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{{cite}}The '''Necron Pylon''' is a super heavy device used by the [[Necrons]] as a mobile weapons emplacement.
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[[Image:NecronPylon.jpg|right|thumb|A Necron Pylon and two Warriors used for scale{{Fn|1}}]]
==History==
===First Encounter===
Necron Pylons were first encountered on [[WDY-272]], where they emerged from the sands of this uncharted world and opened fire without prior provocation. Their location was logged by the [[Imperium]] for subsequent aerial bombardment, but when the strike was made the Pylons seemed to have vanished without a trace.{{Fn|2}}
==The Necron Pylon in the 41st Millennium==
A Necron Pylon is a crescent shaped Necron "defense turret" constructed from the same [[living metal]] as the Necron [[Monolith]].{{Fn|2}} Unlike traditional turrets, a Pylon's position is not fixed and Necron attacks are often supported by Pylons that are [[teleport]]ed to the surface of the besieged world. When used in a defensive manner, Pylons emerge from the ground to attack trespassers and subsequently vanish to escape retaliation. Pylons have a large range of fire thanks to their ability to rapidly traverse the firing element of their primary weapon system, making them a threat to both land-based targets and aircraft alike.{{Fn|2}}
In the campaign for [[Medusa IV]] the objective of the Necron force was to construct a series of pylons across the planet to protect against the encroaching warp storm, as most Necron and [[C'tan]] technology (such as [[Blank]]s) seems based on combating [[warp]]-related technology and beings.{{Cite This}}
==Design==
===Armament===
A Necron Pylon has a power matrix similar to that of a Monolith, from which the Pylon draws energy prior to discharging it in one of two forms: as a [[Particle Accelerator]] attack, or a [[Gauss Flux Arc]].{{Fn|2}}
A Particle Accelerator acts as a larger version of the Monolith's [[Particle Whip]], and is the result of the Pylon focusing the energy from the power matrix into a single bolt, which is fired towards the intended target, causing major damage within a limited blast area.{{Fn|2}} The Gauss Flux Arc is more diffuse, coruscating discharge of a lower strength than that of the Particle Accelerator, and is thus capable of affecting multiple units at once (indeed, a Gauss Flux Arc affects every enemy unit in range).{{Fn|2}}
===Gauss Pylon===
[[File: Pylon.jpg|right|thumbnail|Necron Pylon.{{Fn|1}}]]
There is little difference in appearance between a regular Pylon and a Gauss Pylon, with the main difference being a variation in armament between the two.
In place of the regular Pylon's unnamed weapon; the Gauss Pylon is equipped with a formidable [[Gauss Annihilator]], which is capable of firing a Focussed Beam (similar to the Particle Accelerator attack, however stronger) or projecting a Gauss Flux Arc. The Gauss Annihilator is also capable of rapid traverse, and when working in conjunction with the Gauss Pylon's impressive target lock and guidance systems, becomes a real threat to both aircraft and ground troops.{{Fn|3}}
Gauss Pylons are deployed in a similar manner to regular Pylons, either teleported into position from above, or raised from below.{{Fn|3}}
Also installed in each Gauss Pylon is a [[Phase Shift Generator]]. Through an unknown mechanism, a Phase Shift Generator allows nearby Necrons to occasionally shrug off fire that would usually render their armour useless as protection.{{Fn|3}}
==See AlsoRelated Articles==
*[[Sentry Pylon]]
==Sources==
{{Cite}}
*{{Endn|1}}: [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-GB/Necron-Pylon Forgeworld], ''(last accessed 12 Febrary 2016)''
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour Update 2006]], pg. 39
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Apocalypse]], {{Cite This}}
[[Category:Gauss Weapons]]
[[Category:Super-Heavy Tanks]]
