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An '''Autarch''' is the supreme commander of an [[Eldar]] war host, having an exceptional understanding of the art of war and also the many [[Eldar Path]]s.{{Fn|1a}} This is an avenue of the [[Path of the Warrior]], roughly translates to the '''Path of the Leader''' or the '''Path of Command'''.{{Fn|9}}

==Overview==

They are held with high esteem by both [[Seer]]s and warriors alike with each Autarch having mastered many paths across their centuries-long lifespans. This includes one or more facets of the [[Warrior Path]]s and at some point in their lives, they begin to show a passion for the intricacies of command as well as strategy. They do not believe in victory being achieved by simple martial excellence in the heat of the battlefield but that the true path lies in holding a wider vision whilst directing a war host in achieving the most lethal as well as efficient manner. Thus, they walk the [[Path of Command]] that leads to a burning obsession where they see each mission and battle being part of a much grander battle plan. Inspiration and guidance comes to them from the mythical leaders of the ancient Houses such as [[Eldanesh]], [[Ulthanash]] and [[Bierellian]].{{Fn|1a}}

**{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 52

*{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution]]

**{{Endn|3a}}: pg. 16

**{{Endn|3b}}: pg. 22

*{{Endn|11}}: [https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2015/12/1/the-final-gambit/ FFG] ''Announcing "The Final Gambit" - War Pack of the Conquest game'' - ''(last accessed 4 December 2015)''

*{{Endn|12}}: [[Codex: Craftworlds (7th Edition)]], ''Autarch (Datasheet)''

*{{Endn|14}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)]], pg. 64

*{{Endn|16}}: [[Codex: Aeldari (9th Edition)]], pg. 148

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