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[[Image:Necron SoldierNecrons6th.JPGjpg|rightthumb|right|250px|thumb275px|A standard Necron warrior, of Necrons battle [[KronusSpace Marines]].{{Fn|5}}]]
[[Image:NecronArt.jpg|right|right|250px|thumb|The Necrons rise]]
The '''Necrons''' are a group of undead metal warriors, created from the [[Necrontyr]] race. They have [[Great Sleep|lain dormant]] in their stasis-tombs for millions of years. They are ancient beyond reckoning, pre-dating even the [[Eldar]]. At long last, however, they are beginning to awaken, seeking to reestablish the supremacy of the [[Necron Dynasty|Necron Dynasties]] over the [[Galaxy]] once more.<sup>4-p.5</sup>
In combat, the Necrons are unyielding war machines that bring swift death to their prey. Armed with [[Gauss Weaponry|Gauss weaponry]] that strip an opponent's molecules one layer at a time, the Necrons have fearsome firepower. Also, the Necrons have a remarkable ability to repair themselves. This gives the Necrons incredible staying power in a battle, which makes them an enemy dreaded by all races. It is often said amongst commanders of more orthodox armies that the Necrons are an over-powerful force on the battle field, due to the fact even a basic warrior can tear through the strongest tanks in the game although Necron players dispute this rigorously. They also use a variety of deadly wargear, including some types which make the wearer immune to some assaults, and others that create deadly arcs of lightning. These are analysed within the [[Necron Armoury]].<sup>1</sup>
The [[Necron fleet ]] is a small but deadly force capable of destroying most ships very easily. They also don't make use of the same form of interstellar travel, the Warp, as other races do, making them difficult to intercept. Their fleets are analysed in the [[Necron Fleetforge]]. Also, on particularly rare occasions, a super heavy Necron device called a [[Necron Pylon]] is seen. It is feared for its extreme power and ability to appear anywhere on the battlefield.<sup>1</sup>
==Notable Necrons==
[[Image:necron activity.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Necron activity]]
*[[Szarekh]] - The last Silent King of the [[Triarch]].<sup>4-p6</sup>
*[[Imotekh|Imotekh the Stormlord]] - [[Phaeron]] of the [[Sautekh Dynasty]].<sup>4-p10</sup>
*<sup>3</sup>:[[Planetstrike]], p. 55
*<sup>4</sup>: [[Codex: Necrons (5th Edition)]]
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition Rulebook]] pg.210
[[Category:Necrons]]
