preNecron

preNecron is a hypothetical pre-cataclysmic civilization that existed on the planet known as Necron Prime in the Warhammer 40,000 fictional universe. While little is definitively known about preNecron society, it is understood that they were a sophisticated and advanced organic species. They are believed to have possessed a deep understanding of technology, including sophisticated bio-engineering and cybernetics.

The preNecron were driven by a profound fear of death and entropy. This existential dread is thought to have been a primary catalyst for their eventual downfall. Faced with the inevitable decay of their organic forms and the fading of their star, they sought a radical solution to achieve immortality. This quest led them down a path of self-deception and technological hubris.

Their society was characterized by a rigid caste system and a ruling elite that prioritized their own survival above all else. It is during this period that the concept of the "biotransference" was conceived and perfected. This process aimed to transfer the consciousness of their individuals into soulless robotic bodies, thereby achieving eternal life.

The preNecron were ultimately successful in their technological endeavors, but at a catastrophic cost. The biotransference process, while granting them a form of immortality, stripped them of their souls, their emotions, and their very sense of self. They became the Necrons, a soulless, unfeeling race of robotic warriors driven by ancient protocols and a desire to reclaim their lost empire. The story of the preNecron serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked technological ambition and the pursuit of immortality at the expense of one's humanity.