Striking Scorpions



The Eldar Aspect Warriors known as the Striking Scorpions epitomize the deadly attributes of their namesake, and they are the most skilled of all the close-assault Warrior Aspects on the Eldar Path of the Warrior. They are merciless killers without exception, reveling in the hunt and the kill using stealth and shadow to cloak themselves from sight until the moment of attack. Perhaps the most sinister aspect of the Striking Scorpions is the legacy of their former master and Phoenix Lord Arhra — the ability to stalk the shadows and creep ever closer to their prey before falling upon the foe like the wrath of Khaine himself., a legacy that often leads them close to the burning anger and bloodlust that could see their souls consumed by Slaanesh. Striking Scorpions are best deployed to deal with tactical situations in which they are facing off against large numbers of enemy troops who are weaker than they, though their unusual physical prowess for Eldar allows the Striking Scorpions to successfully battle foes head-to-head that most Eldar, even other Aspect Warriors, would avoid, like the Imperial Space Marines or the larger and more powerful varieties of Ork.

Combat Doctrine
The Striking Scorpions are one of the Eldar Warrior Aspects dedicated to close combat, particularly close combat during infiltration missions in which they must first close with the enemy undetected before unleashing their wrath. Many Strikign Scorpions are physically more powerful than standard Eldar, and can match their Dark Eldar counterparts in sheer physical power. The signature attack of the Striking Scorpion is made by the weapon pods housed on either side of the warrior's helmet, known as Mandiblasters. These are short-ranged laser weapons used to deliver a deadly energy sting in close combat. A Mandiblaster volley and the blistering storm of attacks from the Scorpions that follow it is enough to tear the heart out of an enemy force. The Striking Scorpions are also known for their use of a Shuriken Pistol in one hand and a Scorpion Chainsword in the other. Striking Scorpions also make use of Scorpion Armour, a suit of protection that offers somewhat superior protection compared to the armoured suits used by most other Eldar Warrior Aspects.

Striking Scorpion Exarchs are also usually armed with more advanced gear including a monomolecular toothed version of the Scorpion Chainsword called the Biting Blade and the Scorpion's Claw, a weapon that combines an Eldar version of the Powerfist with a Shuriken Catapult.

Phoenix Lord
The Phoenix Lord of the Striking Scorpions is Karandras, the Shadow Hunter. However, it should be noted that Karandras is not the original Phoenix Lord. The original Phoenix Lord of the Striking Scorpions was named Arhra, the Father of Scorpions, and he is the only Phoenix Lord to leave the Eldar and his Shrine completely as his murderous nature ultimately caused the loss of his soul to Slaanesh. Karandras then took over the Aspect Shrine taught the Striking Scorpions the patience and discipline they needed so that they would not follow in their founder's wake and lose their immortal souls to She Who Thirsts when their bloodlust and murderous desires overtook them.