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 Theophony wrote:
Zebras have stripes, so that backpack with a hose and camo is the new Aeldari shrine to the Aeldari Pretty Zebra "Friendship is Psychic" centaurs.

Hey, Lumineth got kangaroos, don't tempt GW, Frodo!

 Red Corsair wrote:

Khahandran wrote:

 Red Corsair wrote:

Khahandran wrote:

 bullyboy wrote:
Actually, yesterdays blurb about sinking teeth into sounds more like scorpion than spider (autarch weapon names). Maybe a scorpion autarch/karandras getting new weapon?

Except scorpions have a tail that sinks into things. Spiders have fangs in their mouth, a much closer analogue to teeth.

Scorpions have mandiblasters and a weapon called the scorpians bite chainsword. They also happen to fight melee. That said it could go either way.

The unit does, but the creature they're named after doesn't.

Also it clearly wasn't a melee weapon or a pistol.

Scorpions stings are often referred to as bites FYI.

Alternatively, the text could mean absolutely nothing with regards to the model, like usual.

 ImAGeek wrote:

 Red Corsair wrote:

Khahandran wrote:

 Red Corsair wrote:

Khahandran wrote:

 bullyboy wrote:
Actually, yesterdays blurb about sinking teeth into sounds more like scorpion than spider (autarch weapon names). Maybe a scorpion autarch/karandras getting new weapon?

Except scorpions have a tail that sinks into things. Spiders have fangs in their mouth, a much closer analogue to teeth.

Scorpions have mandiblasters and a weapon called the scorpians bite chainsword. They also happen to fight melee. That said it could go either way.

The unit does, but the creature they're named after doesn't.

Also it clearly wasn't a melee weapon or a pistol.

Scorpions stings are often referred to as bites FYI.

Alternatively, the text could mean absolutely nothing with regards to the model, like usual.

My thoughts exactly. If it did mean something I'd go with the Scorpions but my gut feeling is people are looking for something that isn't there.

Thats most likely. I mean, intern Steve the community page manager probably just tries his best from his dark cubical with next to no info.

Autarch, I hope it comes with an alternative head.

Looks like a Reaper launcher

If we are indeed going with "there's a hidden message in the text" then Dark Reapers maybe?

It is a reaper launcher.

Only question is if it is part of an Autarch kit or genuine Dark Reapers. The text indicates Dark Reapers.

As an side note: if it is a Dark Reaper kit it debunks both the Reddit "leak" with the vyper diorama and the stupid Discord advent calendar.

Text indicates more of a Ynnari bend, IMO. Feels very tongue-in-cheek reference to the whole Ynnari playstyle early on, where Dark Reapers were a problem unit.

 Kanluwen wrote:
Text indicates more of a Ynnari bend, IMO. Feels very tongue-in-cheek reference to the whole Ynnari playstyle early on, where Dark Reapers were a problem unit.

You may be right. And reapers are besides banshees thematically the most fitting aspect for Ynnari.

This may still be an autarch kit with weapon options. Historically, the autarch with the hat above came in flavours.

I would be much calmer if we got any picture of an Aspect Warrior body part.

Could also potentially be a normal eldar ML?

 Nevelon wrote:
Could also potentially be a normal eldar ML?

Snout looks far too small for that I think?

 Nevelon wrote:
Could also potentially be a normal eldar ML?

No, it has a front hand grip.

Yeah, this makes things interesting. Nowhere has it been hinted of new Reapers but this is clearly a reaper weapon. Sure, could be an autarch weapon, or one of the bikers, or whatever, but damn that would be cruel. New Reapers would be a really nice addition.

Well, thing to remember here is that rumour engine may be ahead of release schedule as long as what, 1,5 years and counting? It is then not unlikely that this is indeed an "Aeldvent Calendar", full 24 days, but only parts of it will be released in the first, rumoured wave.

nou wrote:
Well, thing to remember here is that rumour engine may be ahead of release schedule as long as what, 1,5 years and counting? It is then not unlikely that this is indeed an "Aeldvent Calendar", full 24 days, but only parts of it will be released in the first, rumoured wave.

It'll be a pretty massive release in terms of expectations however, so I'd assume they'd want to go with a huge initial release then fill in the gaps later on.

nou wrote:
Well, thing to remember here is that rumour engine may be ahead of release schedule as long as what, 1,5 years and counting? It is then not unlikely that this is indeed an "Aeldvent Calendar", full 24 days, but only parts of it will be released in the first, rumoured wave.

The intention these days is no more than 8 months.

There are a few outliers still floating around sadly (two from the Advent Engine last year for example), but I would expect the Aeldari stuff to be part of a singular wave.

 Valkyrie wrote:

nou wrote:
Well, thing to remember here is that rumour engine may be ahead of release schedule as long as what, 1,5 years and counting? It is then not unlikely that this is indeed an "Aeldvent Calendar", full 24 days, but only parts of it will be released in the first, rumoured wave.

It'll be a pretty massive release in terms of expectations however, so I'd assume they'd want to go with a huge initial release then fill in the gaps later on.

I can live with Necron style waves Although I still feel the burns after Triumvirate and Blood of the Phoenix, so I expect the worst case scenarios, this way I can only be pleasantly surprised.




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 Kanluwen wrote:

nou wrote:
Well, thing to remember here is that rumour engine may be ahead of release schedule as long as what, 1,5 years and counting? It is then not unlikely that this is indeed an "Aeldvent Calendar", full 24 days, but only parts of it will be released in the first, rumoured wave.

The intention these days is no more than 8 months.

There are a few outliers still floating around sadly (two from the Advent Engine last year for example), but I would expect the Aeldari stuff to be part of a singular wave.

As far as old rumours, we have one with the disc and a hand for quite some time now. And the supposed Bloody Hand for a bit less.

Here's a thought: It might be a Reaper Launcher but is part of the rumored Kill Team Ranger's upgrade sprue. All the Kill team sprues so far have allowed for un-40Kish upgrades to units. Some of those has been incorporated into the 40K unit and some not so much.

Did someone say Reaper Launcher? Advent Rumour Engine Day 9 is up.

 Kanluwen wrote:
Text indicates more of a Ynnari bend, IMO. Feels very tongue-in-cheek reference to the whole Ynnari playstyle early on, where Dark Reapers were a problem unit.

I don't know, I'd say it sounds a lot more "Chaos-y" what with the mention of sacrificing apostles. And someone else pointed this out as well but the clean Craftworld-like border on the pictures is getting darker and more tainted looking with each post.

Edit: By which I mean to say, the rumors coming from Reddit could both be baloney but they have have gotten a lucky guess about a Chaos vs Eldar box, especially since we know that new Chaos is coming. Also given that Chaos was one of the only things the actual leaker knew about it stands to reason that the release isn't too far out comparatively.

 Vovin wrote:
It is a reaper launcher.

Only question is if it is part of an Autarch kit or genuine Dark Reapers. The text indicates Dark Reapers.

As an side note: if it is a Dark Reaper kit it debunks both the Reddit "leak" with the vyper diorama and the stupid Discord advent calendar.

Just to play devil's advocate, both rumors mentioned Corsairs being added to the codex and the old FW Corsairs used to be able to take an Eldar Missile Launcher as a squad heavy weapon choice, which looks similar. But the picture in the Rumor Engine does seem to look more like the longer Reaper Launcher carried by Dark Reapers

Its a Reaper Launcher but, as others have said, the metal autarch came with the option of a reaper launcher. Still, looking good!

As I thought Dark Reapers, but yeah maybe autarch.

The angle of the presumed reaperlaucher is weird. The weapon should be quite long, and at that angle the one carrying would probably have it slung across the back I think.
Itcould be the model is standing on tactical ruins or riding a jetbike, yet the pose would still be somewhat awkvard pointing the gun down.
Looking at the old (current) reapers, they would be hard pressed to get the gun in that downward angle.
Just a thought.

Perhaps it's held down at rest while the Reaper is holding something else, similar to the Cadre Fireblade?

Ok, I just checked. Under Forgeworld rules some Corsair units could equip Shredders. So if the previous weapon rumour is not a new design of a Death Spinner but a non-dark design of a Shredder, then Corsairs for Kill-team could be a thing.

 Fayric wrote:
The angle of the presumed reaperlaucher is weird. The weapon should be quite long, and at that angle the one carrying would probably have it slung across the back I think.
Itcould be the model is standing on tactical ruins or riding a jetbike, yet the pose would still be somewhat awkvard pointing the gun down.
Looking at the old (current) reapers, they would be hard pressed to get the gun in that downward angle.
Just a thought.

Could simply be a jaunty angle of photography.

If these all belong to Corsairs I’m going to be putting a lot of Tau up on eBay.

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:

 Fayric wrote:
The angle of the presumed reaperlaucher is weird. The weapon should be quite long, and at that angle the one carrying would probably have it slung across the back I think.
Itcould be the model is standing on tactical ruins or riding a jetbike, yet the pose would still be somewhat awkvard pointing the gun down.
Looking at the old (current) reapers, they would be hard pressed to get the gun in that downward angle.
Just a thought.

Could simply be a jaunty angle of photography.

They still do that? I thought the engine pics have been pretty straight forward for years now.

 Jack Flask wrote:

 Kanluwen wrote:
Text indicates more of a Ynnari bend, IMO. Feels very tongue-in-cheek reference to the whole Ynnari playstyle early on, where Dark Reapers were a problem unit.

I don't know, I'd say it sounds a lot more "Chaos-y" what with the mention of sacrificing apostles. And someone else pointed this out as well but the clean Craftworld-like border on the pictures is getting darker and more tainted looking with each post.

There's a reason why I phrased my statement the way I did. GW's vision of Ynnari was of a subfaction of Aeldari that were empowered by the deaths of their fellows and enemies...

Player vision was "sacrificial units to power up a superunit".

Edit: By which I mean to say, the rumors coming from Reddit could both be baloney but they have have gotten a lucky guess about a Chaos vs Eldar box, especially since we know that new Chaos is coming. Also given that Chaos was one of the only things the actual leaker knew about it stands to reason that the release isn't too far out comparatively.

Which is one of the reasons why I'm a bit less inclined to trust the Reddit rumors. There might be something there, but it definitely feels like a coattails moment.

Just to play devil's advocate, both rumors mentioned Corsairs being added to the codex and the old FW Corsairs used to be able to take an Eldar Missile Launcher as a squad heavy weapon choice, which looks similar. But the picture in the Rumor Engine does seem to look more like the longer Reaper Launcher carried by Dark Reapers

Spoiler:

Both rumors have mentioned Corsairs...but the initial big rumor drop didn't. Though it is fairly lackluster for details on Aeldari, since there was another post which I've not seen resurfaced with those details separately.