Squat Warriors are good all-round troops with more staying power than the average human soldier. They come with missle launchers as standard, providing some long-range support.
Unit Type: Infantry
Living Ancestor
On the rare occasion a Squat lives beyond his normal lifespan of 300 years, he develops psychic abilities that enable him to provide expert insights to his commanders.
Warlord
Squat Warlords often wade into battle wearing heavy power armour called ‘Exo Armour’. This affords them a re-roll on armour saves, and provides them with formidable close combat ability.
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.
Kroot Warriors
Kroot Warriors are close combat specialists who use their rifles adapted with blades on stock and barrel to cut down enemy units who cross them.
Kroot Master Shapers
Kroot Master Shapers Lead Kroot Warriors into battle. They are accomplished close combat warriors, able to hold their own against enemies wielding more technologically advanced weapons.