Phase Shifter

A Phase Shifter is an advanced piece of Necron technology that truly demonstrates their race’s technological superiority over all others. Using a form of unknown inter-dimensional science, a Phase Shifter renders its bearer form as hazy and indistinct, as though they were not completely corporeal. Shots and blows can then pass through his mechanical body, meaning that even the most powerful weapons cannot harm him. This is because a Phase Shifter flickers the very fabric of its bearer into and out of a phased state as they move in between dimensions. If improperly timed, even the most powerful blows and shots aimed at the bearer of a Phase Shifter instead pass through empty air. Phase Shifters are most commonly found wielded by Necron Overlords and Necron Lords, who use them to make them almost untouchable, unless they will it.

However, Tomb Stalkers are also equipped with in-built Phase Shifter projectors, which allow them to pass easily through inert matter; boring its way through rock and stone, and effortlessly passing through battlefield debris and terrain, as it moves to launch an ambush upon unsuspecting enemies. Necron Gauss Pylons also carry up-scaled Phase Shifter Generators, which are able to project a phase field in a wide radius around it; rendering nearby Necrons half-corporal, and thus far harder to strike due to lack of true physical form.

Nevertheless, all Necrons are fitted with an unidentified form of phasing backup device, which will automatically teleport them, or their remains, back to a Tomb World if necessary. Because of this, enemy races, such as the Imperium, have found it extremely difficult to recover any traces of Necron remains for study; only those pieces too severely damaged to repair or analyse are left behind. This phenomenon is known as Phase Out, and many a Necron force fighting a losing battle has disappeared altogether, merely fading into the wind as they prepare themselves to strike back later on.

Dimensional Destabilisation Matrix
Canoptek Wraiths carry a dimensional destabilisation generator that produces the same effect; a Phase Shifter that allows the robotic construct to step in and out of reality. It can even adjust the modulation of the matrix in order to keep sections of its form in different states. Whilst a completely phased out existence can be sustained almost indefinitely, a half-phased state takes a great deal of energy to sustain. As a result, a Canoptek Wraith can only exist in a dual state for only limited periods of time. The dimensional destabilisation matrix was originally conceived to allow the Canoptek Wraith to reach into and repair solid machine without all the trouble of removing outer components or armoured casings. It is, however, no less valuable when dealing with intruders – if the timing is correct, a Canoptek Wraith can phase its claws and tendrils inside an opponent, swiftly resolidifying them to sever arteries, nerve clusters and other vital pathways without leaving an external mark to show for it. Furthermore, the foe must time his return blows with great care, lest his weapons pass through the Canoptek Wraith’s phased out form.