Eagle's Claw Repeater Bolt Thrower
The Eagle's Claw Repeater Bolt Thrower is a powerful war machine used by the High Elves. [1a]
Having developed powerful torsion war machines such as the Eagle's Claw, the Elves have never needed to use more unreliable gunpowder based technology. [1a] Sturdy, durable and portable, it is used on land, on ships and as part of the defences of fortifications and often carried into battle by the Lothern Sea Guard. [2a]
History
The Eagle's Claw has been used by the Elves since the days of Aenarion and has always been effective. [4a]
Mechanism
The Eagle's Claw fires long steel tipped bolts or arrows the length of elf [4a], and is able to fire them either one at a time or as a volley, although the accuracy of the latter is diminished. [1a] While it may not be as dramatic or have the same destructive potential as gunpowder based weapons, its relentless accuracy, efficiency, and reliability makes it incredibly dangerous. [4a]
Weapons and Equipment
- 3rd Edition: Marine Bolt-battery: Crew of three, each with Handweapon. May have Light Armour. [6a]
- 4th Edition: Crew of two, each with Hand Weapon, Light Armour. [1b]
- 5th Edition: Crew of two, each with Hand Weapon, Light Armour. [2a]
- 6th Edition: Crew of two, each with Hand Weapon. [3a]
- 7th Edition: Crew of two, each with Hand Weapon and Light Armour. [4b]
- 8th Edition: Crew of two Sea Guard, each with Hand Weapon and Light Armour. [5a]
Quotes
An army that seeks to fight without the protection of the Eagle Claws is clearly courageous or inept. Either way, I wish no part in it.
~ Eodaran Greyhawk, Seamaster.[1] |
Gallery
Miniatures
Eagle's Claw of the Citadel of Dusk
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (4th Edition)
- 2: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (5th Edition)
- 2a: War Machines, pg. 79
- 3: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (6th Edition)
- 3a: Defenders of Ulthuan, pg. 30
- 4: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (7th Edition)
- 5: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (8th Edition)
- 5a: High Elf Army List, pg. 95
- 6: Warhammer Armies (3rd Edition)
- 6a: High Elf Army List, pg. 50