With the upcoming Codex: T’au Empire arriving for pre-order this Saturday, we’ve already seen upgrades for battlesuits, pulse blastcannons, and railguns. But while the big guns have been stealing the spotlight, even the humble Devilfish transport is getting some Earth Caste TLC.
The workhorse APC for the entire T'au Empire, the Devilfish is versatile enough for each Tactical Philosophy. Commanders who prefer Mont'ka can surge forwards at the onset of battle with the Armoured Aggression rule, deploying a payload of Fire Warriors into close range in order to maximise their firepower.
Meanwhile, disciples of Kauyon can use the vehicle's speed to sweep around behind enemy forces, redeploying to secure key objectives and open fire from unexpected quarters. A Devilfish may be placed into Strategic Reserve to keep your more fragile troops safe while waiting for Kauyon's benefits to arrive in the third turn.
Once the Fire Warriors have reached their destination, they waste no time in springing from their transport and blazing away with pulse fire. The most dedicated* will leap while their ride is still in motion, landing with a roll heedless of their own safety.
Even without passengers, the Devilfish provides ample firepower and can support nearby infantry with a suite of sensor equipment. Sophisticated onboard systems guide Fire Warriors towards priority targets, and are especially good for getting the most out of the ion rifles and rail rifles carried by Pathfinder teams.
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* Some would say reckless, just like a certain maverick Pathfinder.