Necrons Classic Oldhammer Artwork

The Tragic Rise and Eternal Reawakening of the Necrons
The Rise of the Necrontyr
The Necrontyr, an ancient and tragic race, originated on a radiation-scorched world, where their short lives were marked by suffering and despair. Despite their advanced intellect and technology, the harsh conditions of their home planet fueled their desperation to overcome mortality. This relentless quest for immortality would define their history, leading them down a path of unimaginable transformation. The stunning Oldhammer artwork vividly captures this desperation, showing the Necrontyr as fragile yet determined beings, ready to defy the limits of life and death.
The Pact with the C'tan
In their pursuit of immortality, the Necrontyr encountered the C'tan, ancient star gods of immense power. The C'tan offered the Necrontyr eternal life in exchange for their servitude, and the desperate Necrontyr accepted. Through the process of biotransference, the Necrontyr's mortal forms were stripped away, and their consciousness was bound to mechanical bodies, creating the undying Necrons. The artwork highlights this horrifying transformation, showing the Necrontyr's shift from flesh to metal, as they traded their souls for immortality and became slaves to the C'tan.
The War in Heaven
The Necrons, now a mechanical and soulless race, turned against the C'tan in a monumental rebellion known as the War in Heaven. This ancient conflict saw the Necrons shatter the C'tan into shards, imprisoning their former masters and regaining their autonomy. The artwork reflects the epic scale of this war, with depictions of vast Necron legions battling against the god-like C'tan, showcasing their immense technological prowess and unyielding determination. This victory came at a great cost, leaving the Necrons a hollow and cursed race.
The Long Sleep and Reawakening
After the War in Heaven, the Necrons retreated into stasis tombs to await a time when they could rise again and reclaim their place in the galaxy. Mil