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The [[Necrontyr]] originally invented '''living metal''' for use in constructing their ships. It is a metallic substance that appears to grow and heal as if it were part of a living organism. It is most often associated with the skin of the [[C'tan]] as well as the bodies of the [[Necrons]] and their [[We'll Be Back|amazing regenerative abilities]].<sup>12</sup> The hands of [[Ferrus Manus]] were also said to be made of living metal.{{Cite This}}
A class The hull of weapons known as the [[Necron]] [[C'tan Phase WeaponMonolith]]s are is also thought to utilize made of the almighty living metal. These are usually potent close combat Powerful weapons but when they come into contact with the living metal hide of a C'tansuch as [[Meltaguns]], they [[Multi-meltas]] and [[Power Fist]]s are sucked from nearly rendered obsolete.<sup>2</sup> Such a deadly monument to the hands of their wielder as if Necron powers has inspired the C'tan is reabsorbing a part of its bodyinfamous [[Tau]] saying "Living Armour Happens".{{Cite This}}
The hull ==C'tan Phase Weaponry==A class of the weapons known as [[NecronC'tan Phase Weapon]] [[Monolith]] is s are also made of the almighty thought to utilize living metal. Powerful These are usually potent close combat weapons such as [[Meltaguns]]but when they come into contact with the living metal hide of a C'tan, [[Multi-meltas]] and [[Power Fist]]s they are nearly rendered obsoletesucked from the hands of their wielder as if the C'tan is reabsorbing a part of its body.<sup>1</sup> Such a deadly monument to the Necron powers has inspired the infamous [[Tau]] saying "Living Armour Happens".{{Cite This}}
==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition)]], page 8*<sup>2</sup>:[[Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition)]], page 25
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