Tau 6th Edition Fandex

By Mark McGuire

Version 1.20

Disclaimer: I dont own any rights to the Information held within, nor do I own the ideas or concepts. This was created due to a large amount of time I had available. It was created using my current understand of the Tau, with changed I believed that will better and challenge players. Use this information at your own risk

Commander Ethereal Kroot Elder Sharper Vespid Hive Mother Body Guard Unit Fire Warrior Kroot Carnivore Squad Lancer Battle Suite Squad Devilfish Transport Devilray Heavy Transport Encounter Battle Suite Squad Pathfinder Stealth Battle Suite Squad Linked Drone Squad Archer Battle Suite Squad Vespid Stingwing Piranha Barracuda Broadside Sniper Squad Hammerhead Gunship Skyray Gunship Tiger Shark Heroes of Empire Aun'va Commander Farsight Pathfinder Far Reach Commander Wyldfire

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Warlord Traits Battle Suites Infantry Weapons Battle Suite Weapons Battle Suite Support Systems War Gear Melee Weapons

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7 7 7 Vehicle Upgrades 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 12 12 12 13 13 Reference Sheets CHARACTERS HQ TROOPS DETICATED TRANSPOT ELITE FAST ATTACK HEAVY Vehicle Weapons

Commander (+1)
WS Sovereign Shas'o Sovereign Shas'el 4 4 BS 6 5 S 5 5 T 5 5 W 4 4 I 3 3 A 4 3 LD 10 9

Body Guard: For Each Commander purchased you may purchase a Save Body Guard unit. This Unit doesnt count toward an HQ slot. The Commander must remain jointed to this Unit and 3 may only not join any other unit until all of the Body Guard Models have been removed from play. 3

The Position of Commander within the Fire Caste is an honoured one. It is given after Years of Experience; and respect from ones commanders and ones own unit. Raising among through the rank as first a Fire Warrior then as a Body Guard for another Commander. Tau Commanders are Formidable warriors in there own rights. Often sporting scars; bionics even disfigurements from past conflicts. They are called to lead Cadres to battle. Each Commanders understands the Mont'ka and the Kauyon; thou each commander seeks out how they can best use the two forms of Hunting.

Tactical Philosophy: Commanders Much Select one Tactical Philosophies; multiple commanders must select the same Philosophy before selecting any adaptation(s). Mont'ka The Killing Blow Kauyon The Patient Hunter

Orbital Insertion: All Units with Deep Strike USR must start in deep strike reserves. At the beginning of the movement phase Turn one; half (rounded down) of the deep strike reserves available units deploy via deep strike Heavy Fire: All Fire Warriors Units with Rapid Fire weapons gain Salvo 2/3 instead. Forward Observers: Up to 3 units of Pathfinders may be purchased as Troop Choices

Posed Positions: All Tau (not Kroot or Vespid) units in Area Terrain (Woods and Ruins) count cover saves as being 1+ better. This bonus is not cumulative False Information: After deployment but before infiltration and Scout Moves. You may redeploy d3 enemy units according to the deployment rules. Advanced Armour: All Tau (not Kroot or Vespid) Units may choose to purchase Iridium Plating. Models with Iridium Plating count there Armour Save as 1 better (+5 becomes +4)

Ethereal
WS Ethereal 4 BS 4 S 3 T 3 W 2 I 3 A 3 LD 10 Save -

Little is know of the Tau's Ethereal Caste. Enigmatic figures that carry disdain for the Ranged combat of the Fire Caste. They serve as a Priesthood and Royalty after having brought Peace to the other 4 Castes. The Hold unquestioning Loyalty of the Castes because of this fact. Members of there caste are often seen on the Battle Field; thou it is unclear weather they are leading or observing. Often Escorted onto the field of Battle by a group of select Fire Warriors.

Escort: For Each Ethereal in the Army one Squad of Fire Warriors may be purchased. A unit doesnt count toward a Force Org Slot. A Unit Purchased this way Gains +1 BS while the Ethereal is attached to it. Inspiring Presence: Any Tau Unit Joined to an Ethereal gains the Fearless USR. All Tau (not Kroot, Vespid, or Drone) units within LoS of the Ethereal may re-roll Moral Tests Price of Failure: Should the Ethereal be killed on the battle field all Tau (not Kroot, Vespid, or Drone) in LoS must pass a Moral Test or fall back. Any unit that takes this Test (having passed or failed) gain the Preferred Enemy USR

Silent Stalkers: A unit jointed by an Elder Sharper gains Shrouding WS BS S T W I A LD Save (Forest) USR instead of the Stealth (Forest) USR. All Kroot units gain Relentless. Kroot Elder Sharper 4 3 4 3 3 3 2 10 6 The Great Hunt: The Kroot Elder Sharper can only attach itself to Other Kroot units. A Unit that Included and Elder The Oldest Wises of the Kroot. Leading and guiding his people as a member of the Kroot sharper Council. They are respected as the greatest mind and mouths of Sharper May make Sweeping Advances. Feasting: there people. Using the Kroots open ended DNA. The Elder Sharper can select When a Unit that Includes the Elder Sharper Kills and guide the DNA changes within the Kroot Genetic Material. an opposing unit during the melee sub-phase that Even for their age the Elders are skilled warriors. Often Leading the kroot on the Unit may Roll a D6 and apply the following Results to any Kroot or Kroot Sharpers. battle field. Teaching the young, Mentors to the Sharpers, and Mediators to the Tau empire. 1-2 No Mutation seems to have taken place

Kroot Elder Sharper

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+1 Strength +1 Toughness The unit gains the Feel No Pain USR The units Melee Attacks have the Shred USR

Vespid Hive Mother

WS Vespid Hive Mother 4 BS 0 S 5 T 8 W 5 I 5 A 3 LD 10 Save 4

The Greatest reasoning mind among the Vespid Race. Unlike the insects they seemingly resemble they are not single minded rather they arte Careful and Calculating. There is no single hive mother; instead it is better to think of the Hive Mothers and heads of different families. Tough and Robust, they are often found at the center of a Vespid swarm. Hulking Power is best used to describe one of the Queen Mothers. Their nature armoured plating will often rival a Tanks even the famed Lyman Ruse Battle Tank.

The Brood: When purchasing a Vespid Hive Mother in the Army; up to three Squads of Stingwings may be purchased. Any unit(s) purchased this way become attached to the Hive Mother as a Single combined squad. Units purchased this way dont count toward a Force Org Slot. Pheromone Control: While the Hive Mother is Alive all Vespid Stingwing units use the Hive mothers LD. Should the Hive Mother be removed as a casualty all stingwing Units gain Furious Charge USR

Body Guard Squad

WS BS Body Guard 3 4 S 5 T 4 W 2 I 3 A LD Save 3 8 3

Pulled from the Elite Encounter Squads; a Commander takes time in selecting and elevating a Shas'vre to the roll of Body Guard. Many years of loyal devotion to the Commander and to the Greater Good are required. They must prove knowledgeable in the tactical as well as the strategic arts of war. With the Currents Commanders Approval they are then elevated beyond the position of Shasvre.

Fire Warrior
WS Fire Warrior Shas'ui Fire Warrior Shas'la 2 2 BS 3 3 S 3 3 T 3 3 W 1 1 I 2 2 A 2 1 LD 8 7 Save 5 5

The Fire Warrior Squad are the ever present constant in the Tau empires army. Squads are all Gathered from the Same Septs allowing for greater bond and camaraderie within the squad. Cautious and efficient by Nature; they are trained to use their Pulse Rifles with lethal effect. Often making use of the Devilfish transport or the heavier Devilray transport. Often skirting around the battle field deploying and redeploying as needed to rake the expose enemy units.

Kroot Carnivore Squad

WS Kroot Kroot Hound Kroot Sharper Krootox 4 4 4 4 BS 3 0 3 3 S 4 4 4 6 T 3 3 3 3 W 1 1 1 3 I 3 5 3 3 A 1 3 2 2 LD 7 7 8 7

Field Craft: All Kroot have the Stealth (Forest) USR. Kroot also Save ignore Forest Area Terrain for the purposes of Shooting 6 Carrion Feeders: Kroot Units can not make Sweeping Advances. 6 6 6

The Kroot have been Loyal to the Tau ever since they aided the Kroot in driving the orks hoards from the Kroot home world of Pech. The Kroot have the greatest sense of Honour, and have followed the Tau on to the Battle Field since. The Kroot are universally unique in the fact that their portions of their DNA helix is not joined and the Kroot have the inherent ability to alter it, thou doing so closes the DNA. This means that both Hounds and the Krootox are off shots of the Kroot race despite no apparent resemblance.

Lancer Battle Suite Squad

WS BS Lancer Shas'ui Lancer Shas'vre 2 3 3 3 S 4 4 T 4 4 W 2 2 I 2 2 A LD 1 2 8 8 Save 3 3

The Success of the Early Model Crisis battle suites; the Earth caste began to research and prototype a model of Battle suite. The Lancer type battle Became popular for Infantry Support when the elite Encounter class battle suite. Ideally the Lancer; as well as the Archer and the Stealth class battle suites are stripped down versions of the new Encounter class. The Suites still offer greater protection and mobility then a standard fire warrior can offer. The Lancer is capable of better handling Terrain with the protection of Iridium Plating.

Devilfish Transport
Hull Points Devilfish Transport 3 Front 12 Sides 11 Rear 10 BS 3

The older work horse of the Tau Ground forces. Often carrying 10 fire warriors and any accompanying Drone in the thickest battles. The standard armament being a Burst Cannon and a pair of Gun Drones. A rapid transport capable of delivering its deadly cargo quickly with little change of reprisal.

Devilray Heavy Transport

Hull Points Devilray Heavy Transport 4 Front 12 Sides 12 Rear 10 BS 3

While the Devilfish has served the Tau empire with distinction for many long years it seems not longer adequate to handle the heaviest fighting. The newest incarnation is the Devilray; more resilient, increased troop capacity and heavy firepower. The Devilray is founded on the need for a troop transport that even without supporting infantry can handle battle field conditions. The new Devilray can hunt light armour, infantry squads, even smaller elite squads.

Encounter Battle Suite Squad

WS BS Encounter Shas'ui Encounter Shas'vre 2 3 4 4 S 5 5 T 4 4 W 2 2 I 2 3 A LD Save 2 3 8 8 3 3

With the Incredible success of the Crisis battle suite. It was hard to find a option that worked as well at short, mid and long rangers. The Encounter class is the reworking of the Crisis suite concept with the newest technology. As with the old Crisis Battle Suite; the new Encounter is gifted to Fire Warriors who have proven there skills and their Dedication to the greater good.

Pathfinder Squad
WS BS Pathfinder Shas'la Pathfinder Shas'ui 2 2 4 4 S 3 3 T 3 3 W 1 1 I 2 2 A LD Save 1 2 7 8 5 5

The eyes and the ears of the Cadres commander these are the Elite Fire warriors. The Castes Doctrine states that the Cadre is pulled forward by the Path Finders not the reverse. Masters of Battle field position they seek out the greatest Targets with limitless patience and proud determination. For this they are held in High esteem.

Stealth Battle Suite Squad

WS BS Stealth Shas'ui Stealth Shas'vre 2 3 3 3 S 4 4 T 4 4 W 2 2 I 2 2 A LD Save 1 2 8 8 4 4

The Success of the Early Model Crisis battle suites; the Earth caste began to research and prototype a model of Battle suite. The Stealth type battle Became popular for Infantry Support when the elite Encounter class battle suite. Ideally the Stealth; as well as the Archer and the Lancer class battle suites are stripped down versions of the new Encounter class. The Suites still offer greater protection and mobility then a standard fire warrior can offer. The Stealth often is found operating ahead of the main forces under the protection of the Stealth Field Generator.

Hive Intelligence: The LD of the until is equal to the number in the squad WS BS S T W I A LD Save so longer as it is greater then base LD. Linked drone Squads also benefit in the form of shared LoS. If one Drone - Gun 2 3 2 3 1 4 1 6 5 squad of Drones has a clear LoS with a enemy unit then Drone - Markerlight 2 3 2 3 1 4 1 6 5 all Drone Squads ignore Cover saves not provided by the Stealth or Shrouded USR Drone - Shield 2 0 2 X 1 4 1 6 X Last Stand Protocol: When a Linked Drone Squad enters into base to base Drone - Sniper 2 3 2 3 1 4 1 6 5 with an enemy model the player may make a LD roll. If The Drone Squad is a testament to the Taus command of AI systems. the LD test is passed remove any number of Drones in Interlinking the drones in a hive mind greater increases they ability to base to base contact. When the drone is removed this function on the battle. way all enemy models that had been in base contact take a str4 ap- hit. The Linked Drone Squads should the need arise are capable of self destructing; often in the face of an Enemy.

Linked Drone Squad

Archer Battle Suite Squad

WS BS Archer Shas'ui Archer Shas'vre 2 3 3 3 S 4 4 T 4 4 W 2 2 I 2 2 A LD Save 1 2 8 8 4 4

The Success of the Early Model Crisis battle suites; the Earth caste began to research and prototype a model of Battle suite. The Archer type battle Became popular for Infantry Support when the elite Encounter class battle suite. Ideally the Archer; as well as the Stealth and the Lancer class battle suites are stripped down versions of the new Encounter class. The Suites still offer greater protection and mobility then a standard fire warrior can offer. The Archer is often is found deploying out in front of the Tau army using the added mobility of the integrated Vectored Retro Thrusters.

Vespid Stingwing Squad

WS BS Vespid Strain Leader Vespid Stingwing 4 4 3 3 S 3 3 T 4 4 W 1 1 I 5 5 A LD Save 2 1 9 6 4 4

The Vespid come from the harshest of worlds; a gas giant. Traveling among the layers of gases currents The Vespid navigate the most dangerous terrain like it was second nature. Communication with the Vespid is only available through a very sophisticated translation technology in the form of a helmet provided to the Strain Leader.

Piranha
Hull Points Piranha 2 Front 11 Sides 10 Rear 10 BS 3

A lightly armoured attack vehicle used for scouting with long range and rapid response. Weather its supporting Pathfinders in the theatre of operation or transporting high ranking dignitaries. The Standard Burst Cannon can be replaced with a Fusion blaster for the purpose of hunting armour. Switching out for a Marker Light Array gives a mobile platform for directing heavy weapons

Barracuda
Hull Points Barracuda 3 Front 11 Sides 10 Rear 10 BS 3

The Tau empires air superiority fighter. A forward mounted Ion Cannon is the main weapon used mainly for Dog fights is backed up with a pair of Burst cannons and a twin links Missile pod. Not to be under estimated the Barracuda functions as equally well in air to air combat or in a ground attack role. Some Models can be outfitted with a thrusters system allowing the Barracuda to hang in the air and hover.

Broadside Battle Suite Squad

WS BS Broadside Shas'ui Broadside Shas'vre 2 3 3 3 S 5 5 T 5 5 W 2 2 I 2 3

Ponderous: while the Broadside has the Slow and Purposeful USR; it A LD Save can not move in the movement sub phase is it wishes to fire the Twin-linked Railgun. 1 8 3 2 8 3

The Most experienced veterans have access to the heavy Broadside. The Broadside is a stand off Unit dealing damage from afar but at a cost. The Broadside battle suites give up the Standard Jet Pack in place for the ability to wielding a twin linked Railgun. The Broadside thou is not without close in weapon supporting. It is commonly equipped with the smart missile system thou some operators while wield a twin linked Plasma rifle.

Sniper Squad
WS BS Spotter Drone - Sniper 3 2 4 3 S 3 2 T 3 3 W 1 1 I 2 4

Dispersed: Up to 3 Sniper squads can be purchased as a single A LD Save Heavy Slot. Unit coherency is required with in each squad but coherency isnt required between each squad. 1 7 5 1 6 5

Lead by a Pathfinder; 3 Sniper drones work in tandem targeting units selected by the Pathfinder Spotter. The unit is nothing short of pin-point accuracy on a anti-personal scale.

Hammerhead Gunship
Hull Points Hammerhead Gunship 3 Front 13 Sides 12 Rear 10 BS 4

Sub-munitions: The Hammerhead is able to use the Sub-munitions option when firing the Railgun.

The main stay Battle Tank used by the Tau army; the Hammerhead is able to carry either the impressive Ion Cannon or the deadly Railgun. The gunship also carries 2 burst cannons for close in support. Armoured Units are not only under threat of the Hammerhead; massed Infantry are also threatened due to the Hammerheads ability to fire Submunitions.

Skyray Gunship
Hull Points Skyray Gunship 3 Front 13 Sides 12 Rear 10 BS 3

A missile boat based on the tested and tried Hammerhead model. A Seeker Missiles platform that can be called upon by any unit with marker light access. The Skyray is also able to fire its own missile using its own on board marker lights.

Tiger Shark
Hull Points Tiger Shark 4 Front 11 Sides 11 Rear 10 BS 3

The Barracudas heavier brother, the Tiger Shark is outfitted for dealing with strong holds and line breaking. A heavy Fighter bomber capable of delivering several forms of ordnance. It can be used on anything from light infantry to bunkers even the ominous fortress of redemption. The Twin linked Railguns will punch through armour plating as well as fortified walls.

The Paradox of Duality: This ancient artifact is wield by Aunva as a ceremonial WS BS S T W I A LD Save staff. The power held within it seems only controllable. The Staff grants a +2 toughness (already included in Aun'va 1 1 2 5 4 1 1 10 profile) as well as a +4 Invulnerable save to Aunva and Ethereal Honour Guard 4 3 5 5 2 3 3 10 his honour Guard. Enduring Presence: Such is Aunva presence on the Field of battle that All The Oldest and Wises of his Cast Aunva commands the greatest respect Tau units (not Kroot, Vespid, or Drone) may reroll all even from within his own Caste. He has writing much of the Taus history in Moral Tests. Also for each Game Turn one Tau Unit (not war and in peace. He has sat among many of the councils that direct no only Kroot, Vespid, or Drone) in LoS of Aunva gains the Septs but the entire Tau empire. Fearless USR for that Turn. Ultimate Price of Failure: A single Word can still and Quite an Army; or give rise to a fervour If the Forbidden should happen and Aunva is killed on unmatched but even an ork Waaagh. A great temple built in his honour, fleets the battle field all Tau (not Kroot, Vespid, or Drone) reaching to the deepest stars looking to spread his words. must pass a Moral Test or fall back. Any unit that takes this Test (having passed or failed) gain the Preferred Enemy USR and the Furious Charge USR. Counter: Each of the Honour Guard has the Counter Attack USR

Aun'va The Undying Spirit

Dawn Blade: This Massive Blade was uncovered by Farsight found on WS BS S T W I A LD Save Arthas Molock is in fact an alien artefact. The blade Grants Farsight the profile of a Monstrous Creature. Commander Farsight 6 4 5 5 4 5 4 10 3 The Great Enemy: Farsights hatred of the Ork race is universally known. Hero of the 2nd Sphere expansion; Farsight set up a Shield wall from the And Army lead by Farsight gains the Preferred Enemy Worlds he and his followers pulled from the Ork hordes. (Orks) USR. Renegade Following: The Ork Savages always pushed into hand to hand combat killing the Farsight being considered a renegade by the Ethereal unskilled fire warriors. Farsights Sadness, rage and will grow with each Caste has strained his resources. Any army that includes squad that fell to the green tide. Farsight let go of the Tau philosophies Farsight as the following restrictions: No ethereals, 0-2 ranged combat; instead he and those that followed in his command began to Elite, 0-2 Fast attack, 0-2 heavy learn hand to hand combat using the harsh lessons that had been taught by the orks.

Commander Farsight

Farsight push from the Philosophies meant his actions became hieratical and thus the Ethereal caste branded him a renegade. Since then Farsight continues his vigual using on the supplies hes managed to stockpile. Farsight however has been lucky in the fact that his following continued to grow. Hot headed fire warriors are drawn to his legend and with them come many of the advances that Commanders have come to employ.

Kinetic Driver: Range Str AP Type WS BS S T W I A LD Save 36 5 2 Heavy 1, Shred Perfect Hunter: Pathfinder Far Reach 3 8 3 3 2 2 1 10 5 Far Reach may not be placed in reserves. He is deployed only after both Infiltration and scout moves have been Vasli was found among the pathfinders. The Great 3rd sphere hero completed. Far Reach the has Shrouding USR Shadowsun was the one to singled Vasli Out. Known as Far Reach by friend One Shot, One Kill: and foe alike. Far Reach was exemplified as the greatest hunter among the On a to hit roll of 6 target model my not take an tau. He is often the first tau deployed to the battle seeking out just the right invulnerable save. On a roll to wound of 6 the Kinetic spot away from the enemy and often friendly forces. drive gains Instance Death USR Silent Death: Far Reachs skills with his custom built rail rifle are shocking. The custom If the target model has the Eternal Warrior USR and is weapon was originally altered by the earth caste weapon smiths has proven wounded; 2 wounds are dealt instead of 1 wound. power as in vaslis hands. He has proven this time and time again often employing the weapon again the Humans most power soldier the Terminator.

Pathfinder Far Reach

Great Philosopher: Commander Wyldfire may select any 2 of the 6 Tactic WS BS S T W I A LD Save philosophy adaptations. He may not select the same adaptation twice. Commander Wyldfire 4 5 5 5 4 3 4 10 3 Impressionable Youth: While Commander Wyldfire fills the +1 Commander Commander Wyldfire is the youngest Commander in the history of the Tau requirements; an Ethereal HQ choice purchase is empire. Gaining the honour through the most difficult moments when an required to field Commander Wyldfire. assassin took the life of his commander in the first moments in the apex of the final battles of the Taros Campaign. Originally the member of a Crisis Battle suite squad Wyldfire suddenly found the army in chaos.

Commander Wyldfire

Dropping on to the highest point of the battle field he was quick to start direct the actions of his brothers. Using the seemly disorganized fire warrior squads to draw in enemy squads into supporting fire as the squads regrouped and joined the fire fight. While Wyldfire is extremely young the tactics he used and demonstrated showed what an innate genius he was. At the end of the Battle the Ethereal council was quick to gather up the young Battle suite rider. Since then Wyldfire is never out of the sight of an Ethereal; Not until he reaches a more suitable age and the wisdom fitting his position.

War Lord
1. Sudden Strike 2. A hunters Hide 3. Self Sacrifice 4. Greatest Good 5. Lone Hunter 6. Big Game Hunter Sudden Strike: You stealing Initiative on a +4 , You may force your Opponent to reroll for stealing Initiative. Greatest Good: All Tau Infantry Units (not including Kroot or Vespid) with in 12 and LoS of the Warlord Gain Stubborn

A Hunters Hide: After Deployment (including any infiltrates) but Lone Hunter: While the Warlord is not attached to a unit it gains before any scout moves are made; redeploy 1 single infantry unit to +1 WS, +1 BS and Fearless a single piece of Area terrain within your deployment Self Sacrifice: All Tau Infantry Characters (not including Kroot or Big Game Hunter: The Warlord and his Unit Gain Twin Linked Vespid) with in 18 and LoS of the Warlord reroll failed Lookout USR for all Ranged Weapons when targeting Monstrous Creatures Sir Rolls or Units that include Monstrous Creatures

Battle suites
WS BS XV9-4 Sovereign S T W +1 I A +1 LD Save 3 Mounting Points 4 +1 +2 +2

The Sovereign Battle Suite is to the Crisis Battle Suite what the Crisis was originally to the Fire Warrior. This Battle Suite was remade taking the Successs of the early Crisis Suite and then updating what didnt work. The Newest Model incorporates a built in targeter, and far better response time. The greatest advance is the structure built into the Suite as it allows for a additional mounting point above current Battle Suites.

WS BS XV8-8 Broad Side -

W +1

I -

A -

LD Save 3

Mounting Points 3

+2 +2

Tried and True the XV8-8 has remained unchanged as its proved reliable from battle to battle. The twin linked Railgun remain integrated while this does slow and restrict the Suites moment; the fire power they bring to bear is always staggering.

WS BS XV8-1 Encounter -

W +1

I -

A +1

LD Save 3

Mounting Points 3

+1 +2 +1

The Next step up on the original Crisis Suite. Rebuilt much of it was unchanged from the original design; but the materials were newer, incorporating a targetter. It replaces the Crisis Suite as the main stay of the Elite battle suites.

WS BS XV6-1 Archer -

W +1

I -

A -

LD Save 4

Mounting Points 3

+1 +1

Conceived and designed as lighter more mobile version of the Encounter Suite. The Archer has a lighter frame, but it was re-enforced which was required to handle the integrated thruster assembly which greatly increases the Archers speed.

WS BS XV6-5 Stealth -

W +1

I -

A -

LD Save 4

Mounting Points 3

+1 +1

For all purposes intended the Stealth Battle suite has remained unchanged in concept. This new version built on the same stripped down frame as the Archer. However the Stealth doesnt have the same re-enforced frame or the included thruster assembly; instead it has a built in Stealth Field Generator.

WS BS XV6-7 Lancer -

W +1

I -

A -

LD Save 3

Mounting Points 3

+1 +1

The heaviest version of the XV6 series of Battle suites. Built for infantry close in support the Lancer includes improved shocks and stabilizers allowing it to hand rough terrain better then other battle suite models. The Lancer is the only Battle suite that incorporates Iridium plating.

Infantry Weapons
Pulse Rifle The induction technology used in construction of the rifle launches a single Particle which reacts and breaks down into a plasma pulse when it leaves the weapons barrel Range S AP Type 30 5 5 Rapid Fire Kroot Gun A much Larger form of the Kroot rifle. The Weapons size means that it normally mounted on a Krootox. This weapon is the Kroots may stay against light and Medium armoured vehicles Range S AP Type 48 7 4 Rapid Fire

Pulse Carbine A compact version on the Pulse Rifle; allows greater mobility while sacrificing range. The Carbine also combines an under slung photon grenade launcher meant to pin enemy units at range. Range S AP Type 18 5 5 Salvo 1/2, Pinning

Kroot Rifle Originally a primitive Gas Powered slug thrower. The Tau took and Modified the rifle to fire a charged pulse round. A Kroot rifle it normally found adorned with blade and knives which when added to the Kroots natural agile makes for a savage assault Range S AP Type 24 4 6 Rapid Fire, Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw: Kroot armed with this Weapon Gain +1 Attack when charging.

Pulse Pistol The Smallest Pulse weapon in production. It is issued to Tau personal for use in hold out situations. Range S AP Type 12 5 5 Pistol

Vespid Neutron Blaster A weapon developed in a combination of Tau and Vespid Technology. The Blaster emits a powerful Neutron Blaster when fired. Range S AP Type 12 5 3 Assault 1

Battle Suite Weapons

Airburst Fragmentation Projector This Weapon Fires a series of high explosive round which or combined with a range finger. This Allowed the explosive Canisters to be triggered at given altitudes and distances. This Weapon doesnt gain any bonus from marker lights. Range S AP Type 18 4 5 Barrage 2, Blast, Ignores Cover Fusion Cascader The great success of the Fusion Blaster is only Put at risk by the need to get into range and by assault by Infantry support the enemy armour. The Fusion Cascader is purposed to create a fusion reaction within armour plating with outside of the normal rangers a Fusion Blaster would require Range S AP Type 12 8 1 Assault 1, Armour bane Fusion Blaster This is the primary anti-armour Option standard to our Battle suite. The suites are the greatest platform for our skilled riders to jump and outflank enemy Armour Range S AP Type 12 8 1 Assault 1, Melta

Burst Cannon Using the Same Plasma Induction technology found in the Pulse Rifle. The Burst Cannon is a multi barrel variant, the Standard weapon for Battle Suites and a lighter weapon mounted on Vehicles. Range S AP Type 18 5 5 Salvo 2/4

Cyclic Ion Rifle Original a special issue weapon designed as a counter to multiple lightly armoured infantry. The technology used to generate the Ionzing radiation beam has since been refined and farther developed with the help of the Vespid. This now allows 2 different firing modes Range S AP Type 18 18 3 3 4 4 Assault 1, Large Blast, Rend Assault 5, Rend

Missile Pod An arm or shoulder mounted system decided to deliver a Missile Payload. The Armament is often used but Battle suits to engage medium and light armour at ranger. Range S AP Type 36 7 4 Assault 2

Plasma Rifle Plasma Based energy Weapons; While weaker in power then the human equivalent it does not suffer from over heating. It has become a Favoured weapon for all Battlesuite riders since its Flamer inception Built to counter massed light armoured infantry. A capable weapon Range S AP Type used to force enemies from cover and defended positions. Often used to great effect to defend against an oncoming charge. 24 6 2 Rapid Fire Range S AP Type Template 4 5 Assault 1 Smart Missile System This weapon systems incorporates self guiding Missile ; actively seeking out Targets selected at Range. The Missiles are agile and capable of navigating around obstructions. Range S AP Type 24 5 5 Heavy 4, Fire and Forget Fire and Forget: Smart Missile systems do not require Line of sight. The target does not gain the benefit of Cover saves from intervening Terrain. Night Fight cover saves and bonus' are ignored against Smart Missile Systems.

Flash Rifle The weapon was concieve as a way to clear more elite infantry from an emplaced position. Based on the proven Fusion Blaster; only rather then a concentrated stream the energy is dispuristed over a wider area Range S AP Type Template 4 4 Assault 1, Shred

Battle Suite Support Systems

Positional Relay Advanced Positioning system combined with laser range finder. The Automated System records and triangulates fall paths for deep striking units. When Friendly Units attempt to Deep strike within LoS of a model with the Positional Relay the unit will only scatter D6 instead of 2D6 Command and Control Node A networked com-link, designed to maintain open and constant updates on all battle field conditions. All Tau Units (doesnt include Vespid or Kroot) with 18 inches of a model with the Command and Control Node may use that models LD Value for Leadership tests. Vectored Retro Thrusters A series of additional Thrusters Built into a Battle suites Legs and Back provides far more manoeuvrability and agility then seen in a normal Battle Suite Only the Model (and any drones attached to it) with this Support System benefits from it. The Model that purchases the Vectored Retro Thrusters may move 3D6 and drop the lowest during the movement phase and may perform the thrust move during the assault phase. Stealth Field Generator An advance collection of electronic counter measures, holo-fields, and thermal masking. This system Makes the wearer almost invisible to scanners and eyes alike. Only the Model (and any drones attached to it) with this Support System benefits from it. The Model that purchases the Stealth Field Generator receives the Shrouded USR Black Sun Filter A visual filter at allows the user to see any and all spectrums of light. The Model with the Black Sun Filter gains the Night Vision USR Multi-Tracker A Sophisticated Fire System mounted with a Sensor node. Only the Model with this Support System benefits from it. A Model with the Multi-Tracker is able to Fire 2 Weapons in the same shooting phase Shield Projector A compact void shield Generator Useable on Battle Suites. Only the Model with this Support System benefits from it. A model that has purchased the Shield Projector gained a 4+ Invulnerable Save Target Lock A specialized target acquisition system that maps and tracks all available targets. Only the Model (and any drones attached to it) with this Support System benefits from it. The Model that purchases the Target Lock receives the Split Fire USR Targeting Array A series of Sensor Nodes that lock on and track the movements of the selected Target. The system will adjust for target speed and distance. Only the Model with this Support System benefits from it. The Model that purchases the Targeting Array gains +1 BS Drone Controller An artificial Intelligence that allows the user to remotely control Drones. Only the Model with this Support System benefits from it. The Model that purchases the Drone Controller may further purchase 2 of any drones available from the War Gear Section. The Model will automatically pass Always Look Out Sir when transferring a wound to a Drone.

War Gear
Bonding Knife A Ceremonial Knife; it is used to perform the Ta'lissera Ritual. Not intended for combat It is Carried around by the leaders of Battle Suite and Fire Warrior Squads. A Model with the Bonding Knife Upgrade gains the And They Shall Know No Fear USR Fail-safe Detonator A device conceived and designed as the greatest fulfilment of the Greater Good. When a unit containing at least one Model with the Failsafe Detonator is forced to Fall back after having lost in Melee Combat; make a Leader ship test. If the Test is pasted the model remains in base contact while the rest of the unit Falls back. Place the Large blast template with centered over the model. All enemy Models under the template are hit with a Str 8 AP hit. No sweeping advance is made Stimulant Injector A Battle suites life support system capable of injecting stimulants into the Suites rider should be Wounded. Only the Model with this War Gear benefits from it. The Model that purchases the Stimulant Injector receives the Feel No Pain USR Hard-Wired Black Sun filter Often disguised as Jewellery Hard-Wired war gear is actually cybernetic implant that does not require a Battle Suite to operate. The Model with the Black Sun Filter gains the Night Vision USR Hard-Wired Multi-Tracker Often disguised as Jewellery Hard-Wired war gear is actually cybernetic implant that does not require a Battle Suite to operate. The Model with the Multi-Tracker gains the Split Fire USR Hard-Wired Target Lock Often disguised as Jewellery Hard-Wired war gear is actually cybernetic implant that does not require a Battle Suite to operate. Only the Model with this Support System benefits from it. A Model with the Target Lock is able to Fire 2 Weapons in the same shooting phase Hard-Wired Drone Controller Often disguised as Jewellery Hard-Wired war gear is actually cybernetic implant that does not require a Battle Suite to operate. Only the Model with this Support System benefits from it. The Model that purchases the Drone Controller may further purchase 2 of any drones available from the War Gear Section. The Model will automatically pass Always Look Out Sir when transferring a wound to a controlled Drone. Gun Drone (Drone Controller Required) WS BS S T W I 2 3 2 3 1 Equipment: Pulse Carbine Unit Type: As Owner 4

A 1

LD -

Save 5

Marker Drone (Drone Controller Required) WS BS S T W I A 2 3 2 3 1 Equipment: Marker Light Unit Type: As Owner 4 1

LD -

Save 5

Shield Drone (Drone Controller Required) WS BS S T W I A 2

LD

Save

0 2 X 1 4 1 X Equipment: Shield Projector Unit Type: As Owner Close Protection: The Shield Drone Shares the same Toughness and Armour Save as Owner LD Save 5

Sniper Drone (Drone Controller Required) WS BS S T W I A 2 3 2 3 1 Equipment: Rail Rifle Unit Type: As Owner 4 1

Marker Lights A hand held or mounted optical enhanced designator capable of eerily increasing accuracy or calling in strikes from nowhere. Marker Lights come in two forms the single Marker Light or the heavier Vehicle Mounted Marker Light Array. Marker Light Range 36 Marker Light Array Range 36 At the Beginning of the Shooting Sub Phase before any Weapons have been fired Roll to hit with all available Marker Lights and Marker Light Arrays. Units with Mixed Ranged Weapons (Battle Suites with Marker Drones) does not forfeit its shooting phase and may still shot during the phase once all the Markers Lights and Arrays have been fired. When a Marker Light or Array hits do not roll to wound instead put a marker on the targeted unit for every successful hit. The counters only last until the end of the current shooting phase. During the Phase counters may be removed but Tau units Firing at the marked Unit. For Each Counter removed allows the firing unit to gain an effect. To allow a vehicle to shoot a Seeker Missile at BS 5 To allow a Firing unit to Shoot as if the Weapons were Twin Linked To Impose a cumulative -1 to the marked Units cover Save. To Impose a cumulative -1 to the marked Units Leadership for Purposes of Pinning and Morale.

S -

AP -

Type Heavy 1

S -

AP -

Type Heavy 4

Melee Weapons
Honour Stave A Delicate looking Symbol of Status and Office. The Honour Stave incorporates a micro Shield Projector in the ornate stave head. Range S AP Type User 6 Melee, Will of the People Will of the People: The Honour Stave gives a 4+ Invulnerable Save Knarloc Fang Blades The Pair of Melee Weapons are true to its name sake. Teeth of the Great Knarloc's, the Natural Edge sharpened to a refined edge capable of finding chinks in any armour. Range S AP Type User 5 Melee, Rend, Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw: Kroot armed with this Weapon Gain +1 Attack when charging.

Honour Blade A long broad bladed Spear on long metallic Shaft. Often used to settle disputes between members of the Ethereal Caste. Range S AP Type +2 4 Melee, Two Handed

Chitinous Blade Melee Weapons forged from the shells of moulted Vespid. The Blades shaped in slow forges until they also clear like plate glass. The Edge unmatched even by imperial standards. Range S AP Type +2 User 3 3 Melee, two handed

Melee, unwieldy

Vehicle Weapon Systems

Railgun The Linear Catapult using Electromagnet wave to propel either a solid shot or a sophisticated bundle of guided charges. Range S AP Type 72 72 10 6 1 4 Heavy 1 Heavy 1, Large Blast Ordnance Drop Munitions used by the Tau Heavy Flier. Payloads ranging from Cluster bombs to anti-armour and even massive Area of Effect Range S AP Type 8 8 3 5 1 5 Heavy 1, Large Blast, Concussion, Ignores Cover Heavy 1, Blast, Armour Bane Barrage 2D3, Blast Ion Cannon Generating and focusing a Steam of high energy particles focused through an electromagnet field. Range S AP Type 60 7 3 Heavy 4

Seeker Missile A Marker Guided Missile used to Fire support. Range S AP Type Infinite Infinite 8 4 3 5 Heavy 1, One shot, Marked Target Heavy 1, Large Blast, One shot, Marked Target Marked Target: Seeker missiles required the use of 1 Marker Light counter to Shot 1 Missile at the tagged target. Missiles are fired at BS 5

Vehicle Upgrades
Sensor Spines A collective of Ground Monitoring Sensors; that map out Paths through the surrounding Terrain. A Model with the Sensor Spines War Gear gains the Move Through Cover USR Black Sun Filter A visual filter at allows the user to see any and all spectrums of light. A Model with the Black Sun Filter War Gear gains the Night Vision USR Disruption Pods An advance collection of electronic counter measures, holo- fields, and thermal masking. The system disorientates and scrambles visual and electrical targeting systems. A Model with the Disruption Pods War gear receives the Shrouded USR against weapons firing from more then 12 away. Multi-Tracker A Vehicle mounted Sophisticated Fire System. A Model with the Multi-Tracker War Gear Gains the Fast Vehicle Type. Target Lock A Vehicle mounted target acquisition system that maps and tracks all available targets. All available Weapons on a Model with Target Lock gain the Split Fire USR. Targeting Array A series of Sensor Nodes that lock on and track the movements of the selected Target. The system will adjust for target speed and distance. A Model with Targeting Array gains +1 BS Flechette Discharger Banks of reactive Charges places strategically along the Hull. Connected to proximity sensors; the Banks explode outward showering assaulting units in a hail of High velocity Flecheetes Each model moving into base to base contact suffers a Wound on a roll of 4+ at the start of the fight sub phase Drone Guidance System An artificial Intelligence inter allowing the Gunner to assign Targets to Drone enabled warheads found in Sub-munitions and missiles A Model with Drone Guidance System gains the Missile Lock USR Ranged Scanner Disk A Tactical Long Range Sensor Suite designed to track incoming Air targets A Model with Ranged Scanner Disk gains the Interceptor USR AA Mount A Weapons Mount allowing Heavy Weapons to move and track Airborne threats. A Model with AA Mount gains the Skyfire USR when firing Heavy Type Weapons. VTOL Thrusters A series of Thrusters Built into a Fliers wings and Belly providing additional manoeuvrability and agility A Model with the VTOL Thrusters War Gear gains the Hover Vehicle Type Geo-Tracking Interface A collective of Ground Monitoring Sensors, and drone assisted target acquisition. A Model with Geo-Tracking Interface may use Both the Skyfire USR (Heavy Type Weapons only) and the Strafing USR (non-Heavy Type Weapons) in the Same Shooting Phase

CHARACTERS
Aun'va The Undying Spirit WS BS S Aun'va Ethereal Honour Guard WarGear - Honour Blade (Honour Guard) - The Paradox of Duality (Aun'va) Special Rules - Enduring Presence - Ultimate Price of Failure - Counter Attack - Unique 1 4 1 3 2 5 T W 5 5 4 2 I 1 3 A LD Save 1 3 10 10 Unit Type Infantry (Character) Infantry Unit Composition Aun'va 3 Honour Guard Points: 225 Page

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O'Shovah Commander Farsight WS BS S Commander Farsight WarGear - XV8-1 Battle Suite - Plasma Rifle - Flash Rifle - Dawn Blade - Hardwired Target Lock - Hardwired Multi-Tracker - Shield Generator - Bonding Knife Special Rules - Very Bulky - The Great Enemy - Renegade Following - Independent Character - Unique 6 4 5 T W 5 4 I 5 A LD Save 4 10 3 Unit Type Jet Pack Monstrous Creature (Character) Unit Composition

Points: 170 Page 1 Commander Farsight

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Vas'li Pathfinder Far Reach WS BS S Path Finder Far Reach WarGear - Kinetic Driver - Hardwired Done Controller - Shield Drone - Marker Drone - Iridium Plating Special Rules - Perfect Hunter - One Shot, One Kill - Silent Death - Unique 3 8 3 T W 3 2 I 2 A LD Save 1 10 4 Unit Type Infantry (Character) Unit Composition

Points: 100 Page 1 Path Finder Far Reach

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O'Shasmer Commander Wyldfire WS BS S Commander Wyldfire WarGear - XV9-4 Battle Suite - Cyclic Ion Rifle - Airburst Fragmentation Projector - Command and Control Node - Multi-Tracker - Hardwired Drone Controller - 2 Shield Drones Special Rules - Very Bulky - Great Philosopher - Impressionable Youth - Independent Character - Unique 4 5 5 T W 5 4 I 3 A LD Save 4 10 3 Unit Type Jet Pack Infantry (Character) Unit Composition

Points: 190 Page 1 Commander Wyldfire

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HQ
Commander (1+) WS BS S Shas'o WarGear - XV9-4 Battle Suite Special Rules - Independent Character - Tactical Philosophy - Very Bulky - Body Guard 4 6 5 T W 5 4 I 3 A LD Save 4 10 3 Unit Type Jet Pack Infantry (Character) Unit Composition 1 Shas'o Commander Points: 75 Page

Weapon Options: The Shas'o may purchase 1 of the following: > Airburst Fragmentation Projector...............20 Pts > Cyclic Ion Rifle..........................................25 Pts > Fusion Cascader.........................................15 Pts > Flash Rifle..................................................10 Pts The Shas'o may purchase Any of the following: > Flamer..........................................................5 Pts > Burst Cannon.............................................10 Pts > Fusion Blaster............................................15 Pts > Missile Pod................................................15 Pts > Plasma Rifle...............................................20 Pts > Smart Missile System................................20 Pts Support Systems Options: The Shas'o may purchase 1 of the following: > Positional Relay..........................................15 Pts > Command and Control Node.....................20 Pts > Vectored Retro Thrusters............................10 Pts > Stealth Field Generator...............................10 Pts

The Shas'o may purchase Any of the following: > Black Sun filter..................................................5 Pts > Multi-Tracker.....................................................5 Pts > Shield Projector...............................................20 Pts > Target Lock........................................................5 Pts > Targeting Array................................................10 Pts > Drone Controller................................................0 Pts Wargear Options: The Shas'o may purchase Any of the following: > Bonding Knife..................................................5 Pts > Fail-safe Detonator.........................................15 Pts > Stimulant Injector...........................................10 Pts > Hard-Wired Black Sun filter...........................15 Pts > Hard-Wired Multi-Tracker..............................15 Pts > Hard-Wired Target Lock.................................15 Pts > Hard-Wired Drone Controller.........................10 Pts > Gun Drone (Drone Controller Required)........10 Pts > Marker Drone (Drone Controller Required)...30 Pts > Shield Drone (Drone Controller Required).....15 Pts If is selected as a Combat adaption this Model may purchase Iridium Plating....................................30 Pts

Commander (1+) WS BS S Shas'el WarGear - XV9-4 Battle Suite Special Rules - Independent Character - Tactical Philosophy - Very Bulky - Body Guard 4 5 5 T W 5 4 I 3 A LD Save 3 9 3 Unit Type Jet Pack Infantry (Character) Unit Composition 1 Shas'el Commander

Points: 50 Page

Weapon Options: The Shas'el may purchase 1 of the following: > Airburst Fragmentation Projector...............20 Pts > Cyclic Ion Rifle..........................................25 Pts > Fusion Cascader.........................................15 Pts > Flash Rifle..................................................10 Pts The Shas'el may purchase Any of the following: > Flamer..........................................................5 Pts > Burst Cannon.............................................10 Pts > Fusion Blaster............................................15 Pts > Missile Pod................................................15 Pts > Plasma Rifle...............................................20 Pts > Smart Missile System................................20 Pts Support Systems Options: The Shas'el may purchase 1 of the following: > Positional Relay..........................................15 Pts > Command and Control Node......................20 Pts > Stealth Field Generator...............................10 Pts > Vectored Retro Thrusters............................10 Pts

The Shas'el may purchase Any of the following: > Black Sun filter..................................................5 Pts > Multi-Tracker.....................................................5 Pts > Shield Projector...............................................20 Pts > Target Lock........................................................5 Pts > Targeting Array................................................10 Pts > Drone Controller................................................0 Pts Wargear Options: The Shas'el may purchase Any of the following: > Bonding Knife...................................................5 Pts > Fail-safe Detonator..........................................15 Pts > Stimulant Injector............................................10 Pts > Hard-Wired Black Sun filter...........................15 Pts > Hard-Wired Multi-Tracker..............................15 Pts > Hard-Wired Target Lock..................................15 Pts > Hard-Wired Drone Controller..........................10 Pts > Gun Drone (Drone Controller Required)........10 Pts > Marker Drone (Drone Controller Required)...30 Pts > Shield Drone (Drone Controller Required).....15 Pts If is selected as a Combat adaption this Model may purchase Iridium Plating....................................20 Pts

Body Guard WS BS S Body Guard WarGear - XV8-1 Battle Suite Special Rules - Very Bulky 3 4 5 T W 4 2 I 3 A LD Save 3 8 3 Unit Type Jet Pack Infantry Unit Composition 1 Shas'vre

Points: 35 Page

Squad Options: The squad may Purchase up to 4 Body Guard Models..............................................35 Pts / Model Weapon Options: 1 Model may purchase 1 of the following: > Airburst Fragmentation Projector...............20 Pts > Cyclic Ion Rifle..........................................25 Pts > Fusion Cascader.........................................15 Pts > Flash Rifle..................................................10 Pts Each model must purchase any of the following: > Flamer..........................................................5 Pts > Burst Cannon.............................................10 Pts > Fusion Blaster............................................15 Pts > Missile Pod................................................15 Pts > Plasma Rifle...............................................20 Pts

Support Systems Options: Each model must purchase any of the following: > Black Sun filter..................................................5 Pts > Multi-Tracker.....................................................5 Pts > Shield Projector...............................................20 Pts > Target Lock........................................................5 Pts > Targeting Array................................................10 Pts > Drone Controller................................................0 Pts > Stealth Field Generator....................................10 Pts > Vectored Retro Thrusters.................................10 Pts Wargear Options: Each model must purchase any of the following: > Bonding Knife...................................................5 Pts > Fail-safe Detonator..........................................10 Pts > Hard-Wired Black Sun filter.............................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Multi-Tracker................................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Target Lock...................................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Drone Controller...........................0 Pts > Gun Drone (Drone Controller Required)........10 Pts > Marker Drone (Drone Controller Required)...30 Pts > Shield Drone (Drone Controller Required).....15 Pts If is selected as a Combat adaption this Model may purchase Iridium Plating.......................15 Pts / Model

Ethereal WS BS S Ethereal WarGear - Honour Stave Special Rules - Independent Character - Escort - Inspiring Presence - Price of Failure 4 3 3 T W 3 2 I 3 A LD Save 2 10 Unit Type Infantry (Character) Unit Composition 1 Ethereal

Points: 50 Page

Weapon Options: The Ethereal may exchange of the following: > Honour Blade..............................................10 Pts

Elder Sharper (0-1) WS BS S Kroot Elder Sharper WarGear - Kroot Rifle Special Rules - Independent Character - Silent Stalkers - Infiltrate - The Great Hunt - Feasting 4 3 4 T W 3 3 I 3 A LD Save 2 10 6 Unit Type Infantry (Character) Unit Composition 1 Elder Sharper

Points: 50 Page

Weapon Options: The Elder Sharper may exchange the Kroot Rifle for the 1 of the following: > Pulse Rifle..................................................15 Pts > Pulse Carbine.............................................15 Pts > Knarloc Fang Blades..................................10 Pts

Vespid Hive Mother (0-1) WS BS S Vespid Hive Mother WarGear - 2 Chitinous Blade (Single Handed) Special Rules - Independent Character - Infiltrate - The Brood - Pheromone Control 4 0 5 T W 8 5 I 5 A LD Save 3 10 4 Unit Type Jump Monstrous Creature (Character) Unit Composition 1 Vespid Hive Mother

Points: 100 Page

TROOPS
Fire Warriors (1+) WS BS S Fire Warrior Shas'ui Fire Warrior Shas'la WarGear - Pulse Rifles 2 2 3 3 3 3 T W 3 3 1 1 I 2 2 A LD Save 2 1 8 7 5 5 Unit Type Infantry (Character) Infantry Unit Composition 1 Shas'ui 9 Shas'la Points: 70 Page

Squad Options: The squad may Purchase up to 10 Models................................................7 Pts / Model The squad may Purchase Photon Grenades.............................................1 Pts / Model The squad may Purchase EMP Grenades.............................................3 Pts / Model Weapon Options: The Shas'ui may exchange the Pulse Rifle for the following: > Pulse Carbine.............................................10 Pts

Wargear Options: The Shas'ui may purchase Any of the following: > Bonding Knife...................................................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Black Sun filter.............................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Drone Controller...........................0 Pts > Gun Drone (Drone Controller Required)........10 Pts > Marker Drone (Drone Controller Required)...30 Pts > Shield Drone (Drone Controller Required).....15 Pts

If is selected as a Combat adaption the Squad may purchase Iridium Plating..........................5 Pts / Model The Squad may Purchase 1 of the Following: > Devilfish Transport.........................................80 Pts > Devilray Heavy Transport.............................120 Pts

Kroot Carnivore Squad WS BS S Kroot Sharper Kroot Kroot Hound Krootox WarGear - Kroot Rifle (Kroot) - Kroot Rifle (Kroot sharper) - Claws & Fangs (Kroot Hound) - Kroot Gun (Krootox) Special Rules - Field Craft - Carrion feeders - Infiltrate 4 4 4 4 3 3 0 3 4 4 4 5 T W 3 3 3 4 1 1 1 3 I 3 3 5 3 A LD Save 2 1 3 2 8 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 Unit Type Infantry (Character) Infantry Infantry Infantry Unit Composition 1 Kroot Sharper 9 Kroot

Points: 100 Page

Squad Options: The squad may Purchase up to 20 Kroot Models..............................................10 Pts / Model For every 10 Kroot you may Purchase up to 4 Kroot Hounds.....................................5 Pts / Model For every 10 Kroot you may Purchase up to 2 Krootox.............................................35 Pts / Model Weapon Options: The Sharper may exchange the Kroot Rifle for the 1 of the following: > Pulse Rifle..................................................15 Pts > Pulse Carbine.............................................15 Pts > Knarloc Fang Blades..................................10 Pts

Lancer Squad WS BS S Lancer Shas'vre Lancer Shas'ui WarGear - XV6-7 Battle Suite - Iridium Plating Special Rules - Bulky - Move Through Cover 3 2 3 3 4 4 T W 4 4 2 2 I 3 2 A LD Save 2 1 8 8 3 3 Unit Type Jet Pack Infantry (Character) Jet Pack Infantry Unit Composition 1 Shas'vre 4 Shas'ui

Points: 75 Page

Squad Options: The squad may Purchase up to 5 Shas'ui Models..............................................15 Pts / Model Weapon Options: Each model may purchase Any of the following: > Flamer..........................................................5 Pts > Burst Cannon.............................................10 Pts > Fusion Blaster............................................15 Pts > Missile Pod................................................15 Pts > Plasma Rifle...............................................20 Pts Support Systems Options: Each model must purchase 1 of the following > Black Sun filter.............................................5 Pts > Multi-Tracker................................................5 Pts > Shield Projector..........................................20 Pts > Target Lock...................................................5 Pts > Targeting Array...........................................10 Pts > Drone Controller...........................................0 Pts

Wargear Options: The Shas'vre may purchase Any of the following: > Bonding Knife...................................................5 Pts > Fail-safe Detonator..........................................10 Pts > Hard-Wired Black Sun filter.............................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Multi-Tracker................................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Target Lock...................................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Drone Controller...........................0 Pts > Gun Drone (Drone Controller Required)........10 Pts > Marker Drone (Drone Controller Required)...30 Pts > Shield Drone (Drone Controller Required).....15 Pts

DEDICATED TRANSPORT
Devilfish Hull Points Devilfish Transport WarGear - Burst Cannon - 2 Gun Drones Capacity - 12 Models Fire Points - No Fire Points Access Points - Sides - Rear 3 Front 12 Sides 11 Rear 10 BS 3 Unit Type Vehicle; Skimmer, Transport Unit Composition 1 Devilfish Transport Points: 80 Page

Weapon Options: The Devilfish May Exchange the 2 Gun Drones for: > Smart Missile System................................20 Pts

Support Systems Options: The Devilfish may purchase any of the following: > Sensor Spines.................................................10 Pts > Black Sun filter................................................5 Pts > Multi-Tracker...................................................5 Pts > Disruption Pod...............................................20 Pts The Devilfish May purchase up to 2 Seeker > Target Lock......................................................5 Pts Missiles: > Seeker Missile...................................10 Pts Each > Targeting Array..............................................20 Pts > Flechette Discharger......................................10 Pts

Devilray Hull Points Devilfish Heavy Transport WarGear - 4 Burst Cannon - Target Lock Capacity - 20 Models Fire Points - No Fire Points Access Points - Sides - Rear 4 Front 12 Sides 12 Rear 10 BS 3 Unit Type Vehicle; Skimmer, Transport Unit Composition 1 Devilfish Transport

Points: 130 Page

Weapon Options: The Devilray May Exchange up to 2 Burst Cannons for: > Missile Pod........................................10 Pts Each > Smart Missile System........................30 Pts Each The Devilray May purchase up to 2 Seeker Missiles: > Seeker Missile...................................10 Pts Each

Support Systems Options: The Devilfish may purchase any of the following: > Sensor Spines...................................................10 Pts > Black Sun filter..................................................5 Pts > Multi-Tracker.....................................................5 Pts > Disruption Pod.................................................20 Pts > Targeting Array................................................20 Pts > Flechette Discharger........................................10 Pts

ELITES
Encounter Squad WS BS S Encounter Shas'vre Encounter Shas'ui WarGear - XV8-1 Battle Suite Special Rules - Very Bulky 3 3 3 3 5 5 T W 4 4 2 2 I 2 3 A LD Save 3 2 8 8 3 3 Unit Type Jet Pack Infantry (Character) Jet Pack Infantry Wargear Options: The Shas'vre may purchase Any of the following: > Bonding Knife...................................................5 Pts > Fail-safe Detonator..........................................10 Pts > Hard-Wired Black Sun filter.............................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Multi-Tracker................................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Target Lock...................................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Drone Controller...........................0 Pts > Gun Drone (Drone Controller Required).........10 Pts > Marker Drone (Drone Controller Required)....30 Pts > Shield Drone (Drone Controller Required).....15 Pts Unit Composition 1 Shas'vre 2 Shas'ui Points: 75 Page

Squad Options: The squad may Purchase up to 7 Shas'ui Models..............................................25 Pts / Model Weapon Options: Any model may purchase Any of the following: > Flamer..........................................................5 Pts > Burst Cannon.............................................10 Pts > Fusion Blaster............................................15 Pts > Missile Pod................................................15 Pts > Plasma Rifle...............................................20 Pts Support Systems Options: Each model may purchase any of the following > Black Sun filter.............................................5 Pts > Multi-Tracker................................................5 Pts > Shield Projector..........................................20 Pts > Target Lock...................................................5 Pts > Targeting Array...........................................10 Pts > Drone Control.............................................10 Pts

If is selected as a Combat adaption the Squad may purchase Iridium Plating.......................10 Pts / Model

Pathfinder Squad WS BS S Pathfinder Shas'ui Pathfinder Shas'la WarGear - Pulse Carbine - Marker Light - Photon Grenades Special Rules - Infiltrate - Outflank 3 2 4 4 3 3 T W 3 3 1 1 I 2 2 A LD Save 2 1 8 7 5 5 Unit Type Infantry (Character) Infantry Unit Composition 1 Shas'ui 4 Shas'la

Points: 80 Page

Squad Options: The squad may Purchase up to 5 Models..............................................16 Pts / Model The squad may Purchase EMP Grenades.............................................3 Pts / Model Weapon Options: 4 Models exchange their Pulse Rifle for the following: > Rail Rifle.....................................................10 Pts

Wargear Options: The Shas'ui may purchase Any of the following: > Bonding Knife...................................................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Black Sun filter..............................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Drone Controller............................0 Pts > Gun Drone (Drone Controller Required).........10 Pts > Marker Drone (Drone Controller Required)....30 Pts > Shield Drone (Drone Controller Required).....15 Pts If is selected as a Combat adaption the Squad may purchase Iridium Plating.........................5 Pts / Model The Squad Must Purchase the Following: > Devilfish Transport..........................................80 Pts

Stealth Squad WS BS S Stealth Shas'vre Stealth Shas'ui WarGear - XV6-5 Stealth Battle Suite - Stealth Field Generator - Burst Cannon Special Rules - Bulky - Shrouded - Infiltrate 3 2 3 3 4 4 T W 4 4 2 2 I 3 2 A LD Save 2 1 8 8 4 4 Unit Type Jet Pack Infantry (Character) Jet Pack Infantry Unit Composition 1 Shas'vre 2 Shas'ui

Points: 60 Page

Squad Options: The squad may Purchase up to 2 Shas'ui Models..............................................20 Pts / Model Weapon Options: Any model may exchange their burst Cannon for any of the following: > Fusion Blaster............................................15 Pts > Plasma Rifle...............................................20 Pts

Wargear Options: The Shas'vre may purchase Any of the following: > Bonding Knife...................................................5 Pts > Fail-safe Detonator..........................................10 Pts > Hard-Wired Black Sun filter.............................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Multi-Tracker................................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Target Lock...................................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Drone Controller...........................0 Pts > Gun Drone (Drone Controller Required)........10 Pts > Marker Drone (Drone Controller Required)...30 Pts > Shield Drone (Drone Controller Required).....15 Pts

FAST ATTACK
Linked Drone Squad WS BS S Drone - Gun Drone - Markerlight Drone - Shield Drone - Sniper WarGear - Pulse Carbine (Gun Drone) - Marker Light (Marker Drone) - Shield Generator (Shield Drone) - Rail Rifle (Sniper Drone) Special Rules - Scout - Move Through Cover - Hive Intelligence - Last Stand Protocol 2 2 2 2 3 3 0 3 2 2 2 2 T W 3 3 X 3 1 1 1 1 I 4 4 4 4 A LD Save 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 5 5 X 5 Unit Type Jump Infantry Jump Infantry Jump Infantry Jump Infantry Unit Composition 5 Gun Drones Points: 50 Page

Squad Options: The squad may Purchase up to 5 additional Gun Drones ..................................................10 Pts Each Any of the Gun Drones May be upgraded to Marker Drones......................................20 Pts Each Any of the Gun Drones May be upgraded to Shield Drones.....................................................5 Pts Each Any of the Gun Drones May be upgraded to Sniper Drones........................................10 Pts Each

Archer Squad WS BS S Archer Shas'vre Archer Shas'ui 3 2 3 3 4 4 T W 4 4 2 2 I 2 2 A LD Save 2 1 8 8 4 4 Unit Type Jet Pack Infantry (Character) Jet Pack Infantry Unit Composition 1 Shas'vre 4 Shas'ui

Points: 75 Page

WarGear Squad Options: - XV6-1 Battle Suite The squad may Purchase up to 5 Shas'ui - Vectored Retro Thrusters Models..............................................15 Pts / Model Weapon Options: Special Rules Each model may purchase Any of the following: - Bulky > Flamer..........................................................5 Pts - Scout > Burst Cannon.............................................10 Pts > Fusion Blaster............................................15 Pts > Missile Pod................................................15 Pts > Plasma Rifle...............................................20 Pts Support Systems Options: Each model must purchase 1 of the following: > Black Sun filter.............................................5 Pts > Multi-Tracker................................................5 Pts > Shield Projector..........................................20 Pts > Target Lock...................................................5 Pts > Targeting Array...........................................10 Pts > Drone Controller...........................................0 Pts

Wargear Options: The Shas'vre may purchase Any of the following: > Bonding Knife...................................................5 Pts > Fail-safe Detonator..........................................10 Pts > Hard-Wired Black Sun filter.............................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Multi-Tracker................................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Target Lock...................................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Drone Controller...........................0 Pts > Gun Drone (Drone Controller Required)........10 Pts > Marker Drone (Drone Controller Required)...30 Pts > Shield Drone (Drone Controller Required).....15 Pts

Vespid Stingwing WS BS S Vespid Strain Leader Vespid Stingwing WarGear - Vespid Neutron Blaster Special Rules - Fleet - Move Through Cover 4 4 3 3 3 3 T W 4 4 1 1 I 5 5 A LD Save 2 1 9 6 4 4 Unit Type Jump Infantry (Character) Jump Infantry Unit Composition 1 Strain Leader 2 Stingwing

Points: 50 Page

Squad Options: Weapon Options: The squad may Purchase up to 7 The Strain Leader may exchange the Vespid Neutron Stingwing.........................................15 Pts / Model Blaster for the following: > Chitinous Blade (two handed).........................10 Pts

Piranha Hull Points Piranha WarGear - Burst Cannon - 2 Gun Drones 2 Front 11 Sides 10 Rear 10 BS 3 Unit Type Vehicle; Skimmer, Open Topped Unit Composition 1 Piranha

Points: 60 Page

Squad Options: The squad may purchase up to 4 additional Piranha...........................................................60 Pts Weapon Options: Any Piranha May Exchange the Burst Cannon for: > Fusion Blaster...............................................5 Pts > Marker Light Array.....................................40 Pts The Piranha May purchase up to 2 Seeker Missiles: > Seeker Missile...................................10 Pts Each

Support Systems Options: The Piranha may purchase any of the following: > Sensor Spines...................................................10 Pts > Black Sun filter..................................................5 Pts > Multi-Tracker.....................................................5 Pts > Disruption Pod.................................................20 Pts > Targeting Array................................................20 Pts > Flechette Discharger........................................10 Pts

Barracuda Hull Points Barracuda WarGear - Ion Cannon - 2 Burst Cannons - Twin Linked Missile Pod - Target Lock Special Rules - For the Greater good 3 Front 11 Sides 10 Rear 10 BS 3 Unit Type Vehicle; Flyer Unit Composition 1 Barracuda

Points: 200 Page

Weapon Options: The Barracuda may purchase up to 4 Addition Seeker Missiles: > Seeker Missile...................................10 Pts Each

Support Systems Options: The Barracuda may purchase any of the following: > Black Sun filter..................................................5 Pts > Disruption Pod.................................................30 Pts > VTOL Thrusters..............................................20 Pts > Geo-Tracking Interface...................................25 Pts

HEAVY
Broadside Squad WS BS S Broadside Shas'vre Broadside Shas'ui WarGear - XV8-8 Battle Suite - Twin Linked Railgun - Smart Missile System Special Rules - Slow and Purposeful - Ponderous - Very Bulky 3 2 3 3 5 5 T W 5 5 2 2 I 3 2 A LD Save 2 1 8 8 3 3 Unit Type Infantry (Character) Infantry Unit Composition 1 Shas'vre Points: 70 Page

Squad Options: The squad may Purchase up to 2 Broadside Shas'ui..............................................70 Pts / Model Weapon Options: Any Model may exchange the Smart Missile System: > Twin Linked Plasma Rifle..........................20 Pts Support Systems Options: Each model must purchase 1 of the following: > Black Sun filter.............................................5 Pts > Multi-Tracker................................................5 Pts > Shield Projector..........................................20 Pts > Target Lock...................................................5 Pts > Targeting Array...........................................10 Pts > Drone Control.............................................10 Pts

Wargear Options: The Shas'vre may purchase Any of the following: > Bonding Knife...................................................5 Pts > Fail-safe Detonator..........................................10 Pts > Hard-Wired Black Sun filter.............................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Multi-Tracker................................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Target Lock...................................5 Pts > Hard-Wired Drone Controller...........................0 Pts > Gun Drone (Drone Controller Required).........10 Pts > Marker Drone (Drone Controller Required)....30 Pts > Shield Drone (Drone Controller Required)......15 Pts

Sniper Squad WS BS S Spotter Drone - Sniper WarGear - Pulse Pistol (Spotter) - Marker Light (Spotter) - Stealth Field Generator (Spotter) - Drone Controller (Spotter) - Rail rifle (Sniper Drone) Special Rules - Infiltrate - Dispersed 3 2 3 3 3 2 T W 3 3 1 1 I 2 4 A LD Save 1 1 7 6 5 5 Unit Type Infantry (Character) Infantry Unit Composition 1 Spotter 3 Sniper Drones

Points: 80 Page

Squad Options: 2 Additional Sniper Squads may be purchased..........................................80 Pts / Squad

Hammerhead Gunship Hull Points Hammerhead Gunship WarGear - 2 Burst Cannon - Targeting Array Special Rules - Sub-munitions 3 Front 13 Sides 12 Rear 10 BS 4 Unit Type Vehicle; Skimmer, Tank Unit Composition

Points: 90 Page 1 Hammerhead Gunship

Weapon Options: The Hammerhead Must Purchase 1 of the following: > Railgun.......................................................50 Pts > Ion Cannon.................................................15 Pts The Hammerhead may exchange the 2 burst Cannons for: > 2 Gun Drones..............................................10 Pts > Smart Missile System.................................10 Pts The Hammerhead May purchase up to 2 Seeker Missiles: > Seeker Missile...................................10 Pts Each

Support Systems Options: The Hammerhead may purchase any of the following: > Sensor Spines..................................................10 Pts > Black Sun filter..................................................5 Pts > Multi-Tracker.....................................................5 Pts > Disruption Pod.................................................20 Pts > Flechette Discharger........................................10 Pts > Drone Guidance System................................. 10 Pts > Ranged Scanner Disk......................................15 Pts > AA Mount..........................................................5 Pts

Skyray Missile Defence Gunship Hull Points Skyray Gunship WarGear - 6 Seeker Missiles - 2 Marker Lights - 2 Burst Cannons - Target Lock 3 Front 13 Sides 12 Rear 10 BS 4 Unit Type Vehicle; Skimmer, Tank Unit Composition 1 Skyray Gunship

Points: 125 Page

Weapon Options: The Skyray may purchase up to 4 Addition Seeker Missiles: > Seeker Missile...................................10 Pts Each The Skyray may exchange the 2 burst Cannons for: > 2 Gun Drones..............................................10 Pts > Smart Missile System.................................10 Pts The Skyray may exchange the 2 Marker Lights for: > Marker Light Array.....................................20 Pts

Support Systems Options: The Skyray may purchase any of the following: > Sensor Spines..................................................10 Pts > Black Sun filter.................................................5 Pts > Multi-Tracker....................................................5 Pts > Disruption Pod................................................20 Pts > Targeting Array...............................................20 Pts > Flechette Discharger.......................................10 Pts > Drone Guidance System................................ 10 Pts > Ranged Scanner Disk......................................15 Pts > AA Mount.........................................................5 Pts

Tiger Shark Hull Points Tiger Shark WarGear - Twin Linked Railgun - Bomb Bay - 2 Burst Cannons Special Rules - Advanced Ordnance - For the Greater good 4 Front 11 Sides 11 Rear 10 BS 3 Unit Type Vehicle; Flyer Unit Composition 1 Tiger Shark

Points: 250 Page

Weapon Options: The Tiger Shark may purchase up to 4 Addition Seeker Missiles: > Seeker Missile.............................10 Pts Each

Support Systems Options: The Tiger Shark may purchase any of the following: > Black Sun filter..................................................5 Pts > Disruption Pod.................................................30 Pts > VTOL Thrusters..............................................20 Pts > Geo-Tracking Interface...................................25 Pts > Drone Guidance System................................. 10 Pts

Reference Sheets
Infantry Broadside Shas'ui Broadside Shas'vre Sovereign Shas'el Sovereign Shas'o Encounter Shas'ui Encounter Shas'vre Drone - Gun Drone - Markerlight Drone - Shield Drone - Sniper Ethereal Archer Shas'ui Archer Shas'vre Fire Warrior Shas'la Fire Warrior Shas'ui Kroot Kroot Hound Kroot Sharper Kroot Elder Sharper Krootox Lancer Shas'ui Lancer Shas'vre Pathfinder Shas'la Pathfinder Shas'ui Spotter Stealth Shas'ui Stealth Shas'vre Vespid Hive Mother Vespid Stingwing Vespid Strain Leader Aun'va Ethereal Honour Guard Commander Farsight Pathfinder Far Reach Commander Wyldfire WS BS 2 3 4 4 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 2 3 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 2 3 2 2 3 1 3 4 4 4 1 4 6 3 4 3 3 5 6 4 4 3 3 0 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 0 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 0 3 3 1 3 4 8 5 S 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 5 3 3 2 5 5 3 5 T 5 5 5 5 4 4 3 3 X 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 8 4 4 5 5 5 3 5 W 2 2 4 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 5 1 1 4 2 4 2 4 I 2 3 3 3 2 3 4 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 2 3 5 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 1 3 5 2 3 A LD Save 1 2 3 4 2 3 1 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 2 1 3 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 3 1 2 1 3 4 1 4 8 8 9 10 8 8 6 6 6 6 10 8 8 7 8 7 7 8 10 7 8 8 7 8 7 8 8 10 6 9 10 10 10 10 10 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 X 5 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 3 3 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 5 3

Vehicle Piranha Devilfish Transport Devilray Transport Hammerhead Gunship Skyray Gunship Barracuda Tiger Shark Ranged Weapons

Hull Points 2 3 4 3 3 3 4

Front 11 12 12 13 13 11 11

Sides 10 11 12 12 12 10 11 Strength 4 8 8 3 5 3 3 4 4 8 8 7 5 7 4 7 6 5 5 5 5 10 6 8 4 5 5

Rear 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 AP 5 5 1 5 5 4 4 4 5 1 1 3 2 4 6 4 2 5 5 5 3 1 4 3 5 5 3

BS 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 Notes Barrage 2, Blast, Ignores Cover Heavy 1, Large Blast, Concussion, Ignores Cover Heavy 1, Blast, Armour Bane Barrage 2D3, Blast Salvo 2/4 Assault 1, Large Blast, Rend Assault 5, Rend Assault 1, Shred Assault 1 Heavy 1, Melta Heavy 1, Armour Bane Heavy 4 Heavy 1, Shred Rapid Fire Rapid Fire, Tooth and Claw Heavy 1, See Armoury Heavy 4, See Armoury Assault 2 Rapid Fire Salvo 1/2, Pinning Pistol Rapid Fire Heavy 1, Sniper Heavy 1 Heavy 1, Large Blast Heavy 1, One Shot, Marked Target Heavy 1, Large Blast, One Shot, Marked Target Heavy 4, Fire and Forget Assault 1

Range 18 18 18 18 Template Template 12 12 60 36 48 24 36 36 36 24 18 18 30 36 72 72 Infinite Infinite 24 12

Airburst Fragmentation Projector Bomb - Air fuel Bomb - Bunker Buster Bomb Cluster Burst Cannon Cyclic Ion Rifle (Blast) Cyclic Ion Rifle (Pulse) Flash Rifle Flamer Fusion Blaster Fusion Cascader Ion Cannon Kinetic Driver Kroot Gun Kroot Rifle Marker Light Marker Light Array Missile Pod Plasma Rifle Pulse Carbine Pulse Pistol Pulse Rifle Rail Rifle Railgun (Solid) Railgun (Sub-munitions) Seeker Missile - AP Seeker Missile - HE Smart Missile System Vespid Neutron Blaster

Melee Weapons Honour Stave Honour Blade Knarloc Fang Blades Chitinous Blade (two handed) Chitinous Blade (Single Handed)

Range -

Strength User +2 User +2 User

AP 6 4 5 3 3 Melee

Notes Melee, Will of the People Melee, Rend, Tooth and Claw Melee, two handed Melee, unwieldy