Windrider
Windriders[3] (Eldar: Ceifulgaithann[5]), also known as Guardian Jetbike Squads, consist of Guardians who take to the air riding Eldar Jetbikes.[1]
These units are commonly assigned as forward scouts for the main Eldar host or as a rapid-response force, using their twin hull-mounted Shuriken Catapults to strike down the enemy as they speed past them in a brightly-coloured blur. Numbering three to twelve Guardians, it is typical for every third jetbike to instead be armed with a Shuriken Cannon, while a jetbike-mounted Warlock will sometimes join a squadron to lend them their aid.[1][2]
The Windriders are rightfully proud of their mastery of these impressive vehicles. Upon the cowling of each jetbike, the heraldry of the craftworld and sometimes the specific Windrider squadron are emblazoned in pride of place. These colours are invariably bold and defiant. It is considered a singular honour to join the Windrider hosts in battle, especially upon Craftworld Saim-Hann, where Windriders ride to war in their thousands.[4]
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Sources
- 1: Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), pgs. 12-13
- 2: Codex: Eldar (4th Edition), pgs. 39-40
- 3: Codex: Eldar (6th Edition), pg. 41
- 4: Codex: Craftworlds (8th Edition), pg. 37
- 5: Codex Titanicus (1st Edition), pg. 57
| Command | Autarchs • Bonesingers • Farseers • Spiritseers • Warlocks • Exarchs |
|---|---|
| Aspect Warriors | |
| Troops | Guardians (Guardian Defenders • Storm Guardians) • Windrider Squadrons • Rangers (Pathfinders • Shroud Runners) • Ghost-Warriors • Wraithguard • Wraithblades |
| Support Weapons | Grav Platform • Support Battery • War Walker |
| Constructs | Avatar of Khaine • Wraithknight • Wraithlord |
| Special Characters | Amallyn Shadowguide • Eldrad Ulthran • Illic Nightspear • Iyanna Arienal • Nuadhu 'Fireheart' • Yriel |
| Phoenix Lords | Asurmen • Baharroth • Drastanta • Fuegan • Irillyth • Jain Zar • Karandras • Lhykhis • Maugan Ra |
| Fortifications | Webway Gate |
