Warhammer 40,000: Necrons – Catacomb Command Barge

Warhammer 40,000: Necrons – Catacomb Command Barge

PARAMETERS

• Product type: Multipart plastic miniature kit
• Game system: Warhammer 40,000
• Faction: Necrons
• Unit type: Anti-gravity command vehicle
• Manufacturer: Games Workshop
• Material: Plastic
• Build options: 1x Catacomb Command Barge or 1x Annihilation Barge
• Components: 84 plastic components
• Flying supports: 2x Citadel Flying Stems
• Bases: 1x Citadel 60mm Flying Base and 1x Citadel 32mm Round Base
• Transfer sheets: 2x Necron transfer sheets
• Assembly: Required
• Painting: Supplied unpainted
• EAN: 5011921139194
• Manufacturer code: 99120110064
• Catalogue code: 49-12

LORE – THRONE OF THE AWAKENED DYNASTY

A Necron Overlord does not need to march among the lesser warriors of his dynasty. From the elevated platform of a Catacomb Command Barge, the ancient noble surveys the battlefield as a monarch inspecting a realm that already belongs to him.

Suspended above the ground by impossibly advanced anti-gravity technology, the barge carries its master swiftly across the front line. Beneath the Overlord, subordinate Necron crew attend the controls, directing the craft while streams of command protocols are transmitted to the mechanical legions advancing below.

To mortal soldiers, the arrival of such a vehicle is an unmistakable omen. Its sweeping, scythe-like frame and cold dynastic markings announce that the Necrons are not merely raiding or defending territory. They have come to reclaim a world once ruled by their forgotten empire.

From this elevated throne, the Overlord can observe the movements of enemy armies, redirect nearby formations and personally descend upon those who dare challenge his authority. The barge is therefore more than a method of transport – it is a symbol of dynastic power made manifest upon the battlefield.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Catacomb Command Barge is an imposing centrepiece for a Necron collection, combining the visual presence of an ancient ruler with the elegant geometry of Necron anti-gravity technology.

The model features a skeletal Necron noble standing above an attended control platform, surrounded by curved armour panels, mechanical systems and distinctive dynastic iconography. Its open construction allows many of the internal details to remain visible, creating natural areas for contrasting metallic finishes and glowing energy effects.

The elevated commander immediately establishes a clear focal point within an army. Positioned above ranks of Warriors, Immortals and other mechanical constructs, the model reinforces the impression of a disciplined dynasty advancing under the direct supervision of its immortal master.

For painters, the miniature offers a broad range of surfaces and textures. Large armour sections can display the colours of a chosen dynasty, while the crew, control systems, energy nodes and ornamental markings provide opportunities for careful highlighting, weathering and detailed brushwork.

WHY THIS MODEL STANDS OUT

• Creates an imposing command centrepiece for a Necron army.
• Features a Necron noble elevated above an attended control platform.
• Combines sweeping armour panels with intricate mechanical details.
• Strongly reinforces the hierarchy and dynastic character of the Necrons.
• Provides excellent opportunities for metallic and glowing energy effects.
• Works equally well as a gaming miniature or a display-focused hobby project.

RECOMMENDED FOR

• Necron players looking for a visually dominant army commander.
• Collectors building a force centred around an Overlord and his dynasty.
• Hobbyists who enjoy painting detailed vehicles and character models.
• Fans of Necron hierarchy, command protocols and ancient technology.
• Players expanding a mechanised or vehicle-focused Necron collection.

COMMAND THE UNDYING LEGIONS

Raise the Catacomb Command Barge above your advancing phalanxes and lead the awakening Necron dynasty as its immortal ruler returns to reclaim the stars.