Eldar Pirates (Warhammer 40,000) - Definition

Eldar Pirates are a sub-group of the fictional Eldar race from the game Warhammer 40,000. They are the wildest of all the Outcasts. They are quick tempered and unpredictable raiders whose ships are fast and well armed. Eldar Pirates fight and trade with other races and will even hire out their services for a price. Throughout Eldar history the Pirates have lived apart from other Eldar but on occasions they have come to rescue the Eldar Craftworlds or Exodite planets. To the vulnerable human worlds of the galactic rim they are a terrifying curse, plunderers and destroyers who appear at will and leave nothing behind but ruin.

Eldar Pirates are one of the only forces in the galaxy to enlist the help of Zoats: strange Tyranid with evolved brains. Zoats are generally tall, strong and tough, and some are fiercely loyal- to those who pay them. Most races will not fraternise with them, for fear of their connection with the Hive, the single mind that connects all Tyranids.