The Dawn of War series is a popular franchise within the real-time strategy genre, known for its fast-paced action and deep strategic depth. Released by developer Relic Entertainment in 2004 as an expansion to the original Dawn of Race II: OpenRL, it introduced several new features that set it apart from other games at the time.

One such feature was the addition of three distinct factions each with their own unique playstyle: The Imperial Guard (Space Marines), The Orks and lastly; The Tau. Among these factions stood out one particular race - The Necrons. Known for being an undead alien species, they were once a powerful civilization that had long since been defeated by the gods of old.

When playing as the Necron faction in Dawn Of War: Dark Crusade you'll quickly notice how vastly different their units are compared to those found with other races within this universe; such as heavy machinery like walkers and flyers alongside more conventional infantry units armed heavily enough not only against regular foot soldiers but also powerful elite enemy forces alike!

Their base of operations is an ancient necropolis, a sprawling underground city filled with sarcophagi containing the remains of their long-dead brethren. From here they can emerge en masse to reclaim what once was theirs.

The Necrons possess some truly terrifying units that will strike fear into the hearts of any opponent foolish enough to challenge them head-on. Among these are:

* The Death Corpse throwers: Slow-moving but incredibly powerful siege weapons capable of raining down hell upon enemy positions.

* Immortals - elite heavy infantrymen clad in impenetrable armor and armed with massive staffs that can cleave through even the toughest opponents.

Their unique abilities also make them a force to be reckoned with. They have access to powerful psionic powers such as 'Will of the Necrons' which gives all nearby units an increase in speed, strength and accuracy for short periods. Additionally they possess 'Reanimate Skeletons', allowing fallen friendly troops to rise again after death!

Overall playing as the necron faction in Dawn Of War: Dark Crusade offers a unique experience unlike any other race available within this universe - combining both raw power through their numerous elite units alongside strategic depth provided by access to powerful psionic powers.

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