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[[Image:OutcastRanger.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Eldar Ranger{{Fn|6}}]]
 '''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{{Fn|1}} and serving as vigilant scouts for dangers to the Craftworld. {{Fn|5b}} 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 Sniper 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 choose 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. 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.{{Fn|1}} Besides their sniper rifles, Rangers also employ a variety of esoteric wargear such as [[Wireweave Grenade]]s and [[Wireweave Net]]s.{{Fn|20}}
[[Image:AlaitocPathfinder.jpg|thumb|right|200px|An [[Alaitoc]] Pathfinder{{Fn|16}}]]
[[Image:Shroud Runner.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Rangers atop [[Shroud Runner]]s{{Fn|12}}]]
[[Image:Sniper.jpg|thumb|right|180px|A Fate Dealer{{Fn|13}}]]
However, this flexibility comes at Rangers adopt a nomadic lifestyle to escape the expense rigors of protectionthe [[Eldar Path]] where they can exorcise their wanderlust, often undertaking missions from seers while keeping vigilant duty towards the potential foes and dangers to their [[Craftworld]]{{Fn|5b}} such as this armour is useless against threats from [[bolterChaos]] firealong the galactic rim. Another piece {{fn|2}} Rangers investigate alien planets, search for lost webway gates, explore new-found maiden worlds,{{Fn|5b}} and recover lost artefacts including [[Spirit Stone]]s either recovered from corpses of Ranger equipment is a the fallen{{Fn|5b}} or from the [[CameleolineCrone Worlds]] cloak and themselves{{Fn|17}} – even if it means bartering with the [[Gloom FieldChaotic Eldar]] generator.{{Fn|2022}}, which helps Rangers to blend into are the first line of defense against the threats that would harm their surroundingscraftworld{{Fn|5b}} often finding themselves embroiled in distant wars on alien worlds, especially {{Fn|17}} and in poorly-lit environments times of great need will receive a [[psychic]] distress call from their Craftworld to take their arms back to defend it.{{Fn|42}}. They also ride atop  Rangers must make their own way as they travel, they are often found amidst the [[Shroud RunnerExodite]] cultures of the [[Eldar Jetbike|JetbikeExodite World]]s,{{Fn|1217}}aboard the vessels of [[Eldar Corsair]] fleets or serving as '''Fate Dealers''' in their warbands, draped in {{Fn|13}} and even aboard [[Shroud Runner CloakCraftworlds]]not their own for a short time.{{Fn|17}} Rangers can be found throughout the galaxy'smarkets{{Fn|1421}}{{Fn|22}} where they trade for their needs and take contracts from brokers as bounty hunters. Finally, many {{Fn|21}} Rangers captured should never be underestimated by the their enemies, and their bands have been known to hold up entire [[ImperiumImperial Guard]] possessed sensor spikes containing something that was determined to be a psychotelemetric receivercolumns. It As such, the common Imperial practice when confronting Rangers is suspected that this device allows Rangers to use the [[Webway]] to see distant placesartillery support.{{Fn|4}}
===Fate Dealers==='''Fate Dealers''' are Eldar Rangers should never be underestimated by their enemies. Their bands that have been known to hold up entire specifically enmeshed themselves within [[Imperial GuardEldar Corsair]] columnswarbands. As such, Fate Dealers are prized for the common Imperial practice when confronting Rangers is to use artillery supportaccuracy of their weapons.{{Fn|413}}
===Pathfinders===
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.
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|55a}}. 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. ==Equipment==Rangers often arm themselves with [[Ranger Long Rifle]]s or [[Needle Sniper 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 choose 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. 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 and [[Gloom Field]] generator{{Fn|20}}, 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}}
===Shroud Runners===
[[Image:Shroud Runner.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Rangers atop [[Shroud Runner]]s{{Fn|12}}]]'''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 Besides their sniper rifles, Rangers that are part also employ a variety of esoteric wargear such as [[Wireweave Grenade]]s and [[Eldar CorsairWireweave Net]] warbandss.{{Fn|20}} 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.{{Fn|131}}
==Known Notable Rangers==
*[[Amallyn Shadowguide]]{{Fn|11}}
*[[Amonther Numeriel]]{{Fn|7}}
*[[Taraq]]{{Fn|19}}
*[[Teryen Telerath]]{{Fn|7}}
*[[Una Belphoebe]]{{Fn|22}}
==Images==
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Craftworld Eldar (3rd Edition)]], pg. 19
*{{Endn|4}}: [[White Dwarf 320 (AU/NZ)]], pg. 79
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Eldar (6th Edition)]] **{{Endn|5a}}(Ebook), pg. 26**{{Endn|5b}}: pg. 48
*{{Endn|6}}: [[Path of the Outcast (Novel)]], ''Cover art''
*{{Endn|7}}: [[The Carnac Campaign: Nightspear (Short Story)]]
*{{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. 31-33
*{{Endn|14}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/01/25/swift-and-sneaky-just-what-is-a-shroud-runner-anyway/ Warhammer Community: Swift and Sneaky – Just What is a Shroud Runner Anyway? (Posted on 25/01/2022)] (Last accessed on 25 January 2022)
*{{Endn|15}}: [[Codex: Eldar (6th Edition)]], pg. 48
*{{Endn|19}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook]], pg. 141
*{{Endn|20}}: [[Codex: Aeldari (9th Edition)]], pg. 154
*{{Endn|21}}: [[Voidscarred (Novel)]], Chapter 11
*{{Endn|22}}: [[Atlas Infernal (Novel)]] - ACT I, CANTO VII
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