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'''Flayed Ones''' form part of the formidable [[Necron]] combat forces and are commonly deployed in squads of between four and ten individuals. They are skilled and efficient warrriors, armed only with razor-sharp flensing blades in place of hands that easily cut through the toughest skin and armour.  
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'''Flayed Ones''' are [[Necrons]] who have succumbed to the [[Flayer Virus]] of the [[C'tan]] [[Llandu'gor]], a process which drives them insane with hunger for blood and gore. They wear the skin and body parts of their opponents, spreading mass terror across enemy lines.{{Fn|1a}}
  
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They are twisted and ghoulish terrors, advancing before the main body of the Necron force, much like Scouts. Though stooped with age they remain disturbingly agile. To sow terror among the ranks of their foes, Flayed Ones adorn themselves with the flesh of those they have slain. This psychological tactic has a marked effect on the morale of an enemy army, as their own dead effectively advance on their position.  
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==History==
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Flayed Ones are loathed by other [[Necrons]], fearing their virus. Due to this, any [[Necron]] infected will be exiled or destroyed, although some of them will always escape into their red pocket universe known as the '''[[Ghostwind|Flayer Dimension]]'''{{Fn|6}} to join their degenerate kind. They have no regard for strategy or tactics, just appearing on battlefields, lured by the smell of blood and carnage, and will attack anything they see,{{Fn|1a}} though they will tolerate the presence of other Necrons provided they have enough blood and carnage from other species.{{Fn|12}}
  
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Once in combat, the fearsome visage of a Flayed One disconcerts and terrorizes foes, impairing their ability to land a blow on the Flayed One through their whirling flurry of flensing blades. This gives the Flayed Ones the opening they need to exact a lethal tally with their blood-drenched claws.
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Once an opportunity for blood has been detected a Flayed One will tear open reality with their claws and emerge from their pocket dimension.{{Fn|5a}} That being said, they are not stupid: Flayed Ones have been known to stalk prey and wait for long periods for an exposed weakness, giving them the perfect opportunity to attack. A [[Nemesor]] won't rely on Flayed Ones, nor change his tactics to accommodate their presence, as they are far from predictable and refuse to take orders.  When a battle is over, the commander usually orders the destruction of the Flayed Ones but, just like before, some of them always escape back to their pocket dimension, waiting to once again materialize onto the battlefield to slake their eternal thirst and hunger for blood and flesh.{{Fn|1a}}
  
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==Additional Equipment==
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In the northeast corner of the galaxy exists an old Necron kingdom known as the [[Drazak|Bone Kingdom of Drazak]], which is a haunt for Flayed Ones; every Necron save its ruler, [[Valgûl]] the Fallen Lord, is a Flayed One.  Whenever the kingdom suffers from "food shortage", Valgûl issues a time of bounty, sending his people out in search for more.{{Fn|1b}} The [[Maynarkh Dynasty]] is also known to suffer from the Flayer Curse, though many have still managed to retain their sense.{{Fn|3}} The Flayer Virus can also infect [[Canoptek Spyder]]s{{Fn|7a}} and [[False Necron]]s.{{Fn|7b}}
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In addition to their brutal flensing claws, many units of Flayed Ones have been encountered who utilize [[Disruption Field]] technology to allow them to rip armoured vehicles apart in the absence of ranged Gauss Weaponry.
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Flayed Ones can be lured to a target via [[Bloodswarm Nanoscarabs]].{{Fn|5b}} [[Necron Lord]]s and [[Necron Overlord|Overlords]] who succumb to the Flayer Virus but retain some semblance of their old personality are known as [[Flayer King]]s.{{Fn|11}}
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==Notable Flayed Ones==
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*[[Unnas]] - Former [[Phaeron]] of the [[Ithakas Dynasty]]. Succumbed to the Flayer Curse.{{Fn|10}}
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*[[Setekh (Phaeron)|Setekh]] - Former [[Phaeron]] of the [[Hyksos Dynasty]]. Succumbed to the Flayer Curse{{Fn|9}}
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*[[Quellkah]] - [[Cryptek]] and former member of the [[Awakened Council]].{{Fn|12}}
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==Images==
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<gallery heights="200px" mode="packed">
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40k-34-flayed-one.jpg|Flayed One{{Fn|8}}
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40k-199-defile.jpg|Flayed One attacks Imperial Guardsman{{Fn|8}}
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==Miniatures==
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{{Portal Linkbox|Miniatures|PortalBildMiniaturen.jpg|Miniatures:Flayed Ones}}
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<gallery mode="packed" heights=150>
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NecronFlayedOnes.jpg|Flayed Ones pack (3rd Edition)
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FlayedOne5th.jpg|Flayed Ones (5th Edition){{Fn|2}}
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FlayedOnes9th.jpg|Flayed Ones (9th Edition){{Fn|4}}
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</gallery>
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==See also==
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*[[Destroyer Cult]]
  
 
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==Sources==
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*[[Codex: Necrons]]
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*1: [[Codex: Necrons (5th Edition)]]:
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**{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 37
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**{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 15
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*{{Endn|2}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/listProducts.jsp?catId=cat700019a Games Workshop]
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Twelve - The Fall of Orpheus]], pgs. 89-92
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*{{Endn|4}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2020/09/12/the-codex-show/ Warhammer Community: The Codex Show (posted 9/12/2020)] (last accessed 9/12/2020)
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*5: [[Codex: Necrons (9th Edition)]]:
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**{{Endn|5a}}: pg. 19
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**{{Endn|5b}}: pg. 32
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[The Infinite and the Divine (Novel)]], Act 4, Chapter 3
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*7: [[Shield of Baal: Devourer (Novella)]]:
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**{{Endn|7a}}: Chapter 1
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**{{Endn|7b}}: Chapter 9
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*{{Endn|8}}: [[Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond Warhammer 40,000]]
- ''Defile'', ''Flayed One''
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*{{Endn|9}}: [[Ahriman: Undying (Novel)]] - Chapter 8
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*{{Endn|10}}: [[ The Twice-Dead King: Ruin (Novel)]] - Chapter 20
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*{{Endn|11}}: [[ Apocalypse: War Zone Damnos]], pg. 56
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*{{Endn|12}}: [[The Infinite and the Divine (Novel)]] - Act 3 Chapter 8
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[[Category:Troops (Necrons)]]
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*[[Necron Army List]]
 
  
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Latest revision as of 17:12, 26 August 2025

Necron Flayed One

Flayed Ones are Necrons who have succumbed to the Flayer Virus of the C'tan Llandu'gor, a process which drives them insane with hunger for blood and gore. They wear the skin and body parts of their opponents, spreading mass terror across enemy lines.[1a]

History

Flayed Ones are loathed by other Necrons, fearing their virus. Due to this, any Necron infected will be exiled or destroyed, although some of them will always escape into their red pocket universe known as the Flayer Dimension[6] to join their degenerate kind. They have no regard for strategy or tactics, just appearing on battlefields, lured by the smell of blood and carnage, and will attack anything they see,[1a] though they will tolerate the presence of other Necrons provided they have enough blood and carnage from other species.[12]

Once an opportunity for blood has been detected a Flayed One will tear open reality with their claws and emerge from their pocket dimension.[5a] That being said, they are not stupid: Flayed Ones have been known to stalk prey and wait for long periods for an exposed weakness, giving them the perfect opportunity to attack. A Nemesor won't rely on Flayed Ones, nor change his tactics to accommodate their presence, as they are far from predictable and refuse to take orders. When a battle is over, the commander usually orders the destruction of the Flayed Ones but, just like before, some of them always escape back to their pocket dimension, waiting to once again materialize onto the battlefield to slake their eternal thirst and hunger for blood and flesh.[1a]

In the northeast corner of the galaxy exists an old Necron kingdom known as the Bone Kingdom of Drazak, which is a haunt for Flayed Ones; every Necron save its ruler, Valgûl the Fallen Lord, is a Flayed One. Whenever the kingdom suffers from "food shortage", Valgûl issues a time of bounty, sending his people out in search for more.[1b] The Maynarkh Dynasty is also known to suffer from the Flayer Curse, though many have still managed to retain their sense.[3] The Flayer Virus can also infect Canoptek Spyders[7a] and False Necrons.[7b]

Flayed Ones can be lured to a target via Bloodswarm Nanoscarabs.[5b] Necron Lords and Overlords who succumb to the Flayer Virus but retain some semblance of their old personality are known as Flayer Kings.[11]

Notable Flayed Ones

Images

  • Flayed One[8]

  • Flayed One attacks Imperial Guardsman[8]

Miniatures

  • Flayed Ones pack (3rd Edition)

  • Flayed Ones (5th Edition)[2]

  • Flayed Ones (9th Edition)[4]

See also

Sources


Necron Forces
Command
Crypteks Chronomancer • Plasmancer • Psychomancer • Technomancer • Geomancer • Apprentek
Infantry Warriors • Immortals (Despotek • Guardian) • Pariahs • Deathmarks • Lychguards • Triarch Praetorians • Flayed Ones • Cryptothralls
Destroyer Cult Hexmark Destroyer • Lokhust Destroyer • Lokhust Heavy Destroyer • Ophydian Destroyer • Skorpekh Destroyer
Grav-vehicles and Crewed Walkers Annihilation Barge • Catacomb Command Barge • Doomsday Ark • Ghost Ark • Tesseract Ark • Tomb Blade • Monolith (Doomsday Monolith) • Megalith • Obelisk • Tesseract Vault • Dais of Dominion • Triarchal Menhirs • Triarch Stalker
Canoptek Constructs Acanthrite • Doomstalker • Plasmacyte (Reanimator • Accelerator) • Reanimator • Scarab • Macrocyte Warrior • Seraptek • Spyder • Tomb Crawler • Tomb Sentinel • Tomb Stalker • Wraith
Aircraft Doom Scythe • Night Scythe • Night Shroud
Structures & Artillery Pylon • Sentry Pylon • Enmitic Obliterator • Starstele
Titan-Class Engines Abattoir • Æonic Orb
C'tan C'tan Shards • Aza'gorod, the Nightbringer • Mag'ladroth, the Void Dragon • Mephet'ran, the Deceiver • Nyadra'zatha, the Burning One
Special Characters Szarekh the Silent King • Imotekh the Stormlord • Trazyn the Infinite • Orikan the Diviner • Szeras • Anrakyr the Traveler • Zahndrekh • Obyron
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