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{{TyranidsPortal}}{{Cite}}[[Image:Dominatrix 1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|epic-scale Tyranid Dominatrixminiature ([[Epic]])]] The '''Dominatrix''' (plural: ''Dominatrices'', species name: ''Tyranicus praepotens''{{Cite This}}) is one a [[Tyranid]] species which exerts a controlling psychic aura to bring lesser Tyranid creatures under its will, allowing the swarm under its command to operate with uncanny efficiency and tactical ability. However, a Dominatrix is extremely rare and only seen in the most advanced Tyranid swarms.<sup>2</sup> A Dominatrix possess a large array of the [[Species Bio-weapon]]ary and packs a colossal mass, dwarfing that of Tyranidan [[Imperium|speciesImperial]] of [[TyranidSuper Heavy Tank]]s. They are It has an intelligence akin to that of a mighty [[Synapse CreaturesHive Tyrant]] , and a major part of the collective link is has to the Tyranid [[Hive Mind]], and thus high in surpasses even the Tyranid hierarchyHive Tyrant.<sup>2</sup>
Because of the importance of a Dominatrix, which is also the most powerful link to the Hive Mind a horde has, they are strategic targets of the highest priority. Destroying a Dominatrix can decide whether a planet falls to the Great Devourer, or is saved.
==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Hive War]] *<sup>2</sup>: [[Codex: Tyranids (19955th Edition) for [[Epic]], p.21
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