Mandiblaster
Mandiblasters are an Eldar weapon system in the form of pods built into either side of the helmets of Striking Scorpions.[1]
Known also as the Scorpion's Sting or the Sting of the Scorpion, Mandiblasters are neurally activated weapons which fire a hail of deadly metallic shards. These shards, while capable of cutting and lacerating flesh, are not particularly powerful alone; they act as a conductor to a follow-up intense laser burst. The laser flashes the slivers of metal into plasma, which can cause significant injury or death. Because of the neural activation of the device the accuracy is often very high and it makes an effective pre-combat rank thinner. However its range is very short, a meter or two at most, making it a weapon geared for close quarters combat.[1][2][3] Eldar Autarchs who have mastered the Striking Scorpion war path still often utilise Mandiblasters when fighting in thick close quarter combat.[Needs Citation]
Images
Helm of the Striking Scorpion with Mandiblasters[4]
Side-view of Striking Scorpion helmet with Mandiblaster pod
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Sources
- 1: Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition), Pg. 54
- 2: Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), Pg. 46
- 3: Codex: Eldar (4th Edition), Pg. 31
- 4: Codex: Craftworlds (7th Edition) (e-book), Treasures of Vaul
| Craftworld Eldar Weaponry | |
|---|---|
| Melee Weapons | Biting Blade • Chainsword • Scorpion Chainsword • Chainsabre • Diresword • Executioner • Mirrorsword • Ghostsword Ghostaxe • Power Weapon • Powerblade • Scorpion's Claw • Singing Spear • Triskele • Witchblade • Witch Staff • Star Glaive |
| One-Handed Weapons | Fusion Pistol • Shuriken Pistol • Laser Lance |
| Two-Handed Weapons | Avenger Shuriken Catapult • Shuriken Catapult • Death Spinner • Flamer • Fire Pike • Fusion Gun • Lasblaster • Haywire Launcher Prism Rifle • Prism Blaster • Long Rifle • Reaper Launcher • Spinneret Rifle • Sunrifle • Tempest Launcher • Wraithcannon • D-Scythe |
| Heavy Weapons | Bright Lance • Eldar Missile Launcher • Scatter Laser • Shuriken Cannon • Starcannon |
| Other | Mandiblasters • Haywire Grenade • Melta Bomb • Plasma Grenade |
