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	*As of July 23, the new Barracuda (now labeled the AX-5-2) has been released. On top of the aforementioned facelift and increased customization options, Forge World has realized that people that fork over a unicorn's soul for their models also generally want to get the most out of the kit, and the new Barracuda model is [[awesome\|designed specifically with magnetization in mind, complete with detailed instructions]].		*As of July 23, the new Barracuda (now labeled the AX-5-2) has been released. On top of the aforementioned facelift and increased customization options, Forge World has realized that people that fork over a unicorn's soul for their models also generally want to get the most out of the kit, and the new Barracuda model is [[awesome\|designed specifically with magnetization in mind, complete with detailed instructions]].

	== 7th edition ==		==7th edition==

	The Barracuda's primary air-to-air weapon is a heavy [[ion cannon]] as long as the fuselage. This is supported by a pair of auto-targeting [[burst cannon]]s in the wingtips, and supplemented with [[missile pod]]s in the wings for ground attack. It can also take up to four [[seeker missile]]s to lend additional anti-armor support to [[markerlight]]-equipped ground forces. Kinda like a Lightning’s long autocannon, missiles, and lascannons, even their arrangement. Once it eliminates all flying targets, Barracuda can start bombarding ground-pounders with overcharged ion cannon blasts and hails of missile and pulse fire, vaporizing everything that isn't AV13-14 or Sv2+. Tau usually avoid using it as a dedicated strafing runner though because of it's limited survivability compared to their regular bombers like Tiger Shark or Sun Shark.		The Barracuda's primary air-to-air weapon is a heavy [[ion cannon]] as long as the fuselage. This is supported by a pair of auto-targeting [[burst cannon]]s in the wingtips, and supplemented with [[missile pod]]s in the wings for ground attack. It can also take up to four [[seeker missile]]s to lend additional anti-armor support to [[markerlight]]-equipped ground forces. Kinda like a Lightning’s long autocannon, missiles, and lascannons, even their arrangement. Once it eliminates all flying targets, Barracuda can start bombarding ground-pounders with overcharged ion cannon blasts and hails of missile and pulse fire, vaporizing everything that isn't AV13-14 or Sv2+. Tau usually avoid using it as a dedicated strafing runner though because of it's limited survivability compared to their regular bombers like Tiger Shark or Sun Shark.
	[[Image:Taubarracuda.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|The old barracuda model.]]		[[Image:Taubarracuda.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|The old barracuda model.]]
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	Barracudas also serve as interceptors of the Tau space fleet, and have been proven quite capable of going toe-to-hoof with the likes of Fury. The fact that Mantas rarely need interceptor escort to fight off enemy interceptors means Tau may focus their Barracuda wings on defense against enemy ordinance, and if you know anything about Battlefleet Gothic, the one who wins the ordinance game while fleets are closing usually wins a battle.		Barracudas also serve as interceptors of the Tau space fleet, and have been proven quite capable of going toe-to-hoof with the likes of Fury. The fact that Mantas rarely need interceptor escort to fight off enemy interceptors means Tau may focus their Barracuda wings on defense against enemy ordinance, and if you know anything about Battlefleet Gothic, the one who wins the ordinance game while fleets are closing usually wins a battle.

	== 8e ==		==8e==

	See the shiny text wall up there? Its trash, we're not gonna listen to it. (Unless you want to keep playing the 7th edition rules.)		See the shiny text wall up there? Its trash, we're not gonna listen to it. (Unless you want to keep playing the 7th edition rules.)

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	Are they good for tournaments? No. Take Sunsharks. Are they strong for more "casual" games? Yes.		Are they good for tournaments? No. Take Sunsharks. Are they strong for more "casual" games? Yes.

	== Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 & 2 ==		==Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 & 2==

	Barracudas in Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 & 2 shares with the [[Ork]]'s [[Fighta-Bommer]]s as being one of the slowest fighters in the game. However, unlike the Orks, Barracudas lack the special ship damage capabilities, making Barracudas ironically, one of the worst fighters in the game, which is hilarious when given the high reputation of Barracudas in the fluff. Might as well just use the [[Demiurg]]'s [[Automated Fighting Drone]]s which are just ''better''.		Barracudas in Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 & 2 shares with the [[Ork]]'s [[Fighta-Bommer]]s as being one of the slowest fighters in the game. However, unlike the Orks, Barracudas lack the special ship damage capabilities, making Barracudas ironically, one of the worst fighters in the game, which is hilarious when given the high reputation of Barracudas in the fluff. Might as well just use the [[Demiurg]]'s [[Automated Fighting Drone]]s which are just ''better''.
	~~[[Category: Warhammer 40,000]]~~

	~~[[Category: Battlefleet Gothic]]~~

	~~[[Category: Xenos]]~~

	~~[[Category: Tau]]~~

	~~[[Category: Kor'Vattra]]~~

	~~[[Category: Vehicles]]~~

	[[Category: Flyers]]		[[Category:Warhammer 40,000]]
			[[Category:Battlefleet Gothic]]
			[[Category:Xenos]]
			[[Category:Tau]]
			[[Category:Kor'Vattra]]
			[[Category:Vehicles]]
			[[Category:Flyers]]

	{{Tau}}		{{Tau}}

2A02:1810:4E2C:A900:F5A1:1D7A:36B8:1246 at 18:38, 30 May 2023

2023-05-30T18:38:14Z

1d4chan>Derpysaurus: /* Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 & 2 */

2021-09-04T08:43:37Z

Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 & 2

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	== Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 & 2 ==		== Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 & 2 ==

	Barracudas in Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 & 2 shares with the [[Ork]]'s [[~~Fighter~~-Bommer]]s as being one of the slowest fighters in the game. However, unlike the Orks, Barracudas lack the special ship damage capabilities, making Barracudas ironically, one of the worst fighters in the game, which is hilarious when given the high reputation of Barracudas in the fluff. Might as well just use the [[Demiurg]]'s [[Automated Fighting Drone]]s which are just ''better''.		Barracudas in Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 & 2 shares with the [[Ork]]'s [[Fighta-Bommer]]s as being one of the slowest fighters in the game. However, unlike the Orks, Barracudas lack the special ship damage capabilities, making Barracudas ironically, one of the worst fighters in the game, which is hilarious when given the high reputation of Barracudas in the fluff. Might as well just use the [[Demiurg]]'s [[Automated Fighting Drone]]s which are just ''better''.
	[[Category: Warhammer 40,000]]		[[Category: Warhammer 40,000]]

1d4chan>Derpysaurus: /* 8e */

2021-09-04T08:43:28Z

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	Are they good for tournaments? No. Take Sunsharks. Are they strong for more "casual" games? Yes.		Are they good for tournaments? No. Take Sunsharks. Are they strong for more "casual" games? Yes.

			== Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 & 2 ==

			Barracudas in Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 & 2 shares with the [[Ork]]'s [[Fighter-Bommer]]s as being one of the slowest fighters in the game. However, unlike the Orks, Barracudas lack the special ship damage capabilities, making Barracudas ironically, one of the worst fighters in the game, which is hilarious when given the high reputation of Barracudas in the fluff. Might as well just use the [[Demiurg]]'s [[Automated Fighting Drone]]s which are just ''better''.
	[[Category: Warhammer 40,000]]		[[Category: Warhammer 40,000]]

1d4chan>Ћ Professional at 19:50, 15 March 2021

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	[[File:NewBarracuda.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|The newer model.]]		[[File:NewBarracuda.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|The newer model.]]

	The '''Barracuda''' is the [[Tau]] Empire's air superiority fighter, roughly equivalent to the [[Imperial Navy]]'s [[Lightning Fighter]]. In the [[lore]], the Barracuda is supposed to be slower than the Lightning and [[Thunderbolt Fighter\|Thunderbolt]], while being more maneuverable (than the latter, at least). However, in the rules, all three are exactly as fast as each other and the Lightning and the Barracuda are equally agile and armored. The Imperial and Tau vehicles do differ in one major respect: Imperial flyers have armored cockpits, while Tau cockpits also function as escape pods. Truly, the <s>cowardice</s> <s>basic rationality and actual fucking concern for soldiers' lives</s> cowardice AND weakness of the [[xenos\|alien]] knows no bounds.		The '''Barracuda''' is the [[Tau]] Empire's air superiority fighter, roughly equivalent to the [[Imperial Navy]]'s [[Lightning Fighter]]. In the [[lore]], the Barracuda is supposed to be slower than the Lightning and [[Thunderbolt Fighter\|Thunderbolt]], while being more maneuverable (than the latter, at least). However, in the rules, all three are exactly as fast as each other and the Lightning and the Barracuda are equally agile and armored. The Imperial and Tau vehicles do differ in one major respect: Imperial flyers have armored cockpits, while Tau cockpits also function as escape pods. Truly, the <s>cowardice</s> <s>basic rationality and actual fucking concern for soldiers' lives</s> cowardice AND weakness of the [[xenos\|alien]] knows no bounds.

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	*As of July 23, the new Barracuda (now labeled the AX-5-2) has been released. On top of the aforementioned facelift and increased customization options, Forge World has realized that people that fork over a unicorn's soul for their models also generally want to get the most out of the kit, and the new Barracuda model is [[awesome\|designed specifically with magnetization in mind, complete with detailed instructions]].		*As of July 23, the new Barracuda (now labeled the AX-5-2) has been released. On top of the aforementioned facelift and increased customization options, Forge World has realized that people that fork over a unicorn's soul for their models also generally want to get the most out of the kit, and the new Barracuda model is [[awesome\|designed specifically with magnetization in mind, complete with detailed instructions]].

	==7th edition==		== 7th edition ==

	The Barracuda's primary air-to-air weapon is a heavy [[ion cannon]] as long as the fuselage. This is supported by a pair of auto-targeting [[burst cannon]]s in the wingtips, and supplemented with [[missile pod]]s in the wings for ground attack. It can also take up to four [[seeker missile]]s to lend additional anti-armor support to [[markerlight]]-equipped ground forces. Kinda like a Lightning’s long autocannon, missiles, and lascannons, even their arrangement. Once it eliminates all flying targets, Barracuda can start bombarding ground-pounders with overcharged ion cannon blasts and hails of missile and pulse fire, vaporizing everything that isn't AV13-14 or Sv2+. Tau usually avoid using it as a dedicated strafing runner though because of it's limited survivability compared to their regular bombers like Tiger Shark or Sun Shark.		The Barracuda's primary air-to-air weapon is a heavy [[ion cannon]] as long as the fuselage. This is supported by a pair of auto-targeting [[burst cannon]]s in the wingtips, and supplemented with [[missile pod]]s in the wings for ground attack. It can also take up to four [[seeker missile]]s to lend additional anti-armor support to [[markerlight]]-equipped ground forces. Kinda like a Lightning’s long autocannon, missiles, and lascannons, even their arrangement. Once it eliminates all flying targets, Barracuda can start bombarding ground-pounders with overcharged ion cannon blasts and hails of missile and pulse fire, vaporizing everything that isn't AV13-14 or Sv2+. Tau usually avoid using it as a dedicated strafing runner though because of it's limited survivability compared to their regular bombers like Tiger Shark or Sun Shark.
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	[[Category: Warhammer 40,000]]		[[Category: Warhammer 40,000]]

			[[Category: Battlefleet Gothic]]

	[[Category: Xenos]]		[[Category: Xenos]]

	[[Category: Tau]]		[[Category: Tau]]

			[[Category: Kor'Vattra]]

	[[Category: Vehicles]]		[[Category: Vehicles]]

1d4chan>Derpysaurus: /* 7th edition */

2021-01-26T12:50:37Z

7th edition

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	The Barracuda's primary air-to-air weapon is a heavy [[ion cannon]] as long as the fuselage. This is supported by a pair of auto-targeting [[burst cannon]]s in the wingtips, and supplemented with [[missile pod]]s in the wings for ground attack. It can also take up to four [[seeker missile]]s to lend additional anti-armor support to [[markerlight]]-equipped ground forces. Kinda like a Lightning’s long autocannon, missiles, and lascannons, even their arrangement. Once it eliminates all flying targets, Barracuda can start bombarding ground-pounders with overcharged ion cannon blasts and hails of missile and pulse fire, vaporizing everything that isn't AV13-14 or Sv2+. Tau usually avoid using it as a dedicated strafing runner though because of it's limited survivability compared to their regular bombers like Tiger Shark or Sun Shark.		The Barracuda's primary air-to-air weapon is a heavy [[ion cannon]] as long as the fuselage. This is supported by a pair of auto-targeting [[burst cannon]]s in the wingtips, and supplemented with [[missile pod]]s in the wings for ground attack. It can also take up to four [[seeker missile]]s to lend additional anti-armor support to [[markerlight]]-equipped ground forces. Kinda like a Lightning’s long autocannon, missiles, and lascannons, even their arrangement. Once it eliminates all flying targets, Barracuda can start bombarding ground-pounders with overcharged ion cannon blasts and hails of missile and pulse fire, vaporizing everything that isn't AV13-14 or Sv2+. Tau usually avoid using it as a dedicated strafing runner though because of it's limited survivability compared to their regular bombers like Tiger Shark or Sun Shark.
	[[Image:Taubarracuda.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|The old barracuda model.]]		[[Image:Taubarracuda.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|The old barracuda model.]]
	The new [https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/resources/PDF/fw_warscrolls//Tau%20Barracuda%20AX%205%202%20Exp%20Rules.pdf\| Barracuda AX-5-2] update also adds the ability to replace the ion cannon with either a short range heavy burst cannon, or a short range railgun. All of these weapons lack the alternate fire and range of their traditional counterparts, Riptide and Hammerheads respectively, but are otherwise identical. The Barracuda may also replace its auto-targeting long-barreled burst cannon with auto-targeting cyclic ion blasters. On top of the new firepower, the AX-5-2 also gets an invulnerable save against glancing and a weaker save against penetrating hits, as well as being able to boost its Jink save by +1.		The new [https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/resources/PDF/fw_warscrolls//Tau%20Barracuda%20AX%205%202%20Exp%20Rules.pdf\| Barracuda AX-5-2] update also adds the ability to replace the ion cannon with either a short range [[Heavy Burst Cannon\|heavy burst cannon]], or a short range [[railgun]]. All of these weapons lack the alternate fire and range of their traditional counterparts, Riptide and Hammerheads respectively, but are otherwise identical. The Barracuda may also replace its auto-targeting long-barreled burst cannon with auto-targeting [[Cyclic Ion Blaster\|cyclic ion blasters]]. On top of the new firepower, the AX-5-2 also gets an invulnerable save against glancing and a weaker save against penetrating hits, as well as being able to boost its Jink save by +1.

	Barracudas also serve as interceptors of the Tau space fleet, and have been proven quite capable of going toe-to-hoof with the likes of Fury. The fact that Mantas rarely need interceptor escort to fight off enemy interceptors means Tau may focus their Barracuda wings on defense against enemy ordinance, and if you know anything about Battlefleet Gothic, the one who wins the ordinance game while fleets are closing usually wins a battle.		Barracudas also serve as interceptors of the Tau space fleet, and have been proven quite capable of going toe-to-hoof with the likes of Fury. The fact that Mantas rarely need interceptor escort to fight off enemy interceptors means Tau may focus their Barracuda wings on defense against enemy ordinance, and if you know anything about Battlefleet Gothic, the one who wins the ordinance game while fleets are closing usually wins a battle.

1d4chan>Cool Uncle Franz at 18:24, 25 September 2020

2020-09-25T18:24:43Z

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	[[File:NewBarracuda.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|The newer model.]]		[[File:NewBarracuda.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|The newer model.]]
	The '''Barracuda''' is the [[Tau]] Empire's air superiority fighter, roughly equivalent to the [[Imperial Navy]]'s [[Lightning Fighter]]. In the [[lore]], the Barracuda is supposed to be slower than the Lightning and [[Thunderbolt Fighter\|Thunderbolt]], while being more maneuverable (than the latter, at least). However, in the rules, all three are exactly as fast as each other and the Lightning and the Barracuda are equally agile and armored. The Imperial and Tau vehicles do differ in one major respect: Imperial flyers have armored cockpits, while Tau cockpits also function as escape pods. Truly, the <s>cowardice</s> basic rationality and actual fucking concern for soldiers' lives of the [[xenos\|alien]] knows no bounds.		The '''Barracuda''' is the [[Tau]] Empire's air superiority fighter, roughly equivalent to the [[Imperial Navy]]'s [[Lightning Fighter]]. In the [[lore]], the Barracuda is supposed to be slower than the Lightning and [[Thunderbolt Fighter\|Thunderbolt]], while being more maneuverable (than the latter, at least). However, in the rules, all three are exactly as fast as each other and the Lightning and the Barracuda are equally agile and armored. The Imperial and Tau vehicles do differ in one major respect: Imperial flyers have armored cockpits, while Tau cockpits also function as escape pods. Truly, the <s>cowardice</s> <s>basic rationality and actual fucking concern for soldiers' lives</s> cowardice AND weakness of the [[xenos\|alien]] knows no bounds.

	* The Barracuda is getting a new model, as of May '16. Look into the new model before you purchase china-forge or older painted models. A face-lift, in addition to increased customization, makes for a very exciting next few months for the interceptor. [http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2016/05/forge-world-new-tau-barracua-spotted.html\| Here is a link.]		* The Barracuda is getting a new model, as of May '16. Look into the new model before you purchase china-forge or older painted models. A face-lift, in addition to increased customization, makes for a very exciting next few months for the interceptor. [http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2016/05/forge-world-new-tau-barracua-spotted.html\| Here is a link.]

1d4chan>Ћ Professional: /* 8e */

2020-08-28T18:41:03Z

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	Barracudas also serve as interceptors of the Tau space fleet, and have been proven quite capable of going toe-to-hoof with the likes of Fury. The fact that Mantas rarely need interceptor escort to fight off enemy interceptors means Tau may focus their Barracuda wings on defense against enemy ordinance, and if you know anything about Battlefleet Gothic, the one who wins the ordinance game while fleets are closing usually wins a battle.		Barracudas also serve as interceptors of the Tau space fleet, and have been proven quite capable of going toe-to-hoof with the likes of Fury. The fact that Mantas rarely need interceptor escort to fight off enemy interceptors means Tau may focus their Barracuda wings on defense against enemy ordinance, and if you know anything about Battlefleet Gothic, the one who wins the ordinance game while fleets are closing usually wins a battle.

	==8e==		== 8e ==

	See the shiny text wall up there? Its trash, we're not gonna listen to it. (Unless you want to keep playing the 7th edition rules)		See the shiny text wall up there? Its trash, we're not gonna listen to it. (Unless you want to keep playing the 7th edition rules)

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	[[Category: Vehicles]]		[[Category: Vehicles]]

			[[Category: Flyers]]

	{{Tau}}		{{Tau}}

1d4chan>Ћ Professional: /* 8e */

2020-08-10T11:07:32Z

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	Are they good for tournaments? No. Take Sunsharks. Are they strong for more "casual" games? Yes.		Are they good for tournaments? No. Take Sunsharks. Are they strong for more "casual" games? Yes.

			[[Category: Warhammer 40,000]]

			[[Category: Xenos]]

			[[Category: Tau]]

			[[Category: Vehicles]]

	{{Tau}}		{{Tau}}

	~~[[Category:Vehicles]]~~

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	[[File:NewBarracuda.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|The newer model.]]		[[File:NewBarracuda.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|The newer model.]]
	The '''Barracuda''' is the [[Tau]] Empire's air superiority fighter, roughly equivalent to the [[Imperial Navy]]'s [[Lightning Fighter]]. In the [[lore]], the Barracuda is supposed to be slower than the Lightning and [[Thunderbolt Fighter\|Thunderbolt]], while being more maneuverable (than the latter, at least). However, in the rules, all three are exactly as fast as each other and the Lightning and the Barracuda are equally agile and armored. The Imperial and Tau vehicles do differ in one major respect: Imperial flyers have armored cockpits, while Tau cockpits also function as escape pods. Truly, the <s>cowardice</s> basic rationality and actual fucking concern for soldiers' lives of the [[xenos\|alien]] knows no bounds.		The '''Barracuda''' is the [[Tau]] Empire's air superiority fighter, roughly equivalent to the [[Imperial Navy]]'s [[Lightning Fighter]]. In the [[lore]], the Barracuda is supposed to be slower than the Lightning and [[Thunderbolt Fighter\|Thunderbolt]], while being more maneuverable (than the latter, at least). However, in the rules, all three are exactly as fast as each other and the Lightning and the Barracuda are equally agile and armored. The Imperial and Tau vehicles do differ in one major respect: Imperial flyers have armored cockpits, while Tau cockpits also function as escape pods. Truly, the <s>cowardice</s> <s>basic rationality and actual fucking concern for soldiers' lives</s> cowardice AND weakness of the [[xenos\|alien]] knows no bounds.

	* The Barracuda is getting a new model, as of May '16. Look into the new model before you purchase china-forge or older painted models. A face-lift, in addition to increased customization, makes for a very exciting next few months for the interceptor. [http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2016/05/forge-world-new-tau-barracua-spotted.html\| Here is a link.]		* The Barracuda is getting a new model, as of May '16. Look into the new model before you purchase china-forge or older painted models. A face-lift, in addition to increased customization, makes for a very exciting next few months for the interceptor. [http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2016/05/forge-world-new-tau-barracua-spotted.html\| Here is a link.]

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	[[File:NewBarracuda.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|The newer model.]]		[[File:NewBarracuda.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|The newer model.]]

	The '''Barracuda''' is the [[Tau]] Empire's air superiority fighter, roughly equivalent to the [[Imperial Navy]]'s [[Lightning Fighter]]. In the [[lore]], the Barracuda is supposed to be slower than the Lightning and [[Thunderbolt Fighter\|Thunderbolt]], while being more maneuverable (than the latter, at least). However, in the rules, all three are exactly as fast as each other and the Lightning and the Barracuda are equally agile and armored. The Imperial and Tau vehicles do differ in one major respect: Imperial flyers have armored cockpits, while Tau cockpits also function as escape pods. Truly, the <s>cowardice</s> <s>basic rationality and actual fucking concern for soldiers' lives</s> cowardice AND weakness of the [[xenos\|alien]] knows no bounds.		The '''Barracuda''' is the [[Tau]] Empire's air superiority fighter, roughly equivalent to the [[Imperial Navy]]'s [[Lightning Fighter]]. In the [[lore]], the Barracuda is supposed to be slower than the Lightning and [[Thunderbolt Fighter\|Thunderbolt]], while being more maneuverable (than the latter, at least). However, in the rules, all three are exactly as fast as each other and the Lightning and the Barracuda are equally agile and armored. The Imperial and Tau vehicles do differ in one major respect: Imperial flyers have armored cockpits, while Tau cockpits also function as escape pods. Truly, the <s>cowardice</s> <s>basic rationality and actual fucking concern for soldiers' lives</s> cowardice AND weakness of the [[xenos\|alien]] knows no bounds.

	* The Barracuda is getting a new model, as of May '16. Look into the new model before you purchase china-forge or older painted models. A face-lift, in addition to increased customization, makes for a very exciting next few months for the interceptor. [http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2016/05/forge-world-new-tau-barracua-spotted.html\| Here is a link.]		* The Barracuda is getting a new model, as of May '16. Look into the new model before you purchase china-forge or older painted models. A face-lift, in addition to increased customization, makes for a very exciting next few months for the interceptor. [http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2016/05/forge-world-new-tau-barracua-spotted.html\| Here is a link.]
	*As of July 23, the new Barracuda (now labeled the AX-5-2) has been released. On top of the aforementioned facelift and increased customization options, Forge World has realized that people that fork over a unicorn's soul for their models also generally want to get the most out of the kit, and the new Barracuda model is [[awesome\|designed specifically with magnetization in mind, complete with detailed instructions]].		*As of July 23, the new Barracuda (now labeled the AX-5-2) has been released. On top of the aforementioned facelift and increased customization options, Forge World has realized that people that fork over a unicorn's soul for their models also generally want to get the most out of the kit, and the new Barracuda model is [[awesome\|designed specifically with magnetization in mind, complete with detailed instructions]].

	== 7th edition ==		== 7th edition ==

	The Barracuda's primary air-to-air weapon is a heavy [[ion cannon]] as long as the fuselage. This is supported by a pair of auto-targeting [[burst cannon]]s in the wingtips, and supplemented with [[missile pod]]s in the wings for ground attack. It can also take up to four [[seeker missile]]s to lend additional anti-armor support to [[markerlight]]-equipped ground forces. Kinda like a Lightning’s long autocannon, missiles, and lascannons, even their arrangement. Once it eliminates all flying targets, Barracuda can start bombarding ground-pounders with overcharged ion cannon blasts and hails of missile and pulse fire, vaporizing everything that isn't AV13-14 or Sv2+. Tau usually avoid using it as a dedicated strafing runner though because of it's limited survivability compared to their regular bombers like Tiger Shark or Sun Shark.		The Barracuda's primary air-to-air weapon is a heavy [[ion cannon]] as long as the fuselage. This is supported by a pair of auto-targeting [[burst cannon]]s in the wingtips, and supplemented with [[missile pod]]s in the wings for ground attack. It can also take up to four [[seeker missile]]s to lend additional anti-armor support to [[markerlight]]-equipped ground forces. Kinda like a Lightning’s long autocannon, missiles, and lascannons, even their arrangement. Once it eliminates all flying targets, Barracuda can start bombarding ground-pounders with overcharged ion cannon blasts and hails of missile and pulse fire, vaporizing everything that isn't AV13-14 or Sv2+. Tau usually avoid using it as a dedicated strafing runner though because of it's limited survivability compared to their regular bombers like Tiger Shark or Sun Shark.
	[[Image:Taubarracuda.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|The old barracuda model.]]		[[Image:Taubarracuda.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|The old barracuda model.]]
	The new [https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/resources/PDF/fw_warscrolls//Tau%20Barracuda%20AX%205%202%20Exp%20Rules.pdf\| Barracuda AX-5-2] update also adds the ability to replace the ion cannon with either a short range [[Heavy Burst Cannon\|heavy burst cannon]], or a short range [[railgun]]. All of these weapons lack the alternate fire and range of their traditional counterparts, Riptide and Hammerheads respectively, but are otherwise identical. The Barracuda may also replace its auto-targeting long-barreled burst cannon with auto-targeting [[Cyclic Ion Blaster\|cyclic ion blasters]]. On top of the new firepower, the AX-5-2 also gets an invulnerable save against glancing and a weaker save against penetrating hits, as well as being able to boost its Jink save by +1.		The new [https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/resources/PDF/fw_warscrolls//Tau%20Barracuda%20AX%205%202%20Exp%20Rules.pdf\| Barracuda AX-5-2] update also adds the ability to replace the ion cannon with either a short range [[Heavy Burst Cannon\|heavy burst cannon]], or a short range [[railgun]]. All of these weapons lack the alternate fire and range of their traditional counterparts, Riptide and Hammerheads respectively, but are otherwise identical. The Barracuda may also replace its auto-targeting long-barreled burst cannon with auto-targeting [[Cyclic Ion Blaster\|cyclic ion blasters]]. On top of the new firepower, the AX-5-2 also gets an invulnerable save against glancing and a weaker save against penetrating hits, as well as being able to boost its Jink save by +1.
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	== 8e ==		== 8e ==

	See the shiny text wall up there? Its trash, we're not gonna listen to it. (Unless you want to keep playing the 7th edition rules)		See the shiny text wall up there? Its trash, we're not gonna listen to it. (Unless you want to keep playing the 7th edition rules.)

	Barracudas are back, and sexy as ever. Not solid choices mind you, but still not horrible if you find you wanna zip around the sky instead of sit in a static gunline. They have good movement, with a 3+ BS and save at T7, meaning that they're hardier than your Citadel flyers like the Sunshark. They also get the bog standard hard to hit -1 for being a plane, and has an invuln save of 5+.		Barracudas are back, and sexy as ever. Not solid choices mind you, but still not horrible if you find you wanna zip around the sky instead of sit in a static gunline. They have good movement, with a 3+ BS and save at T7, meaning that they're hardier than your Citadel flyers like the Sunshark. They also get the bog standard hard to hit -1 for being a plane, and has an invuln save of 5+.
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	You won't see them often for the above reasons, but they are still viable. They can take four seeker missiles if you really need them and have the points. Couple that with heavy markerlight support, they skyrocket in their usefulness, being able to quite possibly dish out concerning levels of firepower when shooting at something with 5 markerlights.		You won't see them often for the above reasons, but they are still viable. They can take four seeker missiles if you really need them and have the points. Couple that with heavy markerlight support, they skyrocket in their usefulness, being able to quite possibly dish out concerning levels of firepower when shooting at something with 5 markerlights.

	Are they good for tournaments? No. Take Sunsharks. Are they strong for more "casual" games? Yes.		Are they good for tournaments? No. Take Sunsharks. Are they strong for more "casual" games? Yes.

	== Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 & 2 ==		== Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 & 2 ==