The Voidraven Bomber is the Drukhari’s heavy strike aircraft, a near-silent killer that trades the Razorwing’s agility for raw destructive power. It’s best known for the Void Mine, a single bomb that tears a hemispherical crater into reality itself.
What it is and why it matters
The Voidraven is the Dark Eldar’s answer to a heavy bomber, but it doesn’t fly like one. It’s agile enough to outmaneuver Imperial aircraft, and sonic dampening systems make it almost silent to anyone on the ground until the first explosion hits.
Its reputation rests on one weapon: the Void Mine. Each Voidraven carries a single one, and when it goes off it pulls darklight into real space in a catastrophic implosion. What’s left behind is an enormous hemispherical crater and not much else. That’s why the Voidraven is counted among the most feared weapons the Drukhari field.
Crew and how it’s flown
Voidraven pilots usually come from the same pool as Razorwing Jetfighter crews: elite Reaver Jetbike gangers who’ve survived and excelled in the arenas of Commorragh. They pull off breakneck maneuvers that would kill a pilot from a lesser race.
There’s a second crewman as well, a gunner who runs the weapons systems. Sources describe this gunner as the one conducting the chaos the aircraft leaves in its wake, which tells you how the Drukhari think about the role.
Weapons and missiles
Beyond the Void Mine, the Voidraven carries Void Lances or Dark Scythes and a missile payload, making it well suited to ground attack. The missile options each do something different, and picking the right one is part of flying it well.
- Implosion missiles: the target collapses in on itself, leaving charred remains.
- Monoscythe missiles: release an energy wave at head height, decapitating nearby infantry.
- Necrotoxin missiles: burst into toxic shrapnel that kills and pins the enemy.
- Shatterfield missiles: two-stage warhead, first freezing the target, then shattering the brittle remains.
Named Voidravens
Several Voidravens show up in Drukhari lore with names and assigned kabals or cults. It’s a small but useful reminder that these aren’t anonymous vehicles to their crews.
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Insidious Shadow | Kabal of the Black Heart |
| Myst Reaper | Kabal of the Obsidian Rose (pilot: Vyishnar Kloh) |
| Rain of Sorrows | Wych Cult of Strife |
| Silent Murder | Kabal of the Iron Thorn |
| Spirit of Mystery | Kabal of the Obsidian Rose |
| Beheading Blow | Kabal of the Last Hatred |
Key facts
- The Voidraven Bomber is a Drukhari (Dark Eldar) heavy attack aircraft.
- It carries a single Void Mine, which creates a catastrophic implosion and a hemispherical crater.
- Sonic dampening systems make it virtually silent to enemies below.
- Standard armament includes Void Lances or Dark Scythes plus a choice of missiles.
- Pilots are usually elite Reaver Jetbike gangers from Commorragh’s arenas.
- A second crewman, the gunner, operates the weapons systems.
FAQ
What makes the Voidraven Bomber so feared?
The Void Mine. It introduces darklight into real space in a catastrophic implosion, leaving an enormous hemispherical crater where the target used to be.
Who flies a Voidraven Bomber?
Pilots are typically elite Reaver Jetbike gangers who’ve proven themselves in Commorragh’s arenas. A second crewman, the gunner, operates the weapons.
How is it different from a Razorwing Jetfighter?
Both draw pilots from the same Reaver pool, but the Voidraven leans into heavy weapon deployment and ground attack, while the Razorwing is the lighter, more agile option.