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[[Image:Exodite.jpg|thumb|right|A [[Space Marine]] of the [[Salamanders]] battles an Exodite [[Megadon]] rider.{{Fn|1}}]]
 
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==Overview==
 
The '''Exodites''' are the [[Eldar]] who abandoned their homeworlds before the [[Fall of the Eldar|Fall]], colonizing other planets in order to escape the growing decadence of their civilization.{{Fn|10}}
 
The '''Exodites''' are the [[Eldar]] who abandoned their homeworlds before the [[Fall of the Eldar|Fall]], colonizing other planets in order to escape the growing decadence of their civilization.{{Fn|10}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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As the [[Eldar Empire]] neared its Fall, many groups among the Eldar denounced their decadent societies, abandoning their homeworlds in a series of migrations called the ''Exodus''. These ''Exodites'' travelled far away from their collapsing civilization, settling many, often harsh, worlds.{{Fn|10}}
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===The Fall===
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Beginning in [[M30]]{{Fn|7}} as the [[Eldar Empire]] neared its [[Fall of the Eldar|Fall]], the degeneration of Eldar society leading to the Fall did not go wholly without resistance. Far-sighted individuals began to criticize the decadence of their citizens and warn against the newly formed cults{{Fn|2b}} and the abandonment of the [[Eldar Gods]]{{Fn|17}}. Mostly ignored or else treated as narrow-minded fools and fanatics by their fellow citizens, as society collapsed they became resolute that this would be a decline without end.{{Fn|2b}} They were the ones still untainted by the touch of [[Chaos]], and by now they were few.{{Fn|10}} They would form a new group of doomsayers and survivalists, deciding to leave the Eldar worlds and settle  planets far from Eldar civilization among the ''Lilaethan'', the [[Maiden Worlds]]{{Fn|2b}} seeded at the height of the empire by ''Turella Dandramensha'' [[Dominion Genesis]] ships,{{Fn|19}} abandoning their homeworlds in a series of migrations called the ''Exodus''{{Fn|2b}} and for their exodus they were named '''Exodites'''.{{Fn|19}}
  
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The degeneration of Eldar society leading to the Fall did not go wholly without resistance. Some, the more far-sighted, began to openly criticise the laxity of their fellow citizens, and to warn against the effect of Chaos cults. These people were mostly ignored or else treated as narrow-minded fools and fanatics. Soon the general collapse of society convinced even the most resolute amongst them that the only end to the steady decline would be in a terrible collapse. Some decided to leave the Eldar worlds, and settle new planets far from Eldar civilization. They were the ones still untainted by the touch of [[Chaos]], and by now they were few. These Eldar are known as the Exodites.{{Fn|10}}
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The first Exodites would launch from [[Hiron-athela]]{{Fn|18}} and assortment of spacecraft would follow, including [[Craftworlds]] built from the habitat towers, domes, and [[Webway]] pylons that would become the foundation of new cities.{{Fn|19}} The Exodites would also bring with them the tremendous war-machines of the [[Eldar Knights]].{{Fn|20}} The Exodites travelled far away from their collapsing civilization, mostly [[Eastern Fringe|eastward]], settling many, often harsh, worlds – a place of safety (for most) beyond the psychic implosion that would wipe out most of the Eldar race and its empire{{Fn|2b}} in [[M31]].{{Fn|7}}
  
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The Exodites purposefully settled worlds where life would be hard. Those among the original Exodites came from all levels of Eldar society, but all were united in their powerful determination to survive. Eventually a new form of society took shape. The Exodites divided into clans each led by a warrior elite. When the Fall came, the Exodite worlds were untouched. Today Exodite Worlds exist in a seemingly pre-industrial rustic state. Many Outcasts will find a refuge among these Eldar, who are generally more accepting.{{Fn|10}}
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===Recent History===
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The Exodites survive on Maiden Worlds, untamed and dangerous planets, where they have learned to herd [[Giant Reptile|Dragon]]s, cultivate crops and harvest other natural resources.{{Fn|2b}} Today Exodite Worlds exist in a seemingly primitive state,{{Fn|10}} and their [[Asuryani]] brethren view them as rustic and simple, but it is by choice that they live as they do. Exodites have many advanced technologies and are familiar with the same sophisticated materials used on the Craftworlds, they purposefully live a hard life.{{Fn|2b}}
  
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To others, they are the groundwork of a new [[Eldar]] Empire on the edge of the galaxy, composed of the descendants of those far-sighted and strong-willed enough to escape the touch of [[Slaanesh]]. [[Biel-tan]] is one of the chief proponents of the Exodite potential, and will often mobilise its forces in defence of one of the scattered worlds.{{Fn|10}}
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The Exodites are not isolated from the rest of the Aeldari Diaspora, their worlds linked through [[Webway]] gates.{{Fn|2b}} Many [[Eldar Path#Path of the Outcast|Outcasts]] will find a refuge among these Eldar,{{Fn|10}} and [[Rangers]] will regularly patrol Exodite worlds.{{Fn|2b}} Exodites are generally accepting of [[Eldar Corsair]]s patronizing their mercenary contracts and hosting their pirate fleets.{{Fn|2c}} It is not uncommon for an outcast craftworlder or corsair to settle into permanent life among the tribes of the Exodites.{{Fn|2a}} The [[Ynnari]] even count some Exodites among their number.{{Fn|}} Several [[Craftworlds]] have a special interest in the wellbeing of Exodites including [[Saim-Hann]], whose young travel to Exodite worlds for rites of passage,{{Fn|3}} and [[Biel-tan]], who view the Exodite worlds as the foundation of a reborn Aeldari Empire and will mobilise its forces in defence of any of the scattered worlds.{{Fn|10}}
  
 
==Society==
 
==Society==
 
[[File:Exodites.jpg|thumb|300px|Exodite military forces.{{Fn|2a}}]]
 
[[File:Exodites.jpg|thumb|300px|Exodite military forces.{{Fn|2a}}]]
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Though Exodite societies vary across the galaxy, virtually all possess a societal organization built around small, sovereign clannish communities. The causes, however, are unknown. It is a common belief amongst Imperial scholars that such tribalism is the natural state of the Eldar. The lives Exodites live is thought to be similar to the ancient Eldar empire before the [[Fall of the Eldar|Fall and birth]] of [[Slaanesh]]. Each Exodite tribe on a planet swears loyalty to a local ruling tribe that in turn owes adherence to the planet's king and his royal kinfolk. These tribal societies developed out of necessity as small, scattered communities that were the most effective way to exploit the sparse natural resources of the newly settled worlds.{{Fn|2b}}
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Though Exodite societies vary across the galaxy, virtually all possess a societal organization built around small sovereign clannish communities. The causes, however, are unknown. It is a common belief amongst Imperial scholars that such tribalism is the natural state of the Eldar. The lives Exodites live is thought to be similar to the ancient Eldar empire before the [[Fall of the Eldar|Fall and birth]] of [[Slaanesh]]. Each Exodite tribe on a planet swears loyalty to a local ruling tribe that in turn owes adherence to the planet's king and his royal kinfolk. These tribal societies developed out of necessity as small, scattered communities that were the most effective way to exploit the sparse natural resources of the newly settled worlds.{{Fn|2b}}
  
 
As there are comparatively few Eldar on these worlds there is also little territorial quarrel. Full conflicts between tribes are rare but clashes between rival [[Dragon Knight]]s are common. These raids and occasional deaths do not embitter the tribes, and it is notable that no matter how hard-fought their disputes might be, no Eldar would despoil or steal the crops of a rival tribe even though these lie unprotected for months at a time. While not willingly hostile, the Exodites are a stout, self-confident people and still possess the mythical pride, even arrogance, of the ancient Eldar race.{{Fn|2b}}
 
As there are comparatively few Eldar on these worlds there is also little territorial quarrel. Full conflicts between tribes are rare but clashes between rival [[Dragon Knight]]s are common. These raids and occasional deaths do not embitter the tribes, and it is notable that no matter how hard-fought their disputes might be, no Eldar would despoil or steal the crops of a rival tribe even though these lie unprotected for months at a time. While not willingly hostile, the Exodites are a stout, self-confident people and still possess the mythical pride, even arrogance, of the ancient Eldar race.{{Fn|2b}}
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**{{Endn|5b}}: Chapter 18
 
**{{Endn|5b}}: Chapter 18
 
*{{Endn|6}}: [[The Infinite and the Divine (Novel)]], Chapters 2-3
 
*{{Endn|6}}: [[The Infinite and the Divine (Novel)]], Chapters 2-3
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*{{Endn|7}}: [[Codex: Dark Eldar (5th Edition)]], pg. 30
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*{{Endn|7}}: [[Codex: Dark Eldar (5th Edition)]], pgs. 20,30
 
*{{Endn|8}}: [[The Black Pearl (Short Story)]] - [[Let the Galaxy Burn (Anthology)]]
 
*{{Endn|8}}: [[The Black Pearl (Short Story)]] - [[Let the Galaxy Burn (Anthology)]]
 
*{{Endn|9}}: [[White Dwarf 200 (UK)]], pg. 49
 
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*{{Endn|15}}: [[Path of the Incubus (Novel)]] Ch. 5 - ''A Tale of Origins''
 
*{{Endn|15}}: [[Path of the Incubus (Novel)]] Ch. 5 - ''A Tale of Origins''
 
*{{Endn|16}}: [[Codex: Tyranids (4th Edition)]] p. 17
 
*{{Endn|16}}: [[Codex: Tyranids (4th Edition)]] p. 17
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*{{Endn|17}}: [[Codex: Harlequins (8th Edition)]], pg. 28 - Overture of Ages
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*{{Endn|18}}: [[Asurmen: The Darker Road]], ''Audio Book''
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*{{Endn|19}}: [[Asurmen: Hand of Asuryan]] - ''III''
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*{{Endn|20}}: [[White Dwarf 126 (UK)]], pg. 28-25
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*{{Endn|21}}: [[Gathering Storm: Fracture of Biel-Tan]], pg. 26
  
 
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A Space Marine of the Salamanders battles an Exodite Megadon rider.[1]

Overview

The Exodites are the Eldar who abandoned their homeworlds before the Fall, colonizing other planets in order to escape the growing decadence of their civilization.[10]

History

The Fall

Beginning in M30[7] as the Eldar Empire neared its Fall, the degeneration of Eldar society leading to the Fall did not go wholly without resistance. Far-sighted individuals began to criticize the decadence of their citizens and warn against the newly formed cults[2b] and the abandonment of the Eldar Gods[17]. Mostly ignored or else treated as narrow-minded fools and fanatics by their fellow citizens, as society collapsed they became resolute that this would be a decline without end.[2b] They were the ones still untainted by the touch of Chaos, and by now they were few.[10] They would form a new group of doomsayers and survivalists, deciding to leave the Eldar worlds and settle planets far from Eldar civilization among the Lilaethan, the Maiden Worlds[2b] seeded at the height of the empire by Turella Dandramensha Dominion Genesis ships,[19] abandoning their homeworlds in a series of migrations called the Exodus[2b] and for their exodus they were named Exodites.[19]

The first Exodites would launch from Hiron-athela[18] and assortment of spacecraft would follow, including Craftworlds built from the habitat towers, domes, and Webway pylons that would become the foundation of new cities.[19] The Exodites would also bring with them the tremendous war-machines of the Eldar Knights.[20] The Exodites travelled far away from their collapsing civilization, mostly eastward, settling many, often harsh, worlds – a place of safety (for most) beyond the psychic implosion that would wipe out most of the Eldar race and its empire[2b] in M31.[7]

Recent History

The Exodites survive on Maiden Worlds, untamed and dangerous planets, where they have learned to herd Dragons, cultivate crops and harvest other natural resources.[2b] Today Exodite Worlds exist in a seemingly primitive state,[10] and their Asuryani brethren view them as rustic and simple, but it is by choice that they live as they do. Exodites have many advanced technologies and are familiar with the same sophisticated materials used on the Craftworlds, they purposefully live a hard life.[2b]

The Exodites are not isolated from the rest of the Aeldari Diaspora, their worlds linked through Webway gates.[2b] Many Outcasts will find a refuge among these Eldar,[10] and Rangers will regularly patrol Exodite worlds.[2b] Exodites are generally accepting of Eldar Corsairs patronizing their mercenary contracts and hosting their pirate fleets.[2c] It is not uncommon for an outcast craftworlder or corsair to settle into permanent life among the tribes of the Exodites.[2a] The Ynnari even count some Exodites among their number. Several Craftworlds have a special interest in the wellbeing of Exodites including Saim-Hann, whose young travel to Exodite worlds for rites of passage,[3] and Biel-tan, who view the Exodite worlds as the foundation of a reborn Aeldari Empire and will mobilise its forces in defence of any of the scattered worlds.[10]

Society

Exodite military forces.[2a]

Though Exodite societies vary across the galaxy, virtually all possess a societal organization built around small sovereign clannish communities. The causes, however, are unknown. It is a common belief amongst Imperial scholars that such tribalism is the natural state of the Eldar. The lives Exodites live is thought to be similar to the ancient Eldar empire before the Fall and birth of Slaanesh. Each Exodite tribe on a planet swears loyalty to a local ruling tribe that in turn owes adherence to the planet's king and his royal kinfolk. These tribal societies developed out of necessity as small, scattered communities that were the most effective way to exploit the sparse natural resources of the newly settled worlds.[2b]

As there are comparatively few Eldar on these worlds there is also little territorial quarrel. Full conflicts between tribes are rare but clashes between rival Dragon Knights are common. These raids and occasional deaths do not embitter the tribes, and it is notable that no matter how hard-fought their disputes might be, no Eldar would despoil or steal the crops of a rival tribe even though these lie unprotected for months at a time. While not willingly hostile, the Exodites are a stout, self-confident people and still possess the mythical pride, even arrogance, of the ancient Eldar race.[2b]

Exodites are generally welcoming to other Eldar peoples. They have good relations with most Craftworld Eldar, particularly Alaitoc and are often visited and aided by Harlequin hosts[3]. Not all Exodites remain with their tribes however and can join other Eldar groups.[10]

Technology

The Exodite Worlds are generally considered backward and rustic compared to the rest of the space-roaming Eldar, although they still possess a good deal of high technology. One of the pieces of technology they have maintained is the Infinity Circuit, although on the Exodite worlds these are known as World Spirits and exist in the form of stone menhirs, obelisks, and stone circles all crafted from psychoactive crystal. These are gathered together in a World Shrine.[4] Despite the presence of some technology, these worlds are often agricultural, however, and it is not uncommon for groups of Exodites to exist in a nomadic state, living off roaming herds and seasonal harvests. This is the most common image of the Exodite life.[2a]

Forces

Though often looking to their Craftworld brethren for protection, Exodites are nonetheless capable of defending themselves in a war. Their forces include:[2a]

Notable Exodites

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