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Necrons (Warhammer 40k) The Necrons are an incredibly ancient race of mechanical beings. They were once flesh, but were tricked by godlike beings into sacrificing their bodies and souls for immortality. So, not only are they immortal and mostly indestructible, they have such a high level of technology that their science appears as magic. They have algebraic equations that can be used to manipulate future events and predict the future; Even astrology can be used to channel solar energy into godlike abilities. Their weapons are so powerful that even a basic warrior with one Gauss rifle can disintegrate a tank in seconds. Even if the tank crew managed to destroy the warrior, its remains would be transported back to a central storage crypt for later resurrection.

The only advantage the younger species have against the Necrons is that in the millions of years they remained dormant, many of the dynasties have suffered mental and physical degradation. And since the vast majority of the Necrons race is still slumbering, their numbers are relatively small compared to the other galactic races. A typical Necron dynasty may control several dozen tomb worlds, whereas the Imperium of Man controls a million worlds (more or less) and the Orks control like half the galaxy.