So, if you wanted as close to an 'official' Codex short of using the Tau and IA rules . Enjoy! Heavy Support: Looted Tank } The warlord of a mercenary detachment may place a bounty on an enemy unit at the beginning of the owning players turn. In the lore, Kroot are skilled, cunning hunters with ferocious combat ability. Kompletely Kroot Presents Codex: Kroot Mercenaries V5.86 By Kompletely Kroot Dedicated to Andy Hoare Version 5.86 19 th of October 2011 It is the intention of this document to take the original 3 rd edition 40K Kroot Mercenary army list written by Andy Hoare and update it to 5 th edition 40K, We took many different ideas as Email address: Your email address will not be published. The Shaper may take melta bombs for +5 points. With the two Imperial forces combined the Kroot faded away deeming the combined strength too much for direct confrontation.[1]. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex, Elites: XV88 Broadside Battlesuit Team Same as in the Astra Militarum Codex, Fast Attack: Stormboyz U1g+V$*VTX?#0*H5? 20 - The Shrines of the Incubi 6 : Warhammer 40,000 Chapter Approved - The Book of the Astronomican , pg. { Hounds should also be terrifying but fragile. And this does give me a little bit of hope for the Kroot as a whole and, indeed, for the Tau faction as a whole. A dedicated fandex for either stand-alone, or mercenary Kroot. In actuality, Kroot musculature is extremely powerful and composed of dense fiber spindles with a greater powertomass ratio than is found in humans. The second relevant stratagem is for Krootox and for 1CP it doubles their number of attacks and gives them AP-2. Same as the Kroot Carnivore Squad from the Tau Empire Codex except that: The kroot rifle is replaced with a fighting stave and frag grenades. 5: Codex: Dark Eldar (7th Edition), pg. endobj However, if a mercenary unit succeeds in killing that target it immediately and permanently falls back as if it had failed a morale check until it leaves the table. Elites: Stalker Kindred Im usually positive about the Tau, and indeed about the game as a whole, but sometimes its appropriate to point out the negatives in a factions roster, and clearly this is one of those times. Required fields are marked *. It is a supplementary document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); A very useful write up , I am new to Tau , and given the cost of larger models ,, Hello, Just curious if 3-man, 5-man, and 8-man team events are intended to be factored into ITC this year 2023?, Thanks for reading/watching! Required fields are marked *. Version 1.1 by Rob Henson The Kroot are a unique race of xenos originating from the world of Pech, located within the Ultima Segmentum and absorbed into the Tau Empire. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. May only be taken if the army includes Kaptin Badrukk or a Freebooter Kaptin. Same as in the Orks Codex, Troops: Flash Gitz (LogOut/ Please visit my blog at: houserulesemporium.blogspot, 100% found this document useful (3 votes), 100% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, Save **Fandex** Warhammer 40k Codex Kroot For Later, This document is completely unofficial and, It is the intention of this document to take the original 3, list written by Andy Hoare and update it to 5, edition 40K, We took many different ideas as, Inspiration including units and updates from the Tau Codex, Imperial Armour 3, Apocalypse &, This document is completely unofficial and in no way endorsed by Games Workshop Limited. Same as the unit from the Infantry Platoon in the Astra Militarum Codex, Elites: Kommandos Wetcorps, Uber_Kroot, Kris.Sherriff, Turbo_MMX, and. What makes the all Kroot army a possibility is that in the new Codex Kroot Shapers are now HQ options. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex, Fast Attack: Loxatl event : evt, It's probable that the Kroot deliberately keep their general level of technology low, using it only for weapons and interstellar travel, in order to keep their species strong. Three Kroot kindred were involved in the attack. It, along with many other issues, were recently uncovered during some housecleaning. Change). The Kroot Hounds became faster and leaner but, like the Krootox, their intelligence was reduced, becoming little more than vicious predators. Im sure one of the most technologically advanced factions in the galaxy can come up with some shiny new armor for their favorite buddies. If it were an HQ unit, Tau players could take Kroot-only detachments, which could open up some interesting detachment-locked abilities. t^@!bL!4:os1:"1aX"V'.43{1JlKXbD:$C LJc|-_F%EcW1 MqV1VZ} +JtLkmmg1iC| YDAJGkUB{XPjeL`)mFZmix6#UnZrFjP. Kroot mature quickly, with their most rapid period of growth occurring in the first ten years of their lives. WS 5 BS 2 S 4 T 4 W 2 I 3 A 4 Ld9 Sv 4+ 55 Points. Elites:Sslyth Pack document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); A very useful write up , I am new to Tau , and given the cost of larger models ,, Hello, Just curious if 3-man, 5-man, and 8-man team events are intended to be factored into ITC this year 2023?, Thanks for reading/watching! Some of the mode. Continuing to enjoy the Tau unit reads and am hopeful the long con eventually pays off and we get a solid dex. Longer then the Kroot gun, the Kroot hunting rifle has a potentially longer range, but the Kroot must remove the attached blades. This may also be some form of control that extends to lower life forms such as birds and animals, as there is evidence to suggest that the Kroot employ empathic pheromones to prevent such creatures from being startled by them and giving away their position in battle. Any kind of dedicated anti-infantry weapon will absolutely annihilate them without even a second thought. They also present a very tempting charge target when used in this role, allowing the enemy to leapfrog forward more quickly than usual, a feature that makes them worse than useless in terms of defending you from assaults. I should point out that the rifle with which the Kroot is armed grants +1 to Strength in combat. But lets go a little bit further. <> Same as the Kroot Carnivore Squad from the Tau Empire Codex except that it gains the following options: The Shaper may replace its Kroot rifle with one of the following: Storm bolter for +5 points or Flamer for +6 points. [Needs Citation], A unique feature of the Kroot is that they evolve by absorbing the traits of other species, a process accomplished by eating their flesh. May only be taken if the army includes a Master Shaper. They clearly havent had any proper attention from GW for a good while now. I think that Games Workshop will give some attention to the Tau auxiliaries when it comes to the 9th edition Tau codex. As promised, the Kroot Mercenaries codex is upon YOU! listeners: [], Although Kroot can get onto an objective very quickly thanks to their pregame move, since no scoring happens until turn 2 your opponent will always have the chance to interact with them before you can get any points from them- and as we have already explained, it takes very little firepower to remove a squad of Kroot from any objective. Well its been quite a while and this Knarloc has probably been flogged to death OR your just tired of hearing about it! Theyre not going to be beating up anything big and nasty, but its certainly a start. The units in the Kroot army list use a number of special rules that are common to more than one Kroot unit. They do this absorbed by the race atlarge. Your email address will not be published. Heavy Support: Greater Knarloc Pack If any models are destroyed by this weapon, friendly <Kroot> units within 6 of this Shaper don't have to take Morale tests that turn. Same as in the Dark Eldar Codex, Fast Attack: Gun Drone Squadron If a witchblade is taken the master shaper counts as being a Mastery Level 1 Psyker with access to the Divination psychic discipline. If this results in them scattering outside the area terrain then reduce the distance scattered until it is within the area terrain. These quills contain what seem to be ganglia running from the frontal lobes of the alien's brain and, in this position, would be extremely efficient at receiving and interpreting information on the surrounding environment. . Same as in the Dark Eldar Codex, Elites: Wyches The Kroot practice this in their "burial" customs, in which the body of the deceased is consumed by the kindred. If youve read my last few articles, youll know that I really value a quick unit on the tabletop. ITC 2021 Season 40K & AoS Tournament Format, How should GW retire the First-Born Space Marines? This article skipped straight over the stratagems but there are a couple of good ones now, especially when applied to a unit of Krootox. Unfortunately, the three units that I mention above offer Tau players little incentive to take them on the tabletop. })(); Sign up for the Frontline Gaming Newsletter! Heavy Support: Fire Prism Codex: Kroot Mercenaries Version 5.85 fCodex: Kroot Mercenaries V5.85 By Kompletely Kroot Dedicated to Andy Hoare Version 5.85 15th of February 2010 It is the intention of this document to take the original 3rd edition 40K Kroot Mercenary army list written by Andy Hoare and update it to 5th edition 40K, We took many different ideas as Same as the Autarch in the Eldar Codex. Shaslaruy, Moo, wolfmanrulz, donnyb, dabigboss. Dude, I'm going to totally play this list. I dearly love the Kroot from when I played Tau in 4th ed. Kroot Carnivores are one of the auxiliary forces supporting the Tau Empire, less well-armed and -armored than their Tau counterparts. [6] For instance, a Shaper who wants his Kroot to gain muscle mass will take on campaigns against Orks to acquire the right DNA, while extensive feeding on flying predators will allow the Kroot to grow wings. If he chooses to take a unit of Kroot, a Tau player must take at least ten models. Cost: +1 Point/Model Same as Court of the Archon from the Dark Eldar Codex except that: Troops: Kroot Carnivore Kindred Kroot hounds and krootoxen may not be taken. If a Freebooter Kaptin is included then Warbikers may be changed to Fast Attack choices, Lootas may be changed to Heavy Support choicesand Looted Tanks can be taken as Heavy Support choices. Im going to dispense with the sarcasm now its not really my style but you can see why the Kroot make Tau players just a little jaded. I did a GT and went 4-2 with firstborn only (aside from, Frankly, while I don't expect much from primaris upgrades to characters, I think he ended up better than we could. This strikes me as quite a peculiar choice. Kroot Carnivores are one of the auxiliary forces supporting the Tau Empire, less well-armed and -armored than their Tau counterparts. U>c*W&?Pl) JaJ`pO But with two attacks hitting on 3s at Strength 3 per model, AP -1 doesnt really cut the mustard. Oaka's 8th Edition Kroot Mercenary Counts-As Ynnari Codex Kroot of the Dark Talon painting and modelling blog : 2015/07/31 21:33:29 Subject: Re:Kroot Mercenary . They used to have an entire armylist back in 4th Edition and had a pretty solid range of ForgeWorld minis that hit the scene with The Taros Campaign book back in 2005. A movement of 7 makes them reasonably quick, although not exceptionally so. The Kroot have somehow inherited the ability to incorporate useful DNA codes into their own genetic makeup. Kroot Mercenaries Tactica I have realised there was an increase in the number of Kroot mercenaries players on this forum, and decided we all could throw together a Tactica for other interested players. This unit is distinguished from kroot carnivores by adding close combat weapons on their backs or daubing blood on their faces and blades. The biggest difference is the Shaman stuff, but that's just representing what there is in Apoc, really. Hitting the nail on the head right there. Ambush: The kindred may be deployed via deep strike into a piece of area terrain. That seems a bit rough for 15 pts. I think trackers need a bit more love, but that's just me. A dedicated fandex for either stand-alone, or mercenary Kroot. Same as the Lord Commissar in the Astra Militarum Codex. [10], Kroots operate in a clan-based culture across the various homeworlds. Same as in the Orks Codex. Options: Heavy Support:Greater Knarloc Pack,Leman Russ,Looted Tank,Fire Prism,Hammerhead Gunship Kroot having no save means they have nothing to lose in a marine meta, unlike Fire Warriors whose supposedly respectable 4+ save will rarely get them better than a 6+ in real play conditions. It is a supplementary army list for use with Tempus Fugitive events and should not be considered in any way official outside of those events. The column's forward scouts were eliminated by Kroot Carnivores before they could get a warning off to the regiment following behind. Adeptus Mechanicus Genetors have long been aware that much of the double helix structure of DNA is in fact blank and used to separate those areas that do contain genetic information. Genestealers and Broodlords/Patriarch can be mixed to show how far the Kroot are along. But the Hounds have the same defensive profile as the Kroot infantry, meaning that they are completely unreliable in any offensive or defensive capacity. They retain vestigial beaks and have a light, almost hollow bone structure, with four digits on each hand and foot. These Krootox are now much larger and stronger, but became lumbering creatures, more akin to forest-dwelling herbivores than their smaller, more intelligent kin. This fandex would draw these together for 8th ed along with stratagems eventually . If a Master Shaper is included then Knarloc Rider Herds may be changed to Fast Attack choices, Shaper Councils may be changed to Heavy Support choicesand Greater Knarloc Packs can be taken as Heavy Support choices. Following closely the pattern set by the 3rd ed. Nocturnal: The unit gains the Night Vision ability. Cost: +1 Point/Model The Codex: Kroot Mercenaries is actually about 98% 'official,' it's just an update of the updated Chapter Approved with certain FW and Apoc stuff combined. Last update was at 2011/10/19 02:31:32, This message was edited 1 time. Hi there. Kroot paint scheme advice Anyone written down the paints needed to paint kroot in the scheme shown on pg 40 of the new codex? Replace Close combat weapon with one of the following: power weapon for +15 points or eviscerator for +25 points. The 12 move characteristic is decent. Kroot dont do anything particularly well on the tabletop. This is largely because of their fragility; Kroot have the second-worst defensive profile in the game, being surpassed in this regard only by Gretchin (who have one lower toughness.) That Kroot Rifle? Options: <>>> The most apparent benefits are that this sweat appears to be heat-retardant to a degree, has antibiotic properties and can cause a poorly-aimed blow to slide clear. stream Here is the master shaper You know what they say kids, drive it like its a rental. WS 4 BS 3 S 4 T 3 W 3 I 3 A 3 Ld 9 Sv 5+ 22 Points/Model, Special Rules: Stealth (Forests), Move Through Cover, Infiltrate, Fleet. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { This helps them slot in a lot more units in a Detachment. It appears that the larger, frontal hemisphere controls the functions of logic, reasoning and memory while the rear, less developed hemisphere is more attuned to imagination and creativity. forms: { I know that this article has been something of a downer. Fast Attack: Vulture Kindred Weapon skill 3+ and ballistic skill 4+ are likewise acceptable, but not particularly impressive. Fauntleroy, Cryonicleech, Elnicko5, Shas'O Dorian. that are all connected in the 40k universe. Their psychic disguise was only ruptured when their cerebral connection was broken, such as when their head was severed, after which they would revert back to their true Kroot form. It is likely that they are able to see further into the infrared end of the spectrum and can sense the body heat generated by their prey. callback: cb Click to read on or check out the Tactics Corner for more reviews and strategies. Kroot were worth considering at 4ppm with the 8th edition rules. In the lore, Kroot are skilled, cunning hunters with ferocious combat ability. Same as in the Apocalypse Book except that: Its unit type is Monstrous Creature and it has the Scout rule. stream At the very least, this model has a more interesting stat-line: with Strength 6, Toughness 5, and 4 Wounds, theres something going on here. forms: { If a snazzgun is taken it may be given any of the following upgrades: More dakka for +5 points, Shootier for +5 points and Blastas for +5 points. { A couple of mistakes and omissions that slipped the net have now been fixed. Moreover, Kroot mercenaries often bring back weapons from previous employers, further diversifying their armoury. Take melta bombs for +5 points. } [5], The Silver Skulls recognised that Kroot with psychic potential posed a grave threat to the Imperium and recommended the planet where they were encountered on be cleansed. callback: cb Astartes, Blood Angels, Bloodquest, Cadian, Catachan, the Chaos devices, Cityfight, the Chaos logo. Consider that each one of these scum is worth three to you: one more on your side, one less on your foes side, and one more worker in your ordnance smithies. Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk Unknown Kroot frequently act as Tau auxiliaries. The Kroot are renowned as mercenaries, and despite being mistrusted by most in the Imperium are very faithful to their contractors. They also do not benefit from Sept rules, as they lack the Sept keyword. Kroot are natural hunters, using the terrain of the battlefield to their advantage. It would allow for small alien units to be added to every Codex assortment. KROOT MERCENARIES -Army Name version 7.0.4 KROOT MERCENARIES This team list uses the special rules and wargear found in the Warhammer 40,000 Core Rule Book, 7thEd., and the Kill Team Core Rules, v3.1. The way to fix this is to redo the classic Kroot Mercs codex. Krootox models could stand in for the abominates range, Kroot Hounds could be hormagaunts from an allied Tryanid detachment. Elites:Headhunter Kindred,Stalker Kindred,Knarloc Rider Herd,Shaper Council,Ratlings,Ogryns,Scout Sentinel Squadron,Heavy Weapons Squad,Flash Gitz,Nobz,Warbikers,Lootas, Wyches,Mandrakes,Vyper Squadron,Scourges,XV8 Crisis Battlesuit Team,Stealth Team,Pathfinder Team,XV88 Broadside Battlesuit Team, Sslyth Pack Note that this list, while o, 0% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, Do not sell or share my personal information. What else do the Kroot offer at the moment? } In shooting it is exactly like a Boltgun; in melee it adds +1Str but confers no other benefits. Skin pigmentation ranges from earthy brown colours and dappled greens to vibrant oranges and everything in between. Take melta bombs for +5 points. What does a Kroot infantry model offer in terms of an armor save? The Shaper may replace its Close combat weapon with one of the following: power weapon for +15 points or eviscerator for +25 points. If Commander Farsight is included then Pathfinder Teams may be changed to Fast Attack choices, XV88 Broadside Battlesuit Teams may be changed to Heavy Support choicesand Hammerhead Gunships can be taken as Heavy Support choices. The Shapers grants a 6 re-roll 1s aura for other Kroot units, which is something at least. %PDF-1.5 At some point in their evolutionary history, both subspecies of Kroot fed upon creatures that were possessed of traits they wished to take on, but, in doing so, atrophied their intelligence. Originally a slug-thrower, the weapon was modified by the Tau to fire a charged particle similar to their own Pulse Rifles. Can we get rid of the 6+ save? Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance. Loxatl: WS 6 BS 3 S 5 T 5 W 3 I 3 A 3 Ld 8 Sv 3+ 40 Points/Model, Wargear: Loxatl flechette blaster, Frag grenades, Special Rules: Move Through Cover, Stealth, Loxatl Flechette Blaster: Range: 18 S: 3 AP: 5 Type: Assault 2 The units in the Kroot army list use a number of special rules that are common to more than one Kroot unit. This modification quickly became standard for all Kroot. 1 0 obj HQ: Mercenary Captain Heres a strange thing about the Shaper: it takes up an Elite slot. [Needs Citation]. [17], The Kroot believe in a variety of gods, including Vawk and Gmork who are credited with creating the universe.[13a]. At six points per model, the unit costs at least 60 points. HQ: Rogue Trader [15], In order to gather genetic material from all over the galaxy, the Kroot offer themselves as mercenaries, and sell their services to anyone willing to pay them. My friends would be totall y okay with it. I have decided to dump all the progress of my kroot mercenaries here for you all to look at. Same as in the Orks Codex, Elites: Warbikers Tabletop Gaming: Store, Events, Paint Studio, Content. Forces of the Kroot On the following pages are the complete rules for models in a Kroot Mercenary army. Lets just say for the sake of argument that the next incarnation of the Kroot increases their armor save from 6+ to 5+. The Freebooter Kaptin may replace his slugga and choppa with mega armour for +35 points. l$X??T??B[y=rUa*V On the ground, the Kroot tend to move with a bounding, hopping gait, but in dense forests, they can spring from tree to tree at great speed. Warhammer 40k is a franchise created by Games Workshop, detailing the far future and the grim darkness it holds. listeners: [], Kroot used to be a faction of their own, as of an In Nomine Imperatoris article in the White Dwarf, way back in 3rd edition when the Tau were brand new. } They see it as their life's duty to absorb the many genetic traits across the Galaxy, and betraying a client would jeopardize this mission. Same as the Kroot Carnivore Squad from the Tau Empire Codex except that: The kroot gain Shrouded, Ambush, Fleet and have frag grenades for +3pts/model. Codex: Kroot Mercenaries 7 Bold By concentrating on hunting prey known for its courageous-ness, all models in the unit add +1 to their Leadership charac-teristic, up to a maximum of 10. Elites: Headhunter Kindred As the main body of the regiment pushed through a narrow forested defile, the Kroot fell on them. Colonel Konstantin Griffin and Commissar Eigerman quickly recovered and held the Imperial line long enough to fight clear of the trap. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { And what about the Kroot Hounds? I didnt intend it to be when I first started writing, but thats just the way it goes sometimes. Lets take this theme and run with it. Timing is the key here, any move by an ObSec unit just before your next Command Phase is potentially VP gold. % Following closely the pattern set by the 3rd ed. Last update was at 2009/03/12 03:32:58, This message was edited 1 time. ); Medicore model . [Needs Citation]. endobj This is a combined resource, taking everything that GW has released for the Kroot Mercenaries and combining it into one book with a new style I've come up with. The lack of AP means they are utterly nonthreatening the Marines and other armored foes, which the single attack per model means that horde enemies have little to worry about, either. They travel the galaxy taking limited contracts from both major and minor races, and are regularly employed by the Tau. In sentient species such as Orks and Humans, they may also take on cultural aspects of that race as well. [3a], They are unable to effectively shape the living metal of the Necrons, and doing so produces hideous effects as was demonstrated on Caroch. Each member of the squad is equipped with a Kroot Rifle, which can be used either in melee or in shooting. x]KA?K-81--H/ B~&-D6w9? I love it. Should anything inorganic and indigestible be consumed, the Kroot must regurgitate it, with considerable discomfort. Special Rules: Independent Character, Furious Charge, Mob Rule, Waaagh! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. $j ?T`~_. EATERS OF THE DEAD They get even worse when you realise that other Tau can not give the kroot supporting overwatch due to the new wording for the Greater Good. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( 2 0 obj Warhammer 40,000 - Kroot Mercenaries (WH40K) A project I started attempting to bring the Kroot Mercenaries into TTS as a playable army. Finally, I will briefly mention that there are a couple of stratagems in both the codex and the Psychic Awakening supplement that give some of these units a little bit of play. Same as in the Astra Militarum Codex, Elites: Ogryns Same as in the Eldar Codex, Troops: Kabalite Warriors Cost: +1 Point/Model window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Krizstompofer, Druidic, PanzerSmurf, Fuggorf. Even Lasguns will make short work of them if they come under fire, and their low morale also means that they are likely to take a lot of extra casualties even when the unit isnt wiped out. % 15 years ago, I received issue 265 of White Dwarf. I know Kroot had been known to work for most anyone, some bands of Orks, Humans, and Eldar have done it too. How can we bring them up to speed? Tabletop Gaming: Store, Events, Paint Studio, Content. And its no wonder. On top of that, Kroot Armies (or Kroot Auxiliaries in your T'au army) also run in Kroot Packs. Would this be something this community is interested in ? Swift muscle contractions create a whiplash effect, allowing the Kroot to deliver powerful blows with great rapidity. We could add in stratagems on top of these improvements in order to buff up certain aspects of the models abilities, and we could consider aura effects for Sargent-equivalent units. A Warhammer 40,000 Codex for narrative campaigns KROOT MERCENARIES Written by Stuart Mackaness Layout and Support by Andrew Fish This is not an official codex. <> Support Invasive Wargaming on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/invasive40k!! Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex, Troops: Breacher Team This codex updates the kroot mercenaries list to take into account the disappearance of minor psychic powers & change of codex style, and also adds to its variety enormously enabling most races to hire any of the forces described as mercenaries. HQ: Freebooter Kaptin Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. Going up 50% in cost from 8th to 9th edition when they are so fragile has been a death sentence for the carnivores . Fighting Stave Range S +1 AP 5 Type Melee, Two-handed, Troops: Infantry Squad Six thousand . With some relatively minor changes, we could bring this often-neglected unit into contention. I argued that, while this unit isnt great, it does have some use in 9th edition. %PDF-1.5 Golden Demon, Gorkamorka, Great Unclean One, Inquisitor, the Inquisitor logo, the Inquisitor device, nspiracies, Keeper of Secrets, Khorne, Kroot, Lord, devices, Sisters of Battle, Slaanesh, Space, Warhammer 40k Device, White Dwarf, the White Dwarf logo, and all associated marks, names, races, race, insignia, characters, vehicles, locations, units, illustrations and images, This document is completely unofficial and in no way endorsed by Games Workshop Limited it, does not seek to challenge the Intellectual property of Games Workshop but exists in homage. The playtesters are all playtested out, the proofreader's eyes are sore and we've had a lot of fun with this one. However, it really isnt much to write home about, and Tau players usually have bigger fish to fry when it comes to spending Command Points. 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