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Codex Predictions Update: 7th Edition Tau
Our new Codex drops next week, and though we've seen some rules for the new stuff, we still don't know how our current units are going to fare in it. Here is my last prediction, and I am not changing...
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New Tau Rules Roundup
It has been quite an exciting last few weeks for us Tau players. Lords of WarI've already checked out the rules for these two. There is the Forgeworld model: KX-139 Ta'unar and then there is a the...
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New Firewarrior Breacher Sprues
So I just got my hands on the new Firewarrior sprue, and I must admit that even though there are only bits to make 10 warriors, the sprues are nice. Reluctantly, I will admit that I think they are...
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Strength D for Tau, Finally!
So I was perusing the Codex: Tau Empire "formations" leak on Natfka's site earlier, and I must say I was impressed at how powerful and true to the fluff they are. I'm loving the Fire Team rule and...
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What Should I Buy Now: Part VII
We have a lot of new toys for Tau with the 7th edition Codex release. Those units include:A New Codex Stormsurge Battlesuit Ghostkeel Battlesuit Tidewall Rampart Firewarrior Breachers Updated Crisis...
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Tau Codex Leaks: New Formations!
They are all over the web now. You can check just about everything you would want to know about the new codex HERE.For now, I want to do a quick overview of each detachment/formation. These have only...
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Name Change, Site the same
I just purchased the domain name of this blog. Unfortunately, that will change a couple of things. The biggest thing it will change is the URL of the site. It will be (starting...
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A Drone for Every Occasion (part 1)
I was just looking through the new codex and it struck me how many drones we now have. In total, counting the Ethereals new Hoverboard, there are about 22. The drone to the right is Commander R'Alai's...
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The Combos...Sweet Mercy!
If you have been keeping up to date on the Tau stuff of late, you will know that the leaked formations have everyone on the internet screaming for the nerf bat on a codex that hasn't been released yet:...
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A Drone for Every Occasion (part 2)
Have you noticed how many drones we have now? From the humble gun drone to the Ethereals new Hoverboard, there are now 22.The drone to the right is our ever-reliable Gun Drone, perhaps the most useful...
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Shield Drones Rule Update
Just to clarify, because there is a HUGE misconception out there. The rule for shield drones states the drone has a shield generator and that the shield generator "confers" a 4+ invulnerable save....
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Everything you need to know about the New Tau Fortification: Tidewall
This has been out for a little while now, and the shock has largely worn off, so let's take an in-depth look at the first non-imperial Fortification released by GW!The TidewallTau are lucky to have the...
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Fusion Blades Conversion
The Farsight Enclaves signature systems are very expensive and often have very limited scope. Some are just downright unreliable. But to a conversion addict, they are one of the best parts of the...
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Talisman of Arthas Moloch Conversion
Googled 'Talisman'. There you goLike the Fusion Blades, this is a Farsight Enclaves signature system. However, unlike the Fusion Blades, this one is very popular for its in-game uses instead of its...
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Warzone Damocles: Mont'ka. New Formations!
The new formations have leaked! Some of them are quite nifty, check it out...Farsight Enclaves DetachmentThis allows you to take regular Tau detachments as Farsight detachments, just like before. So...
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Farsight's All-Battlesuit Army is Back
There was a bit of moaning when Farsight's ability to take crisis suits as troops was "lost" in the Codex update and Kauyon books. But with Mont'ka, it's back. Farsight's Dawn Blade Contingent is able...
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A Drone for Every Occasion (part 3)
And here's our third installment of our 22-drone coverage. I've decided to add a couple more posts after this one to address the Gargantuan Drone (a.k.a. Tidewall Droneport), drone net, and other fun....
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Angry Tau Collectors
Seems like a lot of Tau wargamers and collectors are upset with GW at the moment. The Kauyon and Mont'Ka campaign books are currently sold separately for about $74 US each. Many gamers bought the...
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Eastern Empire Down
Just letting you all know that a good guy got screwed over a few days ago. Sebastian, who runs Eastern-Empire.com (another Tau Blog site) was the victim of a massive hacking attack. His data is...
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A Drone for Every Occasion (part 4)
This installment: Gargantuan Drone.OR Say "Hello" to Gargantuan Drone... I say "Gargantuan Drone" because the thing kinda looks like a big-ass drone. It's got all the little anti-grav doo-hickies on...
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