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'''Battlesuits''' are powered exoskeletons used by the forces of the [[Tau]] Empire. | '''Battlesuits''' are powered exoskeletons used by the forces of the [[Tau]] Empire. | ||
== Role on the Battlefield == | == Role on the Battlefield == | ||
Tau Battlesuits are not like Imperial Power Armor in their role. They serve as command platforms for Vre, El, and O level officers as well as heavy mobile weapons platforms, able to swiftly relocate from firing position to firing position while laying down constant barrages of long range firepower. Most of them are outfitted with | Tau Battlesuits are not like Imperial [[Power Armor]] in their role. They serve as command platforms for Vre, El, and O level officers as well as heavy mobile weapons platforms, able to swiftly relocate from firing position to firing position while laying down constant barrages of long range firepower. Most of them are outfitted with [[jetpack]]s. | ||
== Types == | == Types == | ||
=== XV15 | === XV15 Stealthsuit === | ||
Little more than modified | Little more than modified Fire Warrior Armor, it was outfitted with stealth systems allowing it to infiltrate. Also carries [[markerlight]]s. These older units are being phased out in favor of the XV25 series. | ||
=== XV22 Command Suit === | === XV22 Command Suit === | ||
Officially part of the | Officially part of the Stealthsuit line, this heavier unit is quite expensive to produce, as such it is limited in use to commanders (like Commander [[Shadowsun]]). With the right equipment and abilities you can make it go three times faster than a normal Stealth Suit (red paint optional). | ||
=== XV25 Stealthsuit === | === XV25 Stealthsuit === | ||
An improvement over the XV15, larger, heavier and better armored while still retaining the | An improvement over the XV15, larger, heavier and better armored while still retaining the maneuverability and subtlety of the XV15 series. | ||
=== XV8 Battlesuit === | === XV8 Crisis Battlesuit === | ||
The Tau's general-purpose battlesuit that can be outfitted with a dizzying array of weaponry and be built for any | The Tau's general-purpose battlesuit that can be outfitted with a dizzying array of weaponry and be built for any occasion. It also comes in with jump jets that allow it to bypass dangerous/impassable terrain and also allows it to quickly shoot at enemies and jump back to safety before the enemy has any time to react. | ||
=== XV88 Broadside=== | === XV88 Broadside Battlesuit=== | ||
An XV8 battlesuit that traded | An XV8 battlesuit that traded its jump packs for two smart missile systems and twin-linked Railguns. Say it with me now: '''HA-SHAAAAAAA!!!''' | ||
A single 3-man team of Broadsides entrenched in cover is enough to deter any tank from getting in range of it, lest he wants his warmachine to turn into an overpriced brick of burning cover. | A single 3-man team of Broadsides entrenched in cover is enough to deter any tank from getting in range of it, lest he wants his warmachine to turn into an overpriced brick of burning cover. | ||
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A new addition to the Tau arsenal. | A new addition to the Tau arsenal. | ||
Unlike most Tau battlesuits, the XV9 is designed | Unlike most Tau battlesuits, the XV9 is designed solely for fast and hard close-range engagements rather than having the option of going either close and long or being cloaked while engaging the enemy up-close, which is quite odd since this is a bit of deviation from traditional the T'au combat doctrine. XV9 series suits are noticeably tougher than any battlesuit available, can carry absurdly powerful weaponry due to their increased power output, and along with the standard jump packs, comes in by default with vectored retro-thrusters that allows them to escape close combat if they're ever charged. | ||
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Battlesuits are powered exoskeletons used by the forces of the Tau Empire.
Role on the Battlefield
Tau Battlesuits are not like Imperial Power Armor in their role. They serve as command platforms for Vre, El, and O level officers as well as heavy mobile weapons platforms, able to swiftly relocate from firing position to firing position while laying down constant barrages of long range firepower. Most of them are outfitted with jetpacks.
Types
XV15 Stealthsuit
Little more than modified Fire Warrior Armor, it was outfitted with stealth systems allowing it to infiltrate. Also carries markerlights. These older units are being phased out in favor of the XV25 series.
XV22 Command Suit
Officially part of the Stealthsuit line, this heavier unit is quite expensive to produce, as such it is limited in use to commanders (like Commander Shadowsun). With the right equipment and abilities you can make it go three times faster than a normal Stealth Suit (red paint optional).
XV25 Stealthsuit
An improvement over the XV15, larger, heavier and better armored while still retaining the maneuverability and subtlety of the XV15 series.
XV8 Crisis Battlesuit
The Tau's general-purpose battlesuit that can be outfitted with a dizzying array of weaponry and be built for any occasion. It also comes in with jump jets that allow it to bypass dangerous/impassable terrain and also allows it to quickly shoot at enemies and jump back to safety before the enemy has any time to react.
XV88 Broadside Battlesuit
An XV8 battlesuit that traded its jump packs for two smart missile systems and twin-linked Railguns. Say it with me now: HA-SHAAAAAAA!!!
A single 3-man team of Broadsides entrenched in cover is enough to deter any tank from getting in range of it, lest he wants his warmachine to turn into an overpriced brick of burning cover.
XV9 Hazard Battlesuit
A new addition to the Tau arsenal.
Unlike most Tau battlesuits, the XV9 is designed solely for fast and hard close-range engagements rather than having the option of going either close and long or being cloaked while engaging the enemy up-close, which is quite odd since this is a bit of deviation from traditional the T'au combat doctrine. XV9 series suits are noticeably tougher than any battlesuit available, can carry absurdly powerful weaponry due to their increased power output, and along with the standard jump packs, comes in by default with vectored retro-thrusters that allows them to escape close combat if they're ever charged.