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The Shadow Spectres make use of a unique, complex targeting matrix known as the '''Ghostlight'''. This matrix further amplifies the effective range and power of the warriors' already-formidable weaponry. | The Shadow Spectres make use of a unique, complex targeting matrix known as the '''Ghostlight'''. This matrix further amplifies the effective range and power of the warriors' already-formidable weaponry. | ||
When used, the Ghostlight will allow a Spectre squad to combine the beams of their prism rifles into a single, brilliant torrent of energy; the additional power allows the squad to fire a single incredibly long-ranged shot, allowing them to hit distant targets.<sup>1</sup> | When used, the Ghostlight will allow a Spectre squad to combine the beams of their prism rifles into a single, brilliant torrent of energy; the additional power allows the squad to fire a single incredibly long-ranged shot, allowing them to hit distant targets.<sup>1</sup> | ||
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The firepower of a shot fired from the Ghostlight is also increased somewhat, but is much weaker than the squad's combined firepower had they fired their weapons independently.<sup>1</sup> Even so, the drastic range increase allows a single Spectre squad to extend reach over the entire battlefield: two or three well-aimed, well-placed Ghostlight shots could severely cripple or outright destroy an opposing force's armored support before the bulk of the battle has even been met. | The firepower of a shot fired from the Ghostlight is also increased somewhat, but is much weaker than the squad's combined firepower had they fired their weapons independently.<sup>1</sup> Even so, the drastic range increase allows a single Spectre squad to extend reach over the entire battlefield: two or three well-aimed, well-placed Ghostlight shots could severely cripple or outright destroy an opposing force's armored support before the bulk of the battle has even been met. | ||
Revision as of 14:59, 5 April 2011
The Shadow Spectres are members of a recently-rediscovered Eldar Warrior Aspect. This shrine specializes in the deployment of stealthy, highly-mobile firepower.1
Shadow Spectres are armed with Prism Rifles, which pack the devastating long-range punch of the Prism Cannon into a man-portable package. They are garbed to appear as ghosts or wraiths, taking to the battlefield with jetpacks, holo-fields, and bone-white Aspect Armor draped in thin, flowing, blue robes. 1
It has been mentioned that Eldar Seers believed the Shadow Spectre aspect to have been lost.1 It has not been stated whether the loss of this aspect was due to the physical destruction of the shrine, the death or loss of all of the shrine's Exarchs, or something else.
All Aspect Warrior shrines represent an aspect of Kaela Mensha Khaine, the Eldar god of war. Their ghostly countenance, ability to move rapidly and silently, and focus on combat at extreme ranges suggest that the Shadow Spectres represent the inevitable, infinite reach of death.
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Ghostlight
The Shadow Spectres make use of a unique, complex targeting matrix known as the Ghostlight. This matrix further amplifies the effective range and power of the warriors' already-formidable weaponry. When used, the Ghostlight will allow a Spectre squad to combine the beams of their prism rifles into a single, brilliant torrent of energy; the additional power allows the squad to fire a single incredibly long-ranged shot, allowing them to hit distant targets.1
The firepower of a shot fired from the Ghostlight is also increased somewhat, but is much weaker than the squad's combined firepower had they fired their weapons independently.1 Even so, the drastic range increase allows a single Spectre squad to extend reach over the entire battlefield: two or three well-aimed, well-placed Ghostlight shots could severely cripple or outright destroy an opposing force's armored support before the bulk of the battle has even been met.
Exarch
An Exarch is the leader of an Aspect Shrine. He is one that has traveled so far down the Path of the Warrior, that he can no longer turn from that path to follow another path. This gives them great skill and dedication.
Exarch Wargear
In addition to the wargear of the aspect, the Exarch can be armed with a number of special weapons:
- Prism Lance:2 A longer barrel further focuses and refines the prism beam, allowing for more powerful shots at greater range than the prism rifle.
- Haywire Launcher2 A heavy, launcher-style weapon that fires rockets similar to Haywire Grenades, dealing significant electronics and systems damage to vehicles.
- Exarch Armour2
Exarch Powers
The Exarch may study the secrets of the shrine to allow himself and any of his Aspect warriors to go beyond the normal Aspect training.
- Cynosure: The Exarch is skilled in calibrating the Ghostlight, allowing the squad to fire more accurately when the matrix is used.2
- Withdraw: Exarchs are skilled at judging the best opportunities for the squad to withdraw, regroup, and take up a new firing position.2
Phoenix Lord
The Phoenix Lord of the Shadow Spectres is unknown.
See also
Sources
- 1: Shadow Spectres Aspect Warrior Squad [1] by Forge World (accessed 2010.11.08)
- 2: Shadow Spectre Exarch [2] by Forge World (accessed 2010.11.08)
| Command | Autarchs • Bonesingers • Farseers • Spiritseers • Warlocks • Exarchs |
|---|---|
| Aspect Warriors | |
| Troops | Guardians (Guardian Defenders • Storm Guardians) • Windrider Squadrons • Rangers (Pathfinders • Shroud Runners) • Ghost-Warriors • Wraithguard • Wraithblades |
| Support Weapons | Grav Platform • Support Battery • War Walker |
| Constructs | Avatar of Khaine • Wraithknight • Wraithlord |
| Special Characters | Amallyn Shadowguide • Eldrad Ulthran • Illic Nightspear • Iyanna Arienal • Nuadhu 'Fireheart' • Yriel |
| Phoenix Lords | Asurmen • Baharroth • Drastanta • Fuegan • Irillyth • Jain Zar • Karandras • Lhykhis • Maugan Ra |
| Fortifications | Webway Gate |
