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The '''Shuriken Catapult''' is the basic [[Eldar]] weapon that fires a plasti-crystal material in the form of a 'shuriken'. It uses a solid core forced up into the weapon using a 'magnetic repulsor'. A series of rapid high-energy impulses are produced at the rear of the weapon which then launch down the barrel. This impulse then cuts a single molecule thick of the plasti-crystal into a shuriken shape and hurles it from the front of the weapon at very high speeds. This method of slicing the solid slug allows the weapon to fire up to a hundred rounds in one or two seconds and each core is good for around 10 of these bursts. The downside is the lack of rifling in the barrel reducing the accuracy drastically, thereby reducing it's minimum range to one well under that of it's Imperial solid slug counterparts. The Eldar term for this weapon is ''tuelean''.
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'''Shuriken Catapults''' are a type of [[Eldar]] [[Shuriken Weapon]].{{Fn|1}}
  
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==Avenger Shuriken Catapult==
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==Overview==
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The '''Avenger Shuriken Catapult'''<sup>3</sup> is used by [[Dire Avenger]] [[Aspect Warrior]]s. It is a longer barreled version of the shruiken catapult with enhanced power feeds and integrated rangefinders.
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[[Image:Guardian Shuriken Catapult.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Guardian]] Shuriken Catapult{{Fn|1}}]]
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The standard type, firing razor-sharp monomolecular discs capable of slicing through flesh and penetrating a considerable thickness of [[plasteel]] armour. [[Human]]s sometimes refer to these weapons as star slingers or just slingers or sling guns, while its Eldar name is ''tuelean''.{{Fn|2}} The shuriken catapult is the basic weapon of the [[Guardian]]s, the citizen-militia of the [[Craftworld]]s, and is incorporated to certain other systems such as [[Eldar Jetbike]]s.{{Fn|1}}
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In the ancient days of the Eldar during the [[War in Heaven (Necron)|War in Heaven]], Shruiken Catapults resembled crossbows and did not have their acceleration arrays enclosed like modern-day models.{{Fn|6}}
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==Known Patterns==
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*[[Guardian]] Shuriken Catapult{{Fn|1}}
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*[[Avenger Shuriken Catapult]]{{Fn|3}}
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*[[Khaine's Arrow]]{{Fn|5}}
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==Trivia==
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{{Trivia}}
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==={{Endn|Conflicting sources}}===
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[[Image:WH40k - Rogue Trader - Shuriken Catapult.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Shuriken Catapult in First Edition{{Fn|4}}]]
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*In 1987's [[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader]], a Shuriken Catapult appeared that was different to their modern appearance. It possessed two polar fins (and sometimes additional fins) positioned laterally near its muzzle, which were the source of the magnetic vortex accelerating discs from a flat and circular magazine extension (most commonly situated horizontally, but sometimes positioned vertically).{{Fn|4}} This design was referenced in the 2025 novel ''[[Archmagos (Novel)|Archmagos]]'' as a design dating back to the [[War in Heaven (Necron)|War in Heaven]].{{Fn|6}}
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==See also==
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*[[Eldar Weaponry (List)]]
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*[[Bloody Twins]]
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*[[Shuriken Rifle]]
  
 
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*<sup>1</sup> [[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear]]
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]], pg. 23
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*<sup>2</sup> [[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]]
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition)]], pg. 60
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Eldar (6th Edition)]], pg. 81
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader]], pg. 74
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Kill Team: Salvation]], pg. 64 - ''Blades of Khaine - Rare Equipment''
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[Archmagos (Novel)]], Chapter 16
  
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*[[Solid Slug Weapons]]
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{{HarlequinWeapons}}
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*[[Shuriken Pistol]]
 
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*[[Shuriken Cannon]]
 
  
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Latest revision as of 21:18, 21 December 2025

Shuriken Catapults are a type of Eldar Shuriken Weapon.[1]

Overview

Guardian Shuriken Catapult[1]

The standard type, firing razor-sharp monomolecular discs capable of slicing through flesh and penetrating a considerable thickness of plasteel armour. Humans sometimes refer to these weapons as star slingers or just slingers or sling guns, while its Eldar name is tuelean.[2] The shuriken catapult is the basic weapon of the Guardians, the citizen-militia of the Craftworlds, and is incorporated to certain other systems such as Eldar Jetbikes.[1]

In the ancient days of the Eldar during the War in Heaven, Shruiken Catapults resembled crossbows and did not have their acceleration arrays enclosed like modern-day models.[6]

Known Patterns

Trivia

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The following information is not to be regarded as officially sanctioned and/ or is not written from an in-universe point of view. A detailed explanation of the term "Trivia" as used in the Lexicanum can be found here.

Conflicting sources

Shuriken Catapult in First Edition[4]
  • In 1987's Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, a Shuriken Catapult appeared that was different to their modern appearance. It possessed two polar fins (and sometimes additional fins) positioned laterally near its muzzle, which were the source of the magnetic vortex accelerating discs from a flat and circular magazine extension (most commonly situated horizontally, but sometimes positioned vertically).[4] This design was referenced in the 2025 novel Archmagos as a design dating back to the War in Heaven.[6]

See also

Sources


Craftworld Eldar Infantry Weaponry
Melee Weapons Banshee Blade • Biting Blade • Chainsword • Scorpion Chainsword • Chainsabre • Diresword • Dragon Axe • Executioner • Mirrorsword • Ghostsword • Ghostaxe • Power Sword • Power Glaive • Paragon Sabre • Powerblade • Scorpion's Claw • Singing Spear • Triskele • Witchblade • Witch Staff • Star Glaive
One-Handed Weapons Fusion Pistol • Shuriken Pistol • Laser Lance • Las Pistol • Sunpistol • Death Weaver
Two-Handed Weapons Avenger Shuriken Catapult • Shuriken Catapult • Death Spinner • Flamer • Fire Pike • Fusion Gun • Lasblaster • Lasgun • Haywire Launcher • Prism Rifle • Prism Blaster • Long Rifle • Reaper Launcher • Spinneret Rifle • Scatter Laser • Sunrifle • Tempest Launcher • Wraithcannon • D-Scythe • Needle Sniper Rifle
Heavy Weapons Bright Lance • Eldar Missile Launcher • Scatter Laser • Shuriken Cannon • Starcannon
Other Mandiblasters • Wireweave Net • Haywire Grenade • Fusion Charge • Plasma Grenade • Wireweave Grenade


Harlequin Weaponry
Close Combat Weapons Power Sword • Power Blade • Zephyrglaive • Miststave • Harlequin's Kiss • Harlequin's Caress • Harlequin's Embrace • Star Bolas
One-Handed Projectile Weapons Shuriken Pistol • Fusion Pistol • Neuro-Disruptor
Two-Handed Projectile Weapons Fusion Gun • Shuriken Catapult • Eldar Missile Launcher • Hallucinogen Grenade Launcher • Pack Grenade Launcher
Heavy Weapons Bright Lance • Haywire Cannon • Prismatic Cannon • Shuriken Cannon • Shrieker Cannon
Grenades Hallucinogen Grenade • Haywire Grenade • Plasma Grenade • Prismatic Grenade • Tanglefoot Grenade

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