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==Technical Information==
The Wave Serpent can be constructed by several Eldar [[CaftworldCraftworld]]s, even some [[Exodite world]]s have the capability to manufacture and repair the gram-tank.{{Fn|9}} Chief among the Wave Serpent's many advantages is its ability to project an uniquely powerful energy field just in front of its bow. Field projector fins studded along the craft's wings create a shimmering wave of energy along the prow of the Wave Serpent to absorb and dissapate enemy shots.{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|5a}} This energy field is strong enough to deflect shrapnel from [[Earthshaker Cannon|artillery blasts]]{{Fn|2}} and renders small arms fire ineffectual, including [[Space Marine]] [[Bolter]]s.{{Fn|6}} Even a [[lascannon]] shot to the side-hull is only able to do scorch damage.{{Fn|9}} However when flying in tight formation multiple Wave Serpents can combine their fields together to not only create a reinforced barrier but turn it into a potent offensive weapon. At close range the shimmering energy field can be released in a tsunami-like wave which, while rarely lethal, can disorient and sometimes paralysis living creatures and overload delicate circuitry.{{Fn|5a}}
[[Image:Wave Serpent.jpg|thumb|right|250px|An [[Ulthwé]] Wave Serpent armed with twin [[Eldar Missile Launcher|Missile Launcher]]s.]]
Weapons carried by the Wave Serpent are more than capable of providing supporting fire for its deploying passengers. A small remotely-operated turret can mount [[twin-linked]] [[Bright Lance]]s, [[Eldar Missile Launcher]]s, [[Scatter Laser]]s, [[Shuriken Cannon]]s or [[Starcannon]]s. Chin-mounted twin-linked [[Shuriken Catapult]]s provide additional anti-infantry firepower, although these too can be replaced with a single Shuriken Cannon. Control of these weapons and of the craft itself is handled by a single pilot.{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|5a}} As with all Eldar vehicles the Wave Serpent is constructed of [[Wraithbone]] and other psycho-plastics formed by [[Bonesinger]]s. Specially attuned to the Eldar's natural psychic talents, the use of the material makes it impossible for other races to copy or operate the vehicle.{{Fn|5b}}
