulic mining party, to their shock and dismay. Despite its somewhat comical appearance, the warjack is unquestionably lethal when commanded by a skilled ’jack marshal or warcaster. Its stout cannon can deliver powerful explosive shells, and its small size is superbly designed to navigate the narrow caves and switchback roads of the Rhulic mountains. Together, the armament and maneuverability make the Grundback Gunner a small force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
The ’jack was originally designed to carry messages quickly through tunnels and mines rather than to perforate the enemy with cannon fire. After crafty dwarven mechaniks added the powerful Rhulic cannon to its chassis, however, the Grundback “Runner” became known as the Grundback “Gunner.” When compared to the millennia-old reputation of the Ghordsons, Clan Grundback is a relative newcomer to the premier mechanikal conglomerates of Rhul, and they owe much of their prestige to their Gunner. A marvel of efficiency and design that is also easy to service in the field, the ’jack is more than up to the industrial and combat challenges found in the mountain wilds of Rhul.