If the hubbub caused by the latest T’au Empire railgun improvements is anything to go by, the 41st Millennium is going to love all their other big and scary guns. The lumbering Stormsurge carries one such weapon, which is so big and heavy that the Fire Caste were initially hesitant to send it into action. Say hello to the new Strength 16, Damage 12 pulse blastcannon, which packs an awesome punch in the upcoming Codex: T’au Empire.
Acting rather like a colossal shotgun, the pulse blastcannon can lob its payload over long ranges, but it really shines when concentrating its immense power into a close-range blast. Although it lacks the shield-busting power of the Hammerhead railgun’s hypersonic slugs,* with a whopping Strength 16, it will still wreak plenty of havoc on even the sturdiest targets – Knights or even Titans included.
When you have enough firepower at your disposal to terrify Imperial Knights, you’ll want to make sure that your shots hit. The Earth Caste couldn’t agree more, and Stormsurges are thus equipped with retractable anchors to absorb the massive recoil. By deploying these in lieu of moving, pilots can significantly improve their accuracy.
The pulse blastcannon isn’t the only option you have available. For annihilating elite infantry at extreme range, the pulse driver cannon is your go-to instrument of destruction, but you’ll need to wait for the arrival of Codex: T’au Empire to find out just how good it is.
Such a large war machine is naturally a big target on the battlefield, so no expense has been spared protecting it from enemy fire. Improvements to its Toughness, Wounds, and Save join a built-in shield generator, while a total redesign of the counterfire defence system now unlocks a powerful Stratagem that nullifies attacks before they even reach the armoured shell.
Get your hands on this awesome power when Codex: T’au Empire arrives for pre-order very soon, alongside the new and improved Darkstrider. If you fancy learning more about the Fire Caste’s foremost reconnaissance expert, keep your eyes peeled tomorrow.
* And frankly, what else can?