User blog:Khalael/Updated Necron Fluff

If you're a 40k player I'm sure you'll be well aware of how much the 3rd Edition Necron Codex needs updating... Well... The wait will soon be over and their is a shiny new codex and models in the wings... Ready for release next month (5th Nov).

So... You ain't a player, and your probably wondering how this affects you?

Their are several key new things which this new codex brings for the Necrons, in a similar way to the updated Dark Eldar redefining their race.


 * 1) The rules have been updated and improved to fit the latest edition (which is particularly relevant in relation to the power of the C'tan).
 * 2) There are some brand new Necron units coming such as Crypteks, Overlords and a couple of new vehicles. Overlords are actual Necron Characters and several named HQ's with background fluff, meaning that you can create a Necron Lord which is not an automaton. The Crypteks are these really cool workdays of arcane technology which is mistaken for magic by the lesser races (they are essentially like Psykers, without any of the downsides).
 * 3) The fluff has been updated and altered significantly. Key amongst this is that the Necrons are no longer intent on 'harvesting' all life but instead wish to rebuild their old empire. They are also no longer constrained to solely rising during the 41st Millenuium, as the first awoke from hibernation during the HH after the fall of their ancient enemy of the Eldar (the new reason for the going into hiding being that they fear the wrath of the children of the Old Ones).
 * 4) The C'tan are a hell of a lot more powerful... However, the Necrons have shattered them into Shards which they are capable of controlling. And basically, it is these small shards which are equivalent in power to 3rd Edition C'tan.

That's all I've gathered so far and I'll be sure to update this blog once the new codex is out (I'll be buying it as I'm planning a Necron force).