Editing Dark Eldar Escort (section)

== Destroyers ==

=== Basic ===

==== Sigil ====

[[File:SigilDestroyer.jpg|300px|right|thumb|The closest we're gonna get to having Ursus Claws in BF:A2.]]

The Sigil-class Destroyer is your basic, conventional missile boat and one of the most common types of Dark Eldar Escorts. The Sigil-class Destroyer is your lovely run of the mill [[torpedo]] destroyer, similar to the [[Cobra-class Destroyer|Cobra]], [[Hunter-class Destroyer|Hunter]] and other such two tube/one macro combos found in most faction's lightweight classes. The gun alone is not worth the cost of the ship when you compare the other available options, so the Sigil only comes into real use when you are making good work with those torpedoes and destroyer speed.

The real power of the Sigil comes in the form of the Splinter torpedoes fleet upgrade, which cuts out the engines of enemy ships for 5 seconds when hit. Now typically a dual torpedo tube is not going to make much of an impact unless fired at near point-blank range to get past defence turrets, the secondary effect of halting the enemy in place for a few seconds gives the Sigil the unique ability to work as a "fast tackler" capable of pinning down other larger vessels.

Without the Splinter Torpedoes upgrade, just go for the Talon Cyrix, which is a viable alternative even with the upgrade picked. Without the tackling ability, the extra speed of the Sigil does not make up for the instapop delicacy of its hull for the 5 point difference.

These Destroyers are armed with 2 [[Torpedo]] Tubes and 1 Light [[Scythe Missile Launcher|Scythe Missile Artillery Batteries.]]

*'''Length:''' 1.8-2.1km; approx
*'''Mass:''' 5.1 megatonnes; approx
*'''Crew:''' 14,200 crew; approx
*'''Acceleration:''' 9.1-9.3 gravities max sustainable acceleration; approx

=== Ordnance-Boat ===

==== Immortality Denied ====

[[File:14423153_f1024.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Dark Eldar cannon fodders.]]

One of the few ordnance-boats of the Dark Eldar. The Immortality Denied-class Destroyer is a unique specimen as its armament consists entirely out of missile batteries, allowing it to brawl with other ships rather than the usual hit and run tactics deployed by the rest of the Dark Eldar fleet.

The Immortality Denied is pretty a-typical for a destroyer class vessel, packing in [[Scythe Missile Launcher|Light Scythe Missile macro type weapons]] to compete for dps/crit dealing positions of the rest of the light craft. It truly sets the tone of the Drukhari fleet, being a tiny, yet deadly, glass cannon. Just don't let it get hit by anything.

Now keep in mind, you'll only pay 6 extra points for the Lost Hatred-class Frigate which has double the hull, an extra gun and a slightly slower engine to balance, so make sure the speed you get by picking the Immortality Denied over its larger cousin is something you are making the utmost use of, as the base cost of this ship is pretty expensive. Well planned hit and run attacks can keep the Immortality Denied Alive and well as it is quite capable of dodging fire.

These Destroyers are armed with 4 Light [[Scythe Missile Launcher|Scythe Missile Artillery Batteries.]]

*'''Length:''' 1.8-2.1km; approx
*'''Mass:''' 5.5 megatonnes; approx
*'''Crew:''' 13,000 crew; approx
*'''Acceleration:''' 9.1-9.3 gravities max sustainable acceleration; approx