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==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 (Necron)|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}}
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}}
==Related ArticlesSee also==
*[[Sentry Pylon]]
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour Update 2006]], pg. 39
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Apocalypse]], {{Cite This}}
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[[Category:Super-Heavy Tanks]]
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