Editing Piranha (section)

== Piranha TX-42 ==
[[File:TX 42.jpg|right|thumb|TX 42 Pirahna Skimmer]]
The TX-42 is the newest incarnation of the original Piranha, intended to fulfill the role of a heavy gunship designed for frontline operations in support of Tau armored units instead of a lightly armed reconnaissance craft.

The TX-42 is a slightly heavier variant of the Piranha more suited for hunting vehicles or heavy infantry -- it has no gun drones, but comes with twin-linked [[fusion blaster]]s by default, with the option to take twin-linked [[missile pod]]s, [[plasma rifle]]s, or [[rail rifle]]s. It also has the same vehicle upgrades available to the standard Piranha variant.

The TX-42 also features a reworked crew compartment, providing much greater protection to the two-man crew enclosed within. Although the compartment remains open, the increased armor allows the TX-42 to brave weapons fire that would have quickly destroyed the Piranha, allowing it to deliver pinpoint heavy weapons strikes in even the heaviest fighting.

Still in the prototype stage of development, the TX-42 has yet to be mass-produced. In fact, it has so far been reported in use only amongst forces originating from the Sa'cea Sept. These forces are expanding through the Perdus Rift region as part of the Tau's Third Sphere Expansion and appear to be conducting tests of this new vehicle in combat conditions.

Should these tests prove successful, it is likely the design will quickly spread to Tau cadres across the Empire.

Bad news, it's no longer in production. Thanks Geedubs.