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| − | [[Image:Triarch Praetorian2.jpg|thumb|right|Necron Triarch Praetorian{{Fn|2}}]] | + | [[Image:Triarch Praetorian2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Necron Triarch Praetorian{{Fn|2}}]] |
| − | + | '''Triarch Praetorians''' are the former bodyguards and agents of the [[Triarch]], the ruling council of the [[Necrontyr]]. Now, they are [[Necron]] rapid-assault infantry equipped with anti-gravitational packs. As of late [[M41]] they have pledged their loyalty to [[Szarekh]] the newly returned [[Silent King]], and seek to unify the Necrons in the face of the [[Tyranid]] threat.{{Fn|3}} | |
| − | '''Triarch | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | They hold a great responsibility - to ensure that the [[Necron Dynasties]] never fall. | + | They hold a great responsibility - to ensure that the [[Necron Dynasties]] never fall. Triarch Praetorians are the only type of Necrons to have remained awake during the long hibernation of the Necron race that took place after the [[War in Heaven (Necron)|War in Heaven]]{{Fn|1}}: they view the outcome of the war as a failure, and they chose to forsake hibernation as penance, preserving what they could of their culture and readying the galaxy for the time when the Necrons would rise again to reclaim it.{{Fn|1}} To try and facilitate disputes between prematurely awakened Necrons, the Triarch Praetorians oversaw the creation of the [[Awakened Council]].{{Fn|4}} |
| − | Triarch Praetorians carry the responsibility of ensuring that war and politics are conducted in accordance to the ancient codes. | + | [[Image:40k-66-triarch-praetorian.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Triarch Praetorian{{Fn|5}}]] |
| + | Triarch Praetorians carry the responsibility of ensuring that war and politics are conducted in accordance to the ancient codes. They were outside the political structure, and could force their will upon anyone if their behaviour went against the edicts of old, even a [[Phaeron]]. Whilst waiting for their brethren to awaken, many disguised themselves as gods upon more primitive worlds, preaching about the codes of the [[Necrontyr]], shaping their cultures according to their own ideals. Despite many attempts by the [[Eldar]] of [[Craftworld Alaitoc]] to make the Praetorians fail in their mission, fragments of their lore and archotech still survive on many worlds. With their brethren awakening, they now work fervently to track down any tomb worlds they can find, and make sure that once again, the ancient codes will be upheld. A host of Triarch Praetorians will be assigned to an awakened Tomb World in perpetuity to ensure that it is so. Not even a Phaeron would deny this intrusion of the Praetorians, for even should he object to their influence, he would value their battlefield capabilities: sixty million years has done little to dull their effectiveness.{{Fn|1}} | ||
| − | Equipped with the dreaded [[Rod of Covenant]], they rarely join a battle immediately, rather specializing in hovering over the battlefield before hurling themselves into the heart of the enemy army.{{Fn|1}} | + | Equipped with the dreaded [[Rod of Covenant]], they rarely join a battle immediately, rather specializing in hovering over the battlefield before hurling themselves into the heart of the enemy army.{{Fn|1}} While above the fray, they will watch not only for the opportune moment to strike, but for a sign that it was long-ago touched by their influence. Should they discover such a race, they will deem that it has the right to be fought as an honourable foe according to the old codes of battle. A Necron army's commander may find this a frustrating setback, impeding the progress of battle, but only the boldest [[Nemesor]] or commander would dare to blatantly challenge the Praetorians' edict.{{Fn|1}} |
==Notable Triarch Praetorians== | ==Notable Triarch Praetorians== | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Phillias]] - Executioner of the [[Awakened Council]]{{Fn|4}} |
| + | *[[Khemet (Triarch Praetorian)|Khemet]]{{Fn|6}} | ||
==Images== | ==Images== | ||
{{Portal Linkbox|Miniatures|PortalBildMiniaturen.jpg|Miniatures:Triarch Praetorians}} | {{Portal Linkbox|Miniatures|PortalBildMiniaturen.jpg|Miniatures:Triarch Praetorians}} | ||
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Triarch Praetorian.jpg|Triarch Praetorian miniature | Triarch Praetorian.jpg|Triarch Praetorian miniature | ||
Triarch-Praetorian-Rod.jpg|Triarch Praetorians with [[Rod of Covenant|Rods of Covenant]] | Triarch-Praetorian-Rod.jpg|Triarch Praetorians with [[Rod of Covenant|Rods of Covenant]] | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Trivia== |
| − | The [[Wikipedia:Praetorian Guard|Praetorian Guard]] of the Roman Empire served from the 3rd century B.C to the 4th century A.D as the personal bodyguards of the Roman Emperor. | + | {{Trivia}} |
| + | *The "Praetorian" part of the Triarch Praetorians' name likely derived from the [[Wikipedia:Praetorian Guard|Praetorian Guard]] of the Roman Empire, which served from the 3rd century B.C to the 4th century A.D as the personal bodyguards of the Roman Emperor. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Necrons (5th Edition)]], pg. | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Necrons (5th Edition)]], pg. 38 |
| − | *{{Endn|2}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat700019a&prodId=prod1380038a&rootCatGameStyle=| Triarch Praetorian] | + | *{{Endn|2}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat700019a&prodId=prod1380038a&rootCatGameStyle=| Games Workshop webstore: Triarch Praetorian] |
| − | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Necrons (7th Edition)]] - A New Epoch Begins | + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Necrons (7th Edition)]] - ''A New Epoch Begins'' |
| − | *{{Endn|4}}: [[The Infinite and the Divine (Novel)]] Chapter 4 | + | *{{Endn|4}}: [[The Infinite and the Divine (Novel)]], Chapter 4 |
| + | *{{Endn|5}}: [[Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond Warhammer 40,000]]
- ''Triarch Praetorian'' - for more information see [[Triarch Praetorian/Sources]] | ||
| + | *{{Endn|6}}: [https://archive.ph/ZI5l7 Warhammer Community: A Wolf Priest, a Triarch Praetorian and a fallen Night Lord take the lead in new Black Library books] ''(archived from [https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/wy5pnpai/a-wolf-priest-a-triarch-praetorian-and-a-fallen-night-lord-take-the-lead-in-new-black-library-books/ the original] 6 August 2025, last accessed 6 August 2025)'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:00, 17 September 2025
Triarch Praetorians are the former bodyguards and agents of the Triarch, the ruling council of the Necrontyr. Now, they are Necron rapid-assault infantry equipped with anti-gravitational packs. As of late M41 they have pledged their loyalty to Szarekh the newly returned Silent King, and seek to unify the Necrons in the face of the Tyranid threat.[3]
Overview
They hold a great responsibility - to ensure that the Necron Dynasties never fall. Triarch Praetorians are the only type of Necrons to have remained awake during the long hibernation of the Necron race that took place after the War in Heaven[1]: they view the outcome of the war as a failure, and they chose to forsake hibernation as penance, preserving what they could of their culture and readying the galaxy for the time when the Necrons would rise again to reclaim it.[1] To try and facilitate disputes between prematurely awakened Necrons, the Triarch Praetorians oversaw the creation of the Awakened Council.[4]
Triarch Praetorians carry the responsibility of ensuring that war and politics are conducted in accordance to the ancient codes. They were outside the political structure, and could force their will upon anyone if their behaviour went against the edicts of old, even a Phaeron. Whilst waiting for their brethren to awaken, many disguised themselves as gods upon more primitive worlds, preaching about the codes of the Necrontyr, shaping their cultures according to their own ideals. Despite many attempts by the Eldar of Craftworld Alaitoc to make the Praetorians fail in their mission, fragments of their lore and archotech still survive on many worlds. With their brethren awakening, they now work fervently to track down any tomb worlds they can find, and make sure that once again, the ancient codes will be upheld. A host of Triarch Praetorians will be assigned to an awakened Tomb World in perpetuity to ensure that it is so. Not even a Phaeron would deny this intrusion of the Praetorians, for even should he object to their influence, he would value their battlefield capabilities: sixty million years has done little to dull their effectiveness.[1]
Equipped with the dreaded Rod of Covenant, they rarely join a battle immediately, rather specializing in hovering over the battlefield before hurling themselves into the heart of the enemy army.[1] While above the fray, they will watch not only for the opportune moment to strike, but for a sign that it was long-ago touched by their influence. Should they discover such a race, they will deem that it has the right to be fought as an honourable foe according to the old codes of battle. A Necron army's commander may find this a frustrating setback, impeding the progress of battle, but only the boldest Nemesor or commander would dare to blatantly challenge the Praetorians' edict.[1]
Notable Triarch Praetorians
- Phillias - Executioner of the Awakened Council[4]
- Khemet[6]
Images
Triarch Praetorian miniature
Triarch Praetorians with Rods of Covenant
Armed with Voidblades and Particle Casters
Trivia
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- The "Praetorian" part of the Triarch Praetorians' name likely derived from the Praetorian Guard of the Roman Empire, which served from the 3rd century B.C to the 4th century A.D as the personal bodyguards of the Roman Emperor.
Sources
- 1: Codex: Necrons (5th Edition), pg. 38
- 2: Games Workshop webstore: Triarch Praetorian
- 3: Codex: Necrons (7th Edition) - A New Epoch Begins
- 4: The Infinite and the Divine (Novel), Chapter 4
- 5: Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond Warhammer 40,000 - Triarch Praetorian - for more information see Triarch Praetorian/Sources
- 6: Warhammer Community: A Wolf Priest, a Triarch Praetorian and a fallen Night Lord take the lead in new Black Library books (archived from the original 6 August 2025, last accessed 6 August 2025)
