Akhelian Allopex
Akhelian Allopex is the name applied to a unit comprised of an Allopex, a deadly predator of the deep, and two Akhelian riders. The beast's eyes are covered by a helmet, to facilitate control over the beast, and the rest of it is encased in heavy metal armor. On their own Allopexes are deadly predators, driven to feeding frenzies at the slightest smell of blood, and only the magic of Isharann Embailors can break the minds of the beasts enough to make them controllable.[1a]
Wargear
In addition to their razor-edged teeth, that can slice through bone and metal, these Allopexes are equipped with razor sharp blades attached to their pectoral fins. On their backs there is a Harpoon Launcher, manned by one often the Akhellians, called a whispering death for the sound it makes when it fires it's bolts, that can fire either Razorshell bolts or Retarius nets. The former is effective at crowd control, while the latter is useful against singular foes.[1a]
Crew
Two Akhelian are needed to take full advantage of this living siege weapon. One acts as the pilot, while the other mans the harpoon launcher. The Akhelian who man the harpoon guns are typically novices who have yet to earn their place among the Akhelian Guard, who can rise among the ranks to become crew leaders or eel riders through proving themselves worthy in combat.[1a][1b]
They can also be piloted by fully-fledged Akhelian Guards.[2][Note]
Miniatures
An Akhelian Allopex with a Retarius Net Launcher.
Trivia
Conflicting sources
- Note: The product description for the Akhellian Allopex in Games Workshop website refers to the crew as Akhellian Guards.[2] The battletome only refers to them as novices.[1]
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