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The [[Dark Eldar]] employ more insidious versions of these weapons called Darklight weapons: their energy derived from light captured in black holes and are able to [[grimdark|scar the retinas of anyone who sees the energy beams without wearing protective gear]]. | The [[Dark Eldar]] employ more insidious versions of these weapons called Darklight weapons: their energy derived from light captured in black holes and are able to [[grimdark|scar the retinas of anyone who sees the energy beams without wearing protective gear]]. | ||
It is truly a shame that the Imperium has not decided that, since it already has a deep understanding of laser technology, reverse-engineering Eldar laser tech would not be heresy because the Imperium already understands it and considers laser tech to be sanctified. Like sanctioned psykers but for technology. The tech-priests could easily hand-wave it by saying they simply had an epiphany while observing laser technology, simply don't mention the fact said epiphany came while dissecting an Eldar laser weapon. Come on, the Imperium makes extensive use of rules lawyers, it isn't that hard to imagine them doing. [[Grimdark|Oh well]]. | <s>It is truly a shame that the Imperium has not decided that, since it already has a deep understanding of laser technology, reverse-engineering Eldar laser tech would not be heresy because the Imperium already understands it and considers laser tech to be sanctified. Like sanctioned psykers but for technology. The tech-priests could easily hand-wave it by saying they simply had an epiphany while observing laser technology, simply don't mention the fact said epiphany came while dissecting an Eldar laser weapon. Come on, the Imperium makes extensive use of rules lawyers, it isn't that hard to imagine them doing. [[Grimdark|Oh well]].</s> Eldar weapons use "psychically-grown crystals" as a focusing medium, so it is not unreasonable to assume that the Imperium is simply incapable of reproducing their designs. | ||
==Craftworld Eldar Weapons== | ==Craftworld Eldar Weapons== | ||
Revision as of 15:44, 30 May 2014
If Shuriken weapons are Bolt weapons of the Eldar, then the Eldar Laser Weapons are the Eldar equivalent of Las weapons (duh). Using concentrated light to deal damage to their target, the Eldar laser weapons are more advanced than their Imperial counterparts, trading raw balls-out power for being more effective against armored targets. They are most often used on the Eldar's grav vehicles, on heavy weapon platforms, and by the Swooping Hawk and Shining Spear Aspect Warriors.
The Dark Eldar employ more insidious versions of these weapons called Darklight weapons: their energy derived from light captured in black holes and are able to scar the retinas of anyone who sees the energy beams without wearing protective gear.
It is truly a shame that the Imperium has not decided that, since it already has a deep understanding of laser technology, reverse-engineering Eldar laser tech would not be heresy because the Imperium already understands it and considers laser tech to be sanctified. Like sanctioned psykers but for technology. The tech-priests could easily hand-wave it by saying they simply had an epiphany while observing laser technology, simply don't mention the fact said epiphany came while dissecting an Eldar laser weapon. Come on, the Imperium makes extensive use of rules lawyers, it isn't that hard to imagine them doing. Oh well. Eldar weapons use "psychically-grown crystals" as a focusing medium, so it is not unreasonable to assume that the Imperium is simply incapable of reproducing their designs.
Craftworld Eldar Weapons
Ranger Long Rifle
Used by the Rangers, the Long Rifle is an advanced sniper rifle outfitted with top-notch stabilising systems and powerful sights with an integrated target scanning system, allowing the user to pinpoint the weak spots on any enemy.
Lasblaster
The primary weapon of the Swooping Hawks Aspect Warriors, the Lasblaster is a low-power handheld energy weapon capable of dealing significant damage over a considerable distance. Though it might lack the punch of the shuriken catapult, the Lasblaster makes up for this with its superior range and rate of fire. Much better than the flashlight of the Imperium by virtue of less heat build up allowing a greater rate of fire.
Hawk's Talon
The Lasblaster's big brother, the Hawk's Talon is a much more powerful weapon, capable of shooting blasts of far greater power.
Sunrifle
A Lasblaster with a higher rate of fire, the Sunrifle is capable of slaying entire squads of enemies in a single laser rave.
Laser Lance
The traditional weapon of the Shining Spears, the Laser Lance is a long polearm capable of shooting intense bursts of energy more than capable of killing a man where he stands, and might even damage an enemy tank. They are short-ranged and rather unwieldy, making them good for only a few shots when charging the enemy.
Star Lance
The Star Lance is an upgraded Laser Lance, with a far higher damage output and is capable of cutting through even the toughest of tanks.
Bright Lance
The Eldar equivalent of the Lascannon, the Bright Lance might not be as powerful or long-ranged as the Lascannon, but it more than makes up for this by being able to cut through even the toughest of armor with ease. Often found on grav-tanks and gun platforms.
Scatter Laser
Multilasers, as used by the Eldar. They have a high strength and rate of fire, but have a somewhat lacking effectiveness against armor. Now also function as targeters, and if they hit they make the other weapons of the same model twin-linked.
Pulse Laser
The primary weapon of the Falcon, it is a more dakka Bright Lance, at the cost of effectiveness against armor.
Prism Cannon
Lasers utilising large crystals to fire massive blasts of energy. Very long ranged, highly accurate and capable of several shooting modes: a diffused blast that can vaporize anything up to marine armor, a focused blast to meltTerminators inside out, or a beam with a high chance of blasting through any vehicle it hits (a railgun shot with -1 S and lance, basically). Lost the ability to combine shots, sadly.
Pulsar
The ultimate weapon in Eldar laser technology, the Pulsar is designed to destroy superheavy vehicles and Titans. They are either used individually on the Eldar Titans, or as a pair on the Scorpion super-heavy tank.
Dark Eldar Weapons
Blast Pistol
A pocket-sized weapon whose size belies its enormous firepower: a single shot can destroy even the most well-armoured tank. Available on everything, sometimes worth it (this writer shot failbaddon to death with ones only from hecatrixs)
Blaster
Being the size of a rifle and only slightly heavier, the Blaster can project its deadly beams over a considerable distance and deal serious damage to enemy vehicles more reliable than any Imperial weapon.
Dark Lance
A large and heavy weapon, the Dark Lance is the Dark Eldar's primary anti-tank weapon for a reason: it can fire over a considerable distance and can cripple a tank with but a single burst of dark light.
Haywire Blaster
Though not very impressive against infantry, the Haywire Blaster really shines against enemy armor: a single shot cripples the electronics in the vehicle and with luck will destroy it in a single shot. Fires the raw power of one of the dark eldar's stolen suns.
Storm vortex Projector
Available only on Reapers, these are the the big brothers of Haywire blasters, and fire either a beam or an explosion of light. Are capable of taking out up to four hull points in a single shot or insta-gibbing big nids or other MCs