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[[Image:Triarch Praetorian2.jpg|thumb|right|Necron Triarch Praetorian<sup>1</sup>]]
'''Triarch Praetorian'''s 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. They hold a great responsibility - to ensure that the [[Necron Dynasty|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]]. 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.<sup>1</sup>
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.<sup>2</sup>
