Tetras are light scouting vehicles who’s primary task is to help to coordinate other Tau units’ fire, and use their Markerlights to further increase the accuracy of Tau weapons.
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Skyray
Tau Skyrays are mobile missile platforms that are excellent at providing defence against enemy aircraft. They also have good anti-armour capability, so long as their targets are ‘Marked’ to allow their guided missiles to home in.
Piranha
Tau Piranhas are fast skimmers that are used for scouting missions. They are armed with Burst Cannon and Drones for attacking enemy infantry, and Seeker Missiles that provide anti-tank capability.
Hammerhead
Tau Hammerheads are based on the Devilfish chassis, and can mount a number of powerful armaments. Railguns are long range anti-tank weapons, Ion Cannons are more effective at destroying infantry, while Twin Fusion Cannons are shorter ranged weapons that cut through the heaviest armour.
Devilfish
Devilfish are the standard transport vehicle used in a Tau army. They are possess light armament, are fast, and have reasonably good armour.
Stealth Battlesuits
Stealth Battlesuits are technologically advanced pieces of equipment incorporating Tau Jet Packs and light-bending disruption fields that conceal them from enemy eyes. Their Silenced Burst Cannons provide an effective anti-infantry capability, and Markerlights help to increase the accuracy of friendly units’ weapons.
Shas’o
The Shas’o is the most senior warrior on the battlefield. He coordinates fire between formations, and allows the Tau player to re-roll failed initiative tests.
Shas’el
A Shas’el is a Tau leader, able to coordinate attacks and rally his men. Attached to a formation of Crisis Battlesuits, he further increases their already formidable firepower.
Pathfinders
Tau Pathfinders scout ahead of the main army, disrupting the enemy and using Markerlights to increase the accuracy of friendly units’ weapons.
Krootox
Krootox are powerful ape-like creatures with deadly teeth and claws. They are ridden into battle by Kroot Warriors, who mount guns on the Krootox broad shoulders.