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Post by RedCuffs on Oct 19, 2015 15:51:45 GMT -5
Has any one got any New Tau codex info ?
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Post by OConnell on Oct 19, 2015 16:06:21 GMT -5
I've got nothing.
Only seen the new models but they look pretty sweet and I can only assume that a new Tau codex would be fairly imminent considering: A) the new models B) the fact that they seem to be changing the paint scheme of everything on the website which, I can only assume, is indicative of a fourth(?) sphere of expansion.
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Post by gamma016 on Oct 19, 2015 20:30:41 GMT -5
There have been a few big leaks, and releases so far.Two new big suits are up for sale now, the KV 128 Stormsurge, and the XV95 Ghostkeel.
The KV128 is a GC with some pretty heavy shooting, it can have a short range D weapon and can possibly shoot twice if it doesn't move in the movement phase. It can also be taken as a squad of three. It looks tough and strong, but not OP in anyway so far.
The XV95 is a stealth suit version of the riptide basically. It is a MC with T5, but it has stealth and it's drones give it shrouded. Also if you are more than 12" away you get double stealth/ shrouded so you can get a 2+ in the open. They can be taken in squads of three as well. The guns they have are decent too, the fusion collider (18" melta small blast) and the ion rake (24" heavy 6 autocannon) that can over charge to S8 and a large blast. The ion take seems to be the way to go.
There are two new types of fire warriors too, one can bring a turret that they just like whip out of a pocket.
There is a new upgrade for commanders that make them a FMC without fear, Vector Strike and Smash. Also it must take a missile pod and heavy output burst cannon. I don't know the stats for this new burst cannon though.
The last big thing is the new tau fortification, it is like an ADL, but it can move. It also has a rail gun emplacement on it, and shots fired at it may bounce back at the firer.
I can link to a rumours blog if you'd like more specifics
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Post by RedCuffs on Oct 20, 2015 10:11:53 GMT -5
that's a "Yes" to the link mate !!!
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Post by Trooper One-Nine-Seven-Four on Oct 20, 2015 21:50:57 GMT -5
Only one "new" type of Fire Warrior: Breachers, which are combo kit now with the regular Fire Warriors. They're an in-close shooty unit (think assault, but not really). Their helmets are heavier, and their Assault 2 carbines get nastier the closer they get to their target (at 5" range they are S6 AP3). They have a 5++ or 6++ save too, depending on if you equip the squad with a Shield Drone, and they have backpacks that buff the invulnerable (apparently to the 5++). The turret that the Fire Warriors can emplace is a SMS, I believe, and if its unit gets more than 2" away, or an enemy gets within 2" of it, it goes away, and the owning unit can then redeploy it in a future turn.
Looks like a new Crisis Commander suit is being dropped. Possibly some recuts to the regular Crisis suits are in the works to make the poseability of their arms and legs a bit better and some new bits (although this isn't confirmed yet, but I'd hope that GW isn't posting pics of converted suits).
The Tidewall seems insane, as it can move across the battlefield, and in addition to the relfection shields and TL railgun it also can house shooty or shieldy drones.
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Post by gamma016 on Oct 21, 2015 17:08:06 GMT -5
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Post by RedCuffs on Oct 21, 2015 20:01:10 GMT -5
Cheers guys. Any more gen will be gratefully received.
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Post by gamma016 on Oct 21, 2015 20:19:50 GMT -5
It sounds almost like the core codex is not being touched, however a few new things are being added. So everything you loved or hated about tau will stay the same just with some new toys. Personally I was hoping for an FOC change for riptides to heavy support, too much good stuff in the elite slot especially now with the ghostkeel. I wonder if they will get a decurion detachment like Eldar and Necrons.
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Post by OConnell on Oct 21, 2015 22:09:45 GMT -5
It sounds almost like the core codex is not being touched, however a few new things are being added. So everything you loved or hated about tau will stay the same just with some new toys. Personally I was hoping for an FOC change for riptides to heavy support, too much good stuff in the elite slot especially now with the ghostkeel. I wonder if they will get a decurion detachment like Eldar and Necrons. I agree with you on that. They may shuffle things around but I'm fairly certain that they won't until they release a new codex which I hope is soon although the last one came out in 2013 I believe?
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Post by cheminhaler on Oct 23, 2015 15:18:22 GMT -5
The Fire Warrior infantry recut is great news for the Guard. We can now hope that when/if the Cadian and Catachan basic infantry get upgraded, if we're lucky there'll be shotgun arms and heads for veterans. All new kits or recuts seem to have dual purpose infantry in mind ; like the Skitarii.
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Post by OConnell on Oct 23, 2015 23:36:28 GMT -5
Shotgun arms for Cadian infantry would be incredible. Also, rebreather masks.
I tend to be able to get away with using scout marine shotgun arms though. They're about the same size and almost the exact same type minus the elongated shoulder guards but they're hardly noticeable.
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Post by dougeye on Oct 24, 2015 9:58:19 GMT -5
heard that sisters are joining the Damocles campaign so maybe an update soon...
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Post by gamma016 on Oct 24, 2015 14:36:12 GMT -5
Just saw the leak of the decurion style detachment for the tau, there is some nasty stuff coming. Some of the formations are going to be brutal, and the detachment had an army wide special rule where units can combine their shooting to act as one big unit. So Riptides and hammerheads can fire together as if in one unit. With the buffmander this is going to be brutal. Also one of the formations for stealth suits and the ghostkeel make it so all shots count as rear shots on vehicles. It's going to be one hell of a new codex
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Post by dougeye on Oct 25, 2015 8:35:03 GMT -5
so all this will be in the kayoun book aswell?
man I actually want a tau army now as the models look sweet, it will be all battlesuits etc though with a couple of firewarrior troops for good measure. I also want to start mechanicum aswell but have many hundreds of models still to paint for existing forces also. think ill have to wait lol
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Post by cheminhaler on Oct 25, 2015 12:12:47 GMT -5
In one of those 3 books, I presume. I was shown a new Space Marine formation which amounts to Scout Squads allowing your deep striking jump packers (can't remember if its Vanguard or assault marines) not to scatter, and the box for Shadow force Solaque the day before release. Apparently online it sold out straight away. Seems a bit expensive just for the limited edition captain.
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