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Combat Patrol: T’au Empire
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Description
Amid the darkness of the far future, the Tau Empire is a relatively recently emerged threat. A race of blue-skinned humanoids who seek to join all of the great races of the galaxy under their own command in the name of the greater good. Shrouded by Warp Storms for millennia they underwent an extremely rapid technological evolution and are now one of the most advanced and devastating races in the Universe.
The T'au Empire is a master of long-range combat and often are seen to avoid close-quarters fighting when possible. Employing the use of powerful Battlesuits and specialised weapon systems such as the Rail Cannon during battle, they are capable of punching holes clean through enemy armour with extreme velocity projectiles from great distances. In cases where close combat is unavoidable, the Tau will deploy its auxiliaries forces, such as Kroot warriors, to handle the situation while they offer fire support.
Throughout their history, the T'au has conquered and colonized many great star systems, and their progress shows no sign of slowing. Strike forces have been seen throughout the galaxy in multiple sectors, with reconnaissance drones leading the way before the first salvo truly announces their arrival.
Lead the T'au with a Cadre Firebase supported from the rear by a squad of Fire Warriors, while the Stealth Battlesuits and the Ghostkeel Battlesuit use their optic camouflage to attack and flank the enemy.
Average Age: 12+
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Who Are The T’au?
Communists in space! Imagine a several technologically advanced races working together for the greater good, living in a utopian star system in perfect harmony. Well, that was the T’au Empire. They united different species without war or conflict, choosing instead diplomacy and peace. Everything was going great in their little bubble… then they met the Imperium.
Although a peaceful empire, the T’au still had weapons and so a bloody crusade took place, which ended in a stalemate thanks to the Tyranids showing up. Through the T’au Empire’s short history (according to Imperium records). There have been a few times when they have teamed up briefly with various Imperium forces to fight bigger foes. But these uneasy alliances never last beyond the end of battle.
Which just shows how stubborn and stuck in their ways the Imperium is. The T’au Empire have lasers and giant robots with even bigger swords, why wouldn’t you side with them?!
What’s In The Box?
An Ethereal guides this patrol into combat. Ten Fire Warriors (which can be built as either a Strike or Breacher team) are assisted by two drones and a support turret. Three Stealth Battlesuits assisted by a drone and homing beacon complete the group of soldiers accompanied by a Cadre Fireblade. The well-balanced squad is also assisted by a massive robot known as a XV95 Ghostkeel Battlesuit, which has two drones to call it’s own.
As you can probably tell, drones and support tech play a pivotal roll for the T’au Empire as well as those large robots. This is another quality set for your fledgling T’au army, it’s well-balance and allows you to paint and play with enough units to give you a great feel for them. Nothing is wasted and the whole set is killer, no filler.
Are They Difficult To Paint?
On the whole T’au aren’t that difficult to paint, but achieving smooth and solid white armour will take a few coats. Painting the recesses and highlights of each unit is easier than Space Marines as, for the most part, they’re flat, straight lines. The large robots, much like the tanks found in the Imperium, are a joy to paint and a great chance to practice those highlight techniques ready for the smaller models. The difference between painting a tank and a giant robot is merely aesthetic because the mech look infinitely cooler. Faces of the T’au are easier than human faces as they’re blue and… well, fictional, meaning you don’t have to worry about realistic skin tones or features.