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	Shrieker Cannons, known as ''Buanna'' in the Eldar Lexicon, are an upgraded version of the Shuriken Cannon which owe their Imperial moniker to the characteristic noise their particular missiles cause the air to move around them.		Shrieker Cannons, known as ''Buanna'' in the Eldar Lexicon, are an upgraded version of the Shuriken Cannon which owe their Imperial moniker to the characteristic noise their particular missiles cause the air to move around them.

	Used by [[Harlequin]] [[Death Jester]]s, they fire special hollow ([[Derp\|how a monomolecular disc can have a cavity is a geometrycal mystery]]) shurikens filled with a genetically-tailored, enzyme-based serum called ''Margrech''. As the shot hits its target, the centrifugal forces created by the spinning disc force this potent toxin through microscopic holes in the shuriken's spines and into the target. The serum works in a very complex and unpleasant manner, combining with the victim's own genetic material, twisting and distorting tissues, and causing organs to painfully malfunction. [[Grimdark\|The victim is rapidly driven into a violent delirium as the dangerous cocktail reaches their brain and they lose control of their body, the constant, rapid replicating of the toxin making the blood boil, organs rupture and flesh sear from within, causing the poor bastard to explode in spectacular fashion mere moments after impact]]. Because for Aeldari clowns, hyper-sharp-ninja-star cannons just aren't quite enough.		Used by [[Harlequin]] [[Death Jester]]s, they fire special hollow ([[Derp\|how a monomolecular disc can have a cavity is a geometrycal mystery]]) shurikens filled with a genetically-tailored, enzyme-based serum called ''Margrech''. As the shot hits its target, the centrifugal forces created by the spinning disc force this potent toxin through microscopic holes in the shuriken's spines and into the target. The serum works in a very complex and unpleasant manner, combining with the victim's own genetic material, twisting and distorting tissues, and causing organs to painfully malfunction. [[Grimdark\|The victim is rapidly driven into a violent delirium as the dangerous cocktail reaches their brain and they lose control of their body, the constant, rapid replicating of the toxin making the blood boil, organs rupture and flesh sear from within, causing the poor bastard to explode in spectacular fashion mere moments after impact]]. Because for Aeldari clowns, hyper-sharp-ninja-star cannons just aren't quite enough, they gotta add Inflation Fetish to the mix.

	===''Maugetar''===		===''Maugetar''===

1d4chan>Derpysaurus: Whilst I appreciate your edits. Why in god's name did you remove the weapons name from the thumbnail? There is nothing uglier than an empty thumbnail.

2022-07-31T03:52:07Z

Whilst I appreciate your edits. Why in god's name did you remove the weapons name from the thumbnail? There is nothing uglier than an empty thumbnail.

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	==Shuriken Pistol==		==Shuriken Pistol==
	[[File:ShurikenPistol.png\|200px\|right\|thumb]]		[[File:ShurikenPistol.png\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Shuriken Pistol]]
	The Shuriken Pistol, known in the Eldar Lexicon as ''Murekh'', is - who would have thought - the small, one-handed pistol version of the Shuriken Catapult. As commonly used as the [[Laspistol]] by the Imperial Guard, the Shuriken Pistol is the main sidearm for the Eldar Warhosts. The shurikens it fires are identical to those used in the larger weapon; a spinning disc which can slice straight through flesh and bone.		The Shuriken Pistol, known in the Eldar Lexicon as ''Murekh'', is - who would have thought - the small, one-handed pistol version of the Shuriken Catapult. As commonly used as the [[Laspistol]] by the Imperial Guard, the Shuriken Pistol is the main sidearm for the Eldar Warhosts. The shurikens it fires are identical to those used in the larger weapon; a spinning disc which can slice straight through flesh and bone.

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	==Shuriken Catapult==		==Shuriken Catapult==
	[[File:Shuriken_Catapult.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb]]		[[File:Shuriken_Catapult.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Shuriken Catapult]]
	The Shuriken Catapult, or ''Tuelean'' in the Eldar Lexicon, is the rifle-sized (but really more like a carbine) version of the Shuriken weapon series. This weapon is only carried as a primary weapon by members of [[Guardian]] squads since other, more elite forces of the Eldar tend to use more specialized and generally better pieces of ranged equipment, It is also incorporated to certain other systems such as Eldar [[Jetbike\|Jetbikes]].		The Shuriken Catapult, or ''Tuelean'' in the Eldar Lexicon, is the rifle-sized (but really more like a carbine) version of the Shuriken weapon series. This weapon is only carried as a primary weapon by members of [[Guardian]] squads since other, more elite forces of the Eldar tend to use more specialized and generally better pieces of ranged equipment, It is also incorporated to certain other systems such as Eldar [[Jetbike\|Jetbikes]].

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	===Avenger Catapult===		===Avenger Catapult===
	[[File:Shuriken6.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb]]		[[File:Shuriken6.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Avenger Catapult]]
	An improved version of the Shuriken Catapult carried by the [[Dire Avengers]], it features an extended barrel, additional power feeds, in-built rangefinders, a greater firing range and more sophisticated targeting systems. Come 9th Edition however, and the regular Shuriken Catapult received the same range, so to further differentiate it from the Avenger, the latter was given a better AP value (-2 instead of -1) and firing rate (Assault 3 instead of 2), bringing to the tabletop the accuracy and rate of fire that previously hadn't been represented.		An improved version of the Shuriken Catapult carried by the [[Dire Avengers]], it features an extended barrel, additional power feeds, in-built rangefinders, a greater firing range and more sophisticated targeting systems. Come 9th Edition however, and the regular Shuriken Catapult received the same range, so to further differentiate it from the Avenger, the latter was given a better AP value (-2 instead of -1) and firing rate (Assault 3 instead of 2), bringing to the tabletop the accuracy and rate of fire that previously hadn't been represented.

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	[[Asurmen]], the Phoenix Lord of the Dire Avengers, carries a pair of twin-linked Avenger Catapults on his wrists, showing the other races how to do [[Dakka]].		[[Asurmen]], the Phoenix Lord of the Dire Avengers, carries a pair of twin-linked Avenger Catapults on his wrists, showing the other races how to do [[Dakka]].

	====Gatekeepers Bastion====		===Gatekeepers Bastion===
	[[File:Gatekeeper.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb]]		[[File:Gatekeeper.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Gatekeepers Bastion]]
	The Gatekeepers Bastion is a modified Avenger Shuriken Catapult made with with fortification and protection against environmental conditions in mind. The model includes reinforced casing around the barrel and magazine, and an augmented scope/range finder built with penetrating hostile planetary conditions as its primary function (snow storms, sand storms, acid rain, hail storms, etc.), its seals making it far less prone to malfunctioning in battle.		The Gatekeepers Bastion is a modified Avenger Shuriken Catapult made with with fortification and protection against environmental conditions in mind. The model includes reinforced casing around the barrel and magazine, and an augmented scope/range finder built with penetrating hostile planetary conditions as its primary function (snow storms, sand storms, acid rain, hail storms, etc.), its seals making it far less prone to malfunctioning in battle.

	The weapon's increased heft makes for a much more solid impact if the Dire Avenger is forced to strike a target in melee, turning the gun into a makeshift club. Crude by Eldar standards, but effective nonetheless.		The weapon's increased heft makes for a much more solid impact if the Dire Avenger is forced to strike a target in melee, turning the gun into a makeshift club. Crude by Eldar standards, but effective nonetheless.
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	==Shuriken Rifle==		==Shuriken Rifle==
	[[File:~~Corsair_Warrior~~.~~jpg~~\|200px\|right\|thumb\|~~A Corsair carrying a~~ Shuriken Rifle.]]		[[File:Shuriken_Rifle.JPG\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Shuriken Rifle]]
	The Shuriken Catapult's big sister (or perhaps mum, as it looks like the Catapult's and [[Splinter Rifle]]'s common ancestor) and the actual combat rifle representative of the Shuriken class. It is the [[Eldar Corsairs]]' new mainstay weapon after Forgeworld squatted their range and GW brought them back, forgetting that [[Lasblaster]]s exist.		The Shuriken Catapult's big sister (or perhaps mum, as it looks like the Catapult's and [[Splinter Rifle]]'s common ancestor) and the actual combat rifle representative of the Shuriken class. It is the [[Eldar Corsairs]]' new mainstay weapon after Forgeworld squatted their range and GW brought them back, forgetting that [[Lasblaster]]s exist.

	Ironically, as it sports an improved range over the Catapult at the cost of a reduced fire rate at medium-to-long distances, [[Fail\|it would probably be better for Guardians to be the ones to carry these, while Corsairs would appreciate the better close-range capabilities of the Catapult in their boarding actions and raids]].		Ironically, as it sports an improved range over the Catapult at the cost of a reduced fire rate at medium-to-long distances, [[Fail\|it would probably be better for Guardians to be the ones to carry these, while Corsairs would appreciate the better close-range capabilities of the Catapult in their boarding actions and raids]].







	==Shuriken Cannon==		==Shuriken Cannon==
	[[File:Shuriken_Cannon.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb]]		[[File:Shuriken_Cannon.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Shuriken Cannon]]
	The heaviest of the Shuriken weapons, the Shuriken Cannon works just the same way as its smaller counterparts, but has an ammunition coil to load the weapon more quickly and uses a triple accelerator field for improved rate of fire and power.		The heaviest of the Shuriken weapons, the Shuriken Cannon works just the same way as its smaller counterparts, but has an ammunition coil to load the weapon more quickly and uses a triple accelerator field for improved rate of fire and power.

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	===Shrieker Cannon===		===Shrieker Cannon===
	[[File:Shrieker_Cannon.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb]]		[[File:Shrieker_Cannon.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Shrieker Cannon]]
	Shrieker Cannons, known as ''Buanna'' in the Eldar Lexicon, are an upgraded version of the Shuriken Cannon which owe their Imperial moniker to the characteristic noise their particular missiles cause the air to move around them.		Shrieker Cannons, known as ''Buanna'' in the Eldar Lexicon, are an upgraded version of the Shuriken Cannon which owe their Imperial moniker to the characteristic noise their particular missiles cause the air to move around them.

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	===''Maugetar''===		===''Maugetar''===
	[[File:Maugetar.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb]]		[[File:Maugetar.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Maugetar]]
	The ultimate Shuriken weapon is [[Maugan Ra]]'s famous ''Maugetar'', an ancient Shrieker Cannon with built-in Executioner, thus making it a choppy shooty choppa, and is able to cut Hierophant biotitans in half. Which doesn't really make sense simply because Hierophants are so large that the scythe wouldn't be able to to reach all the way across its body, not even close. Just don't say it out loud, he probably would take offense to that. Besides, it's very well possible [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuLJ_SumXDg Maugan Ra is the Eldar's version of cyborg ninjas].		The ultimate Shuriken weapon is [[Maugan Ra]]'s famous ''Maugetar'', an ancient Shrieker Cannon with built-in Executioner, thus making it a choppy shooty choppa, and is able to cut Hierophant biotitans in half. Which doesn't really make sense simply because Hierophants are so large that the scythe wouldn't be able to to reach all the way across its body, not even close. Just don't say it out loud, he probably would take offense to that. Besides, it's very well possible [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuLJ_SumXDg Maugan Ra is the Eldar's version of cyborg ninjas].

1d4chan>Silver: What started as wanting to simply add an entry for the Shuriken Rifle turned into an overhaul of almost the entire page. Perhaps we should change its title to "Shuriken Weapons"?

2022-07-30T21:32:39Z

What started as wanting to simply add an entry for the Shuriken Rifle turned into an overhaul of almost the entire page. Perhaps we should change its title to "Shuriken Weapons"?

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	* In the distant past the description of Shuriken weapons used to have different ammo types, being able to use disks that could use explosives, acids, poisons and possibly even more exotic ammo, this would make them a very versatile weapon, allowing them to be customized to deal with specific enemies. This has made a partial return with "shrieker" discs on the table top but is limited to a single weapon. If it was to see a proper return then Dire Avengers would have access to something similar to the Special Issue Bolter ammunition used by Space Marines.		* In the distant past the description of Shuriken weapons used to have different ammo types, being able to use disks that could use explosives, acids, poisons and possibly even more exotic ammo, this would make them a very versatile weapon, allowing them to be customized to deal with specific enemies. This has made a partial return with "shrieker" discs on the table top but is limited to a single weapon. If it was to see a proper return then Dire Avengers would have access to something similar to the Special Issue Bolter ammunition used by Space Marines.
	* The Shuriken weapon requires only the energy given by their user to function, meaning that it can be picked up and used immediately without needing any additional power input, meaning the weapon has a limitless power supply as long as the user is alive.		* The Shuriken weapon requires only the energy given by their user to function, meaning that it can be picked up and used immediately without needing any additional power input, meaning the weapon has a limitless power supply as long as the user is alive.
	*Shuriken disc's cut through flesh and bone like a hot knife through butter and are more then capable of cutting through all but the strongest of armor. Even though Shuriken weapons are not really designed for dealing with heavy armored opponents (although they will eventually chew through the armour, like sandblasting through a thick slab of meat) you really shouldn't get too comfortable in that fancy armor of yours, as any joint or seal will provide a weak point where a disc can quite easily penetrate. Once a disc has got past the armor, unless it ~~has past~~ right through the disk is going to either bounce around inside the armor cutting its a way through your insides, or lodge itself inside your body where your own armor will prevent you from removing it~~; you~~ now have an impossibly sharp razor disk that will cut you up from the inside with every move you make~~, this~~ can cripple or even incapacitate even the toughest of opponents especially when ~~they~~ lodge themselves around your arm or leg joints; even the area around the upper hips, groin region is an area that can be susceptible to Shurikan attacks (ouch, that going to hurt).		*Shuriken disc's cut through flesh and bone like a hot knife through butter and are more then capable of cutting through all but the strongest of armor. Even though Shuriken weapons are not really designed for dealing with heavy armored opponents (although they will eventually chew through the armour, like sandblasting through a thick slab of meat) you really shouldn't get too comfortable in that fancy armor of yours, as any joint or seal will provide a weak point where a disc can quite easily penetrate. Once a disc has got past the armor, unless it passed right through, the disk is going to either bounce around inside the armor cutting its a way through your insides, or lodge itself inside your body where your own armor will prevent you from removing it. You now have an impossibly sharp razor disk that will cut you up from the inside with every move you make. This can cripple or even incapacitate even the toughest of opponents especially when the shuriken lodge themselves around your arm or leg joints; even the area around the upper hips, groin region is an area that can be susceptible to Shurikan attacks (ouch, that going to hurt).
	*Keep in mind that any disks that either bounce off or shatter against heavy armour are going to then turn into a hail of deadly shrapnel, potentially wounding or killing someone else indirectly.		*Keep in mind that any disks that either bounce off or shatter against heavy armour are going to then turn into a hail of deadly shrapnel, potentially wounding or killing someone else indirectly.
	*These weapons will make short work of anything if not properly armoured; even the Primarch Vulkan was killed (he got better) by a pair of Shuriken pistols, when they were fired into his un-armoured face (don't be an idiot and keep your helmets on).		*These weapons will make short work of anything if not properly armoured; even the Primarch Vulkan was killed (he got better) by a pair of Shuriken pistols, when they were fired into his un-armoured face (don't be an idiot and keep your helmets on).

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	===Shrieker Cannon===		===Shrieker Cannon===
	[[File:Shrieker_Cannon.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Shrieker Cannon]]		[[File:Shrieker_Cannon.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Shrieker Cannon]]
	A Shrieker Cannon, known as Buanna in the Eldar Lexicon, is an upgraded version of the standard Eldar Shuriken Cannon. Used by the [[Death Jester\|Death Jesters]], the Shrieker Cannon fires shurikens saturated with violent toxins known as Margrech, causing any target struck to [[Grimdark\|rupture and explode]]. The special Shrieker ammunition is hollow (How a monomolecular disc can have a cavity is still a topographic mystery) and contains a genetically tailored enzyme-based serum.		A Shrieker Cannon, known as Buanna in the Eldar Lexicon, is an upgraded version of the standard Eldar Shuriken Cannon. Used by the [[Death Jester\|Death Jesters]], the Shrieker Cannon fires shurikens saturated with violent toxins known as Margrech, causing any target struck to [[Grimdark\|rupture and explode]]. The special Shrieker ammunition is hollow ([[Derp\|How a monomolecular disc can have a cavity is still a topographic mystery]]) and contains a genetically tailored enzyme-based serum.

	As the missile hits its target, the centripetal forces created by the spinning disc force the toxin through microscopic holes in the shuriken's spines and into the target. The serum works in a very complex and unpleasant manner, combining with the victim's own genetic material, twisting and distorting tissues, and causing organs to malfunction in a spectacular fashion. Eventually the victim is driven into a violent delirium as the serum reaches his brain and he loses control of his body. Afterwards the pace of the constantly replicating genetic serum reaches a fever pitch as the blood boils, organs rupture and flesh sears from within, before the victim goes poof.		As the missile hits its target, the centripetal forces created by the spinning disc force the toxin through microscopic holes in the shuriken's spines and into the target. The serum works in a very complex and unpleasant manner, combining with the victim's own genetic material, twisting and distorting tissues, and causing organs to malfunction in a spectacular fashion. Eventually the victim is driven into a violent delirium as the serum reaches his brain and he loses control of his body. Afterwards the pace of the constantly replicating genetic serum reaches a fever pitch as the blood boils, organs rupture and flesh sears from within, before the victim goes poof.

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	===Shrieker Cannon===		===Shrieker Cannon===
	[[File:Shrieker_Cannon.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Shrieker Cannon]]		[[File:Shrieker_Cannon.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Shrieker Cannon]]
	A Shrieker Cannon, known as Buanna in the Eldar Lexicon, is an upgraded version of the standard Eldar Shuriken Cannon. Used by the [[Death Jester\|Death Jesters]], the Shrieker Cannon fires shurikens saturated with violent toxins known as Margrech, causing any target struck to [[Grimdark\|rupture and explode]]. The special Shrieker ammunition is hollow and contains a genetically tailored enzyme-based serum.		A Shrieker Cannon, known as Buanna in the Eldar Lexicon, is an upgraded version of the standard Eldar Shuriken Cannon. Used by the [[Death Jester\|Death Jesters]], the Shrieker Cannon fires shurikens saturated with violent toxins known as Margrech, causing any target struck to [[Grimdark\|rupture and explode]]. The special Shrieker ammunition is hollow (How a monomolecular disc can have a cavity is still a topographic mystery) and contains a genetically tailored enzyme-based serum.

	As the missile hits its target, the centripetal forces created by the spinning disc force the toxin through microscopic holes in the shuriken's spines and into the target. The serum works in a very complex and unpleasant manner, combining with the victim's own genetic material, twisting and distorting tissues, and causing organs to malfunction in a spectacular fashion. Eventually the victim is driven into a violent delirium as the serum reaches his brain and he loses control of his body. Afterwards the pace of the constantly replicating genetic serum reaches a fever pitch as the blood boils, organs rupture and flesh sears from within, before the victim goes poof.		As the missile hits its target, the centripetal forces created by the spinning disc force the toxin through microscopic holes in the shuriken's spines and into the target. The serum works in a very complex and unpleasant manner, combining with the victim's own genetic material, twisting and distorting tissues, and causing organs to malfunction in a spectacular fashion. Eventually the victim is driven into a violent delirium as the serum reaches his brain and he loses control of his body. Afterwards the pace of the constantly replicating genetic serum reaches a fever pitch as the blood boils, organs rupture and flesh sears from within, before the victim goes poof.

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	==Shuriken Pistol==		==Shuriken Pistol==
	[[File:ShurikenPistol.png\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Shuriken Pistol]]		[[File:ShurikenPistol.png\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Shuriken Pistol]]
	The Shuriken Pistol, known in the Eldar Lexicon as ''Murekh'', is - who would have thought - the small, one-handed pistol version of the Shuriken Catapult. As commonly used as the [[Laspistol]] by the Imperial Guard, the Shuriken Pistol is the main sidearm for the Eldar Warhosts. The shurikens it fires are identical to those used in the larger weapon; a spinning disc which can slice straight through flesh and bone.		The Shuriken Pistol, known in the Eldar Lexicon as ''Murekh'', is - who would have thought - the small, one-handed pistol version of the Shuriken Catapult. As commonly used as the [[Laspistol]] by the Imperial Guard, the Shuriken Pistol is the main sidearm for the Eldar Warhosts. The shurikens it fires are identical to those used in the larger weapon; a spinning disc which can slice straight through flesh and bone.

	They are part of the equipment of the [[Howling Banshees]], [[Striking Scorpions]] and [[Storm Guardians]], and are used by [[Farseer]]s and [[Warlock (Eldar)\|Warlocks]] as well. They used to be special amongst pistols by having the same range as the "full size" variant of the weapon, but since 9th edition the Catapult got mercifully buffed in that aspect.		They are part of the equipment of the [[Howling Banshees]], [[Striking Scorpions]] and [[Storm Guardians]], and are used by [[Farseer]]s and [[Warlock (Eldar)\|Warlocks]] as well. They used to be special amongst pistols by having the same range as the "full size" variant of the weapon, but since 9th edition the Catapult got mercifully buffed in that aspect.
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	===Avenger Catapult===		===Avenger Catapult===
	[[File:Shuriken6.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Avenger Catapult]]		[[File:Shuriken6.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Avenger Catapult]]
	An improved version of the Shuriken Catapult carried by the [[Dire Avengers]], it features an extended barrel, additional power feeds, in-built rangefinders, a greater firing range and more sophisticated targeting systems. Come 9th Edition however, and the regular Shuriken Catapult received the same range, so to further differentiate it from the Avenger, the latter was given a better AP value (-2 instead of -1) and firing rate (Assault 3 instead of 2), bringing to the tabletop the accuracy and rate of fire that previously hadn't been represented.		An improved version of the Shuriken Catapult carried by the [[Dire Avengers]], it features an extended barrel, additional power feeds, in-built rangefinders, a greater firing range and more sophisticated targeting systems. Come 9th Edition however, and the regular Shuriken Catapult received the same range, so to further differentiate it from the Avenger, the latter was given a better AP value (-2 instead of -1) and firing rate (Assault 3 instead of 2), bringing to the tabletop the accuracy and rate of fire that previously hadn't been represented.

	As stated above, they are the weapon of choice of the Dire Avengers [[Aspect Warriors]], who use them in semi-automatic mode most of the time. However, in the heat of an assault or a close-range firefight, the weapon's full automatic mode can empty its magazine in just four seconds - at 1,500 rounds per minute, it means that it has enough ammo for 100 shots, which is about the same number of rounds you can squeeze out of the average [[Lasgun]]'s power pack.		As stated above, they are the weapon of choice of the Dire Avengers [[Aspect Warriors]], who use them in semi-automatic mode most of the time. However, in the heat of an assault or a close-range firefight, the weapon's full automatic mode can empty its magazine in just four seconds - at 1,500 rounds per minute, it means that it has enough ammo for 100 shots, which is about the same number of rounds you can squeeze out of the average [[Lasgun]]'s power pack.
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	===Gatekeepers Bastion===		===Gatekeepers Bastion===
	[[File:Gatekeeper.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Gatekeepers Bastion]]		[[File:Gatekeeper.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Gatekeepers Bastion]]
	The Gatekeepers Bastion is a modified Avenger Shuriken Catapult made with with fortification and protection against environmental conditions in mind. The model includes reinforced casing around the barrel and magazine, and an augmented scope/range finder built with penetrating hostile planetary conditions as its primary function (snow storms, sand storms, acid rain, hail storms, etc.), its seals making it far less prone to malfunctioning in battle.		The Gatekeepers Bastion is a modified Avenger Shuriken Catapult made with with fortification and protection against environmental conditions in mind. The model includes reinforced casing around the barrel and magazine, and an augmented scope/range finder built with penetrating hostile planetary conditions as its primary function (snow storms, sand storms, acid rain, hail storms, etc.), its seals making it far less prone to malfunctioning in battle.

	The weapon's increased heft makes for a much more solid impact if the Dire Avenger is forced to strike a target in melee, turning the gun into a makeshift club. Crude by Eldar standards, but effective nonetheless.		The weapon's increased heft makes for a much more solid impact if the Dire Avenger is forced to strike a target in melee, turning the gun into a makeshift club. Crude by Eldar standards, but effective nonetheless.
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	==Shuriken Cannon==		==Shuriken Cannon==
	[[File:Shuriken_Cannon.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Shuriken Cannon]]		[[File:Shuriken_Cannon.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Shuriken Cannon]]
	The heaviest of the Shuriken weapons, the Shuriken Cannon works just the same way as its smaller counterparts, but has an ammunition coil to load the weapon more quickly and uses a triple accelerator field for improved rate of fire and power.		The heaviest of the Shuriken weapons, the Shuriken Cannon works just the same way as its smaller counterparts, but has an ammunition coil to load the weapon more quickly and uses a triple accelerator field for improved rate of fire and power.

	Unsurprisingly, while the Shuriken weapons above are all hand-held weapons, the Shuriken cannon is very large and needs stabilizing gyroscopes to allow any accuracy. As such, it can be found mounted under jetbikes, onto vehicles and on gun platforms, although some variants that can be carried by a single footslogging elf do exist. Although technically a heavy weapon, due to its light design (comparatively to other faction's heavy weapons) it used to be these girls could be fired even when on the move, and although this currently isn't the case anymore, their fairly high Strength value is still appreciated in many a Warhost.		Unsurprisingly, while the Shuriken weapons above are all hand-held weapons, the Shuriken cannon is very large and needs stabilizing gyroscopes to allow any accuracy. As such, it can be found mounted under jetbikes, onto vehicles and on gun platforms, although some variants that can be carried by a single footslogging elf do exist. Although technically a heavy weapon, due to its light design (comparatively to other faction's heavy weapons) it used to be these girls could be fired even when on the move, and although this currently isn't the case anymore, their fairly high Strength value is still appreciated in many a Warhost.
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	===Shuriken Appreciation===		===Shuriken Appreciation===
	The humble shuriken weapon doesn't always get the respect it deserves, only the Orks seem to truly appreciate these deadly weapons, mostly for their ability to combine both Dakka and Choppa at the same time.		The humble shuriken weapon doesn't always get the respect it deserves, only the Orks seem to truly appreciate these deadly weapons, mostly for their ability to combine both Dakka and Choppa at the same time.
	* Shuriken weapons can fire a single disc or a hail of death depending on how skilled the individual using it is. The basic Eldar warrior is essentially armed with a gravity using Railgun/Minigun that can be fired single-handedly whilst performing a perfect somersault.		* Shuriken weapons can fire a single disc or a hail of death depending on how skilled the individual using it is. The basic Eldar warrior is essentially armed with a gravity using Railgun/Minigun that can be fired single-handedly whilst performing a perfect somersault.
	*When a group of Dire Avengers releases a Blade Storm attack it's like being hit by a sandstorm, where every grain of sand is replaced by an impossibly sharp disk that will cut you into a fine red mist.		*When a group of Dire Avengers releases a Blade Storm attack it's like being hit by a sandstorm, where every grain of sand is replaced by an impossibly sharp disk that will cut you into a fine red mist.
	* Shuriken weapons can be seen as the Eldar version of the AK47, easy to manufacture and maintain, and although not the most high tech of firearms it can be created in large numbers and can be picked up and used with relative ease by even those with basic training.		* Shuriken weapons can be seen as the Eldar version of the AK47, easy to manufacture and maintain, and although not the most high tech of firearms it can be created in large numbers and can be picked up and used with relative ease by even those with basic training.
	* Due to the ammo being formed from plasti-crystal similar to Wraithbone, which can repair itself and grow back into the shape it was formed into, the Shuriken weapon has a theoretically unlimited ammo limit (if used properly). You use up the solid plasti-crystal core, replace with a new one allowing the first to replenish itself, then you can reuse it when it is ready to be used again.		* Due to the ammo being formed from plasti-crystal similar to Wraithbone, which can repair itself and grow back into the shape it was formed into, the Shuriken weapon has a theoretically unlimited ammo limit (if used properly). You use up the solid plasti-crystal core, replace with a new one allowing the first to replenish itself, then you can reuse it when it is ready to be used again.
	* In the distant past the description of Shuriken weapons used to have different ammo types, being able to use disks that could use explosives, acids, poisons and possibly even more exotic ammo, this would make them a very versatile weapon, allowing them to be customized to deal with specific enemies. This has made a partial return with "shrieker" discs on the table top but is limited to a single weapon. If it was to see a proper return then Dire Avengers would have access to something similar to the Special Issue Bolter ammunition used by Space Marines.		* In the distant past the description of Shuriken weapons used to have different ammo types, being able to use disks that could use explosives, acids, poisons and possibly even more exotic ammo, this would make them a very versatile weapon, allowing them to be customized to deal with specific enemies. This has made a partial return with "shrieker" discs on the table top but is limited to a single weapon. If it was to see a proper return then Dire Avengers would have access to something similar to the Special Issue Bolter ammunition used by Space Marines.
	* The Shuriken weapon requires only the energy given by their user to function, meaning that it can be picked up and used immediately without needing any additional power input, meaning the weapon has a limitless power supply as long as the user is alive.		* The Shuriken weapon requires only the energy given by their user to function, meaning that it can be picked up and used immediately without needing any additional power input, meaning the weapon has a limitless power supply as long as the user is alive.
	*Shuriken disc's cut through flesh and bone like a hot knife through butter and are more then capable of cutting through all but the strongest of armor. Even though Shuriken weapons are not really designed for dealing with heavy armored opponents (although they will eventually chew through the armour, like sandblasting through a thick slab of meat) you really shouldn't get too comfortable in that fancy armor of yours, as any joint or seal will provide a weak point where a disc can quite easily penetrate. Once a disc has got past the armor, unless it passed right through, the disk is going to either bounce around inside the armor cutting its a way through your insides, or lodge itself inside your body where your own armor will prevent you from removing it. You now have an impossibly sharp razor disk that will cut you up from the inside with every move you make. This can cripple or even incapacitate even the toughest of opponents especially when the shuriken lodge themselves around your arm or leg joints; even the area around the upper hips, groin region is an area that can be susceptible to Shurikan attacks (ouch, that going to hurt).		*Shuriken disc's cut through flesh and bone like a hot knife through butter and are more then capable of cutting through all but the strongest of armor. Even though Shuriken weapons are not really designed for dealing with heavy armored opponents (although they will eventually chew through the armour, like sandblasting through a thick slab of meat) you really shouldn't get too comfortable in that fancy armor of yours, as any joint or seal will provide a weak point where a disc can quite easily penetrate. Once a disc has got past the armor, unless it passed right through, the disk is going to either bounce around inside the armor cutting its a way through your insides, or lodge itself inside your body where your own armor will prevent you from removing it. You now have an impossibly sharp razor disk that will cut you up from the inside with every move you make. This can cripple or even incapacitate even the toughest of opponents especially when the shuriken lodge themselves around your arm or leg joints; even the area around the upper hips, groin region is an area that can be susceptible to Shurikan attacks (ouch, that going to hurt).

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	==Shuriken Catapult==		==Shuriken Catapult==
	[[File:Shuriken_Catapult.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Shuriken Catapult]]		[[File:Shuriken_Catapult.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Shuriken Catapult]]
	The Shuriken Catapult, or ''Tuelean'' in the Eldar Lexicon, is the rifle-sized (but really more like a carbine) version of the Shuriken weapon series. This weapon is only carried as a primary weapon by members of [[Guardian]] squads since other, more elite forces of the Eldar tend to use more specialized and generally better pieces of ranged equipment, It is also incorporated to certain other systems such as Eldar [[Jetbike\|Jetbikes]].		The Shuriken Catapult, or ''Tuelean'' in the Eldar Lexicon, is the rifle-sized (but really more like a carbine) version of the Shuriken weapon series. This weapon is only carried as a primary weapon by members of [[Guardian]] squads since other, more elite forces of the Eldar tend to use more specialized and generally better pieces of ranged equipment, It is also incorporated to certain other systems such as Eldar [[Jetbike\|Jetbikes]].

	In the earliest versions of the game, the Shuriken Catapult was available to nearly every army (just like most basic weapons) including [[Imperium of Man\|Imperials]]. They were decent enough for a mook's weapon, but 2nd edition suffered heavily from the Herohammer complex and their wielders saw little use. Come 3rd edition, Shuriken Catapults continued to barely see any use, as while Guardians got fielded all the time, it was for the heavy weapon platform they shielded with their bodies and not the actual guns they themselves carried. The reason for this was fairly simple: the Shuriken Catapult used to have a criminally short range, [[Fail\|on par with pistols]], that put its wielder right in the range sweet point for getting assaulted. [[Phil Kelly\|Someone]] eventually noticed that having T3 5+ Guardians toting around a weapon they had to risk getting assaulted to fire was a bit derptastic, so they received their characteristic AP improving special rules which carries on to this day, and in [[Warhammer_40,000_9th_Edition\|9th Edition]] they finally got a glorious range increase of 50%, putting them at a respectable 18". The short range of the weapon was actually somewhat against common logic too, as they fire high speed aerodynamic projectiles, and there's nothing in the fluff that would stop them from having the same or better range compared to most standard weapon.		In the earliest versions of the game, the Shuriken Catapult was available to nearly every army (just like most basic weapons) including [[Imperium of Man\|Imperials]]. They were decent enough for a mook's weapon, but 2nd edition suffered heavily from the Herohammer complex and their wielders saw little use. Come 3rd edition, Shuriken Catapults continued to barely see any use, as while Guardians got fielded all the time, it was for the heavy weapon platform they shielded with their bodies and not the actual guns they themselves carried. The reason for this was fairly simple: the Shuriken Catapult used to have a criminally short range, [[Fail\|on par with pistols]], that put its wielder right in the range sweet point for getting assaulted. [[Phil Kelly\|Someone]] eventually noticed that having T3 5+ Guardians toting around a weapon they had to risk getting assaulted to fire was a bit derptastic, so they received their characteristic AP improving special rules which carries on to this day, and in [[Warhammer_40,000_9th_Edition\|9th Edition]] they finally got a glorious range increase of 50%, putting them at a respectable 18". The short range of the weapon was actually somewhat against common logic too, as they fire high speed aerodynamic projectiles, and there's nothing in the fluff that would stop them from having the same or better range compared to most standard weapon.
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	Shrieker Cannons, known as ''Buanna'' in the Eldar Lexicon, are an upgraded version of the Shuriken Cannon which owe their Imperial moniker to the characteristic noise their particular missiles cause the air to move around them.		Shrieker Cannons, known as ''Buanna'' in the Eldar Lexicon, are an upgraded version of the Shuriken Cannon which owe their Imperial moniker to the characteristic noise their particular missiles cause the air to move around them.

	Used by [[Harlequin]] [[Death Jester]]s, they fire special hollow ([[Derp\|how a monomolecular disc can have a cavity is a geometrycal mystery]]) shurikens filled with a genetically-tailored, enzyme-based serum called ''Margrech''. As the shot hits its target, the centrifugal forces created by the spinning disc force this potent toxin through microscopic holes in the shuriken's spines and into the target. The serum works in a very complex and unpleasant manner, combining with the victim's own genetic material, twisting and distorting tissues, and causing organs to painfully malfunction. [[Grimdark\|The victim is rapidly driven into a violent delirium as the dangerous cocktail reaches their brain and they lose control of their body, the constant, rapid replicating of the toxin making the blood boil, organs rupture and flesh sear from within, causing the poor bastard to explode in spectacular fashion mere moments after impact]]. Because for Aeldari clowns, hyper-sharp-ninja-star cannons just aren't quite enough, they gotta add Inflation Fetish to the mix.		Used by [[Harlequin]] [[Death Jester]]s, they fire special hollow ([[Derp\|how a monomolecular disc can have a cavity is a geometrycal mystery]]) shurikens filled with a genetically-tailored, enzyme-based serum called ''Margrech''. As the shot hits its target, the centrifugal forces created by the spinning disc force this potent toxin through microscopic holes in the shuriken's spines and into the target. The serum works in a very complex and unpleasant manner, combining with the victim's own genetic material, twisting and distorting tissues, and causing organs to painfully malfunction. [[Grimdark\|The victim is rapidly driven into a violent delirium as the dangerous cocktail reaches their brain and they lose control of their body, the constant, rapid replicating of the toxin making the blood boil, organs rupture and flesh sear from within, causing the poor bastard to explode in spectacular fashion mere moments after impact]]. Because for Aeldari clowns, hyper-sharp-ninja-star cannons just aren't quite enough, they gotta add Inflation Fetish to the mix.

	===''Maugetar''===		===''Maugetar''===
	[[File:Maugetar.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Maugetar]]		[[File:Maugetar.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Maugetar]]
	The ultimate Shuriken weapon is [[Maugan Ra]]'s famous ''Maugetar'', an ancient Shrieker Cannon with built-in Executioner, thus making it a choppy shooty choppa, and is able to cut Hierophant biotitans in half. Which doesn't really make sense simply because Hierophants are so large that the scythe wouldn't be able to to reach all the way across its body, not even close. Just don't say it out loud, he probably would take offense to that. Besides, it's very well possible [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuLJ_SumXDg Maugan Ra is the Eldar's version of cyborg ninjas].		The ultimate Shuriken weapon is [[Maugan Ra]]'s famous ''Maugetar'', an ancient Shrieker Cannon with built-in Executioner, thus making it a choppy shooty choppa, and is able to cut Hierophant biotitans in half. Which doesn't really make sense simply because Hierophants are so large that the scythe wouldn't be able to to reach all the way across its body, not even close. Just don't say it out loud, he probably would take offense to that. Besides, it's very well possible [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuLJ_SumXDg Maugan Ra is the Eldar's version of cyborg ninjas].

	Anyways, Ol'Maugy created ''Maugetar'' (literally, "Harvester") as a means to kill a large number of mooks in one go. In order to do so, he sort-of kidnapped Kaeleth-Tul, a master Bonesinger, and together they worked to produce the most ded killy Shuriken gun Aeldarkind had ever seen. Once the piece was completed, Maugan Ra then [[That Guy\|proceeded to cripple, blind, and mutilate Kaeleth-Tul, so that he may never assist anyone else in making a weapon equal or better than that]]. What a [[Dick]].		Anyways, Ol'Maugy created ''Maugetar'' (literally, "Harvester") as a means to kill a large number of mooks in one go. In order to do so, he sort-of kidnapped Kaeleth-Tul, a master Bonesinger, and together they worked to produce the most ded killy Shuriken gun Aeldarkind had ever seen. Once the piece was completed, Maugan Ra then [[That Guy\|proceeded to cripple, blind, and mutilate Kaeleth-Tul, so that he may never assist anyone else in making a weapon equal or better than that]]. What a [[Dick]].
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	* In the distant past the description of Shuriken weapons used to have different ammo types, being able to use disks that could use explosives, acids, poisons and possibly even more exotic ammo, this would make them a very versatile weapon, allowing them to be customized to deal with specific enemies. This has made a partial return with "shrieker" discs on the table top but is limited to a single weapon. If it was to see a proper return then Dire Avengers would have access to something similar to the Special Issue Bolter ammunition used by Space Marines.		* In the distant past the description of Shuriken weapons used to have different ammo types, being able to use disks that could use explosives, acids, poisons and possibly even more exotic ammo, this would make them a very versatile weapon, allowing them to be customized to deal with specific enemies. This has made a partial return with "shrieker" discs on the table top but is limited to a single weapon. If it was to see a proper return then Dire Avengers would have access to something similar to the Special Issue Bolter ammunition used by Space Marines.
	* The Shuriken weapon requires only the energy given by their user to function, meaning that it can be picked up and used immediately without needing any additional power input, meaning the weapon has a limitless power supply as long as the user is alive.		* The Shuriken weapon requires only the energy given by their user to function, meaning that it can be picked up and used immediately without needing any additional power input, meaning the weapon has a limitless power supply as long as the user is alive.
	*Shuriken disc's cut through flesh and bone like a hot knife through butter and are more then capable of cutting through all but the strongest of armor. Even though Shuriken weapons are not really designed for dealing with heavy armored opponents (although they will eventually chew through the armour, like sandblasting through a thick slab of meat) you really shouldn't get too comfortable in that fancy armor of yours, as any joint or seal will provide a weak point where a disc can quite easily penetrate. Once a disc has got past the armor, unless it passed right through, the disk is going to either bounce around inside the armor cutting its a way through your insides, or lodge itself inside your body where your own armor will prevent you from removing it. You now have an impossibly sharp razor disk that will cut you up from the inside with every move you make. This can cripple or even incapacitate even the toughest of opponents especially when the shuriken lodge themselves around your arm or leg joints; even the area around the upper hips, groin region is an area that can be susceptible to Shurikan attacks (ouch, that going to hurt).		*Shuriken disc's cut through flesh and bone like a hot knife through butter and are more then capable of cutting through all but the strongest of armor. Even though Shuriken weapons are not really designed for dealing with heavy armored opponents (although they will eventually chew through the armour, like sandblasting through a thick slab of meat) you really shouldn't get too comfortable in that fancy armor of yours, as any joint or seal will provide a weak point where a disc can quite easily penetrate. Once a disc has got past the armor, unless it passed right through, the disk is going to either bounce around inside the armor cutting its a way through your insides, or lodge itself inside your body where your own armor will prevent you from removing it. You now have an impossibly sharp razor disk that will cut you up from the inside with every move you make. This can cripple or even incapacitate even the toughest of opponents especially when the shuriken lodge themselves around your arm or leg joints; even the area around the upper hips, groin region is an area that can be susceptible to Shurikan attacks (ouch, that going to hurt).
	*Keep in mind that any disks that either bounce off or shatter against heavy armour are going to then turn into a hail of deadly shrapnel, potentially wounding or killing someone else indirectly.		*Keep in mind that any disks that either bounce off or shatter against heavy armour are going to then turn into a hail of deadly shrapnel, potentially wounding or killing someone else indirectly.
	*These weapons will make short work of anything if not properly armoured; even the Primarch Vulkan was killed (he got better) by a pair of Shuriken pistols, when they were fired into his un-armoured face (don't be an idiot and keep your helmets on).		*These weapons will make short work of anything if not properly armoured; even the Primarch Vulkan was killed (he got better) by a pair of Shuriken pistols, when they were fired into his un-armoured face (don't be an idiot and keep your helmets on).