Editing Tau Drones (section)

== Remote Sensor Tower ==
[[File:Sensor_Tower.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Remote Sensor Tower. I can see right through your [[Bullshit]].]]
'''Remote sensor towers''' take the prize for the tallest drones used by the Tau -- when collapsed, they are twice as tall as a [[Fire Warrior]], and they are twice as tall again when fully extended. They carry twin-linked [[markerlight]]s and forward targeting data to nearby formations. They are often placed with sentry turrets to act as an autonomous defense line; if heavy anti-vehicle firepower is required, they can summon [[seeker missile]]-bearing [[Piranha]]s.

The Remote Sensor Tower resembles a smaller version of the Drone Sentry Turret, but instead of weaponry inside, it has a tall aerial which telescopes upwards to give the sensor equipment a high vantage point for scanning. It is constructed of the same nano-crystalline compound used by other Tau vehicles, albeit in far thinner layers. The Tau Empire use Remote Sensor Towers as area denial weapons, making it difficult for enemy units to move without drawing immediate attack. In this way, they act much like a conventional minefield, slowing the enemy advance and making movement dangerous rather than halt an advance on its own.

The tower mounts no weaponry, and as such is considered an expendable asset by the Tau Fire Caste. Of course, it is a static Drone and as such, requires quite the protection if you want your antenna of doom to survive.