XV8 Crisis Battlesuits can be equipped to handle a variety of battlefield roles. For instance, to combat vast numbers, a XV8 Crisis Team might employ Burst Cannon weapon systems, as their high rate of fire is ideal for scything down lightly armoured infantry. Against more powerful or heavily armoured foes, the ceramite-melting blasts fired from Plasma Rifles are preferable, while the close-ranged Fusion Blaster is unrivalled for tank-hunting teams. XV46-4 Vanguard Commander Variant Void Battlesuit- The XV46-4 Commander Variant Void Battlesuit is a variant of the standard XV46 designed for use by T'au Commanders. They feature additional command and communication systems, as well as special-issue experimental weapon systems.

The greatest development, however, was the nanocrystalline alloy fio'tak that was dense, durable and incredibly light. Comparable in protection to Space Marine power armour, it enabled the Earth Caste to build more resilient battlesuits without hampering manoeuvrability, an important consideration when taking into account the Fire Caste's desire for fast, mobile warfare. Let’s begin with the Crisis Suits. Each model in this unit decreased in cost by 5 points, and while this is welcome, it doesn’t do nearly enough to make the unit playable outside of Farsight Enclaves army lists. As yet, only the most honoured commanders have access to this latest weaponry and other new technical developments. Recent developments in T'au technology have also yielded further XV8 Crisis Battlesuit variants. Most of these are still in prototype stages and have only been issued to experienced T'au Commanders to field test in battle. 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. 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.Such a privilege can only be attained after several Terran years of progressing through the ranks of the Fire Caste as a Fire Warrior. A Fire Warrior will normally follow a standard rate of progression and advancement in the T'au military that is based around an evaluation of their skills called a " Trial by Fire." XV46 Vanguard Void Battlesuit - The XV46 Vanguard Void Battlesuit is a newly developed T'au Battlesuit that was designed by Earth Caste mechanics of the T'au Empire out of a need for a specialised battlesuit to explore space hulks. They incorporate many advanced and miniaturised technologies in their armour, and are armed with an array of powerful short-ranged weapons and potent defensive systems to aid them in their exploration role.

I don’t know what may happen to Kelseth after this, but I love how open-ended it is! Is Kelseth rising from the “ashes” of war like a phoenix to a new beginning? Even more Intriguing is where Lako’ma ends up! What has she wrought for herself… and the T’au? I really enjoyed being Kelseth but it was too short – what did the Harlequin mean by “tell future stories and explore the universe”? Maybe he and Lako’ma can meet again in the dark city!? Yet another Infiltrating Lone Operative (helping the army potentially reach critical mass of them to build around), and able to occasionally snipe out a key Character. Commander FarsightBarracuda • Manta • Orca • Razorshark • DX-6 Remora Drone Stealth Fighter • Sun Shark • Tiger Shark • Tiger Shark AX-1-0 XV85 Enforcer Battlesuit – The XV85 Enforcer Battlesuit is a larger and sleeker variant of the standard XV8 Crisis Battlesuit that provides better protection and joint movement for the pilot, and can mount additional support systems or weapons due to its more powerful reactor. It is produced in limited numbers, and is issued almost exclusively to T'au Commanders. Unless you feel a desperate need to engage and destroy enemy armour with fusion blasters (hint: don’t bother), use your XV104 Riptide’s ability to Fly to stay away from trouble and bombard your opponent’s forces with its formidable arsenal of longer-ranged guns from a safe distance. Top Command Assets