Eldar(Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader) - Collectors Guide
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Rogue Trader Space Elves 1987
Shortly after the publication of Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader, GW produced the Book of the Astronomican which contained an army list for Eldar Pirates/Mercenaries. The 1987 Space Elf range included Command squads, field artillery and Dreadnoughts or Eldar robots.
Caetra Darkflight
Gaedhil Quickshadow
Kern Proudbrow
Belgae Strongwill
Aedui Starborn
Iric Trueshot
Eoan Fireheart
Alesia Wildfire
Ceido Sharpeye
Commander Inghen Keentongue
Commander Lessei Moondance
Fierme Direstorm
Elres Fireflash
Kaevi Firehand
Yaevin Pureheart
Kaele Lightprow
Kelos Longfinger
Taal Spellsinger
Mehne Worldsong
Velasinn Doomdrifter
Nael Fleetfoot
Rogue Trader Artillery 1987
Rogue Trader Dreadnoughts & Warbots 1987
Rogue Trader Jetbikes 1989
Eldar Jetbike
Eldar Jetbike with Shuriken Cannon
Rogue Trader Harlequins 1989
High Warlock
Warlock 1
Rogue Trader Craftworld Eldar 1991
In 1991, the Eldar became a unique race, steeped in back story, based in part around the designs of Jes Goodwin. The formal structure of a force led by Psykers and comprising of dedicated single-faceted troops supported by Guardian militia has remained unchanged. The figures themselves formalised a design ethic of organic ovoid shapes and elegant weaponry which implied speed, poise and balance.
The Rogue Traders Adventurers range included an Eldar Trader, and in line with the humourous concept underpinning the Space Orks, an Eldar imitating Tinboy accompanied a Squat and Space Marine equivalent.