Similar to what we’ve seen for other team updates, Pathfinder teams get some new ploys and some returning ones. Strategic Ploys

Free actions can only be performed when another rule specifies. Each time an operative would perform a free action, the following rules apply. The Tau have three digits and a single opposable thumb on each hand. The main skeletal difference from humans is the bone structure of their lower legs, feet, and ankles. Tau have shorter libia and fibia equivalent bones, but their feet have elongated cuneiform bones and tali and two large central weight-bearing toes. The Tau have evolved to stand and move without using their heels. [17] If you go with the green color scheme, consider going with a desaturated green for more realism. Or, aim for a dark brown weathering effect for a the war torn look (which I prefer myself). Use enamels, oil paints, or washes over green armor to take down the green color saturation.In the game, the Pathfinders excel at shooting, and while they’re not at all durable fighters, their use of artificially intelligent drones give them a defensive and supportive edge that the AI luddites of other civilizations couldn’t dream of taking advantage of. When it comes to painting a Tau army red, I’ve discovered a myriad of ways you can adjust hue and value to create stunning miniatures. Red is one of the easiest acrylic paints to use, since red hobby paints have excellent coverage and color saturation. You can mix and thin to your heart’s content. I love this illustrative art. A tad bright, but still cool. You can even skew your brown main colors toward dark red hues to add a bit of interest to your Tau models. Use yellow or other white decals to add points of interest to really make your miniatures pop from the tabletop. This Tac Op gives you a Victory Point when you scored more Victory Points than your opponent from playing the mission objective in a Turning Point while also having more than half of your Kill Team Concealed. Killing Blow Your Spec Ops are Mark for Strike, a mission to identify key enemy weak points for a future Mont’ka strike from the army, and Philosophy of War, which sees your team stalking an enemy and preparing for the right time to strike. They’re both pretty cool, and Philosophy of War rewards you for executing on Mont’ka and Kauyon objectives in an interesting way. So Are Pathfinder Teams Any Good?

Tau come from many planetary systems, or Septs, and these shape and define their methods of work. Some of these are: [12] While many Pathfinders sacrifice themselves to further the Greater Good, some survive their duties and rise to prominence, moving up the chain of command to more illustrious positions. There are those who seek the glory of command, rising to wield mighty Battlesuits and lead massive strike forces to grand victories. Others, however, believe that they can do the most good from behind the scenes, quietly supporting their brethren and guaranteeing that others can destroy their foes. Marker Drones in Pathfinder teams have the High-intensity Markerlight ability, which drops 2 markerlights on an enemy operative instead of 1 when you mark them. This makes them one of the most valuable operatives in the team. By infiltrating the battlefield before a confrontation, Pathfinders can also activate Homing Beacons or Positional Relays -- bringing reinforcements to the fray with greater precision.When you’re painting Warhammer 40k models with an eye for a grimdark motif, you’re aiming to achieve a look that conceptually represents #1 (brutal atmosphere) or #2 (amorality). White is a paradoxical color. It represents both the absence and presence of all color. In this regard, white is whatever you want it to be… take for example a blank piece of paper, or an open book with no words. A grey and green white base works great with Tau.

Pulse weapons would be devastating enough, but the Tau also have powered armor and anti-gravity vehicles galore. Their Crisis and Stealth battlesuits have unrivaled mobility on the battlefield, popping out from behind cover, firing a thunderous barrage, and disappearing again before the enemy can react. The Tau's Hammerhead and Skyray gunships, along with XV88 Broadside battlesuits, pound opposing forces to bits while their Devilfish Troop Carriers reposition Fire Warriors for better shots. At a distance, the Tau can lay waste to all but the hardiest of enemies.

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While any T’au Empire Infantry unit is within 3″ of any friendly Pulse Accelerator Drone, increase the range characteristic of pulse pistols, pulse carbines, and pulse rifles by 6″ Rail Rifles are relatively new and powerful armour-piercing weapons that are an infantry-portable form of larger T'au Rail Weapons, whilst Ion Rifles are an even more recent addition to the Pathfinder's arsenal. An Ion Rifle is able to fire in two distinct modes -– a stable shot that vaporises light vehicles, and an overcharged mode that is unstable but causes more explosive damage across a small area.