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Eldar Jetbike

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==Overview==
Contained within the body of the jetbike are powerful anti-gravitic motors, allowing the craft to attain such great velocity that without an Eldar's enhanced reaction speed it would be lethal to ride. Through subtle manipulation these motors can also send the bike into a steep climb or sharp dive,{{Fn|3a}} though its shape naturally inclines it towards level or upward flight.{{Fn|1}} Long, curved vanes on either side of the bike allow for incredibly sharp mid-air turns.{{Fn|3a}} Like most Eldar technology the jetbike is mentally attuned to the natural psychic abilities of the Eldar. Small patches of psychotropic crystals, within the bike's handlebars and the rider's gauntlets, allow for allowing the rider to control the craft through mental commands to be given.{{Fn|1}} To many For an Eldar, to master the mastery of the Jetbike jetbike is an exhilarating challenge and that it can take years of practice to master its full potential, but those who do are said to build a rapport with their steeds comparable to the horsemasters of legend.{{Fn|3a}}
The ''Shrieker Jetbike'' is a more heavily armed variantarmament consists of [[twin-linked]] [[Shuriken Catapult]]s, mounting although special craft known as Shrieker Jetbikes instead mount a single [[Shuriken Cannon]] instead of twin Shuriken Catapults. Eldar Jetbike Riders {{Fn|4}} Jetbikes are normally armed with an additional most commonly used by [[Shuriken PistolGuardian Jetbike Squadron]]s for a number of battlefield duties, although warriors of particularly the [[Shining SpearsWild Riders]] Aspect use a of [[Laser Lance|lanceSaim-Hann]] designed to deliver a laser blast at an extremely close range==Aspects==It is unknown how many paths of The only known [[Aspect WarriorShrine]]s utilise jetbikes across dedicated to the universe. The only known Aspect is that of jetbike are the [[Shining Spears]], who embody the spear of a rare group found on only a few [[KhaineCraftworlds]] , but they are so in tune with their steeds that could kill an enemy instantly; they have high mobility and can perform complex maneuvers with but a strong charge due to their jetbikessingle thought. They are{{Fn|3b}} As well, however, rare and not encountered often.<sup>1-p37</sup> ==Characters==Many many war-leaders of the Eldar are also known to utilise ride into battle on jetbikes. Indeed, including [[Farseer]]s, [[Warlock]]s and [[Autarch]]s .{{Fn|3c}} Those Autarchs who were once a member of the Aspect Shrine themselves will often join with squadrons of jetbikers and ride with them alongside Shining Spears into battle. If the Shining Spears Aspect is one that an Autarch has mastered throughout their centuries-long life, it is not unheard of him/her to ride with a squad of them in a similair fashion, as well as utilising the Aspects wargear.<sup>1-p60</sup>
==Images==
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|[[Image:Jetbike Eldar.jpg|thumb|none|175px|[[3rd Edition]]]]
|[[Image:Jetbike Eldar Shrieker.jpg|thumb|none|190px|[[Shuriken Cannon]] [[4th Edition]]Shrieker Jetbike]]|[[Image:Shining Spears.jpg|thumb|none|240px|[[Shining Spears]] 3rd Edition <sup>2</sup>]]|[[Image:Autarch on Jetbike.jpg|thumb|none|190px|A [[Saim-Hann]] [[Autarch]] mounted on a Jetbike <sup>3</sup>]]|[[Image:Jetbike Warlock.png|thumb|none|180px|An [[Ulthwé]] [[Warlock]] mounted on a Jetbike <sup>4</sup>]]
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]]
**{{Endn|3a}}: Pg. 40
**{{Endn|3b}}:Pg. 37*<sup>1</sup>:[[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]]*<sup>2</sup>: [[White Dwarf]] 328, April 2007, p 29*<sup>3</sup>: [http{{Endn|3c}}://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetailPg.jsp?catId=cat440239a&prodId=prod1160121 Jetbike Autarch]60*<sup>{{Endn|4</sup>[[Codex}}: Eye of Terror (3rd Edition)]], 2003, p 28*[[WD179|White Dwarf 179]] 
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