Necron rumor & pics summary in 1st post (now with 2nd wave pics!)

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**azazel the cat**

Codices written by Matt Ward:
Grey Knights
Blood Angels

Armies currently used most frequently during competitive play:
Grey Knights
Blood Angels
Imperial Guard
Space Wolves

My point was that Matt Ward codices tend to be somewhat powerful, in response to a concern about the power of the Necrons with the new codice, written by Matt Ward. I assumed that the correlation between Matt Ward and high-powered codices was not much of a secret and thus did not require more of an explanation. Thank you for correcting me.

**Sabet**

I am currently frothing at the mouth for this!!!!!!!!!!!

Only thing I can say is (warning, this will be large):

Spoiler:

**Thatguy91**

Army looks gooood. Im very Excited. Cant wait to see all the new models up close!

**Sasori**

azazel the cat wrote:Codices written by Matt Ward:
Grey Knights
Blood Angels

Armies currently used most frequently during competitive play:
Grey Knights
Blood Angels
Imperial Guard
Space Wolves

My point was that Matt Ward codices tend to be somewhat powerful, in response to a concern about the power of the Necrons with the new codice, written by Matt Ward. I assumed that the correlation between Matt Ward and high-powered codices was not much of a secret and thus did not require more of an explanation. Thank you for correcting me.

He also wrote The Vanilla Space Marine Book as well. Dark Eldar have won their fair share of Tournaments too. I think it's more along the lines of books that are newer tend to edge out a lot of books that are older, with new point values, and taking into account the current state of the main rules edition.

**MasterSlowPoke**

azazel the cat wrote:Codices written by Matt Ward:
Grey Knights
Blood Angels

Armies currently used most frequently during competitive play:
Grey Knights
Blood Angels
Imperial Guard
Space Wolves

My point was that Matt Ward codices tend to be somewhat powerful, in response to a concern about the power of the Necrons with the new codice, written by Matt Ward. I assumed that the correlation between Matt Ward and high-powered codices was not much of a secret and thus did not require more of an explanation. Thank you for correcting me.

You realize there are only three people who have written a 5th edition 40k codex (Ward, Cruddace, and Kelly)? Any list of 4 codexes has to double up on one of them.

**H.B.M.C.**

Kanluwen wrote:I like how you used a copy of Stargate as the background for the shot.

I was gonna say the exact same thing...

**azazel the cat**

@MasterSlowPoke: Fair enough, I'll concede that.

**Cyrax**

I think this is a stupid question but can I use Trazyn the Infinite's special weapon when he's in a Catacomb Command Barge making a sweep attack?

**azazel the cat**

It seems like you could, but I'm not sure if Trazyn can ride on the barge.

**Zathras**

peebzguy wrote:Well, I will definitely be fielding Immortals, I <3 their carbines. However, I will not by buying any, as I have x20 of the following

I collected Necrons wayyyy back in the day, like in 2001... I also have 30 of the old metal warriors. Leaves room for me to spend my money on more awesome models

Nice to see someone else using the old figs....I have 10 of the Immortals and 60 of the old Warriors so I have a head start with the new dex. I've preordered 20 of the new Immortals to go with the old ones however to give me more options.

**Cyrax**

yakface wrote:Trazyn the Infinite: He is a Necron who woke very early and is fascinated with studying and collecting history. His tomb world is filled with secret trinkets including (I quote) 'a giant of a man clad in baroque power armor' (start your wild theories here!). He even will attack other Necron tomb worlds to capture artifacts from them that he doesn't think they deserve.

Well, if you have a primarch as a paperweight, I think you'd have some barges in your garage.

Imagine azazel, the ultimate drive-by.

**azazel the cat**

As hilarious as that would be, I really am more interested in Amraykn (sp?) the Traveller. His vehicle hacking ability fills my head with thoughts of turning the flamers from a Redeemer Landraider on the nearby squads of BA.

**Cyrax**

Spoiler:

or manticores blowing up their own gunline, sweet.

**asimo77**

The Traveller is probably going to be my number one choice for an HQ only because my friend plays Tau. Granted I have to get real close to do so, but hacking his Hammerhead would be the best trolling ever.

**Valek**

Can think about something even better, that stormraven deciding to shoot everything at one unit...

Or vindicator templating those nice marines, looks like very good to me.

In apocalypse that guy will be target number one for killing...

**IronfrontAlex**

Valek wrote:Can think about something even better, that stormraven deciding to shoot everything at one unit...

Or vindicator templating those nice marines, looks like very good to me.

In apocalypse that guy will be target number one for killing...

In my opinion, The Changeling's power is similar and in a way a bit better. But yes this too would be sexy in apoc.

**Sir Harry Flashman, VC**

It's already in Apoc Reloaded as a strategum for a Necron Lord. I hacked a Warhound once and shot some BA spec character in the back with a turbo laser, he made his inv save though

**JohnnoM**

Sounds awesome dude, gonna ask if I can use this in my FLGS next Apoc game.

**Sir Harry Flashman, VC**

There is a rumour on Warseer that warriors are actually 13 points a model, apparently their cost and statline is in the new White Dwarf.

**cyberscape7**

Wow, been hearing a lot of people talking bout the new WD. Is it available in stores, or has it just been leaked, (like everything else to do with this update

)?

**Sir Harry Flashman, VC**

I think people have just managed to get a look at copies in GW or FLGSs. It's not out till Saturday.

**Robbietobbie**

My girlfriend picked it up for me yesterday so it's available alright

**Ouze**

MasterSlowPoke wrote:You realize there are only three people who have written a 5th edition 40k codex (Ward, Cruddace, and Kelly)? Any list of 4 codexes has to double up on one of them.

But... did you know that 40% of all sick days are taken on a Monday or a Friday? My boss dropped this little tidbit of knowledge on me a while back.

**Slothy**

So...stupid question perhaps, given that I am thinking of staring necrons should I buy the current battleforce or wait for new destroyers? warriors? swarms?

**Sasori**

I think what I may do for Destroyers, is Equip Spare Warriors with The Praetorian Jumppack, and Use the Spare Deathmark gun from the Immortals box.

I don't see any reason to keep using the massive versions, if they have changed from Jetbikes to Jump Infantry.

**tetrisphreak**

Sasori wrote:I think what I may do for Destroyers, is Equip Spare Warriors with The Praetorian Jumppack, and Use the Spare Deathmark gun from the Immortals box.

I don't see any reason to keep using the massive versions, if they have changed from Jetbikes to Jump Infantry.

I plan on doing the same thing, or if the 'battle damaged' necron warriors that come with the ghost ark have arm slots i plan on using those to make deathmarks, if possible. I have a feeling from the photo that their arms are molded crossed over their chests, though, and will make them usable only for stand-ins in a regular necron warrior squad.

**Ostrakon**

Sasori wrote:I think what I may do for Destroyers, is Equip Spare Warriors with The Praetorian Jumppack, and Use the Spare Deathmark gun from the Immortals box.

I don't see any reason to keep using the massive versions, if they have changed from Jetbikes to Jump Infantry.

Different base size might offend some people.

Also, I just realized something big regarding Praetorians and the new Destroyers.

If they're jump infantry, they can deep strike in by virtue of that alone. Heavy destroyers dropping into enemy rear armor? Yes please.

**Warboss Gutrip**

I have one question; how will this "Traveller" guy interact with one-shot or single-use weapons? I can imagine some BA players might have fits if you fire off all their bloodstrike missiles at a single hapless marine/Memphiston...

**Sasori**

Ostrakon wrote:
Sasori wrote:I think what I may do for Destroyers, is Equip Spare Warriors with The Praetorian Jumppack, and Use the Spare Deathmark gun from the Immortals box.

I don't see any reason to keep using the massive versions, if they have changed from Jetbikes to Jump Infantry.

Different base size might offend some people.

Also, I just realized something big regarding Praetorians and the new Destroyers.

If they're jump infantry, they can deep strike in by virtue of that alone. Heavy destroyers dropping into enemy rear armor? Yes please.

It Might, but I've never heard of any Jump Infantry who use the flying base.

Might be expensive for a Suicide unit though.

**Robbietobbie**

Sasori wrote:I think what I may do for Destroyers, is Equip Spare Warriors with The Praetorian Jumppack, and Use the Spare Deathmark gun from the Immortals box.

I don't see any reason to keep using the massive versions, if they have changed from Jetbikes to Jump Infantry.

That's actually a pretty good idea, maybe you could even use the battle damaged warriors from the ghost ark set for it?