Incubus

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Overview

An Incubi warrior

An Incubus is an elite Dark Eldar warrior, most commonly seen in service as an Archon's retinue in the field. Outside of combat, they act as personal bodyguards, protecting their client every second of the day.

Background

Origin

Incubi, like the Mandrakes and Haemonculi, do not swear allegiance to any specific Kabal or Wych Cult. Instead, they are trained from a young age in a central Dojo. After achieving sufficient skill in their training, they are then leased into the service of a Kabal Archon/Dracon, for use as a bodyguard force.

The reasoning for this is that in Dark Eldar society, one's place in the chain of command is only improved by assassinating the person above you. Therefore, the majority of Kabal leaders find it too dangerous to leave the protecting of their lives in the hands of a member of the same Kabal, as the bodyguard would have ulterior motives for not sufficiently protecting the Archon/Dracon. Incubi, on the other hand, are completely neutral in matters of Kabal Hierarchy, follow the code of their contract zealously, and are elite warriors, all of which make them perfect bodyguards.

A Master Incubus

Equipment

Weaponry

Incubi are trained in the use of two different weapons unique to their warrior sect:

• The Punisher, a two-handed power weapon resembling a halberd, manufactured in such a way as to assist the wielder when swinging, effectively increasing the strength of their attacks.

• The Tormentor Helm, which contains a neurally activated splinter pistol built into it, making it similar in function to a Striking Scorpion's Mandiblaster.

Incubi are also trained in the use of the Dark Eldar Blaster and Shredder assault weapons, although they aren't commonly used.

In the 2010 edition of the Dark Eldar codex, the Incubi wield large two-handed blades called Klaives. These Klaives have multiple handles along the edge, which meahs the blade can be used in multiple ways..

Armour

Another aspect of Incubi equipment that is fairly unique is their use of power armour. In fact they are the only Dark Eldar troops known to use it, giving up agility and speed in favor of an increase in defense. This is most likely due to their usual role of bodyguard to an Archon/Dracon.

Named Incubi

Dark Father

The Dark Father is the head of the Incubi sect, and is thus the most powerful Incubus in existence, due to manner in which seniority is decided in Commorragh. It is believed that Arhra, founder of the Eldar Aspect of the Striking Scorpions is the original Dark Father, although this cannot be confirmed. In the event that Arhra did found the Incubi sect, it likewise cannot be confirmed that he was not killed by one of his students, and thus overthrown as Dark Father.

The argument for Arhra being the founder of the Incubi is based primarily on the fact that Eldar refer to Arhra specifically as "The Fallen Phoenix", and refer to Incubi as "Fallen Warriors", stating that their Dark Father had, "Turned from the light into the shadows". This, coupled with the great similarities between the Incubi Tormentor Helms and the Striking Scorpion's Mandiblasters, and the aesthetic similarity of the scorpion stylings between both warriors lead most to this conclusion, although it has never been confirmed.

Drazhar

Main Article: Drazhar
Drazhar, known as the 'Master of Blades', is a Incubus champion in the sect. He is the only Incubus besides the dark master that has developed the necessary skills to use the Disembowler Blades, which has earned him his title.

Sources

• Codex: Dark Eldar