[Falstead]

So I'm going to play a game this afternoon at my local GW.

I think it's the first time I'm gonna be using the new codex there so I'd like to make an impression on my opponent.

I'm trying out a couple of new things today mainly:
1) Targeting array on Shas'el (i want to see if it's worth it)

2) Gun drones in the stealth squad. I'm hoping they'll be great but we'll see.

I wanted to use my pathfinders but unfortunatley I left without em this morning, so Instead I've got two squads of trusty ol' Firewarriors.

Lemme know what you think!

1000 Point Tau Army List

HQ (97)

Shas?el in XV-8 Crisis suit w/ fusion blaster , plasma rifle , targeting array hard wired multi tracker
97

Elite (247)

4 Shas?ui in XV-15 Stealth Suits w/ burst cannons, Drone Controllers, 8 Gun Drones w/ twin-linked pulse carbines
200

1 Shas?ui in XV-8 Crisis Suit* w/ twin-linked missile pods , flamer
47

Troops (486)

10 Shas?la (Firewarriors) w/ 10 pulse rifles, shas?ui , bonding knife
Devilfish Transport w/ burst cannon, decoy launcher, multi tracker
210

8 Shas?la (Firewarriors) w/ 8 pulse rifles, shas?ui*
Devilfish Transport w/ burst cannon, decoy launchers, multi tracker
185

10 Kroot w/ Kroot rifles, Shaper
91

Heavy Support (170)

Hammerhead gunship w/ Rail gun, 2 Burst cannons, decoy launchers,multi-tracker, Disruption pod
170

Total Points: 1000
Total Infantry: 42
Total Vehicles: 3

As an added bonus I have 42 Infantry models in this army so I'm guaranteed some good luck!

[Rogue 7]

looks very solid to me. If I were you, I *might* drop the shaper for a few more FW and/or Kroot. Good Luck!

[Falstead]

I like how the Shapers give Ld 8 now, I'm hoping for once my Kroot won't run away with their stubby tails between their legs (big hope I know!)

I'm gonna test him out and see what happens.

Thanks for the advice though.

[MechTau]

I once would have loved your Shas'el. But he gets so close!

It isn't my playstyle anymore. But I'd like to see how it works for you.

[Falstead]

Up close and personal is how I like it!

People don't expect Tau to be in their face so they don't always know how to react.

What sorta Shas'el do you usally take, not a *FIREKNIFE* is it?

[KommandoKhaki]

Originally Posted by Falstead

Up close and personal is how I like it!

People don't expect Tau to be in their face so they don't always know how to react.

What sorta Shas'el do you usally take, not a *FIREKNIFE* is it?

I like people to think my Tau are regular Joe Tau that sit back and shoot. The point of mechanized is, they do, but where is a GOOD question. I think that whole 'Tau in your face' B.S. is off. I think you should use the army to be what it is designed for. Tau are ment to fight at bloody range, none of this stupid FoF crap that is reckless and idiotic! Do you think that the Army just runs in front of the enemy and fires lots & lots, hoping to kill the enemy by sheer luck? No! grrr! It makes me so angry when people try to use Tau as a stormtrooper or SM army!!

[MechTau]

Oh, god, I hate FKs.

I'm just trying new things when it comes to commanders. I'm unsure of what will cause the most damage to safety ratio. My only guide is that dakka = good.

I have an "in your face" army too. I was serious about you telling me how well the helios fared.

[Falstead]

Originally Posted by Komrade Khaki

I like people to think my Tau are regular Joe Tau that sit back and shoot. The point of mechanized is, they do, but where is a GOOD question. I think that whole 'Tau in your face' B.S. is off. I think you should use the army to be what it is designed for. Tau are ment to fight at bloody range, none of this stupid FoF crap that is reckless and idiotic! Do you think that the Army just runs in front of the enemy and fires lots & lots, hoping to kill the enemy by sheer luck? No! grrr! It makes me so angry when people try to use Tau as a stormtrooper or SM army!!

Hey calm down dude.

If you like your Tau to hang back and blast from a distance that's fine.

However personally I feel Tau have two main strengths

1) Mobility, they can be where you want them when you want them. (Especially JSJ)

2) Mid to close range firepower.

At 12-18" Tau firepower can be crippling for an opponent. So I get within 12-18" and keep the enemy there while hosing him down with pulse fire.

However this thread was to discuss my army list, not Tau tactics, perhaps you should open a thread in the Tau area?

Originally Posted by MechTau

Oh, god, I hate FKs.

I'm just trying new things when it comes to commanders. I'm unsure of what will cause the most damage to safety ratio. My only guide is that dakka = good.

I have an "in your face" army too. I was serious about you telling me how well the helios fared.

Heh, I know you hate fireknives, that's why I was baitin' you ;D

But seriously my helios usually does fairly well when he hits, however he tends to roll an embarassing number of 2's.

That's why I'm trying out the targetting array, 10 points halve his chances of missing WOO!

I'll let you know how the game went tomorrow, gonna play in about 3 or so hours depending on when I get off work.