Crypteks
Crypteks are a caste of technicians and scholars within the Necron pantheon in the Warhammer 40,000 science fiction universe. They are among the most skilled artificers of Necron society, entrusted with maintaining, repairing, and advancing the ancient technologies that power dynasties, crypts, and war machines. The role combines deep knowledge of nanotech, necrodermis, and stellar engineering with a disciplined approach to sacred, cryptic machines that have lain dormant for eons.
Within a tomb complex, Crypteks oversee the operation of control matrices, diagnostic rigs, and armaments. They
Crypteks are typically more scholars than warriors, though some may lead expeditions or command groups when
In Warhammer 40,000 lore, the term Cryptek denotes a specialized technologist caste rather than a single character