Editing Nightshade Interceptor

[[File:Nightshade.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Nightshade Interceptor, exclusive to the Crimson Hunters much to the envy of other Aspect Warriors.]]
The '''Nightshade Interceptor''' is an [[Eldar]] fighter aircraft and the vehicle of choice for the [[Crimson Hunter]] [[Aspect Warriors]]. This of course means that it is an exclusive aircraft for a certain Aspect. Why in [[Asuryan|Asuryan's]] name someone thought it was a good idea to make the Nightshade exclusive to a single division of Eldar rather than, you know, share it with everyone else to make it a full fledged fighter is currently a mystery.

The Nightshade represents the pinnacle of Eldar aeronautic ability. They look similar in appearances to a [[Hemlock Wraithfighter]]. It is a high-speed craft designed to destroy any enemy fighter, even the advanced models of the [[Dark Eldar]], meaning that it can function as both dedicated anti-vehicle and anti-aircraft support. And seeing as how it can keep up with Dark Eldar craft, it is quite impressive on its own. The Nightshade is most typically armed with two [[Bright Lance]]s (which can be swapped for [[Starcannon]]s) and a [[Pulse Laser]].

==Tabletop==

Crunchwise, Crimson Hunters are like their Exarch, except even less accurate, since it doesn't re-roll 1s to hit, and is only marginally cheaper. Generally, skip - take an Exarch or don't take a Crimson Hunter at all (although a Hemlock is still better). However, if you take the Exarch, it would be more cost-effective, as for 15 more points, [[Awesome|it gains re-rolls of 1s to hit or better. Has twin Bright Lances and a Pulse Laser, and can swap the bright lances for starcannons.]]

It could also re-rolls failed wounds against targets with fly, but at only BS4+ re-rolling 1s against enemies with Hard to Hit, and with low shot volume for dealing with jetbikes and jump infantry, broadly worse than just taking a Jinx Hemlock for solving the same problems. [[Derp|Oddly enough our dedicated fighter aircraft is worse at shooting down planes than the earth-bound Dark Reapers.]] As an anti-monster/vehicle or anti-MEQ/TEQ unit, however, Crimson Hunter Exarchs are not to be underestimated. The default underslung Pulse Laser is a significant threat to any multiwound models not packing storm shields and the semi-flexible loadout options give them a little more customizable utility when compared to Hemlocks or standard Hunters.

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