The Woard were genetically engineered Wraith/Human hybrids that were modified with the DNA of an unknown species by the hands of the Ancients of the City-ship Admah. They were created were bred in laboratories in the lower levels of the city and born from genetic samples available in order to serve as warriors for gladitorial combat where the ruling decadent Ancients placed bets on the winner. Whilst bred from Wraith DNA, the creatures were much larger and had features that marked it different from the Iratus bug.