The first 37 pages are jam packed with lore, maps. We learn all about Szarekh’s master plan and why exactly he is constructing this network of pylons across the galaxy – let’s just say it isn’t just to get rid of Chaos… The Necron lore has evolved over the years since they first appeared as a whispered about unknown threat beneath the sands in Gorkamorka all the way up to the reveal of the Paraiah Nexus in the Core Rulebook, and this continues in the new Codex.
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I think it’s fair to say that working out points for an army manually in 8th edition was a bit of a painful exercise, but that has been given a great makeover for 9th edition! The points are now split by battlefield role (Heavy, Elite, HQ etc) and within those sections list each unit in alphabetical order each entry then has a page reference for the rules plus the points cost for the unit or each model in the unit, majority of these have the weapon costs folded into them, with any alternate wargear or weapon options simply being listed directly under that entry – no more looking in a different section for the weapon costs! This makes it so much easier to see how much units are without lots of flicking back and forth through the book. The next massive improvement is how points values are arranged. What is also a great addition is the “cheat sheet” on the very back page of the book covering all the key rules and abilities you will use for your army – I’ve very often had to print out a sheet of key rules so I don’t forget them during a game, but in the new 9th edition Codexes this is already done for us in the very back of the book!
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This is improved further by the book having a full glossary of all rules terms in the back with a summary of the rule and a page reference to the full section – this is something I’ve wanted to see in Codexes for ages, and it really is a brilliant addition.
The rules flow really well by doing this and makes it simple to look up and rules queries. Matched Play and Crusade specific rules are all separated out into their own sections, while general army rules that can be used in any way of playing are contained in another. Colour coded side bars separate out the gaming contents to make them really easy to find while flicking through the book. We also get some beautiful photographs of the miniatures range including a double page spread of one of the staff Crusade armies – stuff like this is nice to see as a contrast to the ‘Eavy Metal style to give you more ideas of how other hobbyists have painted their armiesĪnother area where the Codex has improved massively is the layout and organisation of the book. It’s not just the new artwork that helps this though, we have great stuff like a stylised Necron map of the galaxy showing which territories each dynasty controls and Necron glyphs and symbology acting as page edgings. Codex Necrons contains not just the new profiles we would expect, but also new Crusade content, updated lore and even a digital version of the content that can be unlocked in the official Warhammer 40,000 app! Games workshop have really upped their game with this book – so grab a fresh brew, sit back and let’s explore the new book together! Presentation and LayoutĬodex Necrons is an absolutely gorgeous book from the stylishly retro cover art to the awe inspiring new pieces of artwork within such as the double page spread of the Silent King addressing a mass gathering on Necrons, the book is a visual treat. After slumbering for 60 million years we can probably forgive the Necrons the wait for the new Codex since we got the first exciting glimpses of the new range in Indomitus, but it has certainly been worth the wait.
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