Alaitoc
Alaitoc is an Eldar Craftworld known for its extensive use of Rangers. Related to this is the fact that Alaitoc is also a highly ordered Craftworld; many individuals choose instead the Path of the Outcast, becoming Rangers.
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Background
While all Craftworlds make use of the highly efficient sniper Rangers, none field or produce more than Alaitoc. By their nature, Alaitoc Rangers, known as the Starstriders[6a], do not reside upon the Craftworld, but travel the galaxy. These rangers retain their loyalty to Alaitoc, only returning to their Craftworld on occasion. Aside from the regular Rangers, Alaitoc is also the only Craftworld to field the highly skilled Rangers known as Pathfinders.[2] These highly trained snipers can cause havoc to the enemy. In times of need the Craftworld sometimes recalls their Rangers to contribute to Alaitoc's forces. Alaitoc can also call upon an unusually high number of Exarchs, as its Eldar are known to become utterly consumed by their chosen Path. This, however, causes many of its citizens to sate their extreme desires by becoming Outcasts, making Alaitoc closely connected to Eldar Corsairs throughout the Galaxy.[6a]
Alaitoc's symbol depicts the Sword of Khaine bisecting the Red Moon, the sigil of the House of Eldanesh, referencing the War Gods slaying of the Eldar hero.[6a]
It is said that by capturing its large numbers of Outcasts, the Imperial Inquisition has gleaned much knowledge of the Eldar through torture. This has increased tensions between the Imperium and Alaitoc, and the two are in a constant state of war.[6a]
The Craftworld is also known for its vicious war against the Necrons, begun when the Seer Council of Alaitoc saw the rise of Imotekh the Stormlord as a fulfilment of the Prophecy of Doom Arising from the Book of Mournful Night. Alaitoc eventually acquired an ancient crystalline map of every Tomb World in the Galaxy, though now only fragments remain. This map is used in conjunction with their network of Outcasts and Exodites to orchestrate a battle against the Necron menace.[10]
Notable Campaigns
- The Battle of Talhennor
- The Slaughter on Dawnbreak
- The Fall of Medusa V
- The Invasion of Rynn's World (in support of the Astartes)
- The Siege of Somonor
- The Betalis Campaign
- The Tyros Gulf Campaign
- The Destruction of Ogrys
- The Battle for Verdicon
- The Siege of Alaitoc - Sometime in M41, Alaitoc would find itself invaded by the armies of the Imperium of Man, which had traced a flurry of Eldar Corsair attacks back to the Craftworld.[3][5]
- The Carnac Campaign
- The Scouring of Belial IV
Notable Individuals from Alaitoc
- Alladrios Kulcassian - Farseer[8]
- Arhathain - Autarch
- Zonayen - Farseer
- Cynbel Shadespear - Autarch
- Catritheyn - Farseer and adept of Eldorath Starbane
- Eldorath Starbane - Farseer[7]
- Illic Nightspear - Ranger
- Iraelun - Farseer[9], see also his/her quotes
- Twelve Outcasts of Alaitoc[6n]
Sources
- 1: Codex: Craftworld Eldar (3rd Edition), pp. 18–19
- 2: Codex: Eldar (4th Edition), [Needs Citation]
- 3: Path of the Warrior (Novel), [Needs Citation], pp. 329–416
- 4: Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition) (1999), p. 27
- 5: Path of the Seer (Novel), [Needs Citation]
- 6: Codex: Eldar (6th Edition)
- 7: Codex: Necrons (5th Edition), pp. 22–23
- 8: Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition), p. 8
- 9: Strategy Cards for Planetary Empires expansion game, "Psychic Relay - Minor Stratagem", (saved archive page, dated February 2011, last accessed 5 October 2015)
- 10: Codex: Necrons (8th Edition) pg.28
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