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[[image:Dire Avenger Mymeara.jpg|thumb|265px|right|Dire Avenger.{{Fn|5Clear}}]]'''Dire Avengers''' are one of the forms of [[Eldar]] [[Aspect Warrior]]. The Dire Avengers follow [[Khaine]] in his aspect as a noble and merciless warrior, and are the most tactically flexible and numerous of all the Aspect Warriors.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|2a}}
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[[image:Dire Avenger Mymeara.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Dire Avenger.{{Fn|5}}]]
'''Dire Avengers''' are one of the forms of [[Eldar]] [[Aspect Warrior]]. The Dire Avengers follow [[Khaine]] in his aspect as a noble and merciless warrior, and are the most tactically flexible and numerous of all the Aspect Warriors.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|2a}}
==Overview==
[[Image:DireAvengerGWWd127pg34.jpg|thumb|right|100px250px|Dire AvengersAvenger by [[Jes Goodwin]] (1990)]]
The Dire Avengers trace their lineage back to [[Asurmen]], the first of the [[Phoenix Lord]]s and founder of the Aspect Shrines. It is because of Asurmen that the Dire Avengers are the most common of the Aspect Warriors, as he founded more Shrines on more [[Craftworld]]s than any other Phoenix Lord.{{Fn|1d}} The Dire Avengers' signature weapon is the [[Avenger Shuriken Catapult]], a modified version of the typical [[Shuriken Catapult]] with an extended barrel, power feed and inbuilt rangefinder. To wield a shuriken is considered an art form by Dire Avengers, who use the deadly weapons in battle to create impenetrable storms of monomolecular blades which slice their enemies to ribbons. Even when a Dire Avenger has removed their armour and left their shrine, they will keep these razor-sharp discs hidden under their clothing, never truly unarmed.{{Fn|2a}}
==Wargear==
[[image:Dire Avenger wargear.png|thumb|right|325px|Dire Avenger wargear.{{Fn|3}}]]
Like other Aspect Warriors, Dire Avengers wear [[Aspect Armour]], [[psychically]] activated bodysuits which stiffen on impact to absorb a blow while moulding to fit the warrior's body and allow free range of movement. Dire Avenger armour is predominately coloured blue, with a distinctive high crested helm which makes them taller without adding bulk.{{Fn|1b}}{{Fn|5}} A tabard is also a common addition, with runic inscriptions identifying the name of the warrior's Shrine and [[Craftworld]] of origin, and both it and the helm are always painted in a contrasting white colour. The long top crest is often made of exotic animal hair dyed to match the colour scheme of their Craftworld as well. In addition the small blisters and domes dotting the armour's surface are small compartments containing the suit's technical systems, and over each Dire Avenger's shoulder is an advanced [[targeter]] which connects to the Avenger Catapult through the handle. This pan-spectral rangefinder system operates independently of the Dire Avenger and is capable of tracking multiple targets simultaneously, differentiating between friend and foe, and feeding this information directly to the warrior's helm display.{{Fn|4}}
