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'''Splinter Weaponry''' are the primary weapon type used by [[Dark Eldar]] forces.{{Fn|2}} | '''Splinter Weaponry''' are the primary weapon type used by [[Dark Eldar]] forces.{{Fn|2}} | ||
| − | They all operate around the same general mechanism as a rail gun, splitting off shards of a neurotoxin that has been solidified into a crystal, resulting in thousands of tiny splinters, and then launching them at incredible speeds towards an enemy using propulsion provided by the gun, not the | + | They all operate around the same general mechanism as a rail gun, splitting off shards of a neurotoxin that has been solidified into a crystal, resulting in thousands of tiny splinters, and then launching them at incredible speeds towards an enemy using propulsion provided by an electro-magnetic pulse from the gun.{{Fn|2}} |
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| + | Upon impact, Splinter weapons cause agonizing pain in the target which makes it a favorite amongst Dark Eldar infantry. It is not uncommon for Dark Eldar to become addicted to the distorted grimaces of pain made by the targets of splinter weaponry.{{Fn|2}} | ||
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Revision as of 18:38, 8 August 2024
Splinter Weaponry are the primary weapon type used by Dark Eldar forces.[2]
They all operate around the same general mechanism as a rail gun, splitting off shards of a neurotoxin that has been solidified into a crystal, resulting in thousands of tiny splinters, and then launching them at incredible speeds towards an enemy using propulsion provided by an electro-magnetic pulse from the gun.[2]
Upon impact, Splinter weapons cause agonizing pain in the target which makes it a favorite amongst Dark Eldar infantry. It is not uncommon for Dark Eldar to become addicted to the distorted grimaces of pain made by the targets of splinter weaponry.[2]
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- 1: Codex: Dark Eldar (3rd Edition), [Needs Citation]
- 2: Codex: Dark Eldar (5th Edition) pg.57-61
- 2a: pg. 28
| Projectile Weapons | |
|---|---|
| Slug-Throwers | Stub gun • Hand Cannon • Stub Rifle • Heavy stubber • Shotgun • Ripper Gun |
| Auto-Weapons | Autopistol • Autogun • Autocannon • Assault cannon • Macro cannon |
| Ork | Grot Blasta • Slugga • Shoota • Big Shoota • Supa-Gatler • Gigashoota |
| Eldar | Shuriken Weaponry • Shrieker Cannon • Death Spinner • Shadow Weaver |
| Dark Eldar | Splinter Pistol • Splinter Rifle • Splinter Cannon |
| Tau Empire | Kroot Bolt Thrower • Kroot rifle • Kroot hunting rifle • Kroot gun • Rail Rifle • Railgun |
