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A '''Dracon''' is a leader in a [[Dark Eldar]] [[Kabal]].{{Fn|6a}}
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==Overview==
 
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[[Image:DE_Dracon.jpg|right|thumb|A Dark Eldar Dracon]]
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Officially a type of lower [[Archon]]{{Fn|6a}}, they are subordinate to the higher level Archons within a Kabal. They command sub sections of a Kabal and lead realspace raids, but are also frequently involved in coups to replace their Archons as the supreme leader of their Kabal.{{Fn|6a}}{{Fn|6b}}
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'''A Dracon''' is the commander for a regiment of soldiers in a [[Dark Eldar]] [[Kabal]]. They are frequently seen leading their forces in large scale raids, or joining up with a raid currently in progress upon receiving word that considerable resistance has been met.
 
  
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Dracon usually lead squads of [[Kabalite Trueborn]] warriors.{{Fn|2}}
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Dracon equipment is very similar to that used by Archons, with slight exceptions.
 
  
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==Known Dracons==
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Dracons usually dress very similarly to an [[Archon]] (although they are careful not to outdo them), wearing light, pressurized, neuroresponsive armor that has been customized with talismans, trophies, and ornate modifications in order to distinguish themselves and emphasize the importance of their rank to subordinates. In fact, most other races have difficulty telling Archons and Dracons apart because of this. To make this mistake in the presence of an Archon or Dracon, however, is to almost guarantee one's own death, and perhaps even the Dracon in question depending on circumstances.
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*[[Khirareq]] — [[Kabal of the Bloodied Claw]]. Led a failed coup against Archon Akhara'Keth but was promoted to [[Hierarch]] instead of killed.{{Fn|1}}
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*[[Maensith]] — [[Kabal of the Crimson Talon]]{{Fn|3}}
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*[[Th'tysh]] — [[Kabal of the Red Seed]]{{Fn|4}}
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*[[Naezir]] — [[Kabal of the Poisoned Tongue]]. Led a force to raid the space hulk ''[[Gallowdark]]''.{{Fn|5}}
  
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By the time a member of a Kabal has achieved the rank of Dracon, they more than likely have attained access to the full armory of the Kabal, and as such are frequently seen equipped with the same incredibly advanced wargear, or ancient and valuable artifacts. In the event of a full-scale operation, one that would include the Archon in battle, Dracon's obviously must allow their lord first choice on any equipment they might want.
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Dark Eldar (3rd Edition Revised)]], pg. 46
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Dark Eldar (5th Edition)]], pg. 26
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Spirits of Tir-Namagesh (Short Story)]]
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It's quite common for a Dracon to have a specific [[Dark Eldar Warrior|Warrior]] squad that they take on as their retinue, but these warriors are less like bodyguards, and more like disciples, blessed with being given the opportunity to train under a being of such distinction and skill as to achieve the rank of Dracon. This Warrior squad is usually given a special name, and is treated with increased kindness by their Dracon, while suffering increased contempt by their fellow Warriors. These elites usually swear fealty to the Dracon over the Kabal, and as such are often the fulcrum necessary for a successful coup d'etat. Unfortunately, this means in the event of the Dracon's plot being foiled, these elites are usually killed or enslaved regardless of whether they had anything to do with the matter.
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Lukas the Trickster (Novel)]], Chapter Fourteen
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Kill Team: Soulshackle]], pg. 8
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*6: [[Codex: Dark Eldar (8th Edition)]]
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**{{Endn|6a}}: pg. 15
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**{{Endn|6b}}: pg. 50
  
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Latest revision as of 05:07, 9 September 2025

Part of a series on the:
Dark Eldar Kabal Hierarchy
A Dark Eldar Dracon

A Dracon is a leader in a Dark Eldar Kabal.[6a]

Overview

Officially a type of lower Archon[6a], they are subordinate to the higher level Archons within a Kabal. They command sub sections of a Kabal and lead realspace raids, but are also frequently involved in coups to replace their Archons as the supreme leader of their Kabal.[6a][6b]

Dracon usually lead squads of Kabalite Trueborn warriors.[2]

Known Dracons

Sources


Dark Eldar Forces
Command Archon • Haemonculus • Haemonculus Ancient • Succubus • Beastmaster • Dracon • Sybarite

Court of the Archon: Lhamaean • Medusae • Sslyth • Ur-Ghul

Elites & Specialists Grotesques • Incubi • Kabalite Trueborn • Mandrakes • Crimson Duelist • Disciple of Yaelindra • Elixicant • Flayer • Skysplinter Assassin
Troops Kabalite Warriors • Kabalite Gunner (Heavy Gunner) • Kabalite Agents • Hekatarii • Wracks • Hellions • Scourge • Vampire • Razorwing • Clawed Fiend • Khymera •
Vehicles Reaver Jetbike • Venom • Cronos Parasite Engine • Talos Pain Engine • Raider • Ravager • Reaper • Tantalus • Rampage • Barge of Torturous Delights
Aircraft Razorwing Jetfighter • Raven Fighter • Wraith Raider • Voidraven Bomber • Void Dragon Phoenix
Special Characters Asdrubael Vect • Drazhar, Master of Blades • Kheradruakh, the Decapitator • Lelith Hesperax • Lady Malys • Baron Sathonyx • Urien Rakarth • Duke Sliscus
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