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| − | The '''Razorwing''' is a supersonic flyer employed by the [[Dark Eldar]]. It is of a similar design to the [[Nightwing]] fighter utilised by the [[Craftworld Eldar]].{{Cite This}} | + | The '''Razorwing''' is a supersonic flyer employed by the [[Dark Eldar]].{{Fn|1a}} It is named after the winged-lifeform of the [[Syros Subsector]] [[Deathworld]]s.{{Fn|2}} It is of a similar design to the [[Nightwing]] fighter utilised by the [[Craftworld Eldar]].{{Cite This}} |
The Razorwing has an impressive weapons layout for a vehicle of its size, typically being armed with twin-linked [[Splinter Rifles]], two wing-mounted [[Dark Lances]] and four missiles. Razorwing pilots are highly skilled at high-speed combat, generally having come from the ranks of the most elite [[Reaver Jetbike]] riders.{{Fn|1a}} | The Razorwing has an impressive weapons layout for a vehicle of its size, typically being armed with twin-linked [[Splinter Rifles]], two wing-mounted [[Dark Lances]] and four missiles. Razorwing pilots are highly skilled at high-speed combat, generally having come from the ranks of the most elite [[Reaver Jetbike]] riders.{{Fn|1a}} | ||
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| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour II - Ork, Eldar and Dark Eldar Vehicles for Warhammer 40,000]], pg. 25 | ||
*[http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440160a&prodId=prod1230010a Games Workshop Site: Razorwing Jetfighter Page] | *[http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440160a&prodId=prod1230010a Games Workshop Site: Razorwing Jetfighter Page] | ||
Revision as of 09:37, 5 August 2015
The Razorwing is a supersonic flyer employed by the Dark Eldar.[1a] It is named after the winged-lifeform of the Syros Subsector Deathworlds.[2] It is of a similar design to the Nightwing fighter utilised by the Craftworld Eldar.[Needs Citation]
The Razorwing has an impressive weapons layout for a vehicle of its size, typically being armed with twin-linked Splinter Rifles, two wing-mounted Dark Lances and four missiles. Razorwing pilots are highly skilled at high-speed combat, generally having come from the ranks of the most elite Reaver Jetbike riders.[1a]
Missile Types
The Razorwing can be equipped with one of several types of missile; known types include:
- Monoscythe missiles - designed to release a wave of energy at head-hight upon impact, decapitating nearby foes[1a]
- Necrotoxin missiles - Filled with deadly neuropoisons, it fires shards of toxic shrapnel when it detonates, killing and pinning the enemy[1a]
- Shatterfield missiles - has two separate detonation chambers, the first one sucks away all warmth, turning the foe into ice-like statues. The second one sends out a powerful force that blows the brittle enemy to pieces.[1b][1c]
Images
Sources
- 1: Codex: Dark Eldar (5th Edition)
- 2: Imperial Armour II - Ork, Eldar and Dark Eldar Vehicles for Warhammer 40,000, pg. 25
| Dark Eldar Forces | |
|---|---|
| Command | Archon • Haemonculus • Haemonculus Ancient • Succubus • Dracon • Sybarite |
| Elites | Grotesques • Hekatrix Bloodbrides • Incubi • Kabalite Trueborn • Mandrakes • Wracks |
| Troops | Kabalite Warriors • Wyches • (Wracks) |
| Fast Attack | Beastmasters • Hellions • Reavers • Scourge Beasts: Clawed Fiend • Khymera • Razorwing |
| Heavy Support | Cronos Parasite Engine • Ravager • Razorwing Jetfighter • Talos Pain Engine • Voidraven Bomber |
| Transports | Raider • Venom |
| Special Characters | Asdrubael Vect • Drazhar, Master of Blades • Kheradruakh, the Decapitator • Lelith Hesperax • Lady Malys • Baron Sathonyx • Urien Rakarth • Duke Sliscus |
