Mimic Engine

A Mimic Engine is a device used on the spacecraft of the Dark Eldar that employs holographic and other, unknown technologies that allows them to assume the apparent dimensions and appearance of enemy voidships. This ability allows Dark Eldar raiders to sneak up on their prey unseen. Dark Eldar spacecraft using a Mimic Engine are able to mimic Imperial, Eldar, Ork, Chaos and Tau voidships, but not Tyranid or Necron vesels, so the Mimic Engine has no effect against the vessels of either of those species. A Dark Eldar voidship equipped with a Mimic Engine approaches closer to the enemy before the threast is realised and may open fire or attempt a boarding action before the other vessel realises the true nature of the intruder.