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[[Image:RangersArt.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Eldar Rangers{{Fn|15}}]]
===Pathfinders==='''Pathfinders''' are Rangers that have walked the Path of the Outcast for centuries. They have overcome their temptations, but still feel the call of the Path. They are even more skilled at infiltration and survival than other Rangers.{{Fn|3}} While pathfinders can be found across the galaxy from every craftworld, by far the most famous are those hailing from the craftworld of [[Alaitoc]], where they prefer to call themselves the '''Starstriders'''{{Fn|5}}. Alaitoc society is highly dedicated to "the path". Individuals are therefore more prone to rebel against the disciplined lifestyle and seek adventure as Outcasts, more so than those of other Craftworlds.{{citethis}}
*[[Amallyn Shadowguide]]{{Fn|11}}
*[[Narine]]{{Fn|10}}
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'''Rangers''' are [[Eldar]] who have decided to leave their [[Craftworld]] and the [[Eldar Path]], choosing instead to follow the [[Path of the Outcast]], seeking excitement and adventure in the open galaxy. Many never return to their Craftworld, dying alone and forgotten or falling from grace into the hands of [[Slaanesh]]. Sometimes, however, Rangers return to their Craftworld, having sated their desire for adventure and are welcomed back.{{Fn|1}}
== Overview ==
Rangers can often be seen seeking out threats from [[Chaos]] and visiting [[Exodite]] worlds on the galactic rim in an effort to experience life more fully. Sometimes they receive a [[psychic]] distress call from their home Craftworlds and will take their arms back to defend it.{{Fn|2}} Rangers often arm themselves with [[Ranger Long Rifle]]s or [[Needle Rifle]]s{{Fn|17}} as this allows them to make the most of their individual approach. Another benefit of working alone is their ability to move through terrain and chose the optimum position for sniping enemy emplacements. They are also adept at hiding in undergrowth and other types of cover due to their stealthy nature.{{Fn|1}} Their armour is a mesh suit with Eldar carapace plates attached to it. As a result, it is very flexible, allowing Rangers to move freely. However, this flexibility comes at the expense of protection, as this armour is useless against [[bolter]] fire. Another piece of Ranger equipment is a [[Cameleoline]] cloak, which helps Rangers to blend into their surroundings, especially in poorly-lit environments {{Fn|4}}. They also ride atop [[Shroud Runner]] [[Eldar Jetbike|Jetbike]]s{{Fn|12}}, draped in [[Shroud Runner Cloak]]s{{Fn|14}}. Finally, many Rangers captured by the [[Imperium]] possessed sensor spikes containing something that was determined to be a psychotelemetric receiver. It is suspected that this device allows Rangers to use the [[Webway]] to see distant places.{{Fn|4}}
Rangers should never be underestimated by their enemies. Their bands have been known to hold up entire [[Imperial Guard]] columns. As such, the common Imperial practice when confronting Rangers is to use artillery support.{{Fn|4}}
===Pathfinders===
'''Pathfinders''' are Rangers that have walked the Path of the Outcast for centuries. They have overcome their temptations, but still feel the call of the Path. They are even more skilled at infiltration and survival than other Rangers.{{Fn|3}}
[[Image:AlaitocPathfinder.jpg|thumb|right|200px|An [[Alaitoc]] Pathfinder{{Fn|16}}]]
Pathfinders have become adept over the centuries at roving ahead of the main Eldar warhosts, using their guerrilla expertise to sabotage their enemies before battle has even commenced. Bypassing sentries, sabotaged machinery, destroyed supply dumps and even the mysterious assassinations of key leaders take their toll upon both the enemy's numbers and morale, leaving them to chase shadows and go mad as they attempt to pull fragments of their armies back into cohesion as the Eldar strike at their weaknesses with brutal yet hauntingly subtle efficiency.{{citethis}}
===Shroud Runners===
'''Shroud Runners ''' are two-man crewed [[Eldar Jetbike|Raptor jetbikes]] that are used by rangers. Besides the pilot, they also seat a pillion-riding partner who serves as a sniper.{{Fn|12}}
===Fate Dealers===
'''Fate Dealers''' are Eldar Rangers that are part of [[Eldar Corsair]] warbands.{{Fn|13}}
==Known Rangers==
*[[Amallyn Shadowguide]]{{Fn|11}}
*[[Amonther Numeriel]]{{Fn|7}}
*[[Illic Nightspear]]{{Fn|8}}
*[[Inessar]]{{Fn|9}}
*[[Narine]]{{Fn|10}}
*[[Ronahn]]{{Fn|10}}
*[[Ruterias]]{{Fn|7}}
*[[Teryen Telerath]]{{Fn|7}}
==Images==<center><gallery widths=200 heights=200>RangersArt.jpg|Eldar Rangers{{Fn|15}}</gallery></center> ===Miniatures===
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ScoutsRT.jpg|Rangers with [[Needle Sniper Rifle]]s{{Fn|18}} ([[1st Edition]])
Alanthrasil.jpg|[[Alanthrasil Swiftblade]] from ''[[Inquisitor (game)|Inquisitor]]''
Rangers-Alaitoc.jpg|Rangers ([[4th Edition]]){{Fn|4}}Saim-Hann Rangers.jpg|Rangers ([[9th Edition]]){{Fn|12}}
Shroud Runner.jpg|Rangers atop [[Shroud Runner]]s{{Fn|12}}
Sniper.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Fate Dealer{{Fn|13}}
</gallery></center>
*{{Endn|4}}: [[White Dwarf 320 (AU/NZ)]], pg. 79
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Eldar (6th Edition)]] (Ebook), pg. 26
*{{Endn|6}}: [[Path of the Outcast (Novel)]] , ''Coverart''
*{{Endn|7}}: [[The Carnac Campaign: Nightspear (Short Story)]]
*{{Endn|8}}: [[ Codex: Necrons (5th Edition)]], pg. 25
*{{Endn|9}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm]]: Campaign — Principian Badlands, archive screen
*{{Endn|10}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution]]
*{{Endn|11}}: [[Isha's Lament (Novella)]] , Chapter 7
*{{Endn|12}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/12/25/new-asuryani-clash-with-chaos-space-marines-in-the-next-warhammer-40000-battlebox/ Warhammer Community: New Asuryani Clash with Chaos Space Marines in the Next Warhammer 40,000 Battlebox (Posted on 25/12/2021)] (Last accessed on 25 December 2021)
*{{Endn|13}}: [[Kill Team: Nachmund]], pg. 31
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