Obyron is a Necron Lord of the Sautekh Dynasty who serves as the Vargard, or personal bodyguard, to Overlord Zahndrekh. He’s the sane one in the partnership, quietly covering for his master’s delusions while being one of the deadliest fighters in the 41st Millennium.
Who is obyron?
Obyron was born on the Necron tomb world of Gidrim around 65 million years before the present day. Like all Necrons, he was once a Necrontyr who traded flesh for living metal during the War in Heaven. Now he serves as Vargard, a title that makes him both a bodyguard and a senior military commander.
His entire existence revolves around Zahndrekh. While other Necrons succumbed to the madness of biotransference, Obyron stayed fully lucid. He knows exactly what he is and what he’s lost, but he long ago gave up trying to snap Zahndrekh out of his delusion that he’s still a living Necrontyr general.
- Homeworld: Gidrim
- Born: c. 65 million B.C.
- Species: Necron (formerly Necrontyr)
- Role: Vargard of the Sautekh Dynasty, guardian of Overlord Zahndrekh
The loyal shadow
Zahndrekh would’ve been dead centuries ago without Obyron. The old Overlord’s mind is stuck in the past, and he treats war like a gentleman’s duel, often sparing enemies he finds honorable. Obyron quietly cleans up those messes, putting down court rebellions and executing dangerous prisoners his master naively set free.
That loyalty isn’t blind, though. Obyron is fully aware of how broken Zahndrekh is, but he’s decided that protecting him matters more than the truth. He’ll die for him without hesitation.
A commander in his own right
Don’t mistake Obyron for just a bodyguard. He’s a ferocious military leader who can fold space, stepping through dimensions to appear anywhere on the battlefield and dragging entire squads of Necrons along with him. That trick lets him throw his best troops at the most dangerous enemies at exactly the right moment.
His personal combat record backs it up. In 831.M41 he took on White Scars Captain Kor’sarro Khan and Eldar Ranger Illic Nightspear at the same time, along with a mob of escaped prisoners, and won.
- Can teleport across the battlefield, bringing units with him
- Defeated Kor’sarro Khan and Illic Nightspear in simultaneous combat
- Serves as both guardian and frontline commander
Why he matters
Obyron is one of the few Necron characters who fully understands the tragedy of his own existence. That makes him a rare window into what biotransference actually cost, even for those who kept their minds intact.
He’s also the anchor for one of the most popular Necron duos in the lore. Zahndrekh gets the spotlight for his eccentricity, but Obyron is the reason that partnership works at all.
Key facts
- Obyron is the Vargard of the Sautekh Dynasty and personal guardian of Overlord Zahndrekh.
- He was born on Gidrim around 65 million B.C. and is fully lucid, unlike his master.
- He can teleport across dimensions and bring troops with him.
- In 831.M41 he defeated Kor’sarro Khan and Illic Nightspear in simultaneous combat.
- He has personally crushed rebellions and cleaned up after Zahndrekh’s dangerous acts of mercy.
FAQ
Is Obyron loyal to Zahndrekh?
Completely. He’s willing to die for Zahndrekh and has spent millennia quietly fixing the problems caused by his master’s delusions.
Is Obyron insane like other Necrons?
No. Unlike Zahndrekh, Obyron is fully lucid and aware of the reality of his existence. He just chooses not to confront his master about it.
What is a Vargard?
Vargard is a Necron title for a bodyguard and senior military commander, typically sworn to a specific Overlord or Phaeron.