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[[Image:EldarFleet.jpg|thumb|right|300px|An Eldar fleet{{Fn|3}}]]
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The '''Eldar Space Fleet''' are the interstellar warships utilized by both [[Craftworld]]s and [[Eldar Corsair|Corsair]]  bands.{{Fn|1}}
  
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The '''Eldar Space Fleet''' is a force of highly advanced craft which are lighter and faster than other ships of their kind but also a lot more delicate, partly relying on solar sails for propulsion and using the speed to avoid fire rather than taking heavy armour to absorb it. To this end [[Eldar]] ships are seen as fragile but highly maneuverable.
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==Overview==
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Eldar Ships utilize [[Solar Sail]]s to capture stellar energy, allowing for swift movement. These ships are renowned as graceful and extremely maneuverable, allowing them to dart in and launch their attacks and then pulling back before enemy fleets have a chance to react. Eldar ships are usually protected by [[Holofield]]s which distort targeting sensors, making them very hard to hit but offering less physical protection compared to the vessels of other races. This emphasize on speed and confusion fits the Eldar naval methods of war perfectly, particularly those of Eldar corsairs.{{Fn|1}}
  
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==Battleships==
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While Eldar flotillas are devastating, especially in raids, if an enemy fleet can bring sufficient force to bear the lightly protected warships of the Eldar may be overwhelmed by weight of firepower. Thus strength in numbers and compact defense have always been the best tactics to use against Eldar fleets. Besides raiding, Eldar ships are often designed around escorting their [[Craftworld]]s and other civilian ships. Eldar fleets are often famous for the skill and experience of their crews and pilots.{{Fn|1}} They utilize highly trained psychic [[Void Dreamer|Helmsmen]] and Wayfarers from the [[Path of the Mariner]] to steer and navigate their vessels.{{Fn|2}} Besides the primary fleets of Craftworlds, smaller Shadowhunter patrols are also dispatched to scout ahead, disrupt the enemy, and generally do as they please.{{Fn|2}}
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For [[FTL|faster-than-light]] travel, Eldar ships utilize the parallel dimension known as the [[Webway]]. Craftworld docks have massive Webway portals that even the most gargantuan of Eldar vessel can travel through in order to quickly arrive at their destination. The largest vessels of the Eldar fleet also contain their own Webway portals that allow them to move smaller vessels and even ground troops into position quickly.{{Fn|2}}
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==Vessels==
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===Battleships===
 
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==Sources==
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Battlefleet Gothic: Armada (Book)]], pgs. 129-134
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Fanatic Magazine Issue 3]] - Doom of the Eldar, pgs. 5-6
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*{{Endn|3}}: [https://www.instagram.com/p/DGbEX31N-i5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Games Workshop Instagram] (last accessed 24/4/2025)
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==

Revision as of 04:53, 25 April 2025

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An Eldar fleet[3]

The Eldar Space Fleet are the interstellar warships utilized by both Craftworlds and Corsair bands.[1]

Overview

Eldar Ships utilize Solar Sails to capture stellar energy, allowing for swift movement. These ships are renowned as graceful and extremely maneuverable, allowing them to dart in and launch their attacks and then pulling back before enemy fleets have a chance to react. Eldar ships are usually protected by Holofields which distort targeting sensors, making them very hard to hit but offering less physical protection compared to the vessels of other races. This emphasize on speed and confusion fits the Eldar naval methods of war perfectly, particularly those of Eldar corsairs.[1]

While Eldar flotillas are devastating, especially in raids, if an enemy fleet can bring sufficient force to bear the lightly protected warships of the Eldar may be overwhelmed by weight of firepower. Thus strength in numbers and compact defense have always been the best tactics to use against Eldar fleets. Besides raiding, Eldar ships are often designed around escorting their Craftworlds and other civilian ships. Eldar fleets are often famous for the skill and experience of their crews and pilots.[1] They utilize highly trained psychic Helmsmen and Wayfarers from the Path of the Mariner to steer and navigate their vessels.[2] Besides the primary fleets of Craftworlds, smaller Shadowhunter patrols are also dispatched to scout ahead, disrupt the enemy, and generally do as they please.[2]

For faster-than-light travel, Eldar ships utilize the parallel dimension known as the Webway. Craftworld docks have massive Webway portals that even the most gargantuan of Eldar vessel can travel through in order to quickly arrive at their destination. The largest vessels of the Eldar fleet also contain their own Webway portals that allow them to move smaller vessels and even ground troops into position quickly.[2]

Vessels

Battleships

Battleships
Name Images Notable Vessels
Void Stalker
Void Stalker Model.jpg
 Forge of Vaul, Bright Star

Battlecruisers

Battlecruisers
Name Images Notable Vessels
Phoenix Ship
PhoenixShipBFGA2.jpg

Cruisers

Cruisers
Name Images Notable Vessels
Dragonship
Dragonship Model.jpg
 Flame of Asuryan
Eclipse Class Cruiser
Eclipse Picture.jpg
 Stardeath, Silent Warrior, Asuryan's Chosen, Eliarenath's Gift
Kurnous Class Cruiser
Kurnous.jpg
Shadow Class Cruiser
Shadow Model.jpg
 Black Star, Fhianna Rethol, Child of Khaine, Celestial King, Chariot of Mathurir, Bright Claw
Vaul Class Cruiser
VaulClass.jpg
Naiad Class Cruiser
Naiad Cruiser.jpg

Light Cruisers

Light Cruisers
Name Images Notable Vessels
Aurora Class
Aurora Model.jpg
 Wind Runner, Storm Chaser
Solaris Class
Solaris Model.jpg
 Void Serpent
Wraithship
Wraithship Model.jpg

Escorts

Escorts
Name Images Notable Vessels
Aconite Frigate
Aconite Frigate.jpg
Hellebore Frigate
Hellebore Frigate.jpg
Hemlock Destroyer
Hemlock Destroyer.jpg
Nightshade Destroyer
Nightshade Destroyer.jpg
Shadowhunter
Shadowhunter.jpg

Attack Craft

Attack Craft
Name Images
Darkstar Fighter
Darkstar Fighter.jpg
Eagle Bomber
Eagle Bomber.jpg
Vampire Raider
Vr1store.jpg
Vampire Hunter
Vh3.jpg
Nightwing
Eldar Nightwing.jpg
Nightshade Interceptor
CrimsonHunter2.jpg
Hemlock Wraithfighter
HemlockWraithfighter.jpg
Void Dragon Phoenix
Void Dragon Phoenix.jpg
Dawnsail
Ghostlance

Other Spacecraft

Other Spacecraft
Name Images
Ghostship
Eldar Transport
Eldar Transport Model.jpg
Shooting Star

Space Stations & Orbitals

Space Stations & Orbitals
Name Images
Haven Spire
Haven Class Spire Model.jpg

Weapons Systems

Weapons
Name Notes
Fusion Beamer
Pulsar Lance
Shadow Lance
Phantom Lance
Heavy Starcannon
Macrocannon Laser and plasma-based
Torpedo
Sonic Torpedo
Sonic Charge
Holofield

Sources

See Also

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