Tau Bitz & Pieces


Here are some of the new units available (rules where known):

Etheral - a psycher, who has a staff which has rules similar to Tyranid Rending Claws.

Hammer Head Grav Tank - armed with a S 9, AP 3, Heavy 3 railgun. Can deploy heavy weapons on the battle-field.

Devilfish Grav APC - ??

Pathfinders - 5+ saves

Basic Troopers - 4+ saves. Their basic weapon is a pulse rifle (S 5, AP 5, rapid fire)

Fire Castes - 3+ saves and jump packs (assault troops)

Kroot Ox - a large gorilla-like creature, with a Kroot on the back carrying a weapon

Kroot Hound - ??

Kroot Carnivores - ??

One rule they are supposed to have is that if they break an opponent they must pass a leadership test or they will start eating the corpses of their enemies!

The boxed army set and codex are planned to be released in October / Semptember, around the time of Games Day. The box will cost £100 like the other armies. Interestingly, there is also talk of a re-release of 40k around then, with a book of updates compiled from Chapter Approved in the White Dwarf magazine. Another 'starter' boxed set will be available with Space Marines and Tau in it.

 

 

 

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