Canoptek Wraith Versus Imperial Guards
The artist, Hector Ortiz Done for Magic the Gathering, Universes Beyond.
Guardians of the Tomb Worlds
The Canoptek Wraiths are eerie mechanical constructs designed to patrol and maintain the Necron tomb worlds. Serving the ancient Necron dynasties, these silent sentinels blend advanced technology with ghost-like abilities, making them among the most feared elements of the Necron legions. Their primary role is to oversee the defenses and upkeep of tomb complexes, but when their Necron masters awaken, the Wraiths become deadly shock troops, unleashed to sow chaos and confusion.
Masters of Phasing Technology
The most terrifying feature of the Canoptek Wraiths is their phase shifter technology, which allows them to pass effortlessly through solid matter, such as walls and armor. This supernatural ability makes them incredibly hard to counter, as they can bypass defenses and strike directly at the heart of enemy formations. Their ability to phase in and out of the physical realm not only gives them unparalleled mobility but also makes them frustratingly difficult to hit in combat.
Deadly Ambush Predators
In battle, Canoptek Wraiths excel in close-quarters combat, using their whip-like appendages and razor-sharp claws to tear through infantry and armor alike. Their speed, agility, and ambush tactics make them a nightmare for enemy forces. Appearing seemingly out of nowhere, they wreak havoc before vanishing just as quickly. Their predatory behavior, though mechanical in nature, adds an unnerving psychological edge, leaving their foes disoriented and terrified.
Vanguard of Mechanical Terror
Often deployed alongside other Canoptek constructs like Scarabs and Spyders, the Wraiths act as vanguard forces, infiltrating enemy lines and disrupting key targets. Their spectral presence on the battlefield embodies the cold, calculating nature of the Necron dynasties. These soulless machines enforce an ancient will with ruthless efficiency, ensuring the Necron march toward galactic conquest continues. To face a Canoptek Wraith is to confront death in its most mechanical and inescapable form.
