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==Overview==
Crypteks originated as the priestly class of [[Necrontyr]] society.{{Fn|6d}} They tended to [[Phaeron]]s of their [[Necron Dynasty|Dynasty]] as court viziers{{Fn|17a16a}}, divined the future using astrology,{{Fn|6e}} served as alchemists{{Fn|1614}}, attempted to cure their lords of the cancerous growths that afflicted their race{{Fn|1614}}, and oversaw funeral/embalming rituals for the dead.{{Fn|6e}}
Over time, these simple priests evolved into master engineers. Their technological abilities may seem to be magical to lesser races.{{Fn|17a16a}} The main fields of study of Crypteks include dimensional dissonance, singularity manipulation, atomic transmutation, elemental transmogrification and countless other reason-defying technologies. They are masters of the scientific and technological and in many ways a Cryptek's powers mirror those employed by the [[psyker]]s of other factions such as the [[Imperium]] and [[Eldar]]. However they differ in that instead of using a [[mutant]] mind to channel [[Warp]] energies, the Cryptek employs arcane science to harness the universe's fundamental forces.{{Fn|1}}
Crypteks operate in pan-galactic '''conclaves''', many of which specialise in a particular field of '''techno-sorcery'''. Though they have no official rank in the political structure of a dynasty, they wield incredible influence and often serve in the courts of [[Necron Overlord]]s and [[Necron Lord]]s as close confidants.{{Fn|2b}} The powers of Crypteks are highly sought after by [[Necron Overlord]]s, who will meet whatever demands are made by the Crypteks in exchange for their services.{{Fn|1}} Crypteks wear '''Essence-Tomes''', which are tiles forged from whatever substance that Cryptek is studying. As the Cryptek advances in his studies and mastery of his field, he adds additional tiles to the chain. Chronomancers have tiles made from time itself, while Voidmancers' essence-tomes are constructed from black holes and dimensionalists from the wounds created between dimensions.{{Fn|6}}
*'''Ethermancer''' (Harbingers of the Storm): Capable of manipulating the weather against their foes. Their [[Voltaic Staff]] shoots lightning and their [[Ether Crystal]] summons pressure waves and bolts of lightning to buffet their enemies. They are also capable of calling upon emerald [[Lightning Field]]s to protect their allies.{{Fn|2a}}
*'''Geomancer''' (Harbingers of Transmogrification): Also known as '''alchemists'''{{Fn|2a}} or '''metallurgists'''{{Fn|6}}. Practicing an art once known as alchemy, they specialise in the transmutation of matter from one form to another and to animate the inanimate. They use the [[Harp of Dissonance]] that can change [[Adamantium]] to brittle glass with a single booming bass note, the [[Seismic Crucible]] to induce seismic activity in rock, metal and air, and the [[Tremorstave]] causes quakes that knock enemies away.{{Fn|2a}}
*'''Gravmancers''': Manipulate the warping power of gravity.{{Fn|17a16a}}
*'''Observationer''': Astronomical interpretations are their purview and their skulls contain bristling manes of observational orbs and astrolabes.{{Fn|10}}
*'''Paradomancer'''{{Fn|11b}}
*'''Penumbrancers''': Said to have insidious abilities{{Fn|17a16a}}
*'''Photachromancers'''{{Fn|11b}}
*'''Plasmancer''' (Harbingers of Destruction): Masters of raw energy who can shoot devastating blasts and [[Solar Pulse|pulses of light]] that illuminate the entire battlefield from their [[Eldritch Lance]]s in battle. Their [[Gaze of Flame|gaze of flickering witch-fire]] falters the onset of even the bravest attacker.{{Fn|2a}}
*'''Prokaryomancer'''{{Fn|11b}}
*'''Psychomancer''' (Harbingers of Despair): Masters of influencing the organic mind and psychological warfare. With their [[Abyssal Staff|Abyssal Staves]] they can spread madness among enemy ranks. They are also capable of [[Nightmare Shroud|causing dread]] in their enemies and of [[Veil of Darkness|dematerialising and rematerialising]] their comrades.{{Fn|2a}} Psychomancers are often regarded as the most sinister of Crypteks.{{Fn|1415}}
*'''Tactical Cryptek''': Specialise in military strategy.{{Fn|6c}}
*'''Technomancer''': These masters possess the power to augment and swiftly repair Necron units and [[Canoptek]] constructs upon the battlefield.{{Fn|7b}}
*[[Entropic Lance]]{{Fn|2a}}
*[[Timesplinter Cloak]]{{Fn|2a}}
*[[Autodivinator]]{{Fn|17b16b}}
====Psychomancers====
*[[Fail-Safe Overcharger]]{{Fn|7a}}
*[[Phylacterine Hive]]{{Fn|7a}}
*[[Hyperphasic Fulcrum]]{{Fn|17b16b}}
==Known Cryptek Conclaves==
*The [[Carnotite]] Conclave{{Fn|1415}}
*[[Conclave of Celestial Guardians]] - Affiliated with the [[Oruscar Dynasty]]. Guardians of the [[Celestial Orrery]].{{Fn|10}}
*[[Mandrakyn Conclave]]{{Fn|67}}
*[[Vishani]] - [[Ammunos Dynasty]]{{Fn|6}}
*[[Omizhar Vohk]] - Chronomancer{{Fn|9}}
*[[Am-heht]] - Psychomancer. The Mad Cryptek of [[Carnotite]]{{Fn|1415}}
*[[Quellkah]] - Geomancer and member of the [[Awakened Council]].{{Fn|6b}}
*{{Endn|12}}:
[[Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond Warhammer 40,000]]
- ''Cryptek'', ''Chronomancer'', ''Plasmancer'', ''Psychomancer'', ''Technomancer''
*{{Endn|13}}: [https://archive.ph/KXnLS Warhammer Community: The Big Summer Preview – Deathwatch Kill Teams descend into the Tomb World] ''(archived from [https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/9lpgtcwy/the-big-summer-preview-deathwatch-kill-teams-descend-into-the-tomb-world/ the original] 18 July 2025, last accessed 18 July 2025)''
*{{Endn|14}}: [[The Twice-Dead King - Reign Ruin (Novel)]] - , Chapter 112*{{Endn|15}}: [[ White Dwarf January 2020]] *{{Endn|16}}: [[The Twice-Dead King - Ruin Reign (Novel)]] - , Chapter 211*{{Endn|1716}}: [[Codex: Necrons (10th Edition)]]:**{{Endn|17a16a}}: pg. 13**{{Endn|17b16b}}: pg. 78
{{NecronForces}}
