Tactical Drones — these are the Drones that are not attached to another unit or model at the beginning of the game — increased to 20 points per model. Put simply, this change makes this unit almost entirely unplayable. Ruby Modine turned in an amazing performance as Lako’ma, showing all of her resoluteness and dedication to her mission – she’s a fanatic, a true believer of the T’au mantras, while Kelseth is a jaded, weary veteran of war. He is familiar with her kind and it saddens him. But he also recognizes himself in her – his youthful, warrior self – and while he is still determined to accomplish his ends, he tries to get through to her, to free her from the tyranny of zealotry and expose the emptiness of conquest. Perhaps, with Lako’ma’s final act of violence, Kelseth may have penetrated through her righteousness with his wisdom. Perhaps… This reduction in points, then, is good to see. I think that we’re going to see more Broadsides hit the tabletop before the codex arrives, especially given that the change to the Mont’ka rule — putting aside rules discussions — grants the unit even more flexibility than previously. When Drones are taken with another unit — for example, a Commander can take up to two Drones — the cost is as follows: 10 points for a Marker or a Gun Drone and 15 points for a Shield Drone. Many cadres operating on the outer fringes of the T'au Empire's expansion zone, however, have been observed by Imperial military forces and Rogue Traders still equipped with the distinctive XV89 variant battlesuits.

XV89 Crisis Battlesuit - The XV89 Crisis Battlesuit is intended for assaults against heavily-fortified enemy positions and thus is outfitted with heavier Iridium Armour plating for enhanced protection compared to the more standard Crisis Battlesuit variants. A T'au Battlesuit is an advanced, powered, combat exoskeleton that forms an integral part of the T'au Fire Caste's military forces. T'au Battlesuits incorporate many different types of T'au weapons systems and armour and are the foremost sign of reputation and honour amongst the warriors of the Fire Caste -- they are the apex of the T'au Empire's military technology. For example, an Enforcer Commander armed with three Cyclic Ion Blasters and an Advanced Targeting System now comes to 159 points, which is certainly still worth it. A Coldstar Commander armed with four Fusion Blasters is 180 points, which is starting to look a little pricy, but it’s probably still worth a look. The XV81 Battlesuit was designed in an attempt the counter the high casualty rate amongst T'au Commanders, whose zeal in battle often led to them being exposed to enemy fire whilst in support of their troops. Cyclic Ion Blaster (Special Issue) – The high-energy streams fired by Cyclic Ion Blasters react explosively with their target, vaporising flesh and metal with equal ease. Like all current T'au Ion Weapons, the experimental Cyclic Ion Blaster can be overcharged to generate a more devastating blast, albeit at a risk of overheating its primary power cells.Based on reports compiled after the Taros Campaign, the design was abandoned in favour of the XV8-02 Iridium Battlesuit and hundreds of XV89 Battlesuits that had been deployed for testing were recalled and had their armour stripped down, before being reassigned to XV8 Crisis teams in need of replacement suits. One of the benefits of this boxed set is just how many spares you’ll get for your battlesuits. Most T’au standard weapons – burst cannons, fusion blasters, missile pods and the like – share a common weapon mounting. Rather than suggesting just how you might like to divide your weapons among your battlesuits, we’ve broken down just how many of each “standard” weapon you’ll get in the set: The suit also has three hardpoints that allow it to accept any combination of weaponry, support systems, and wargear. [1] The advancement of the Battlesuit has mirrored the rate at which the T'au have expanded across the galaxy. The earliest prototypes were field-tested during the early stages of the First Sphere Expansion, and although they were successful, the going was slow. In 576.M39, improvements in anti-gravitic motors were combined with the relatively new T'au Battlesuit technology at the time to form the first T-series Battlesuits, which helped the Fire Caste complete the annexation of the Tash'var Sept.

Clancy Brown: I was very peripherally aware of the Warhammer universe. My son is a collectible card game enthusiast and, while he was browsing in various game stores, Warhammer always stood out. It had beautiful and provocative art, a complex and clearly defined sociology and cosmology, and sophisticated rules and lore. Fortunately, paying an extra 10 points for your Commanders isn’t such a big deal. All things considered, it won’t make a significant change to the way in which T’au players build their army lists at the moment. The Imperium favours tried and tested technology – and while Redemptors can choose between the (admittedly exc However, there are those XV8 pilots who have lost their team members and operate alone. These embittered Monat pilots often choose to undertake dangerous missions where the risks are extremely high, and will often be deployed to undertake tactically vital missions which they are not likely to survive; such sacrifices are sometimes necessary in pursuit of the Greater Good.Cheap and versatile, able to offer both force multiplication, a free use of Rapid Ingress, or just solid early objective play. Aun’Va A XV8 'Command' Crisis Battlesuit has a command and control node hardwired into it. This AI-assisted transmission system allows for improved communication and targeting coordination with allies. [7c] XV8 'Light' Crisis Battlesuit Missile Pod – A Missile Pod is a simple and effective delivery system for multiple high strength missiles at long range.

Monat - Monat configurations for the Tau'n Sept are determined by the tactical preference of the Tau operating the Battlesuit XV26 Battlesuit - Little is known about this battlesuit other than that it exists, is piloted by a single T'au, and is designated for void and atmospheric operations.Barracuda • Manta • Orca • Razorshark • DX-6 Remora Drone Stealth Fighter • Sun Shark • Tiger Shark • Tiger Shark AX-1-0 XV8 Crisis Battlesuit - The XV8 Crisis Battlesuit is the mainstay T'au Battlesuit utilised by the warriors of the Fire Caste, mounting fearsome ranged weaponry and a complement of technologically advanced support systems, all on a comparatively small and agile frame. XV8 Crisis Battlesuits are versatile and formidable weapons that the enemies of the T'au Empire have learned to respect. There are several variants of the XV8 Crisis Battlesuit, including: A battlesuit usually requires only one pilot, and often has much the same firepower as a tank or aircraft. When a cadre comprised of heavy battlesuits is deployed, it can change the course of a war. T'au Battlesuits are worn only by veteran T'au Fire Warriors, and vary in size, shape and tactical role. There are a variety of different models of T'au Battlesuits, each geared towards a different battlefield role.