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I was a bit bummed about the lack of any decent ranged weaponry for the Necron Overlords, so i just made my own characters. I really do intend to use these characters in games, and I would like them to be as balanced as possible.
EDIT: Added High Technology

An oddity of a Dynasty, the Sertek Dynasty contains a larger number of Crypteks (and specifically, Harbingers of Destruction) than any other dynasty.

High Technology: Due to the rather high concentration of Crypteks, the Sertek Dynasty contains higher technology than most other Necron Dynasties. However, much of the technology has been lost or plundered in the ages since their stasis began. However, what has been recovered has been extremely beneficial for the Sertek Dynasty.

Any army that takes S'et and Akyr can take Deathmarks as troops instead of elites, and Crypteks may be taken as elites (2-5 Crypteks per unit). In a Cryptek unit, all Crypteks must be Harbingers of the same type, and each of the harbingers unique wargear options may only be taken once per unit (i.e if the unit is a Harbinger of Destruction, there may not be more than one Gaze of Flame or Solar pulse in that unit). Cryptek profiles and wargear points costs can be found on page 90 of the Necron codex.

Immortals may replace their Gauss Blasters with Particle Beamers for +5 points per model. In addition, the controlling player may nominate one unit of Immortals. For the remainder of the game, this units' weapons are changed their weapon type to Heavy 1 and add 12" to their weapons maximum range.


S’et, Phaeron of the Sertek Dynasty....185 pts

S’et does not think highly of close quarters combat, preferring to engage enemies from a distance rather than up close. It is for this reason that he and Akyr, his right-hand Cryptek, devised a new weapon, one that puts even the Cryptek’s Eldritch Lances to shame.

WS:4 BS:6 S:5 T:5 W:3 I:2 A:3 Ld:10 Sv:3+

UNIT TYPE: Infantry (Character)
WARGEAR: Doomsday Arrow, Resurrection Orb

Doomsday Arrow: The Doomsday Arrow is a miniature version of the Doomsday Cannon. While it may not possess the same destructive power, the smaller, more condensed beam allows for the same armor penetration. Like the Doomsday Cannon, if S’et moves, the power of the weapons is slightly dispersed. Despite being a Phaeron, S'et may not use the Relentless rule to move and fire the Doomsday Arrow at full power.

Stationary profile:
R: 72” S:7 AP:1 Type: Heavy 1, Blast

Moving profile:
R: 36” S:5 AP:4 Type: Assault 1, Blast

SPECIAL RULES: Phaeron, Ever-living, Independent Character, Reanimation Protocols, The Shadowmark, Cryptek Lord, Through the Ages*

The Shadowmark: S’et marks a target (or several targets) through dimensions, granting him precision that eludes even the most trained Immortals or Deathmarks, allowing him to track his target wherever they may go.

S’et may choose one unit at the start of the game. For the remainder of the game, S’et, and any unit he is attached to, can re-roll all failed to-hit rolls against that unit. If there is an Independent Character attached to the unit that has been marked, that Independent Character will still be subject to the this rule as if they were still part of that squad.

Cryptek Lord: S’et is never seen without his friend and right-hand Cryptek Akyr, and his Royal Court is comprised entirely of Crypteks. Akyr and S’et must be taken together, and count as one HQ choice and also as one Independent Character for the purposes of joining and leaving a unit and entering or exiting a transport. In addition, S’et may not take any Necron Lords in his Royal Court, and may instead take up to eight Crypteks, regardless of whether or not he is attached to the Royal Court.


Akyr, High Cryptek of the Sertek Dynasty.... 115 pts

Akyr has studied for centuries to become one of the premier Crypeks in the galaxy. His command of the many schools of techno-sorcery in unparalleled, and because of this is truly a force to be reckoned with.

WS:4 BS:5 S:5 T:5 W:3 I:2 A:1 Ld:10 Sv:4+

UNIT TYPE: Infantry (Character)
WARGEAR: Eldritch Lance (See page 84 of the Necron codex)
SPECIAL RULES: Ever-living, Independent Character, Reanimation Protocols, High Cryptek, Through the Ages*

High Cryptek: Akyr is one of the most learned Crypteks in the entire galaxy, able to master multiple schools of techno-sorcery. Akyr may choose any two items from the Cryptek Wargear section (he may not replace his Eldritch Lance) in the Necron codex, at the costs listed on page 90.


*Through the Ages: Since before the Necrontyr became the Necrons, S’et and Akyr have watched each other’s back, many times taking wounds in battle for the other or saving the other’s life in some other way. Through the millennia, their friendship has endured, and their loyalty to each other is unwavering.

Any wounds that either S’et or Akyr take may be split among them. Also, if either falls in battle, they (and the unit they are attached to) instantly gain the Fearless special rule and will not fall back (if they should do so), instead remaining in their position until the one whom fell stands back up.

Dedicated Transport: S’et and Akyr may choose a Catacomb Command Barge as a dedicated transport (See page 91 of the Necron codex for points costs).


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1.The concept is interesting but it's kinda confusing to me - he's a character built to supposedly preference shooting tactics yet his only rule is based on Preferred Enemy instead.
2. Your predicted points cost seems high. I'll get back to you on this one when I've browsed my copy of the codex.
3. I don't mind the unusual profile though. One of the things that miffed me about the special characters in the new Necrons codex was the lack of variety between their profiles.

Thanks! I tried to not make the Shooting special rule too overpowered, but now that I look at it it does seem a bit underwhelming. I'll fool around with the rule, perhaps giving the unit he is attached to +1 BS or something like that.

I like these charecters. Good job on them.
can't see the point of prefered enemy
and your points estimate seems good

nice work have fun with these two

Preferred Enemy is gone (I misread the rule, didn't realize it only applied to CC ) replaced with what it is supposed to be (re-roll failed to-hit rolls)

Really liking the look of these two, nice to see come decent ranged power coming into the HQ slot.

Just nitpicking but shouldnt his stationary shooting power be heavy 1 (since it being stationary AND assault 1 is pointless).

Add the ability to take a command barge on the senior lord guy, I'm not sure if it would fit with your theme but perhaps add the ability to take "cryptek squads" as elites (i.e. units of harbingers of all of 1 type)

Melcavuk wrote:Really liking the look of these two, nice to see come decent ranged power coming into the HQ slot.

Just nitpicking but shouldnt his stationary shooting power be heavy 1 (since it being stationary AND assault 1 is pointless).

Add the ability to take a command barge on the senior lord guy, I'm not sure if it would fit with your theme but perhaps add the ability to take "cryptek squads" as elites (i.e. units of harbingers of all of 1 type)

Technically, yes. However, with him being a Phaeron, he has Relentless, which allows Heavy weapons to be fired and move (effectively making it an assault weapon), so I figured it wouldn't make a difference. I see your point, though. I'll change it for clarity.

And the Cryptek squads idea is great! I was just thinking of a unit I could make into a troop or elite unit. It didn't occur to me to do that for Crypteks (even though they're a huge part of my Dynasty...), so thanks!

I put another rule up there, let me know what you think.

I like the change of units to troops, it sets the army composition apart from others. Now just need to design one for my tomb blade as troop army.

Melcavuk wrote:I like the change of units to troops, it sets the army composition apart from others. Now just need to design one for my tomb blade as troop army.

I'm on it.

Just had an epiphany (not a great one but I havent slept lately so anything seems dynamic at this point in time), I have conversions that pretty much represent the image I get when reading this dynasty listing.

And I apologise if this seems like a shameless plug but:

High Technology Immortal:
http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/303610-Immortal%2C%20Necrons%2C%20Immortal%20Guard.html

And High Cryptek:
http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/302920-Cryptek%2C%20Necrons%2C%20Overlord.html

Always nice when that works out well

The Cryptek isn't my style (it's the long necks that kill it for me). That being said, very nice conversions, and if you happen to try these characters out those models would fit perfectly. I mean, you can't look at that Cryptek conversion and not know what it is.