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Archons, like the vast majority of Dark Eldar, feel that speed and dexterity are more than a replacement for defense, and wear only a light pressurized body armor, allowing them to traverse vacuum when necessary. Their suits, however, are usually covered in trophies and ornate fixtures that are better representative of their lofty position within the Kabals.
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Archons, like the vast majority of Dark Eldar, feel that speed and dexterity are more than a replacement for defense, and wear only a light pressurized neuro-responsive body armor, allowing them to traverse vacuum when necessary and shrug off most civilian arms fire. Their suits, however, are usually covered in trophies and ornate fixtures that are better representative of their lofty position within the Kabals.
  
 
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Revision as of 05:00, 25 October 2007

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Overview

A Dark Eldar Archon

An Archon is the highest ranking member of a Dark Eldar Kabal. They are considered the single most powerful, ruthless, and cunning member of their Kabal, due to the fact that if there existed anyone who held greater ability in these aspects, they would no doubt kill their Archon and claim their title.

Indeed, the singular power they hold over the members of their Kabal make the title incredibly appealing to subordinates, and assassination attempts are not only common, but frequent. The average Archon suffers dozens of assassination attempts before finally succumbing, and some have maintained their position even after well over three hundred attempts on their life.

Equipment

Weapons

Archons have access to the most powerful weapons, equipment, and artifacts available to their Kabal, and as such are frequently seen using amazingly advanced technologies when they deem it necessary to appear on the field of battle.

The most common weapons used by Archons would be the Agonizer in combination with a Splinter Pistol, although it not entirely uncommon to see Archons who take a personal interest in the combat stylings of Incubi, Hellions, or Reaver Jetbike Riders, and procure sets of their equipment for the Archon's own use.

Armor

Archons, like the vast majority of Dark Eldar, feel that speed and dexterity are more than a replacement for defense, and wear only a light pressurized neuro-responsive body armor, allowing them to traverse vacuum when necessary and shrug off most civilian arms fire. Their suits, however, are usually covered in trophies and ornate fixtures that are better representative of their lofty position within the Kabals.

Retinue

Archons are almost always seen with a retinue in the field, and this retinue is usually the same group of Warriors or Incubi that work as bodyguards when in Commorragh, protecting the Archon and his palace from would be assassins or rival Kabals.

Notable Archons

Sources


This article is part of a series on Dark Eldar Kabal Hierarchy. Other articles include:
Archon Hierarch Dracon Sybarite Dark Eldar Warrior

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