Phaeron

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A Phaeron is a Necron who rules an entire Necron Dynasty; after the death of the Triarch following the War in Heaven, they are the highest-ranking Necrons in the galaxy, barring the Silent King himself.

Because the Necrontyr were so short-lived, there used to be a fair amount of turnover in this position (and in all positions in Necrontyr society, for that matter), but after the pact with the C'tan and biotransference, the present set of Phaerons are effectively immortal and ever-living (in fact, they have a special rule called just that), so the only way to replace one is to kill him or conquer his dynasty. Either one is a difficult proposition, as the Phaerons were given bodies of the finest, most robust construction, and rules over endless phalanxes and legions of warriors.

Phaerons were added to the Necron army in the new Fifth Edition Codex, as a way to give the Necrons some character. Note the pun on "Pharaoh," the ruler of an ancient Egyptian dynasty, as if you needed more proof that the new Necrons are Tomb Kings IN SPACE.

Phaemous Phaerons

• Imotekh the Stormlord, Phaeron of the Sautekh Dynasty, the most powerful Dynasty as of the 41st Millennium.
• The Silent King, the only surviving member of the Triarch and one-time ruler of the entire Necron Empire. After defeating the C'tan, he left the galaxy for parts unknown, met the Tyranids, turned around 360 degrees and moonwalked back home to rouse the Necrons against the extragalactic threat.

Tabletop

Phaerons on the tabletop are basically Necron Overlords with an extra upgrade that makes them (and any unit they join) Relentless.