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[[Image:CorsairArt2.jpg|thumb|right|330px|Aeldari Corsairs{{Fn|19}}]]
==Outcasts and pirates==
[[Image:CorsairArt1.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Aeldari Corsairs{{Fn|19}}]]Sometimes the rigid constraints of the [[Eldar Path]] are intolerable even for an [[Eldar]] to bear; such individuals leave their [[Craftworld]]s and become known as [[Eldar Outcast|Outcast]]s. Outcasts must bear the terrible burden of their heightened Eldar consciousness without the protection of the Eldar path, set free within the universe they are dangerously vulnerable. Only Eldar of especially strong character can survive for long as Outcasts. After years of wandering as adventurers or [[Rangers]], or sailing the seas of space aboard the '''pirate fleets''', most Eldar Outcasts eventually return to the sanctuary of the Eldar path.{{cite thisCME}}
There are many bands of so-called '''Corsairs''' scattered across the galaxy, and all are savage and deadly raiders. Outcasts from the strict confines of the Craftworlds, the Corsairs live in self-imposed exile, seeking to explore the galaxy and experience the full gamut of emotion and sensation accessible to the Eldar’s sensitive psyche. Most are young and adventurous Eldar who will eventually return to their homes older, wiser and tempered by warfare. Some, however, embrace the raider’s life completely and fall further still, becoming ever more bloodthirsty and psychotic, indulging their darkest impulses and eventually seeking out the infamous [[Dark City]].{{cite thisCME}}
Its known that sometimes foolish and wealthy [[Human]]s are known to hire the services of Corsairs who demand an extortionate price for their cooperation. Tales often tell of their mastery and splendour in battle though these also speak of a Corsair's fickle loyalty, sudden betrayals and gleeful slaughtering grace with their silken armour sometimes being coated with the blood of former allies.{{Fn|6b}}
==Notable Battles==
==Organization==
[[Image:EldarBanners.jpg|thumb|100px|right|'''Eldar Pirate''' symbols{{Fn|3}}]]A [[Corsair Prince]] is the leader of a Corsair Fleet. A Corsair Prince supported by his advisors, captains, and crew commands known as [[Corsair Barons]]. A fleet may also be guided by renegade Aeldari psykers known as [[Void Dreamers]].{{CME}}
A Corsair Prince or Baron will lead a set of ''Coteries'', each of which may be led by a Baron, Void Dreamer, or even the Prince. Each Coteries is composed of a set of bands, composed of [[Corsair Reavers]], [[Corsair Skyreavers]], [[Corsair Ghostwalkers]], or [[Corsair Cloud Dancers]]. Each of these bands may be led by an experienced veterans, known as [[Corsair Felarchs]], while the most hardened and experienced warriors are known as [[Voidscarred]].{{Fn|21}}
*[[Felarch]]{{Fn|14c}}
*[[Void Dreamer]]s{{Fn|8}}
*[[Warlock]]s{{CME}}
*[[Blade Sworn Retinue]]{{Fn|8}}
*[[Corsair Malevolent]]{{Fn|14c}}
*[[Corsair Cloud Dancer]]{{Fn|14c}}
*[[Corsair Ghostwalker]]{{Fn|14c}}
*[[Corsair Skyreaver]]{{CME}}
*[[Harlequin]]s{{Fn|8}}
*[[Kabalite Warrior]]s{{Fn|8}}
==Known Corsair groups==
{|class="sortable" align="center" border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"|-style="background:#4F4F4F;"!width=100px|Image!Name|-|[[ImageFile:EldarBannersFlame of Asuryan.jpg|thumb100px|150pxborderless|right|'''Eldar Pirate''' symbols{{Fn|3}}center]]Some of the most notable groups include:*|[[Yriel|Yriel's]] [[Eldritch Raiders]]{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3}}*|-|[[File:Ia11-148-skyraiders-corsair.jpg|100px|borderless|center]]|[[Sky Raiders]]{{Fn|8a}}*|-|[[File:Ia11-149-sunblitzbrotherhood-corsair.jpg|100px|borderless|center]]|[[Sunblitz Brotherhood]]{{Fn|3}}*|-|[[File:Ia11-149-voiddragons-corsair.jpg|100px|borderless|center]]|[[Void Dragons]]{{Fn|22b}}*|-|[[File:SteelReavers.jpg|100px|borderless|center]]|[[Steeleye Reavers]]{{Fn|22b}}|-Other, lesser known, groups include|[[File:{{Columns-listAlai Mercenary Corps.jpg|100px|Columns=2borderless|Font-size=12pxcenter]]|Content= *[[Alai Mercenary Corps]]{{Fn|4}}*|-|[[File:Alai-Myan Alliance.jpg|100px|borderless|center]]|[[Alai-Myan Alliance]]{{Fn|4}}*|-|[[File:Warp Hunters' Badge.jpg|100px|borderless|center]]|[[Alaitoc Warp Hunters]]{{Fn|4}}*|-||[[Baelstorm Avengers]]{{Fn|9}}*|-||[[Black Suns]]{{Fn|3}}*|-||[[Children of Thorns]]{{Fn|6a}}*|-||[[Crow Spirits]]{{Fn|6a}}*|-||[[Darkflame Phoenixes]]{{Fn|22b}}*|-||[[Diamond Talon]]{{CME}}*|-||[[Dusk Raiders (Corsairs)|Dusk Raiders]]{{Fn|15}}*|-||[[Ulthyr Ellarion|Ellarion's Raiders]]{{CME}}*|-||[[Executioners (Corsairs)|Executioners]]{{CME}}|-|*|[[Golden Squadron]]{{Fn|4}}*|-||[[Howling Serpents]]{{Fn|10}}*|-||[[Keelshrive Conclave]]{{Fn|22b}}*|-|[[File:Myan's Banner.jpg|100px|borderless|center]]|[[Myan's Agents of Silence]]{{Fn|4}}*|-||[[Nova Blades]]{{Fn|17}}{{Fn|18}}*|-||[[Scarlet Command]]{{Fn|4}}*|-||[[Starkillers]]{{Fn|16}}*|-||[[Sky Reavers]]{{Fn|5}}*|-||[[Skyslayers]]{{Fn|22b}}*|-||[[Starstreak Cadre]]{{Fn|25}}*|-|[[File:Sky Serpents.jpg|100px|borderless|center]]|[[Traevelliath Sliscus|Duke Sliscus']] [[Sky Serpents]]{{Fn|7}}*|-||[[Talaihin Reavers]]{{Fn|24}}*|-||[[Thorns of Ale'kithra]]{{Fn|22b}}*|-|[[File:TwilightSwords.jpg|100px|borderless|center]]|[[Twilight Swords]]{{CME}}|-*||[[Vaul's Seekers]]{{Fn|23}}*|-|[[File:VoidscarredGunner.jpg|100px|borderless|center]]|[[Voidscarred]]{{Fn|19}}|-||[[Void Warriors]]{{Fn|3}}*|-||[[Xian's Black Raiders]]{{Fn|4}}*|-||[[Ynrathel's Raiders]]{{Fn|22b}}}|}
==Notable Aeldari Corsairs==
*[[Alanthrasil Swiftblade]]{{CME}}*[[Duke Sliscus]]{{CME}}*[[Ebahn Lauma]]{{CME}}*[[Eidear]]{{CME}}*[[Ferianwyr Greensteel]]{{CME}}*[[Galadhar]]{{CME}}*[[Iath Bloodweaver]]{{CME}}*[[Kaarja Salombar]]{{CME}}
*[[Sathbuinn Surefire]]{{Fn|24}}
*[[Nhilus]]{{CME}}*[[Saarania]]{{CME}}*[[Ulthyr Ellarion]]{{CME}}*[[Yriel]]{{CME}}
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