The Nightbringer

The Nightbringer

Number/squad: 1

Weapons: The Nightbringer carries a scythe, but this is purely for show and does not affect his profile in combat.

Character: A C'tan is an Independent Character and follows all the rules for characters given in the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook, modified by the 'Above All Others' rule (may not join friendly units and may be picked out by enemy shooters even if within 6" of other targets).

Special Rules

Lightning Arc: In the Shooting phase the C'tan can project an energy blast through his scythe with the following profile:

Range 24"; Strength 9; AP 2; Assault 1

Gaze of Death: The Nightbringer may choose to use the Gaze of Death instead of attacking normally in close combat, the C'tan's eyes blaze with dark fire draining the life energies of those around him. Place the Ordnance template over the C'tan. Any enemy models entirely beneath it are hit automatically. Models partially beneath it are hit on a 4+. Every model hit takes a Strength 4 hit with no Armour saving throw permitted.

Etheric Tempest: In the beginning of the enemy Assault phase, after moves have been made but before any blows are struck, the Nightbringer may harness its power to summon etheric winds which hurl its opponents away from it. Any enemy unit (not vehicles) with a model within 6" and which doesn't consist entirely of models with unmodified Strength 4 or more must move 2D6" directly away from Nightbringer as if it was falling back. Move the nearest model of an affected unit away first and then move the rest to maintain coherency with it. This ability can be used to drive a unit out of close combat. Necrons in close combat with affected troops will consolidate if all their close combat opponents are swept away.

Errata — Chapter Approved: Codex: Necrons Q&A (v2.0): Etheric Tempest affects every qualifying enemy unit with a model within 6", not just a single unit.