Actually ... not quite; in the DE Codex they are presented more as slightly divergent sub-species, which is one reason why DE are so psychically blunted. They can, however, still interbreed, so they're not really far apart. Unless Lord Sarnak was really just making the equivalent of a Yo' mama joke. He might be.
I'd say that the part about dark eldar being physically better applies mostly to the standard eldar, and that aspect warriors could easily win a medal or two on the Commorragh Olympics. EDIT: Not that we are inviting you to attend, the last places were taken by some hellion gangs. And I just realized, we don't have enough hellions here
Is being a man playing a male toon wearing female armour (for ritual reasons) substantially different to just being a man and playing a female toon wearing female armour? Isn't the one just as silly as the other? And besides if you are so concerned with not looking silly in a virtual representation I would really question your choice of moustache.
Praised be Jes Goodwin, praised be the only (?) GW-miniatures with afro, mohawk and dreadlocks in one box!
apologies for continueing offtopic....... but on the subject of HB armour being female or male, apart from the mane the armour doesnt care which gender the person wearing it is... http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Aspect_Armour