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	Like many [[Specialist Games]], support is sparse but regular, with monthly updates and releases advertised on the Community site. GW has, however, sporadically pulled products from their webstore, creating gaps in the game players often improvise to fill.		Like many [[Specialist Games]], support is sparse but regular, with monthly updates and releases advertised on the Community site. GW has, however, sporadically pulled products from their webstore, creating gaps in the game players often improvise to fill.

	== 2019 Relaunch ==		==2019 Relaunch==
	The relaunch is upon us! And by the Emperor do these tiny planes look amazing.		The relaunch is upon us! And by the Emperor do these tiny planes look amazing.
	Currently, there are five factions available: Ork Air Waaagh!, the Imperial Navy, the Tau Air Caste, the Craftworld Eldar and the Adeptus Astartes.		Currently, there are five factions available: Ork Air Waaagh!, the Imperial Navy, the Tau Air Caste, the Craftworld Eldar and the Adeptus Astartes.
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	There is a second starting box released in 2020 titled "Skies of Fire", focusing on the conflict between the Imperial Navy and the T'au Air Caste, bringing six new aircraft to the game as well as introducing the T'au faction. Just like Wings of Vengeance it includes ten miniatures, evenly split between the two factions. The T’au force includes three Barracudas and two Tiger Sharks, each with a wide array of weapon options. The Imperiums forces consist of two Valkyrie Assault Carriers, which can alternatively be built as Vendettas, plus three Lightning Strike Fighters, one of which can be built as a Lightning Fighter. Just like Wings of Vengeance, it will also contains is the rulebook, an “Area of Engagement” game board, some dice, and quick reference cards.		There is a second starting box released in 2020 titled "Skies of Fire", focusing on the conflict between the Imperial Navy and the T'au Air Caste, bringing six new aircraft to the game as well as introducing the T'au faction. Just like Wings of Vengeance it includes ten miniatures, evenly split between the two factions. The T’au force includes three Barracudas and two Tiger Sharks, each with a wide array of weapon options. The Imperiums forces consist of two Valkyrie Assault Carriers, which can alternatively be built as Vendettas, plus three Lightning Strike Fighters, one of which can be built as a Lightning Fighter. Just like Wings of Vengeance, it will also contains is the rulebook, an “Area of Engagement” game board, some dice, and quick reference cards.

	Additionally, GeeDubs has put out the Rynn’s World Air War campaign book, which details the events of Waaagh! Snagrod’s invasion of the Crimson Fists Chapter homeworld. Before you get too excited about the prospect of Space Marine air combat let me curb your enthusiasm by telling you that the Rynn’s World Air War campaign book is only Imperial Navy versus Orks. However, let me reignite that enthusiasm by telling you that it does contain rules for the ‘eavy Bommer and Grot Bommer.		Additionally, GeeDubs has put out the Rynn’s World Air War campaign book, which details the events of Waaagh! Snagrod’s invasion of the Crimson Fists Chapter homeworld. Before you get too excited about the prospect of Space Marine air combat let me curb your enthusiasm by telling you that the Rynn’s World Air War campaign book is only Imperial Navy versus Orks. However, let me reignite that enthusiasm by telling you that it does contain rules for the ‘eavy Bommer and Grot Bommer.

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	Phoenix Bomber- Bombers aren't supposed to be this nimble! Or fragile, for that matter. It's relatively cheap, though, which won't be the case for long, since you'll probably want to upgrade it. For 2 points, you can replace the Missile Array with long-range capable Nightfire missiles that only have 2 ammo each: the Plasma array for air-to-air or the Krak array for air-to-ground, which is probably the better option, just to make sure that ground targets take a battering before* this big fat priority target gets shot down. Additionally, for 3 points, you can add on some air-to-air Bright Lances, Starcannons or Pulse Lasers. The former two work as described above, while the Pulse Lasers throw out more dice at worse damage than the Bright Lances.		Phoenix Bomber- Bombers aren't supposed to be this nimble! Or fragile, for that matter. It's relatively cheap, though, which won't be the case for long, since you'll probably want to upgrade it. For 2 points, you can replace the Missile Array with long-range capable Nightfire missiles that only have 2 ammo each: the Plasma array for air-to-air or the Krak array for air-to-ground, which is probably the better option, just to make sure that ground targets take a battering before* this big fat priority target gets shot down. Additionally, for 3 points, you can add on some air-to-air Bright Lances, Starcannons or Pulse Lasers. The former two work as described above, while the Pulse Lasers throw out more dice at worse damage than the Bright Lances.

	== External Links ==		==External Links==
	* [https://app.box.com/s/2mwdb2pl02nu9mxe6ns0 The Airspace Compilation], a fan-made supplement featuring units added to 40K since Aeronautica Imperialis was released, as well as some content for some posting-board campaigns.		* [https://app.box.com/s/2mwdb2pl02nu9mxe6ns0 The Airspace Compilation], a fan-made supplement featuring units added to 40K since Aeronautica Imperialis was released, as well as some content for some posting-board campaigns.

2A02:1810:4E2C:A900:3D6C:5C98:46F7:4F7D at 23:36, 9 March 2023

2023-03-09T23:36:16Z

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2023-02-08T11:08:51Z

Imperial Navy

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	* Thunderbolt Fury – A surprisingly cheap upgrade to the Thunderbolt. The Avenger Boltcannon has one more shot at close and medium range while also doing extra damage on a roll of 6. Generally the better option, unless you really need to save points.		* Thunderbolt Fury – A surprisingly cheap upgrade to the Thunderbolt. The Avenger Boltcannon has one more shot at close and medium range while also doing extra damage on a roll of 6. Generally the better option, unless you really need to save points.
	** It should be asked how the fuck this makes sense, as the dedicated ground attack craft of the Navy, the Avenger itself, only carries one cannon and sacrifices a lot of space to do so. This little shit managed to get [[Cheese\|two]].		** It should be asked how the fuck this makes sense, as the dedicated ground attack craft of the Navy, the Avenger itself, only carries one cannon and sacrifices a lot of space to do so. This little shit managed to get [[Cheese\|two]].
	(On that matter, the problem could not be as much as fitting the gun in the aircraft, but fitting the ammo. The modern day [[warthog\|brrrrt]] plane can only carry enough ammo to ~~shot~~ for a few seconds before it needs to head back to base and replenish the 30mm freedom dispenser. It could be possible that the Avenger can fire for much longer than the Fury, meaning the pilot of the second must practice an ~~extrict~~ fire economy to not become a really expensive Cessna midcombat).		(On that matter, the problem could not be as much as fitting the gun in the aircraft, but fitting the ammo. The modern day [[warthog\|brrrrt]] plane can only carry enough ammo to shoot for a few seconds before it needs to head back to base and replenish the 30mm freedom dispenser. It could be possible that the Avenger can fire for much longer than the Fury, meaning the pilot of the second must practice an strict fire economy to not become a really expensive Cessna midcombat).
	* Marauder bomber – Front facing lascannons, turrets on top and at the rear makes this one tough cookie. Throws a hilarious amount of dice when bombing things. Want even more? You can take ''four pairs'' of Hellstrikes or bombs on the wing pylons. Or you could choose the same number of Skystrikes and to make a dogfighting Land Raider.		* Marauder bomber – Front facing lascannons, turrets on top and at the rear makes this one tough cookie. Throws a hilarious amount of dice when bombing things. Want even more? You can take ''four pairs'' of Hellstrikes or bombs on the wing pylons. Or you could choose the same number of Skystrikes and to make a dogfighting Land Raider.

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Imperial Navy

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	* Thunderbolt Fury – A surprisingly cheap upgrade to the Thunderbolt. The Avenger Boltcannon has one more shot at close and medium range while also doing extra damage on a roll of 6. Generally the better option, unless you really need to save points.		* Thunderbolt Fury – A surprisingly cheap upgrade to the Thunderbolt. The Avenger Boltcannon has one more shot at close and medium range while also doing extra damage on a roll of 6. Generally the better option, unless you really need to save points.
	** It should be asked how the fuck this makes sense, as the dedicated ground attack craft of the Navy, the Avenger itself, only carries one cannon and sacrifices a lot of space to do so. This little shit managed to get [[Cheese\|two]].		** It should be asked how the fuck this makes sense, as the dedicated ground attack craft of the Navy, the Avenger itself, only carries one cannon and sacrifices a lot of space to do so. This little shit managed to get [[Cheese\|two]].
			(On that matter, the problem could not be as much as fitting the gun in the aircraft, but fitting the ammo. The modern day [[warthog\|brrrrt]] plane can only carry enough ammo to shot for a few seconds before it needs to head back to base and replenish the 30mm freedom dispenser. It could be possible that the Avenger can fire for much longer than the Fury, meaning the pilot of the second must practice an extrict fire economy to not become a really expensive Cessna midcombat).
	* Marauder bomber – Front facing lascannons, turrets on top and at the rear makes this one tough cookie. Throws a hilarious amount of dice when bombing things. Want even more? You can take ''four pairs'' of Hellstrikes or bombs on the wing pylons. Or you could choose the same number of Skystrikes and to make a dogfighting Land Raider.		* Marauder bomber – Front facing lascannons, turrets on top and at the rear makes this one tough cookie. Throws a hilarious amount of dice when bombing things. Want even more? You can take ''four pairs'' of Hellstrikes or bombs on the wing pylons. Or you could choose the same number of Skystrikes and to make a dogfighting Land Raider.

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	'''Aeronautica Imperialis''' ~~was~~ a [[wargame]] made by [[Games Workshop]] focusing on the aircraft of the factions of [[Warhammer 40,000]]. It's in the same 8mm scale as [[Adeptus Titanicus]], with the relaunched 2019 range produced primarily in plastic. It is a reboot of an earlier game of the same name produced by [[Forge World]].		'''Aeronautica Imperialis''' is a [[wargame]] made by [[Games Workshop]] focusing on the aircraft of the factions of [[Warhammer 40,000]]. It's in the same 8mm scale as [[Adeptus Titanicus]], with the relaunched 2019 range produced primarily in plastic. It is a reboot of an earlier game of the same name produced by [[Forge World]].

	Like many [[Specialist Games]], support is sparse but regular, with monthly updates and releases advertised on the Community site. GW has, however, sporadically pulled products from their webstore, creating gaps in the game players often improvise to fill.		Like many [[Specialist Games]], support is sparse but regular, with monthly updates and releases advertised on the Community site. GW has, however, sporadically pulled products from their webstore, creating gaps in the game players often improvise to fill.

1d4chan>ThatOneBruvva: /* Adeptus Astartes */

2022-08-28T15:00:37Z

Adeptus Astartes

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	Fire Raptor- BROADSIDE MANOEUVRES! ahem* Basically a Storm Eagle that trades up on weaponry and trades the transport out for side-mounted ball turrets. If you're skint on points, Heavy Bolters will scratch the enemy's paintwork, or if you're not, then Autocannons or Lascannons can be brought to bear. Also has Hellstrike Missiles as standard, with 3 ammo.		Fire Raptor- BROADSIDE MANOEUVRES! ahem* Basically a Storm Eagle that trades up on weaponry and trades the transport out for side-mounted ball turrets. If you're skint on points, Heavy Bolters will scratch the enemy's paintwork, or if you're not, then Autocannons or Lascannons can be brought to bear. Also has Hellstrike Missiles as standard, with 3 ammo.
	* Thunderhawk- Oh yeah baby, it's here! It'll fulfil all your transport needs, and anything that flies in front of its Turbo-laser is going to get vaporised. Pretty hard to approach as it has all-round turrets, in addition to 8 structure points. Expensive, but what did you expect? Expect it to be a priority target, and position your interceptors to defend it.		* Thunderhawk- Oh yeah baby, it's here! It'll fulfil all your transport needs, and anything that flies in front of its Turbo-laser is going to get vaporised. Pretty hard to approach as it has all-round turrets, in addition to 8 structure points. Expensive, but what did you expect? Expect it to be a priority target, and position your interceptors to defend it.

			====Age of Darkness====

			What's better than having a massive cash cow of a wargame? Having it cross over to another wargame for more exposure! Indeed, there is going to be an expansion book for Aeronautica Imperialis that's going to cover the era of the [[Horus Heresy]], synergizing with the recent success of that wargame's recent relaunch.

	===Craftworld Eldar===		===Craftworld Eldar===

81.111.223.110: /* Adeptus Astartes */ - Added the Thunderhawk X-)

2021-11-03T20:05:31Z

Adeptus Astartes: - Added the Thunderhawk X-)

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	*Storm Eagle- 4 Structure, 2 transport and the ability to hover. This is your objective-grabber until the Thunderhawk arrives. Has twin Heavy Bolters for pinging sparks off enemy planes at short range, on top of the similarly-damaging Dual Frag Missile Pods, which can be replaced with the Xiphon Interceptor's missiles except that they throw out 1 extra die.		*Storm Eagle- 4 Structure, 2 transport and the ability to hover. This is your objective-grabber until the Thunderhawk arrives. Has twin Heavy Bolters for pinging sparks off enemy planes at short range, on top of the similarly-damaging Dual Frag Missile Pods, which can be replaced with the Xiphon Interceptor's missiles except that they throw out 1 extra die.
	Fire Raptor- BROADSIDE MANOEUVRES! ahem* Basically a Storm Eagle that trades up on weaponry and trades the transport out for side-mounted ball turrets. If you're skint on points, Heavy Bolters will scratch the enemy's paintwork, or if you're not, then Autocannons or Lascannons can be brought to bear. Also has Hellstrike Missiles as standard, with 3 ammo.		Fire Raptor- BROADSIDE MANOEUVRES! ahem* Basically a Storm Eagle that trades up on weaponry and trades the transport out for side-mounted ball turrets. If you're skint on points, Heavy Bolters will scratch the enemy's paintwork, or if you're not, then Autocannons or Lascannons can be brought to bear. Also has Hellstrike Missiles as standard, with 3 ammo.
			* Thunderhawk- Oh yeah baby, it's here! It'll fulfil all your transport needs, and anything that flies in front of its Turbo-laser is going to get vaporised. Pretty hard to approach as it has all-round turrets, in addition to 8 structure points. Expensive, but what did you expect? Expect it to be a priority target, and position your interceptors to defend it.

	===Craftworld Eldar===		===Craftworld Eldar===

1d4chan>Redvsdead: /* Imperial Navy */

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Imperial Navy

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	* Imperial Arvus Lighter - Its cheap, can transport stuff and disengage after having transported stuff. Also no guns at all. Useful if you want to win transport games without dedicating a Marauder or a Valkyrie for that.		* Imperial Arvus Lighter - Its cheap, can transport stuff and disengage after having transported stuff. Also no guns at all. Useful if you want to win transport games without dedicating a Marauder or a Valkyrie for that.

	* Marauder Colossus - It ~~looses~~ some of the regular ~~marauder bombers~~ weapons and gains one big bomb instead. It looks cool, but a regular Marauder deals more damage to ground targets and enemy aircraft, so there is no reason to take it.		* Marauder Colossus - It loses some of the regular Marauder Bombers weapons and gains one big bomb instead. It looks cool, but a regular Marauder deals more damage to ground targets and enemy aircraft, so there is no reason to take it.

	'''Upgrades'''		'''Upgrades'''

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>Using GW Slave Names

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	== 2019 Relaunch ==		== 2019 Relaunch ==
	The relaunch is upon us! And by the Emperor do these tiny planes look amazing.		The relaunch is upon us! And by the Emperor do these tiny planes look amazing.
	Currently, there are five factions available: Ork Air Waaagh!, the Imperial Navy, the Tau Air Caste, the ~~Asuryani~~ Eldar and the Adeptus Astartes.		Currently, there are five factions available: Ork Air Waaagh!, the Imperial Navy, the Tau Air Caste, the Craftworld Eldar and the Adeptus Astartes.

	The first two factions are represented in the first starter box, Wings of Vengeance. The miniatures included are two Imperial Navy Thunderbolt fighters (can be alternately assembled as Thunderbolt Fury fighters), two Imperial Navy Marauder bombers, three Ork Air Waaagh! Dakkajets and two Ork Air Waaagh! Fighta Bommers. Aside from the plastic, also contained is the rulebook, an “Area of Engagement” game board, some dice, and quick reference cards.		The first two factions are represented in the first starter box, Wings of Vengeance. The miniatures included are two Imperial Navy Thunderbolt fighters (can be alternately assembled as Thunderbolt Fury fighters), two Imperial Navy Marauder bombers, three Ork Air Waaagh! Dakkajets and two Ork Air Waaagh! Fighta Bommers. Aside from the plastic, also contained is the rulebook, an “Area of Engagement” game board, some dice, and quick reference cards.
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	More factions can be expected, the T'au has been announced for a Taros campaign and even more of the Imperial Navy (the game is called Aeronautica Imperialis after all) with the addition of Lightnings and Valkyries.		More factions can be expected, the T'au has been announced for a Taros campaign and even more of the Imperial Navy (the game is called Aeronautica Imperialis after all) with the addition of Lightnings and Valkyries.

	As of 2021, ~~Asuryani~~ Eldar and Space Marines have been released in the Wrath of Angels box. Just like the others, it has a rulebook, dice & board, but no reference cards this time. It also has eleven models: three Nightwings and three Phoenix Bombers for the Eldar, and three Xiphon Interceptors and two Storm Eagles for the Space Marines. The included rulebook also has rules for a Fire Raptor, but not the plastic Thunderhawk that was the main selling point when the Marines were announced.		As of 2021, Craftworld Eldar and Space Marines have been released in the Wrath of Angels box. Just like the others, it has a rulebook, dice & board, but no reference cards this time. It also has eleven models: three Nightwings and three Phoenix Bombers for the Eldar, and three Xiphon Interceptors and two Storm Eagles for the Space Marines. The included rulebook also has rules for a Fire Raptor, but not the plastic Thunderhawk that was the main selling point when the Marines were announced.

	===Gameplay===		===Gameplay===
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	Fire Raptor- BROADSIDE MANOEUVRES! ahem* Basically a Storm Eagle that trades up on weaponry and trades the transport out for side-mounted ball turrets. If you're skint on points, Heavy Bolters will scratch the enemy's paintwork, or if you're not, then Autocannons or Lascannons can be brought to bear. Also has Hellstrike Missiles as standard, with 3 ammo.		Fire Raptor- BROADSIDE MANOEUVRES! ahem* Basically a Storm Eagle that trades up on weaponry and trades the transport out for side-mounted ball turrets. If you're skint on points, Heavy Bolters will scratch the enemy's paintwork, or if you're not, then Autocannons or Lascannons can be brought to bear. Also has Hellstrike Missiles as standard, with 3 ammo.

	===~~Asuryani~~===		===Craftworld Eldar===

	The Craftworlders are here, they are fragile, and they are tricksy. Literally: they have 2 Structure and Jink on everything. Jinking bombers. Just imagine it.		The Craftworlders are here, they are fragile, and they are tricksy. Literally: they have 2 Structure and Jink on everything. Jinking bombers. Just imagine it.

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	'''Aeronautica Imperialis''' is a [[wargame]] made by [[Games Workshop]] focusing on the aircraft of the factions of [[Warhammer 40,000]]. It's in the same 8mm scale as [[Adeptus Titanicus]], with the relaunched 2019 range produced primarily in plastic. It is a reboot of an earlier game of the same name produced by [[Forge World]].		'''Aeronautica Imperialis''' is a [[wargame]] made by [[Games Workshop]] focusing on the aircraft of the factions of [[Warhammer 40,000]]. It's in the same 8mm scale as [[Adeptus Titanicus]], with the relaunched 2019 range produced primarily in plastic. It is a reboot of an earlier game of the same name produced by [[Forge World]].

	Like many [[Specialist Games]], support is sparse but regular, with monthly updates and releases advertised on the Community site. GW has, however, sporadically pulled products from their webstore, creating gaps in the game players often improvise to fill.		Like many [[Specialist Games]], support is sparse but regular, with monthly updates and releases advertised on the Community site. GW has, however, sporadically pulled products from their webstore, creating gaps in the game players often improvise to fill.

	== 2019 Relaunch ==		== 2019 Relaunch ==
	The relaunch is upon us! And by the Emperor do these tiny planes look amazing.		The relaunch is upon us! And by the Emperor do these tiny planes look amazing.
	Currently, there are five factions available: Ork Air Waaagh!, the Imperial Navy, the Tau Air Caste, the Craftworld Eldar and the Adeptus Astartes.		Currently, there are five factions available: Ork Air Waaagh!, the Imperial Navy, the Tau Air Caste, the Craftworld Eldar and the Adeptus Astartes.

	The first two factions are represented in the first starter box, Wings of Vengeance. The miniatures included are two Imperial Navy Thunderbolt fighters (can be alternately assembled as Thunderbolt Fury fighters), two Imperial Navy Marauder bombers, three Ork Air Waaagh! Dakkajets and two Ork Air Waaagh! Fighta Bommers. Aside from the plastic, also contained is the rulebook, an “Area of Engagement” game board, some dice, and quick reference cards.		The first two factions are represented in the first starter box, Wings of Vengeance. The miniatures included are two Imperial Navy Thunderbolt fighters (can be alternately assembled as Thunderbolt Fury fighters), two Imperial Navy Marauder bombers, three Ork Air Waaagh! Dakkajets and two Ork Air Waaagh! Fighta Bommers. Aside from the plastic, also contained is the rulebook, an “Area of Engagement” game board, some dice, and quick reference cards.

	There is a second starting box released in 2020 titled "Skies of Fire", focusing on the conflict between the Imperial Navy and the T'au Air Caste, bringing six new aircraft to the game as well as introducing the T'au faction. Just like Wings of Vengeance it includes ten miniatures, evenly split between the two factions. The T’au force includes three Barracudas and two Tiger Sharks, each with a wide array of weapon options. The Imperiums forces consist of two Valkyrie Assault Carriers, which can alternatively be built as Vendettas, plus three Lightning Strike Fighters, one of which can be built as a Lightning Fighter. Just like Wings of Vengeance, it will also contains is the rulebook, an “Area of Engagement” game board, some dice, and quick reference cards.		There is a second starting box released in 2020 titled "Skies of Fire", focusing on the conflict between the Imperial Navy and the T'au Air Caste, bringing six new aircraft to the game as well as introducing the T'au faction. Just like Wings of Vengeance it includes ten miniatures, evenly split between the two factions. The T’au force includes three Barracudas and two Tiger Sharks, each with a wide array of weapon options. The Imperiums forces consist of two Valkyrie Assault Carriers, which can alternatively be built as Vendettas, plus three Lightning Strike Fighters, one of which can be built as a Lightning Fighter. Just like Wings of Vengeance, it will also contains is the rulebook, an “Area of Engagement” game board, some dice, and quick reference cards.

	Additionally, GeeDubs has put out the Rynn’s World Air War campaign book, which details the events of Waaagh! Snagrod’s invasion of the Crimson Fists Chapter homeworld. Before you get too excited about the prospect of Space Marine air combat let me curb your enthusiasm by telling you that the Rynn’s World Air War campaign book is only Imperial Navy versus Orks. However, let me reignite that enthusiasm by telling you that it does contain rules for the ‘eavy Bommer and Grot Bommer.		Additionally, GeeDubs has put out the Rynn’s World Air War campaign book, which details the events of Waaagh! Snagrod’s invasion of the Crimson Fists Chapter homeworld. Before you get too excited about the prospect of Space Marine air combat let me curb your enthusiasm by telling you that the Rynn’s World Air War campaign book is only Imperial Navy versus Orks. However, let me reignite that enthusiasm by telling you that it does contain rules for the ‘eavy Bommer and Grot Bommer.

	More factions can be expected, the T'au has been announced for a Taros campaign and even more of the Imperial Navy (the game is called Aeronautica Imperialis after all) with the addition of Lightnings and Valkyries.		More factions can be expected, the T'au has been announced for a Taros campaign and even more of the Imperial Navy (the game is called Aeronautica Imperialis after all) with the addition of Lightnings and Valkyries.
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	*Pair of Wing Bombs- A short range but powerful bomb.		*Pair of Wing Bombs- A short range but powerful bomb.
	*Pair of Big Bombs- The same, but bigger.		*Pair of Big Bombs- The same, but bigger.
	*Kustom Big Shootas- Two more big shoota shots in the front arc at short and medium. The answer to "Do I want more Dakka?" is always, "YES".		*Kustom Big Shootas- Two more big shoota shots in the front arc at short and medium. The answer to "Do I want more Dakka?" is always, "YES".
	*Belching Smoke- A one use 6+ invuln against ammo 1, 2, or 3 weapons.		*Belching Smoke- A one use 6+ invuln against ammo 1, 2, or 3 weapons.
	*Fly Boss- A once per game reroll for this aircraft.		*Fly Boss- A once per game reroll for this aircraft.
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	'''Aircraft'''		'''Aircraft'''

	* Thunderbolt fighter – Work horse of the Aeronautica Imperialis. A very capable air to air fighter with enough hardpoints to sling some air to ground hate.		* Thunderbolt fighter – Work horse of the Aeronautica Imperialis. A very capable air to air fighter with enough hardpoints to sling some air to ground hate.

	* Thunderbolt Fury – A surprisingly cheap upgrade to the Thunderbolt. The Avenger Boltcannon has one more shot at close and medium range while also doing extra damage on a roll of 6. Generally the better option, unless you really need to save points.		* Thunderbolt Fury – A surprisingly cheap upgrade to the Thunderbolt. The Avenger Boltcannon has one more shot at close and medium range while also doing extra damage on a roll of 6. Generally the better option, unless you really need to save points.
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	* Marauder bomber – Front facing lascannons, turrets on top and at the rear makes this one tough cookie. Throws a hilarious amount of dice when bombing things. Want even more? You can take ''four pairs'' of Hellstrikes or bombs on the wing pylons. Or you could choose the same number of Skystrikes and to make a dogfighting Land Raider.		* Marauder bomber – Front facing lascannons, turrets on top and at the rear makes this one tough cookie. Throws a hilarious amount of dice when bombing things. Want even more? You can take ''four pairs'' of Hellstrikes or bombs on the wing pylons. Or you could choose the same number of Skystrikes and to make a dogfighting Land Raider.

	* Marauder Destroyer – The Imperium looked at the Marauder and said "Needs more GUN." Trades lascannons for autocannons, the tail heavy bolter for an assault cannon, and some bomb capacity for troop space. Most expensive imperial airplane but easily worth the cost for the amount of battlespace role's it can perform. ~~rivals~~ Ork aircraft for close range dakka it can put out.		* Marauder Destroyer – The Imperium looked at the Marauder and said "Needs more GUN." Trades lascannons for autocannons, the tail heavy bolter for an assault cannon, and some bomb capacity for troop space. Most expensive imperial airplane but easily worth the cost for the amount of battlespace role's it can perform. Rivals Ork aircraft for close range dakka it can put out.

	* Lightning and Lightning Strike - 2 structure planes with ok - bad weapons that make up for it with an incredible Throttle of 3 and the ability to perform maneuvers 1-7. In the right hands, this thing is murder. Not in the right hands, it has a tendency to explode.		* Lightning and Lightning Strike - 2 structure planes with ok - bad weapons that make up for it with an incredible Throttle of 3 and the ability to perform maneuvers 1-7. In the right hands, this thing is murder. Not in the right hands, it has a tendency to explode.

	* Avenger Strike - Like a Thunderbolt, but for ground attack and worse. At 20 points base, it is cheaper than a thunderbolt, but its additional weapon options (which are quite useful) both put it at the exact same cost. For this, you get one worse Throttle, Structure, and Max Altitude. At two points less than a Thunderbolt Fury, though, it isn't impossible that this could find a place in your list.		* Avenger Strike - Like a Thunderbolt, but for ground attack and worse. At 20 points base, it is cheaper than a thunderbolt, but its additional weapon options (which are quite useful) both put it at the exact same cost. For this, you get one worse Throttle, Structure, and Max Altitude. At two points less than a Thunderbolt Fury, though, it isn't impossible that this could find a place in your list.
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	* Valkyrie and Vendetta Assault Craft - Vendettas with its 6 lascannons can deal a lot of mid range damage, while also transporting troops. Not as agile or fast as a real fighter though. Skip the Valkyrie, none of its loadouts are good for its points.		* Valkyrie and Vendetta Assault Craft - Vendettas with its 6 lascannons can deal a lot of mid range damage, while also transporting troops. Not as agile or fast as a real fighter though. Skip the Valkyrie, none of its loadouts are good for its points.

	* Vulture Gunship - The first Imperial aircraft with Jink.		* Vulture Gunship - The first Imperial aircraft with Jink.

	* Imperial Arvus Lighter - Its cheap, can transport stuff and disengage after having transported stuff. Also no guns at all. Useful if you want to win transport games without dedicating a Marauder or a Valkyrie for that.		* Imperial Arvus Lighter - Its cheap, can transport stuff and disengage after having transported stuff. Also no guns at all. Useful if you want to win transport games without dedicating a Marauder or a Valkyrie for that.
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	===T'au Empire===		===T'au Empire===

	The T'au bring a mixture of technological advantages and some big fracking guns to the skies of the 41st millennium. Their roster varies from the tiny remora drone to the titan killing Tiger-shark.		The T'au bring a mixture of technological advantages and some big fracking guns to the skies of the 41st millennium. Their roster varies from the tiny remora drone to the titan killing Tiger-shark.

	'''Aircraft'''		'''Aircraft'''

	*Barracuda- A family of fighters, each with a different primary gun. On top of the upgrades that any plane can take, the barracuda can also can take either cyclic ion blaster drones, or long barrelled burst cannon drones. The ion blaster puts out more dice at closer range, and is more likely to damage, whilst the burst cannon excels at medium range. Its a choice between optimising for medium range, or covering your short range weak spot.		*Barracuda- A family of fighters, each with a different primary gun. On top of the upgrades that any plane can take, the barracuda can also can take either cyclic ion blaster drones, or long barrelled burst cannon drones. The ion blaster puts out more dice at closer range, and is more likely to damage, whilst the burst cannon excels at medium range. Its a choice between optimising for medium range, or covering your short range weak spot.
	**The AX-5-2 carries a swiftstrike railgun, which when it hits is going to hurt, wounding on a 2+ and doing extra damage on a 6. Problem is, at its optimal medium range its only putting out two dice. The railgun is the most points efficient, but is let down by its inability to fire at short range.		**The AX-5-2 carries a swiftstrike railgun, which when it hits is going to hurt, wounding on a 2+ and doing extra damage on a 6. Problem is, at its optimal medium range its only putting out two dice. The railgun is the most points efficient, but is let down by its inability to fire at short range.
	**The AX-5-3 is a whopping 4 points extra on the standard craft. For it, you replace the railgun for a giant burst cannon that puts out 6 dice at medium range. The only catch is it only wounds on a 5+, and doesn't do extra damage.		**The AX-5-3 is a whopping 4 points extra on the standard craft. For it, you replace the railgun for a giant burst cannon that puts out 6 dice at medium range. The only catch is it only wounds on a 5+, and doesn't do extra damage.
	**The AX-5-4 only costs 1 point over the standard, and for it you replace the railgun for an Ion cannon. At short and medium ranges it puts out 1 extra shot over the railgun, but only wounds on a 4+.		**The AX-5-4 only costs 1 point over the standard, and for it you replace the railgun for an Ion cannon. At short and medium ranges it puts out 1 extra shot over the railgun, but only wounds on a 4+.

	*Tiger Shark- The T'au big boy fighter bomber. With 5 structure, its an ideal recipient for the armoured cockpit upgrade. Again, this is a family of planes, each with its own primary weapons. Compared to the Barracuda, its slower but much more tanky. If you can afford these, you'll want these to act as heavy fighters. They can also be equipped with the same drones as the barracuda, so see them.		*Tiger Shark- The T'au big boy fighter bomber. With 5 structure, its an ideal recipient for the armoured cockpit upgrade. Again, this is a family of planes, each with its own primary weapons. Compared to the Barracuda, its slower but much more tanky. If you can afford these, you'll want these to act as heavy fighters. They can also be equipped with the same drones as the barracuda, so see them.
	**The AX-1-0-2 is the standard model, featuring a pair of railguns. They're similar to the Barracuda versions but with 1 extra shot at long and medium ranges. Good if you're short for points		**The AX-1-0-2 is the standard model, featuring a pair of railguns. They're similar to the Barracuda versions but with 1 extra shot at long and medium ranges. Good if you're short for points
	**The AX-1-0-3 costs a FUCKHUGE 8 points more than the standard. For that, you'll get a twin heavy burst cannon, which will shit dice at medium range, but you'll only wound on a 5+. Quite probably not worth the cost.		**The AX-1-0-3 costs a FUCKHUGE 8 points more than the standard. For that, you'll get a twin heavy burst cannon, which will shit dice at medium range, but you'll only wound on a 5+. Quite probably not worth the cost.
	**The AX-1-0-4 is a mere 2 point upgrade. The Ion cannon will not wound as much a the standard, but puts out more dice. Quite probably worth the upgrade if you can spare the point.		**The AX-1-0-4 is a mere 2 point upgrade. The Ion cannon will not wound as much a the standard, but puts out more dice. Quite probably worth the upgrade if you can spare the point.

	*Tiger Shark AX-1-0- The titan killer takes to the skies. In terms of chassis, its the same as the standard, but with no transport space, and 1 higher max speed. It can be equipped with a long range heavy rail cannon, or short ranged plasma accelerators. Use the former if you wanna take something out turn 1, or the latter if you expect a close range brawl.		*Tiger Shark AX-1-0- The titan killer takes to the skies. In terms of chassis, its the same as the standard, but with no transport space, and 1 higher max speed. It can be equipped with a long range heavy rail cannon, or short ranged plasma accelerators. Use the former if you wanna take something out turn 1, or the latter if you expect a close range brawl.

	*Remora Drone- Teeny tiny drones. They're hella cheap, and make imperial lightning fighters look tanky. However, you won't have to worry about ground defences thanks to stealth, and at max speed they're hella manoeuvrable. In terms of firepower its, well its not great. But what did you expect from a tiny scout plane.		*Remora Drone- Teeny tiny drones. They're hella cheap, and make imperial lightning fighters look tanky. However, you won't have to worry about ground defences thanks to stealth, and at max speed they're hella manoeuvrable. In terms of firepower its, well its not great. But what did you expect from a tiny scout plane.