Editing Dark Eldar Escort (section)

== Frigates ==

=== Basic ===

==== Talon Cyriix ====

[[File:TalonCyriixFrigate.jpg|300px|right|thumb|The upgraded version of the Sigil.]]

The run-of-the-mill Dark Eldar Frigate. A step up to the Sigil-class Destroyer at a slightly more expensive cost. If you want to take torpedo escorts into the field, the Drukhari gives you an uncommon option of a tougher frigate version of the more common, smaller and weaker destroyer torpedo boats seen in most faction lineups. 5 extra points from the cost of the Sigil grants you both double the hull points and backup standard weapon dps at the cost of a notched reduction in speed, still making the Talon Cyriix faster than most non Aeldari ships in the game.

As mentioned with the Immortality Denied, the Splinter Torpedo fleet upgrade allows the Talon Cyriix to operate as a tackling ship, capable of working with other vessels to pin down enemy ships, leaving them unable to move as your other ships making attack runs. Since the Talon Cyriix is tougher than the Immortality Denied and the use of torpedoes almost always necessitates getting in very close range, your probably going to find this vessel the preferable option as it is more likely to survive the successful use of all 3 of its torpedo charges.

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

*'''Length:''' 2.1-2.5km; approx
*'''Mass:''' 7 megatonnes; approx
*'''Crew:''' 15,500 crew; approx
*'''Acceleration:''' 9.1-9.3 gravities max sustainable acceleration; approx

=== Ordnance-Boat ===

==== Lost Hatred ====

[[File:14423197_f1024.jpg|300px|right|thumb|The Immortality Denied's bigger brother.]]

The ''OTHER'' ordnance-boat of the Dark Eldar Navy.

The Lost Hatred gives you the highest dps and crit chance of its class, rivalling that of Light Cruisers and Cruisers of other factions all at an affordable price. You are basically paying 6 extra points for an Immortality Denied with twice the hull, a bit slower and has an extra missile battery.

Like the Immortality Denied, the one real downside of the Lost Hatred Frigate comes by way of the fact that they do not deal any of their damage in bursts, having short reload times with rapid-fire rates. Normally this is not an issue for most factions, but since the Drukhari lack the wide arcs necessary for broadside capabilities and are incredibly delicate, you generally can't afford to spend much time facing a single target at once.

These Frigates are armed with 5 Light [[Scythe Missile Launcher|Scythe Missile Artillery Batteries.]]

*'''Length:''' 2.1-2.5km; approx
*'''Mass:''' 7.2 megatonnes; approx
*'''Crew:''' 14,000 crew; approx
*'''Acceleration:''' 9.1-9.3 gravities max sustainable acceleration; approx

=== Lance-Boat ===

==== Venom Blade ====

[[File:14423170_f1024.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Annoying? Yes. Useful? Hell yes.]]

The only lance-boat in the Escort category. The Venom Blade-class Frigate is the only option in the Destroyer or Frigate class of ships that carry armour-piercing weaponry as one of its standard weapons, the only other options for dealing with heavy armour being the limited use, torpedo special weapons.

A few things about the Venom Blade, and the [[Phantom Lance]] it carries stands out as some nice benefits. First, compared to the other Aeldari beam weapons, the Phantom Lance is comparable in damage with a wider arc of fire. Second, it is unique amongst the lance weapons, getting the third benefit of receiving 100% bonus damage from the Drukhari Tracking Sense orders.

These Frigates are armed with 1 [[Phantom Lance]] Artillery and 2 Light [[Scythe Missile Launcher|Scythe Missile Artillery Batteries.]]

*'''Length:''' 2.4-2.8km; approx
*'''Mass:''' 7.6 megatonnes; approx
*'''Crew:''' 15,900 crew; approx
*'''Acceleration:''' 9.1-9.3 gravities max sustainable acceleration; approx