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INTERVIEW·WHITE DWARF 402

Culture of the Eldar

June 2013·pp. 80–86

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Jes Goodwin and Phil Kelly describe Eldar culture as something developed through successive models, stories and symbols. Craftworld runes carry several meanings, connecting present military identity to myth and catastrophe. Iyanden’s losses lead naturally towards ghost warriors, while Ulthwé’s location helps explain its seers. Aspect Warriors show the same connection between disciplined identity, costume and a narrow battlefield role.

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EditorialWD 402 · p. 1

Opening Salvo

Jes Bickham places the Eldar release within a busy year of new armies. The enormous Wraithknight and two aircraft provide the month’s most striking additions. Glenn incorporates them into his Ulthwé force for a battle against Necrons. Nick Bayton’s greenskins and a collection of converted tanks supply contrasting hobby projects.

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ReviewWD 402 · pp. 6–9

Eldar Wraithknight

The Wraithknight combines immense scale with the curved lines of smaller Eldar constructs. Its living pilot shares the machine with the spirit of a dead twin, giving the armour a tragic identity. Wraithcannons, a suncannon and a ghostglaive offer very different main armaments. Articulated joints and optional locating pins allow collectors to choose between straightforward assembly and more ambitious poses.

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ReviewWD 402 · pp. 10–11

Hemlock Wraithfighter

A Spiritseer pilots the Hemlock while distortion weapons and a mindshock pod attack its victims in unsettling ways. The double-delta wings preserve a sleek silhouette despite the unusual armament. Dorsal fins and notched shapes connect the aircraft to seers and ghost warriors. Adam highlights those visual links as well as the craft’s role as a terror weapon.

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