Canoptek Circle

ReconSecurity

KILL GRADE [8]

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What to Know

Tactical Overview

Meet the Canoptek Circle: 8 operatives (1 Geomancer leader + 7 Canoptek constructs) that dominate through area control. Deploy 3 Obelisk Nodes to create a matrix granting Accurate weapons, +1 APL, re-rollable saves, Ceaseless shooting, and enemy movement penalties. They're a shooting-focused team with decent toughness (3+ saves, 7-14 wounds) and moderate speed, using ploys like Shield Flare and Sacrificial Thrall to survive. The Geomancer can teleport allies and trigger area damage. Master the matrix to outmaneuver and outgun your foes!

Core Abilities

Unusual Shooting ✓

Geomancer: Tremorglaive (quake) [Seek Light]

Unusual Melee ✗

Super Conceal ✗

Out of Order Movement ✗

Activation Manipulation ✓

Firefight Ploy: Animate Obelisk Nodes: skip activation to move OBELISK NODE markers

APL Modifiers ✓

Geomancer: Tremorglaive (quake) [Stun]Geomancer: Tremorglaive (sweep) [Stun]Canoptek Macrocyte Accelerator: Claws & spark [Stun]Obelisk Node Matrix: +1 APL to friendly operatives within matrix

Bitter Demise ✓

Nanoscarab Caskets: regain D3 wounds when activated.Sacrificial Thrall: redirect attack from Geomancer to another operative.

Block Rerolls ✗

Damage Reduction ✓

Firefight Ploy: Shield Flare: ignore normal damage if OBELISK NODE MATRIX intervenes or operative within.Strategic Ploy: Souldrain: reduce enemy melee damage by 1 within OBELISK NODE MATRIX.

Faction Rules

Obelisk Node Matrix: Place and move node markers to control objectives and buff Canoptek Circle operatives in matrix.

Strategic Ploys

Hypershielding: reroll defence dice of one result
Transdynamic Amplification: grant Ceaseless weapon rule
Cryptogravitic Repulsion: increase move distance by 1 inch
Souldrain: subtract 1 from enemy melee damage

Firefight Ploys

Shield Flare: ignore damage with Obelisk Node Matrix
Animate Obelisk Nodes: move Obelisk Node markers up to 6"
Nodal Response: change or use a strategy ploy
Sacrificial Thrall: redirect attack to another Canoptek operative

Equipment

Matrix Manipulator: Once per battle, treat a Geomancer as fourth Obelisk Node
Awakened Obelisk Nodes: Roll D3 for free uses of Animate Obelisk Nodes ploy
Nanoscarab Caskets: Friendly operatives regain up to D3 wounds when activated
Phase Shifter: Once per turning point, worsen enemy Piercing by 1

Rules Commentary

9 Q&As

If all three **WARRIOR** operatives are incapacitated, can I still set one up as a **STRATEGIC GAMBIT** using the *A Ceaseless Scuttling* rule?

Yes.

In the example provided in this team’s rules where all three **OBELISK NODE** markers are within 6", is the ‘area between’ these markers the entire triangle or just the 20mm wide lines directly between the markers?

The 20mm wide lines.

When **OBELISK NODE** markers are moved, are they affected by Accessible terrain, Obstructing terrain, climbing or dropping?

No, but note that they cannot move through Wall terrain.

When determining control from an **OBELISK NODE** marker using the **CANOPTEK CIRCLE** **GEOMANCER**’s Obelisk Node Control rule, do I use the **GEOMANCER**’s APL stat to determine control?

No.

How should I resolve it if I attempt to use a strategy ploy using the Nodal Response firefight ploy, but that strategy ploy is cancelled by an opponent’s rule (e.g. **INQUISITORIAL AGENT** Absolute Authority)?

You can either use a different strategy ploy, or have the CP for both that strategy ploy and Nodal Response refunded.

In a killzone that uses the close quarters rules, is the **OBELISK NODE MATRIX** measured through Wall terrain?

No.

If another **CANOPTEK CIRCLE** **WARRIOR** operative is set up as a result of the A Ceaseless Scuttling rule, does it count as a new operative for the purposes of other rules (e.g. **HAND OF THE ARCHON** **SKYPSPLINTER ASSASSIN** Omen)?

Yes.

In killzones that use the close quarters rules, how do I measure the horizontal area between my **OBELISK NODE** markers to create my **OBELISK NODE MATRIX** if there is Wall terrain partially intervening between them?

You cannot measure between your **OBELISK NODE** markers if Wall terrain is intervening. This means the **OBELISK NODE MATRIX** does not curve around walls, it must be a single straight line.

When using the Matrix Manipulator faction equipment to measure my **OBELISK NODE MATRIX**, do I measure a 20mm wide line (as with all other markers) straight to the **CANOPTEK CIRCLE** **GEOMANCER**’s 50mm base, or do I measure a widening shape to all facing parts of its 50mm base?

A widening shape to all facing parts of its base.

Operative Selection

1 Canoptek Circle 💀 GEOMANCER operative
2 Canoptek Circle 💀 TOMB CRAWLER operatives with one of the following options (select separately for each):
- Twin gauss reapers; claws
- Transdimensional isolator; claws *
1 Canoptek Circle 💀 ACCELERATOR operative
1 Canoptek Circle 💀 REANIMATOR operative
3 Canoptek Circle 💀 WARRIOR operatives with one of the following options (select separately for each):
- Gauss scalpel; claws & tail
- Tesla caster; claws & tail

* Your kill team can only include up to one transdimensional isolator.

Operative Datacards

2 operatives

Geomancer

3 6" 3+ 14

NAME	ATK	HIT	DMG	WR
⚡ Tremorglaive (part matter) special_square	4	3+	4/5	Piercing 1 Piercing The defender collects x less defence dice. If the rule is Piercing Crits x, this only comes into effect if you retain any critical successes. , Piercing Crits 2 Piercing The defender collects x less defence dice. If the rule is Piercing Crits x, this only comes into effect if you retain any critical successes. Tremorglaive (part matter) special_square - Weapon Rules Piercing The defender collects x less defence dice. If the rule is Piercing Crits x, this only comes into effect if you retain any critical successes. Piercing The defender collects x less defence dice. If the rule is Piercing Crits x, this only comes into effect if you retain any critical successes.
⚡ Tremorglaive (quake) special_square	5	3+	1/2	Blast 2" Blast The target you select is the primary target. After shooting the primary target, shoot with this weapon against each secondary target in an order of your choice. Secondary targets are other operatives visible to and within x of the primary target. Secondary targets are in cover and obscured if the primary target was. , Seek Light Seek When selecting a valid target, operatives with a Conceal order cannot use terrain for cover. If the rule is Seek Light, they cannot use Light terrain for cover. , Stun Stun If you retain any critical successes, subtract 1 from the APL stat of the operative this weapon is being used against until the end of its next activation. Tremorglaive (quake) special_square - Weapon Rules Blast The target you select is the primary target. After shooting the primary target, shoot with this weapon against each secondary target in an order of your choice. Secondary targets are other operatives visible to and within x of the primary target. Secondary targets are in cover and obscured if the primary target was. Seek When selecting a valid target, operatives with a Conceal order cannot use terrain for cover. If the rule is Seek Light, they cannot use Light terrain for cover. Stun If you retain any critical successes, subtract 1 from the APL stat of the operative this weapon is being used against until the end of its next activation.
⚔ Tremorglaive (sweep) ⚔	4	4+	4/5	Severe Severe If you don't retain any critical successes, you can change one of your normal successes to a critical success. , Shock Shock The first time you strike with a critical success in each sequence, also discard one of your opponent's unresolved normal successes. , Stun Stun If you retain any critical successes, subtract 1 from the APL stat of the operative this weapon is being used against until the end of its next activation. Tremorglaive (sweep) ⚔ - Weapon Rules Severe If you don't retain any critical successes, you can change one of your normal successes to a critical success. Shock The first time you strike with a critical success in each sequence, also discard one of your opponent's unresolved normal successes. Stun If you retain any critical successes, subtract 1 from the APL stat of the operative this weapon is being used against until the end of its next activation.

Additional Rules

Obelisk Node Control

Whenever this operative would perform a mission action (excluding **Retrieve**, Approved Ops 2025), if it requires this operative to control an objective marker, you can instead determine control from one of your **OBELISK NODE** markers (see Obelisk Node Matrix faction rule). Whenever this operative would perform the **Operate Hatch** action, you can open or close a hatchway thats access point is within 1" of one of your **OBELISK NODE** markers instead. Note that you must still fulfil the **Operate Hatch** action's conditions.

Unique Actions

Geomantic Disturbance 1AP

Select a point on a terrain feature; that point must be visible to and within 8" of this operative.
Separately roll 2D6 for each operative within 2" of that point. If the result is higher than that operative's remaining wounds, inflict damage on it equal to the difference.

This operative cannot perform this action while it has a Conceal order, or while within control range of an enemy operative.

Canoptek Control 1AP

Select one friendly **Canoptek Circle** **CANOPTEK** operative visible to and within 6" of this operative. Alternatively, you can select one friendly **Canoptek Circle** **CANOPTEK** operative that's visible to this operative and within your **OBELISK NODE MATRIX** (**SUPPORT** doesn't apply to this selection). That selected operative can immediately perform a 1AP action for free; it cannot move more than or be removed and set up more than 2" during that action.

This operative cannot perform this action while within control range of an enemy operative, or while counteracting.

Molecular Breach 1AP

Select one friendly **Canoptek Circle** operative visible to and within 6" of this operative. Alternatively, you can select one friendly **Canoptek Circle** operative visible to this operative and within your **OBELISK NODE MATRIX** (**SUPPORT** doesn't apply to this selection).
The next time the selected operative performs an action in which it moves, don't move it. Instead, remove it from the killzone and set it back up wholly within a distance equal to its Move stat (or 3" if it was a **Dash**) horizontally of its original location (in a killzone that uses the close quarters rules, e.g. Killzone: Tomb World, this distance can be measured over and through Wall terrain and the operative can be set up on the other side). Note that it gains no additional distance when performing the **Charge** action. It must be set up in a location it can be placed, and unless it's the **Charge** action, it cannot be set up within control range of an enemy operative.

This operative cannot perform this action while within control range of an enemy operative.

Canoptek Macrocyte Accelerator

2 7" 4+ 7

NAME	ATK	HIT	DMG	WR
⚡ Spark special_square	4	4+	2/3	Range 4" Range Only operatives within x of the active operative can be valid targets. , Piercing 1 Piercing The defender collects x less defence dice. If the rule is Piercing Crits x, this only comes into effect if you retain any critical successes. Spark special_square - Weapon Rules Range Only operatives within x of the active operative can be valid targets. Piercing The defender collects x less defence dice. If the rule is Piercing Crits x, this only comes into effect if you retain any critical successes.
⚔ Claws & spark ⚔	3	4+	3/4	Lethal 5+ Lethal Your successes equal to or greater than x are critical successes. , Stun Stun If you retain any critical successes, subtract 1 from the APL stat of the operative this weapon is being used against until the end of its next activation. Claws & spark ⚔ - Weapon Rules Lethal Your successes equal to or greater than x are critical successes. Stun If you retain any critical successes, subtract 1 from the APL stat of the operative this weapon is being used against until the end of its next activation.

Faction Rules

1 rules

Obelisk Node Matrix

Faction Rule

Place and move node markers to control objectives and buff Canoptek Circle operatives in matrix.

Canoptek Circle 💀

Obelisk nodes are concentrations of Necron technology, hubs of energy and data streams. Whether raised up from their sites of ancient burial, formed from restructured local matter or phased into place from a pocket dimension, these angular nodes can empower a Cryptek and their servants. Impelled into positions where they can connect in a matrix of power, they aid the Cryptek's ambitions whilst hampering their foes.

As a STRATEGIC GAMBIT in the first turning point, place your three OBELISK NODE markers wholly within your territory. As a STRATEGIC GAMBIT in each turning point after the first, you can move each of your OBELISK NODE markers up to 3" horizontally.

Your OBELISK NODE markers control other markers within 1" of them that no enemy operatives contest (treat your OBELISK NODE markers as friendly operatives for this purpose). If more than one player would use their OBELISK NODE markers to control the same marker, no OBELISK NODE markers control it.

Whenever one of your OBELISK NODE markers is within 6" horizontally of another of your OBELISK NODE markers, those markers and the area between them create an OBELISK NODE MATRIX above and below (in other words, their height in the killzone is irrelevant). If all three of your OBELISK NODE markers fulfil this, it creates a larger combined OBELISK NODE MATRIX.

Whenever a friendly Canoptek Circle 💀 operative is within your OBELISK NODE MATRIX:

Weapons on its datacard have the Accurate 1 weapon rule.
Add 1 to its APL stat (to a maximum of 3).

Strategy Ploys

4 ploys

Hypershielding

Strategy Ploy

reroll defence dice of one result

Canoptek Circle 💀

Quantum energies radiate from the matrix, triggered by warding protocols. The haze consumes solid shot in bursts of viridian light and refracts energy blasts, while its wavering veil confounds targeters.

Whenever an operative is shooting a friendly Canoptek Circle 💀 operative, if your OBELISK NODE MATRIX is intervening, or that friendly operative is within your OBELISK NODE MATRIX, you can re-roll any of your defence dice results of one result (e.g. results of 2).

Transdynamic Amplification

Strategy Ploy

grant Ceaseless weapon rule

Canoptek Circle 💀

Curving into arcane lenses that compress slivers of reality, the shimmering matrix magnifies the potency of the Necrons' horrifying energistic technologies.

Whenever a friendly Canoptek Circle 💀 operative is shooting, if your OBELISK NODE MATRIX is intervening, or the target is within your OBELISK NODE MATRIX, that friendly operative's weapons have the Ceaseless weapon rule.

Cryptogravitic Repulsion

Strategy Ploy

increase move distance by 1 inch

Canoptek Circle 💀

The universe's fundamental forces have long been mastered by the Necrons. As their foes advance, thudding waves and twisting eddies of gravity amongst the obelisk nodes repel potential trespassers.

Once per action, the first time an enemy operative would move within your OBELISK NODE MATRIX, the distance is treated as an additional 1". Note this means if that enemy operative doesn't have sufficient move distance (e.g. it's at the end of its move), that operative cannot move within your OBELISK NODE MATRIX.

Souldrain

Strategy Ploy

subtract 1 from enemy melee damage

Canoptek Circle 💀

A lifeless chill creeps into the hearts of those who would dare to breach the Necrons' realm — an enervating leeching of strength and vitality that leaves them easy prey.

Whenever an enemy operative is within your OBELISK NODE MATRIX, or whenever it's fighting or retaliating against a friendly Canoptek Circle 💀 operative that's within your OBELISK NODE MATRIX, subtract 1 from both Dmg stats of that enemy operative's melee weapons (to a minimum of 2) until the end of the activation/counteraction. Note this means if the enemy operative moves through your OBELISK NODE MATRIX, apply this change at the end of that move action until the end of the activation/counteraction.

Firefight Ploys

4 ploys

Shield Flare

Firefight Ploy

ignore damage with Obelisk Node Matrix

Canoptek Circle 💀

*With a flash, snipers bullets are swallowed in microdimensions; blades pass through suddenly phased matter; slivers of time are erased and rewritten, the strike never connecting after all. The matrix's energies deny the Necrons' verminous foes of the smallest victory over their betters.*

Use this firefight ploy when an attack dice inflicts Normal Dmg on a friendly Canoptek Circle 💀 agent operative. If your OBELISK NODE MATRIX is intervening, or that friendly operative is within your OBELISK NODE MATRIX, ignore that inflicted damage. Note your opponent determines intervening (i.e. where on their operative's base to draw the targeting lines from).

Animate Obelisk Nodes

Firefight Ploy

move Obelisk Node markers up to 6"

Canoptek Circle 💀

*Heeding some hidden command, looming obelisk nodes surge into new positions of cosmic conjunction.*

Use this firefight ploy when it's your turn to activate or counteract with a friendly operative. Move any number of your OBELISK NODE markers instead. They can move up to 6" horizontally combined, and distances are always rounded up to the nearest inch (so if you move a marker 1.5", it's treated as moving it 2"). For example, you could move one marker 6", three markers 1" each, or any combination that doesn't exceed 6" in total. You can also move them 0" (to effectively skip an activation). In any case, your opponent activates as normal afterwards.

Nodal Response

Firefight Ploy

change or use a strategy ploy

Canoptek Circle 💀

*Eldritch pulses of artificial thought thrum through the obelisk nodes as they adjust the flow of energies and data in response to rapidly changing situations.*

Use this firefight ploy during a friendly Canoptek Circle 💀 agent operative's activation, before or after it performs an action. You can either change one of the strategy ploys you used during this turning point (only pay additional CP if that ploy costs more), or use a strategy ploy now (pay its CP cost as normal).

Sacrificial Thrall

Firefight Ploy

redirect attack to another Canoptek operative

Canoptek Circle 💀

*Canoptek constructs are programmed to shield their master at all costs.*

Use this firefight ploy when a friendly Canoptek Circle 💀 GEOMANCER operative is selected as the valid target of a Shoot action or to fight against during the Fight action. Select one other friendly Canoptek Circle 💀 CANOPTEK operative visible to and within 3" of that first friendly operative to become the valid target or to be fought against (as appropriate) instead (even if it wouldn't normally be valid for this). If it's the Fight action, treat that other operative as being within the fighting operative's control range for the duration of that action. If it's the Shoot action, that other operative is only in cover or obscured if the original target was.

This ploy has no effect if it's the Shoot action and the ranged weapon has the Blast or Torrent weapon rule.

Faction Equipment

4 items

Matrix Manipulator

Faction Equipment

Once per battle, treat a Geomancer as fourth Obelisk Node

Canoptek Circle 💀

With a flick of their digits, a skilled Geomancer can use this enhanced geomantic manipulator as a surrogate obelisk node to extend the matrix.

Once per battle, during a friendly Canoptek Circle 💀 operative's activation or counteraction, you can use this rule. If you do, until the end of that activation/counteraction, a friendly Canoptek Circle 💀 GEOMANCER operative is treated as your fourth OBELISK NODE marker.

Awakened Obelisk Nodes

Faction Equipment

Roll D3 for free uses of Animate Obelisk Nodes ploy

Nanoscarab Caskets

Faction Equipment

Friendly operatives regain up to D3 wounds when activated

Phase Shifter

Faction Equipment

Once per turning point, worsen enemy Piercing by 1

Canoptek Circle 💀

The bearer's form flits between dimensions like a phantom, rendering it exceedingly difficult to land a telling blow upon them.

Once per turning point, when an operative is shooting a friendly Canoptek Circle 💀 GEOMANCER operative, at the start of the Roll Defence Dice step, you can use this rule. If you do, worsen the x of the Piercing weapon rule by 1 (if any) until the end of that sequence. Note that Piercing 1 would therefore be ignored.

Universal Equipment

0 items