Warhammer 40K Necrons Ghost Ark

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The Necron Ghost Ark is a key unit in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, renowned for its dual role as a transport vessel and a reanimation platform for Necron warriors. Here’s a comprehensive overview of its history, functionality, and other key facts.

History

1. Ancient Origins:

   • Originally, the Ghost Ark was a simple wooden carriage used by the Necrontyr to transport the dead for burial. Its transformation began with the Biotransference, when the Necrontyr were converted into the Necron race.

2. Transformation into a War Machine:

   • Post-Biotransference, the Ghost Ark evolved into a motorized construct, serving war purposes rather than funerary rites. It now actively retrieves fallen Necron warriors from the battlefield.

3. Modern Utility:

   • In its current role, the Ghost Ark uses Constructor Scarabs to repair fallen Necron units or dissolve those beyond repair into energy for reuse. It can also hold surviving units in stasis until it is full, then transport them back to their Tomb World or back into battle.

Lore Functionality

• The Ghost Ark supports the Reanimation Protocols, ferrying Necron reinforcements and ensuring their numbers are restored during combat. Its eerie nature arises from its ability to gather and reconstruct Necron casualties on the battlefield.
• It can carry up to 10 Necron Warrior models and acts as a mobile unit that holds objectives while repairing close units and acting as a durable distraction.
  
  

Physical Composition

• Model Kit: The plastic kit contains about 168–169 components, creating a sizable model that occupies notable space on the tabletop.
• Item Number: Often listed with item number 49-11 in Games Workshop catalogs.

Significance

The Ghost Ark symbolizes the Necron transition from death-related lore to a dynamic war machine capable of resurrection and battlefield support. Its reinvigoration in the 9th Edition highlights its ongoing importance in maintaining the strength and numbers of the Necron forces.

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