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There have been many successful raids and battles with the Shadow class and there are also many famous ones. The most famous during the [[Gothic War]] was the ''[[Black Star]]'' commanded by [[Corsair Prince|Prince]] [[Conanmaol]] of the [[Executioners (Corsairs)|Executioners]]. He destroyed many Imperial capital ships as well as a huge amount of merchant shipping tonnage. It evaded destruction and still launches raids from the [[Graildark Nebula]]. Another vessel, the ''[[Fhianna Rethol]]'', was the first to be captured relatively intact and was being studied at [[Argante Station]] when a flotilla of Eldar vessels attacked and fired a salvo of [[torpedo]]es at it, destroying it utterly.{{Fn|1}} | There have been many successful raids and battles with the Shadow class and there are also many famous ones. The most famous during the [[Gothic War]] was the ''[[Black Star]]'' commanded by [[Corsair Prince|Prince]] [[Conanmaol]] of the [[Executioners (Corsairs)|Executioners]]. He destroyed many Imperial capital ships as well as a huge amount of merchant shipping tonnage. It evaded destruction and still launches raids from the [[Graildark Nebula]]. Another vessel, the ''[[Fhianna Rethol]]'', was the first to be captured relatively intact and was being studied at [[Argante Station]] when a flotilla of Eldar vessels attacked and fired a salvo of [[torpedo]]es at it, destroying it utterly.{{Fn|1}} | ||
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| + | ===Technical Specifications{{Fn|3}}=== | ||
| + | *'''Dimensions''': 4.7km long, 1.4km abeam | ||
| + | *'''Mass''': 16 megatonnes | ||
| + | *'''Acceleration''': 8 Gravities | ||
==Notable Shadow class vessels== | ==Notable Shadow class vessels== | ||
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==Images== | ==Images== | ||
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Shadow Model.jpg|A Shadow class vessel | Shadow Model.jpg|A Shadow class vessel | ||
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Battlefleet Gothic Rulebook]], pg. 131 | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Battlefleet Gothic Rulebook]], pg. 131 | ||
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition)]], pgs. 8-9 | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition)]], pgs. 8-9 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Rogue Trader: Battlefleet Koronus]], pg. 90 | ||
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Revision as of 19:33, 16 February 2023
The Shadow Class Cruiser is a class of Eldar cruiser.[1]
Contents
Overview
It is typical of Eldar capital ships due to the use of large solar sails, providing it with immense speed and manoeuvrability. Often they are seen outrunning the escort vessels of other race, they are equipped with a prow Weapons Battery and keel Torpedo tubes.[1]
There have been many successful raids and battles with the Shadow class and there are also many famous ones. The most famous during the Gothic War was the Black Star commanded by Prince Conanmaol of the Executioners. He destroyed many Imperial capital ships as well as a huge amount of merchant shipping tonnage. It evaded destruction and still launches raids from the Graildark Nebula. Another vessel, the Fhianna Rethol, was the first to be captured relatively intact and was being studied at Argante Station when a flotilla of Eldar vessels attacked and fired a salvo of torpedoes at it, destroying it utterly.[1]
Technical Specifications[3]
- Dimensions: 4.7km long, 1.4km abeam
- Mass: 16 megatonnes
- Acceleration: 8 Gravities
Notable Shadow class vessels
- Black Star[1]
- Bright Claw[1]
- Celestial King[1]
- Child of Khaine[1]
- Chariot of Mathurir[1]
- Fhianna Rethol (untranslatable)[1]
- Legacy of Eldanesh[2]
Images
Shadow Class Cruiser
A Shadow class vessel
Sources
- 1: Battlefleet Gothic Rulebook, pg. 131
- 2: Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition), pgs. 8-9
- 3: Rogue Trader: Battlefleet Koronus, pg. 90
| Craftworld Eldar Fleet | |
|---|---|
| Battleships | Star Hunter • Void Stalker |
| Battlecruisers | Phoenix Ship |
| Cruisers | Dragonship • Eclipse • Shadow • Kurnous • Vaul |
| Light Cruisers | Aurora • Solaris • Wraithship |
| Escorts | Hellebore • Aconite • Nightshade • Hemlock • Shadowhunter |
| Attack Craft | Darkstar Fighter • Eagle Bomber |
| Orbitals | Haven Spire |
| Transport | Transport (Dawnsail • Ghostlance) |
| Other | Ghostship |
