[[Image:Cryptek Symbol.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Cryptek symbol{{Fn|11a}}]][[File:CryptekColor.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Cryptek{{Fn|3}}]]

Their main fields of study include dimensional dissonance, singularity manipulation, atomic transmutation, elemental transmogrification and countless other reason-defying technologies. They are masters of the scientific and technological and in many ways a Cryptek's powers mirror those employed by the [[psyker]]s of other races factions such as the [[Imperium]] and [[Eldar]]. However they differ in that instead of using a [[mutant]] mind to channel [[Warp]] energies, the Cryptek employs arcane science to harness the universe's fundamental forces.{{Fn|1}}

Crypteks operate in pan-galactic '''conclaves''', many of which specialize specialise in a particular field of technology'''techno-sorcery'''. Though they have no official rank in the political structure of a dynasty, they wield incredible influence and often serve in the courts of [[Necron Overlord]]s and [[Necron Lord]]s as close confidants.{{Fn|2b}} The powers of Crypteks are highly sought after by [[Necron Overlord]]s, who will meet whatever demands are made by the Crypteks in exchange for their services.{{Fn|1}} Crypteks wear '''Essence-Tomes''', which are tiles forged from whatever substance that Cryptek is studying. As the Cryptek advances in his studies and mastery of his field, he adds additional tiles to the chain. Chronomancers have tiles made from time itself, while Voidmancers essence-tomes are constructed from black holes and dimensionalists from the wounds created between dimensions.{{Fn|6}}

Ultimately, the only thing that holds the ambition of a Cryptek in check is another of its kind. Should a retained Cryptek rise too far above his station, a Necron Overlord will attempt to replace him by luring a more tractable Cryptek away from his rival. Even this hascomplications, for while no Cryptek will knowingly replace another of the same conclave, a rival from another conclave will happily do so. Once his services are acquired, a Cryptek’s duties stretch far beyond the tomb world. It is common for an Overlord to grant a Cryptek the first pickings of precious resources in exchange for his services on campaign. Such a bargain serves both sides well; a tomb world’s resources are limited, and the Cryptek’s trade requires that he have a ready supply of raw materials.{{Fn|3}}

==Kinds Variants of Techno-sorcerer==*'''Harbinger The name of Despair/Psychomancer''': Masters of influencing the organic mind and psychological warfare. With their [[Abyssal Staff|Abyssal Staves]] they can spread madness among enemy ranks. They are also capable of [[Nightmare Shroud|causing dread]] related techno-sorcery conclave is in their enemies and of [[Veil of Darkness|dematerialising and rematerialising]] their comradesbrackets.{{Fn|2a}}*'''Harbinger of Destruction/Plasmancer''': Masters of raw energy who can shoot devastating blasts and [[Solar Pulse|pulses of light]] that illuminate the entire battlefield from their [[Eldritch Lance]]s in battle. Their [[Gaze of Flame|gaze of flickering witch-fire]] falters the onset of even the bravest attacker.{{Fn|2a}} *'''Harbinger of Eternity/Chronomancer'''(Harbingers of Eternity): Masters of time and knowledge of the future flows through their every act. They can rarely be trusted as they always have an idea of how any event will unfold. They wield [[Aeonstave]]s with sapphire heads, capable of trapping a enemy in a bubble of slow-time, a [[Chronometron]] capable of changing time, and the ability to [[Timesplinter Cloak|crystallize crystallise time]] around themselves in a a way that blocks their enemies' blows.{{Fn|2a}} A subsect of Chronomancy is known as '''Astromancy''', whose disciples, also known as '''Astraturges''' or '''Stellasayers''', are able to use the stars to divine the future.{{Fn|6a}}{{Fn|9}}*'''Harbinger Datamancer''':{{Fn|6a}}*'''Dimensionalist''': Masters of alternate dimensions and dimensional gateways.{{Fn|6}}*'''Ethermancer''' (Harbingers of the Storm): Capable of manipulating the weather against their foes. Their [[Voltaic Staff]] shoots lightning and their [[Ether Crystal]] summons pressure waves and bolts of lightning to buffet their enemies. They are also capable of Transmogrification/calling upon emerald [[Lightning Field]]s to protect their allies.{{Fn|2a}}*'''Geomancer'''(Harbingers of Transmogrification): Also known as '''alchemists'''{{Fn|2a}} or '''metallurgists'''{{Fn|6}}. Practicing an art once known as alchemy, they specialize specialise in the transmutation of matter from one form to another and to animate the inanimate. They use the [[Harp of Dissonance]] that can change [[Adamantium]] to brittle glass with a single booming bass note, the [[Seismic Crucible]] to induce seismic activity in rock, metal and air, and the [[Tremorstave]] causes quakes that knock enemies away.{{Fn|2a}}*'''Harbinger of the Storm/EthermancerAtomancer''': Capable of manipulating the weather against their foes. Their [[Voltaic Staff]] shoots lightning and their [[Ether Crystal]] summons pressure waves and bolts of lightning to buffet their enemies. They are also capable of calling upon emerald [[Lightning Field]]s to protect their allies.{{Fn|2a11b}}

*===Antithetik Disciplines===Despite their arrogance and entitlement, even Crypteks have scientific fields which they deem taboo. Dubbed '''DimensionalistAntithetik Disciplines''': Masters , these include such fields as the origins and mysteries of alternate dimensions the [[C'tan]] and dimensional gatewaysthe quantum socio-political mechanisms of conflict. Typically, Crypteks who study these fields require special permission from a [[Necron Overlord]], [[Triarch Praetorian]], and in some cases even the [[Silent King]] himself.{{Fn|611b}}*'''Datamancer''':{{Fn|6a}}[[Image:Cryptek2.jpg|Necron Cryptek|thumb|right|220px]]

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