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The '''Reaper Launcher''' is an [[Eldar]] weapon used by [[Dark Reaper]]s, the Eldar [[path]] devoted to providing long range fire support on the field of battle. It is a fast firing heavy weapon which launches a barrage of armour-piercing missiles to devastate the enemy, and utilizes [[Dark Reaper Range Finder]] equipment which allows the user to "see" from the muzzle of the weapon itself.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2a}} While similar to the [[Missile Launcher]]s used by [[Imperial]] forces, Eldar versions of this technology utilize a number of complex chambered pods containing a variety of ammunition types. These pods allow the firer to perform a number of support duties such as anti-tank or anti-infantry, and all but eliminate the need to reload.{{Fn|2b}} | The '''Reaper Launcher''' is an [[Eldar]] weapon used by [[Dark Reaper]]s, the Eldar [[path]] devoted to providing long range fire support on the field of battle. It is a fast firing heavy weapon which launches a barrage of armour-piercing missiles to devastate the enemy, and utilizes [[Dark Reaper Range Finder]] equipment which allows the user to "see" from the muzzle of the weapon itself.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2a}} While similar to the [[Missile Launcher]]s used by [[Imperial]] forces, Eldar versions of this technology utilize a number of complex chambered pods containing a variety of ammunition types. These pods allow the firer to perform a number of support duties such as anti-tank or anti-infantry, and all but eliminate the need to reload.{{Fn|2b}} | ||
+ | ===Torrent Reaper Launcher=== | ||
+ | The '''Torrent Reaper Launcher''' is a variant of the standard Reaper Launcher, that makes use of a cylindrical drum for magazine-style loading of rapid-fire mini missiles. It increases the Reaper's ammo capacity significantly, but the added ammunition increases the weight of the weapon as well, despite the addition of anti-grav devices.{{Fn|3}} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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+ | *{{Endn|3}}: [https://www.eternalcrusade.com/rogue-trader/204-torrent-reaper-launcher 40,000: Eternal Crusade - Rogue Trader Store - Eldar Add-ons] | ||
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Revision as of 19:27, 24 October 2014
The Reaper Launcher is an Eldar weapon used by Dark Reapers, the Eldar path devoted to providing long range fire support on the field of battle. It is a fast firing heavy weapon which launches a barrage of armour-piercing missiles to devastate the enemy, and utilizes Dark Reaper Range Finder equipment which allows the user to "see" from the muzzle of the weapon itself.[1][2a] While similar to the Missile Launchers used by Imperial forces, Eldar versions of this technology utilize a number of complex chambered pods containing a variety of ammunition types. These pods allow the firer to perform a number of support duties such as anti-tank or anti-infantry, and all but eliminate the need to reload.[2b]
Torrent Reaper Launcher
The Torrent Reaper Launcher is a variant of the standard Reaper Launcher, that makes use of a cylindrical drum for magazine-style loading of rapid-fire mini missiles. It increases the Reaper's ammo capacity significantly, but the added ammunition increases the weight of the weapon as well, despite the addition of anti-grav devices.[3]
See also
Sources
- 1: Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), Pg. 16
- 2: Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)
- 3: 40,000: Eternal Crusade - Rogue Trader Store - Eldar Add-ons
Craftworld Eldar Weaponry | |
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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 |