Dark Reaper

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Rune Symbol Basic Data
Reaperrune.jpg Name Dark Reapers
Phoenix Lord Maugan Ra
Phoenix Lord Title "The Harvester of Souls"
Main colours Black, purple, white
Combat Speciality Long range fire support


The Dark Reapers are the most sinister types of Eldar Aspect Warrior. They emulate Khaine in his aspect as "the Destroyer" and the harvester of souls.[9] The most heavily equipped of all Aspect Warriors,[10] they specialize in the use of destructive, long-range weaponry.[1a]

Overview

Eldar Dark Reaper[11]

The Dark Reapers seek to exemplify the Eldar god of murder Kaela Mensha Khaine in his ancient form of The Destroyer.[9] They are descended from Maugan Ra, the Harvester of Souls, a mighty Phoenix Lord and the founder of their Shrines. It was from him that the Dark Reapers learned that even the mightiest of weapons can be wielded with the precision of a scalpel, and so they take pride in the accuracy with which they use their signature weapon, the Reaper Launcher. Dark Reapers decorate themselves in the blacks and dark blues of the night sky.[10] The rune of the Dark Reapers symbolizes the scythe that harvests the living. The warrior rune here is inverted, embodying the essence of morbidity, unconventional talent or merciless intent.[4]

Wargear

Alaitoc Dark Reapers[12a]

Their Reaper Launchers spit forth a hail of armour-piercing missiles capable of taking down even the best-protected foes, these weapons allow the Dark Reapers to exert total control over the battlefield and destroy targets at will.[1a][3a]

Their unerring accuracy is assisted by their Aspect Armour, a skull-masked costume the colour of midnight. These symbols of destruction include a complex set of interlocking plates which provides better protection compared to other Aspect Armour sets.[1a][3a] To absorb the recoil of firing the Launcher and maintain a steady firing position, the powered limb supports include lower leg armour and boots fitted with stabilisers and clamps to secure the Dark Reaper to the ground.[2a][3a] Their helmet incorporates specialised rangefinding equipment, part of which extends out of the helmet in the form of sensor vanes, which allows them to achieve target lock on even fast-moving vehicles. This also creates a mind-link with the Dark Reaper's weapon, allowing them to "see" out of the muzzle of the launcher.[1a][3a] The resulting increase in their already deadly accuracy means it is almost impossible for a Dark Reaper to miss his target.[1b] The Dark Reaper Aspect is disproportionately represented amongst the populace of Craftworld Altansar, for Maugan Ra has long been venerated upon it.[8]

The downside to all of this extra equipment, along with the weight of their weapon, is that Dark Reapers are slower and less mobile compared to other Aspect Warriors; given their tactical role of long-range fire support though, this is seen as less of an issue. Operating in squads of three to five Dark Reapers, one of which may be an Exarch, these units are usually positioned in cover behind the main Eldar battle line, where they can best support the advance of friendly troops and target the enemy's heavy assets. For added mobility the squad can also be mounted in a Wave Serpent transport.[1a][3a]

Dark Reaper Exarch

Dark Reapers[12b]

Every Aspect Shrine has its Exarchs, individuals who have traveled so far down the Path of the Warrior that they have become lost upon it. This gives them great skill and dedication, and their shrine honours them by granting them access to their oldest and most powerful equipment, including ancient and ornate Aspect Armour containing the spirits of past Exarchs who provide guidance and a pool of raw psychic power.

The skills and equipment of a Dark Reaper Exarch exemplifies the already deadly firepower and accuracy of their Aspect. Instead of a Reaper Launcher, some Exarchs will arm themselves with a versatile Eldar Missile Launcher that allows them to engage both infantry and armoured foes. They may also wield a Tempest Launcher, which is ideal for an indirect fire role. If they wish to cut down swathes of infantry, they may wield a Shuriken Cannon.[3b] Their supernatural abilities make even the talents of regular Dark Reapers pale in comparison, as they are perfectly adept at firing more rapidly without loss of accuracy any weapon they wield or land pinpoint shots so accurate they can bypass cover and hit targets which thought themselves protected.[3a]

Dark Reaper Shrines

Dark Reaper aspect shrine[9]

Notable Dark Reapers

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Craftworld Eldar Forces
Command Autarchs • Bonesingers • Farseers • Spiritseers • Warlocks • Exarchs
Aspect Warriors
Troops Guardians (Guardian Defenders • Storm Guardians) • Windrider Squadrons • Rangers (Pathfinders • Shroud Runners) • Ghost-Warriors • Wraithguard • Wraithblades
Support Weapons Grav Platform • Support Battery • War Walker
Constructs Avatar of Khaine • Wraithknight • Wraithlord
Special Characters Amallyn Shadowguide • Eldrad Ulthran • Illic Nightspear • Iyanna Arienal • Nuadhu 'Fireheart' • Yriel
Phoenix Lords Asurmen • Baharroth • Drastanta • Fuegan • Irillyth • Jain Zar • Karandras • Lhykhis • Maugan Ra
Fortifications Webway Gate
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