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{{Craftworlds
|Name=Alaitoc
|Surnames=The Starstriders
|Rune Image=Rune-alaitoc.png
|Rune caption=the rune symbol of Craftworld Alaitoc
|Meaning=unknown
|Current Location=Southern [[Segmentum Obscurus]]{{Fn|12}}
|Main Colours={{Color sample|Blue}} {{Color sample|Yellow}}<br>Blue, yellow
|Favoured Unit=[[Ranger]]s, [[Eldar Pathfinder|Pathfinder]]s{{Fn|1c}}
|Speciality=Killing from afar
|Reputation=Puritanical
|Main Enemy=[[Necrons]], [[Imperium]]
|Warrior Image=AlaitocGuardian.jpg
|Warrior caption=a Guardian in Alaitoc colors
}}'''Alaitoc''' is an [[Eldar]] [[Craftworld]] known for its extensive use of [[Ranger]]s. Related to this is the fact that Alaitoc is also a highly ordered Craftworld; many individuals choose instead the [[Path of the Outcast]], becoming Rangers.

==Overview==
[[image:Alaitoc.png|thumb|right|225px|Alaitoc Forces]]
While all Craftworlds make use of the highly efficient sniper [[Ranger]]s, none field or produce more than Alaitoc. By their nature, Alaitoc Rangers, known as the '''Starstriders'''{{Fn|6a}}, do not reside upon the Craftworld, but travel the galaxy. These rangers retain their loyalty to Alaitoc, only returning to their Craftworld on occasion. Aside from the regular Rangers, Alaitoc is also the only Craftworld to field the highly skilled Rangers known as [[Eldar Pathfinder|Pathfinders]].{{Fn|2}} These highly trained snipers can cause havoc to the enemy. In times of need the Craftworld sometimes recalls their Rangers to contribute to Alaitoc's forces. Alaitoc can also call upon an unusually high number of [[Exarch]]s, as its Eldar are known to become utterly consumed by their chosen [[Path]]. This, however, causes many of its citizens to sate their extreme desires by becoming Outcasts, making Alaitoc closely connected to [[Eldar Corsair]]s throughout the [[Galaxy]].{{Fn|6a}}

It is said that by capturing its large numbers of Outcasts, the [[Imperial]] [[Inquisition]] has gleaned much knowledge of the Eldar through torture. This has increased tensions between the Imperium and Alaitoc, and the two are in a constant state of war.{{Fn|6a}}

The Craftworld is also known for its vicious war against the [[Necron]]s, begun when the [[Seer Council]] of Alaitoc saw the rise of [[Imotekh the Stormlord]] as a fulfilment of the Prophecy of Doom Arising from the [[Book of Mournful Night]]. Alaitoc eventually acquired an ancient crystalline map of every [[Tomb World]] in the [[Galaxy]], though now only fragments remain. This map is used in conjunction with their network of Outcasts and [[Exodite]]s to orchestrate a battle against the Necron menace.{{Fn|10}}

[[File:AlaitocVSEvilSunz.jpg|thumb|right|300px|'''Alaitoc''' fight [[Evil Sunz]] [[Ork]]s{{Fn|28}}]]
Despite the growth of [[Chaos]] following the [[Great Rift]], Alaitoc continues to believe that the [[Necron]]s are the greatest threat to the galaxy. Alaitoc's prophetic [[Farseer]], [[Ylocu Shaie]], sung of a sea of dead stars at the climax of a geometric disaster related to the Necrons{{Fn|11}} and once empyric anomalies appeared within regions known to harbour [[Tomb World]]s the seer council mobilized their vast network of [[Ranger]]s.{{Fn|24}} Alaitoc faced difficulty within the [[Pariah Nexus]]{{Fn|15}} where the [[Null Field|Contra-Empyric]] [[Necron]] [[Pylon]]s disrupt psycho-reactive equipment and [[Soul Stone]]s and leave many within in a fugue-like state of malaise or drive them to worse insanities. Alaitoc has recalled the majority of its forces, instead focusing on precision strikes which aid the [[Imperium|Mon-Keigh]] in the area, although small groups of Rangers lead by [[Illic Nightspear]] still operate.{{Fn|24}} In this effort against the Necrons they are closely aligned with the fiercely anti-Necron [[Masque of the Frozen Stars]].{{Fn|11}}

Unlike many other Craftworlds, Alaitoc has yet to become involved in the civil strife that has challenged their species following the emergence of the [[Ynnari]]. The Starstriders strong sense of loyalty has kept them more close-knit.{{Fn|15}}

==Locations==
[[File:Alaitoc-shrine.jpg|thumb|right|220px|An Alaitoc shrine.{{Fn|26}}]]
*[[Aspect Shrine]] of the [[Falling Moon Shrine|Falling Moon]] [[Dire Avenger]]s{{Fn|21}}
*Aspect [[Shrine of the Ending Veil]] - [[Dark Reaper]] sect. A place that emanates a disturbing darkness.{{Fn|25b}}
*[[Midnight Dome]] - Near-black levels of illumination. Connects with the Dome of Sighing Whispers.{{Fn|25b}}
*[[Dome of Sighing Whispers]] - A dome with twilight illumination.{{Fn|25b}}
*[[Dome of New Suns]]{{Fn|25b}}
*[[Avenue of Starlight Secrets]]{{Fn|25b}}
*[[Tower of Starlight Majesty]] - Surrounded by vineyards.{{Fn|25b}}
*[[Tower of Infinite Patience]] - Relatively near the craftworld's [[Infinity Circuit]].{{Fn|25b}}
*[[Boulevard of Split Moons]]{{Fn|25b}}
*[[Bay of Departing Sorrows]]{{Fn|25b}}
*[[Dome of Last Sunrise]] - A place of celebration.{{Fn|25b}}
*[[Tower of Dormant Witnesses]] - Located near the main thoroughfare around the rim of the craftworld. A place noted for its contemplative atmosphere, with views out into the star and whole of Alaitoc. A poet's commune is also located in the tower.{{Fn|25b}}
*[[Tower of Eternal Welcomes]] - Surrounded by vineyards.{{Fn|25a}}

==Notable Campaigns==
[[image:AlaitocKhorne.png|thumb|right|200px|The Warhost of Alaitoc battle [[Chaos]].{{Fn|23}}]]
*The [[Battle of Talhennor]]
*The [[Slaughter on Dawnbreak]]
*The [[Fall of Medusa V]]
*The [[Invasion of Rynn's World]] (in support of the [[Astartes]])
*The [[Siege of Somonor]]
*The [[Betalis Campaign]]
*The [[Tyros Gulf Campaign]]
*The Destruction of [[Ogrys]]
*The Battle for [[Verdicon]]
*The destruction of the [[Hyrekh Dynasty]]{{Fn|11}}
*The [[Siege of Alaitoc]] — Sometime in [[M41]], Alaitoc would find itself invaded by the armies of the [[Imperium of Man]], which had traced a flurry of [[Eldar Corsair]] attacks back to the Craftworld.{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|5}}
*The [[Carnac Campaign]]
*The Scouring of [[Belial IV]]
*The [[Argovon Campaign]]{{Fn|13}}

==Notable Individuals from Alaitoc==
{{Main|List of Alaitoc Aeldari}}
[[image:FanaiUllathani.png|right|thumb|200px|[[Fánaí Ullathani]], '''Alaitoc''' [[Ranger]]{{Fn|20}}]]
*[[Alladrios Kulcassian]] — [[Farseer]]{{Fn|8}}
*[[Ehriahna]] — [[Farseer]]{{Fn|17}}
*[[Eldorath Starbane]] — [[Farseer]]{{Fn|7}}
*[[Evanaeroth]] — [[Warlock]]{{Fn|19}}
*[[Illic Nightspear]] — [[Ranger]]
*[[Illithrys Goldenmane]] - [[Everguard]]{{Fn|6c}}
*[[Ilthana]] — [[Crimson Hunter]]{{Fn|18a}}, died in 999.[[M41]].{{Fn|18c}}
*[[Kaevi Firehand]] — [[Windrider]]{{Fn|16}}
*[[Lorith]] - [[Autarch]]{{Fn|1a}}
*[[Morcan Fiorinintal]] — [[Farseer]] member of the [[Black Library]]'s [[Black Council]]{{Fn|14}}
*[[Thielle]] - [[Loremaster (Eldar)|Loremaster]]{{Fn|21}}
*[[Tuaren Stormwarden]] — [[Crimson Hunter]]{{Fn|18b}}
*[[Ulthos]] - [[Farseer]]{{Fn|9}}
*[[Ylocu Shaie]] — Foremost [[Farseer]]{{Fn|11}}
===Notable Groups from Alaitoc ===
*[[Twelve Outcasts of Alaitoc]]{{Fn|6n}}

==Rune Symbol==
[[Image:Alaitoc-icon.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The '''Alaitoc''' symbol, the Sword of [[Khaine]] bisecting the Red Moon]]
Alaitoc's symbol depicts the Sword of [[Khaine]] bisecting the Red Moon, the sigil of the House of [[Eldanesh]], referencing the War Gods slaying of the Eldar hero.{{Fn|6a}} The Red Moon is an ill-omen to most Eldar. As a reference to the Doom of Eldanesh, Alaitoc reminds others of what happens if mortals offend the gods.{{Fn|1b}}

==Images==
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Ia11-137-alaitoc-falcon.jpg|[[Falcon]]
Ia11-135-alaitoc-wraithlord.jpg|[[Wraithlord]]
</gallery>
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
AlaitocWraithfighter.png|Alaitoc [[Hemlock Wraithfighter]]s{{Fn|27}}
</gallery>

==Trivia==
{{Trivia}}
*Alaitoc was the [[Craftworld]] chosen for the first ever [[Games Workshop]] in-house army of [[Eldar]], with a list designed by [[Andy Chambers]].{{Fn|22}}

==See also==
*[[List of Craftworlds]]

==Sources==
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*1: [[Codex: Craftworld Eldar (3rd Edition)]]:
**{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 2
**{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 3
**{{Endn|1c}}: pgs. 18–19
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]], {{Cite Marker End}}
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Path of the Warrior (Novel)]], {{Cite Marker End}}, pgs. 329–416
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition)]] (1999), pg. 27
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Path of the Seer (Novel)]], {{Cite Marker End}}
*6: [[Codex: Eldar (6th Edition)]]:
**{{Endn|6a}}: pg. 26
**{{Endn|6b}}: pg. 21
**{{Endn|6c}}: pg. 52
*{{Endn|7}}: [[Codex: Necrons (5th Edition)]], pgs. 22–23
*{{Endn|8}}: [[Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition)]], pg. 8
*{{Endn|9}}: [[Imperial Armour II - Ork, Eldar and Dark Eldar Vehicles for Warhammer 40,000]], pg. 15
*{{Endn|10}}: [[Codex: Necrons (8th Edition)]], pg. 28
*{{Endn|11}}: [[Psychic Awakening: Phoenix Rising]], pg. 12
*{{Endn|12}}: [https://warhammer40000.com/?utm_source=Warhammer%20Community&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=GalacticCartographySighted10082020&utm_content=GalacticCartographySighted10082020 Warhammer 40,000.com Map] (last accessed 8/10/2020)
*{{Endn|13}}: [[White Dwarf 457]], pg. 59
*{{Endn|14}}: [[Atlas Infernal (Novel)]], fourth Interregna
*{{Endn|15}}: [[Codex: Aeldari (9th Edition)]], pg. 21
*{{Endn|16}}: [[Warhammer Combat Cards]], Card Description
*{{Endn|17}}: [http://web.archive.org/web/20021128112023/http://www.sabertoothgames.com/ Farseer Ehriahna], ''New to redemption: Farseer Erhianha & Drazhar!''
*18: [[The Carnac Campaign: Sky Hunter (Short Story)]]
**{{Endn|18a}}: pgs. 1-2
**{{Endn|18b}}: pgs. 3-4
**{{Endn|18c}}: pgs. 20-23
*{{Endn|19}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 Collectible Card Game (game system)]]: '''Siege of Malogrim Hive''' — [http://i.imgur.com/TzwzGzI.jpg Evanaeroth]
*{{Endn|20}}: [[Codex: Craftworlds (8th Edition)]], pg. 23
*{{Endn|21}}: [[White Dwarf 323 (UK)]], pg. 82
*{{Endn|22}}: [[White Dwarf 138 (UK)]] - ''Alaitoc Craftworld Eldar Army''
*{{Endn|23}}: [[White Dwarf 147 (UK)]], pg. 10
*{{Endn|24}}: [[White Dwarf 500]], pgs. 41-42 – ''The Nephilim Anomaly: Xenos Activities''
*25: [[Path of the Warrior (Novel)]]:
**{{Endn|25a}}: ''Dislocation''
**{{Endn|25b}}: ''Fate''
*{{Endn|26}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Conquest]], [https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2014/7/25/soldiers-of-the-craftsworlds/ Fantasy Flight Games], Card: [https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/ffg_content/warhammer-40k-conquest/core-set-previews/preview-10/alaitoc-shrine.png Alaitoc Shrine] (Core Set, 124)
*{{Endn|27}}: [[Flyers of the Dark Millennium]], pg. 55
*{{Endn|28}}: [[White Dwarf 171 (UK)]], pg. 49
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