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The Necrons are one of the four launch Factions in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV. They are ancient, deathless beings who awaken to the unwelcome intrusion on Planet Kronus and move to reclaim the world as their own.

Who the Necrons Are

According to the game's official faction description, the Necrons long ago traded their mortal bodies for mechanical supremacy, paying for that power with their souls. Now they are stirring from a 60-million-year slumber and seeking to reclaim their lost galactic empire, beginning with the world they find occupied. As an awakening force they enter the conflict not as newcomers but as something that was already there, rising again to drive intruders out.

Role in the Story

Their awakening is tied directly to the game's central mystery. The Necrons stir in response to what an Adeptus Mechanicus expedition uncovers buried on Kronus, which is what draws every faction to the planet. See Story and Setting for how that thread runs through the Campaign.

Limited Details

The Necrons are the least-detailed of the four launch factions so far. Official faction art previews a Necron roster, but their specific units, mechanics, and any Necron leader have not been revealed, and more is expected closer to launch.