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	In normal games, the best use of a combined Fireblade squad is to have a surviving Fireblade join another squad after his first is wiped out, making it as if you still have the same amount of dakka as before.		In normal games, the best use of a combined Fireblade squad is to have a surviving Fireblade join another squad after his first is wiped out, making it as if you still have the same amount of dakka as before.

	== BUT WAIT, 8E! ==		==BUT WAIT, 8E!==

	Fireblades still retain their cheapness, but now hit on 2's when shooting. They come with a Pulse Rifle that you'll probably never use, a markerlight, and some grenades. They also confer an extra shot to all Pulse Rifles, Carbines, and Pistols at half range. Combined with T'au sept they help form Terrifying gunlines. The biggest reason you want to take one is the EZ markerlight hit, which helps form markerlight chains to get that juicy +1 to shooting. If you are running a Gunline, and have not taken a Fireblade, you have done something wrong.		Fireblades still retain their cheapness, but now hit on 2's when shooting. They come with a Pulse Rifle that you'll probably never use, a markerlight, and some grenades. They also confer an extra shot to all Pulse Rifles, Carbines, and Pistols at half range. Combined with T'au sept they help form Terrifying gunlines. The biggest reason you want to take one is the EZ markerlight hit, which helps form markerlight chains to get that juicy +1 to shooting. If you are running a Gunline, and have not taken a Fireblade, you have done something wrong.

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2A02:1810:4E2C:A900:9092:EB43:6B32:3957 at 20:03, 5 June 2023

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	[[File:Fireblade6.jpg\|230px\|right\|thumb\|Trust us, despite trying to look badass. This Fireblade definitely did not kill that Tyranid with his tiny knife.]]		[[File:Fireblade6.jpg\|230px\|right\|thumb\|Trust us, despite trying to look badass. This Fireblade definitely did not kill that Tyranid with his tiny knife.]]
	Fireblades (or Shas'nel in Tau) are members of the Tau Fire Caste. Consisting of the most grizzled and seasoned veterans of their Cadre, their skills in the art of the Fire Warrior way of battle has led them to eschew Battlesuit technology, preferring instead to be equipped with a [[Plasma#Pulse Rifle\|Pulse Rifle]] and [[Bonding Knife]]. Fireblades typically serve as field commanders and their experience on the battlefield has made them experts in directing firepower to maximize damage to enemy targets. Owing to their status, Fireblades also wear [[Combat Armour\|heavier armour]] than standard Fire Warriors.		Fireblades (or Shas'nel in Tau) are members of the Tau Fire Caste. Consisting of the most grizzled and seasoned veterans of their Cadre, their skills in the art of the Fire Warrior way of battle has led them to eschew Battlesuit technology, preferring instead to be equipped with a [[Plasma#Pulse Rifle\|Pulse Rifle]] and [[Bonding Knife]]. Fireblades typically serve as field commanders and their experience on the battlefield has made them experts in directing firepower to maximize damage to enemy targets. Owing to their status, Fireblades also wear [[Combat Armour\|heavier armour]] than standard Fire Warriors.

	Despite their name and choice of equipment, don't expect the Fireblade to do much CQC especially when they are going up against... Well, anything really. Keep them back and protected.		Despite their name and choice of equipment, don't expect the Fireblade to do much CQC especially when they are going up against... Well, anything really. Keep them back and protected.
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	These are the second cheapest HQ choice in the Tau codex beaten out only by naked Ethereals which automatically makes them of some use in small point games or as a cheap HQ in an allied list. His features include a BS5 markerlight, a cheap source of bonus drones. Apart from a cheap HQ the main advantage is giving a fire warrior squad an extra shot each with a special rule.		These are the second cheapest HQ choice in the Tau codex beaten out only by naked Ethereals which automatically makes them of some use in small point games or as a cheap HQ in an allied list. His features include a BS5 markerlight, a cheap source of bonus drones. Apart from a cheap HQ the main advantage is giving a fire warrior squad an extra shot each with a special rule.

	While this may not be "good" it was hilarious prior to 7e to take an allied Eldar/Tau army with a Farseer, an Ethereal, and a Fireblade. Invoke Fire with the Ethereal whilst Rapid firing with a guided Fire Warrior squad including a Fireblade and laughing as your foe suffers a statistical 39 Str5 hits not including drones from one squad. Sadly, 7th ed nerfed this by making Tau/Eldar Allies of Convenience, so no more Guide.		While this may not be "good" it was hilarious prior to 7e to take an allied Eldar/Tau army with a Farseer, an Ethereal, and a Fireblade. Invoke Fire with the Ethereal whilst Rapid firing with a guided Fire Warrior squad including a Fireblade and laughing as your foe suffers a statistical 39 Str5 hits not including drones from one squad. Sadly, 7th ed nerfed this by making Tau/Eldar Allies of Convenience, so no more Guide.

	Funnily enough, as the rule is worded nothing prevents you from adding more Fireblades to a Fire warrior team (specially in 7th Unbound lists).		Funnily enough, as the rule is worded nothing prevents you from adding more Fireblades to a Fire warrior team (specially in 7th Unbound lists).
	For each Fireblade you add, there is one more shot for the ENTIRE team (and to the other Fireblades too!). 10 fireblades with 10 Fire warriors throw 11 shots each at 30 inches (total 220 shots, with half at BS 5). [[Dakka\|MORE DAKKA]] for the greater good. This isn't very useful for normal games, but in Apocalypse you can have a squad of 12 Fire Warriors and 10 Fireblades are putting out 11 shots EACH at max range, 12 at half, for a total of 242 shots at max range, of which 110 are at BS5. In Apocalypse games 600 points worth of HQ is small change. The amount of fire out of the squad is normally only seen from massed Guard firing lines, but is coming from a total of 22 models that is only 708 points (which is one Titan or a couple Baneblades). You can live the dream of all 40k players and erase a squad of Ultramarines every turn.		For each Fireblade you add, there is one more shot for the ENTIRE team (and to the other Fireblades too!). 10 fireblades with 10 Fire warriors throw 11 shots each at 30 inches (total 220 shots, with half at BS 5). [[Dakka\|MORE DAKKA]] for the greater good. This isn't very useful for normal games, but in Apocalypse you can have a squad of 12 Fire Warriors and 10 Fireblades are putting out 11 shots EACH at max range, 12 at half, for a total of 242 shots at max range, of which 110 are at BS5. In Apocalypse games 600 points worth of HQ is small change. The amount of fire out of the squad is normally only seen from massed Guard firing lines, but is coming from a total of 22 models that is only 708 points (which is one Titan or a couple Baneblades). You can live the dream of all 40k players and erase a squad of Ultramarines every turn.

	In normal games, the best use of a combined Fireblade squad is to have a surviving Fireblade join another squad after his first is wiped out, making it as if you still have the same amount of dakka as before.		In normal games, the best use of a combined Fireblade squad is to have a surviving Fireblade join another squad after his first is wiped out, making it as if you still have the same amount of dakka as before.

1d4chan>That One Guy Who Likes Vampires, Yeah That One at 05:09, 24 January 2022

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	Fireblades (or Shas'nel in Tau) are members of the Tau Fire Caste. Consisting of the most grizzled and seasoned veterans of their Cadre, their skills in the art of the Fire Warrior way of battle has led them to eschew Battlesuit technology, preferring instead to be equipped with a [[Plasma#Pulse Rifle\|Pulse Rifle]] and [[Bonding Knife]]. Fireblades typically serve as field commanders and their experience on the battlefield has made them experts in directing firepower to maximize damage to enemy targets. Owing to their status, Fireblades also wear [[Combat Armour\|heavier armour]] than standard Fire Warriors.		Fireblades (or Shas'nel in Tau) are members of the Tau Fire Caste. Consisting of the most grizzled and seasoned veterans of their Cadre, their skills in the art of the Fire Warrior way of battle has led them to eschew Battlesuit technology, preferring instead to be equipped with a [[Plasma#Pulse Rifle\|Pulse Rifle]] and [[Bonding Knife]]. Fireblades typically serve as field commanders and their experience on the battlefield has made them experts in directing firepower to maximize damage to enemy targets. Owing to their status, Fireblades also wear [[Combat Armour\|heavier armour]] than standard Fire Warriors.

	Despite their name and choice of equipment, don't expect the Fireblade to do much CQC especially when ~~he/she is~~ going up against... Well, anything really. Keep them back and protected.		Despite their name and choice of equipment, don't expect the Fireblade to do much CQC especially when they are going up against... Well, anything really. Keep them back and protected.

	The path that the Fireblades have taken mean they can never rise to the rank of Shas'o, instead being limited to that of Shas'nel. Nor does the title carry the esteem associated with those who wear Battlesuits. Nonetheless, the Fireblades are still highly respected, not least because of their willingness to forgo prestige.		The path that the Fireblades have taken mean they can never rise to the rank of Shas'o, instead being limited to that of Shas'nel. Nor does the title carry the esteem associated with those who wear Battlesuits. Nonetheless, the Fireblades are still highly respected, not least because of their willingness to forgo prestige.

1d4chan>Derpysaurus at 07:06, 17 September 2020

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	[[File:Fireblade6.jpg\|230px\|right\|thumb\|Trust us, despite trying to look badass. This Fireblade definitely did not kill that Tyranid with his tiny knife.]]		[[File:Fireblade6.jpg\|230px\|right\|thumb\|Trust us, despite trying to look badass. This Fireblade definitely did not kill that Tyranid with his tiny knife.]]
	Fireblades (or Shas'nel in Tau) are members of the Tau Fire Caste. Consisting of the most grizzled and seasoned veterans of their Cadre, their skills in the art of the Fire Warrior way of battle has led them to eschew Battlesuit technology, preferring instead to be equipped with a Pulse Rifle and Bonding Knife. Fireblades typically serve as field commanders and their experience on the battlefield has made them experts in directing firepower to maximize damage to enemy targets. Owing to their status, Fireblades also wear heavier armour than standard Fire Warriors.		Fireblades (or Shas'nel in Tau) are members of the Tau Fire Caste. Consisting of the most grizzled and seasoned veterans of their Cadre, their skills in the art of the Fire Warrior way of battle has led them to eschew Battlesuit technology, preferring instead to be equipped with a [[Plasma#Pulse Rifle\|Pulse Rifle]] and [[Bonding Knife]]. Fireblades typically serve as field commanders and their experience on the battlefield has made them experts in directing firepower to maximize damage to enemy targets. Owing to their status, Fireblades also wear [[Combat Armour\|heavier armour]] than standard Fire Warriors.

	Despite their name and choice of equipment, don't expect the Fireblade to do much CQC especially when he/she is going up against... Well, anything really. Keep them back and protected.		Despite their name and choice of equipment, don't expect the Fireblade to do much CQC especially when he/she is going up against... Well, anything really. Keep them back and protected.

1d4chan>Ћ Professional: /* BUT WAIT, 8E! */

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BUT WAIT, 8E!

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	In normal games, the best use of a combined Fireblade squad is to have a surviving Fireblade join another squad after his first is wiped out, making it as if you still have the same amount of dakka as before.		In normal games, the best use of a combined Fireblade squad is to have a surviving Fireblade join another squad after his first is wiped out, making it as if you still have the same amount of dakka as before.

	==BUT WAIT, 8E!==		== BUT WAIT, 8E! ==

	Fireblades still retain their cheapness, but now hit on 2's when shooting. They come with a Pulse Rifle that you'll probably never use, a markerlight, and some grenades. They also confer an extra shot to all Pulse Rifles, Carbines, and Pistols at half range. Combined with T'au sept they help form Terrifying gunlines. The biggest reason you want to take one is the EZ markerlight hit, which helps form markerlight chains to get that juicy +1 to shooting. If you are running a Gunline, and have not taken a Fireblade, you have done something wrong.		Fireblades still retain their cheapness, but now hit on 2's when shooting. They come with a Pulse Rifle that you'll probably never use, a markerlight, and some grenades. They also confer an extra shot to all Pulse Rifles, Carbines, and Pistols at half range. Combined with T'au sept they help form Terrifying gunlines. The biggest reason you want to take one is the EZ markerlight hit, which helps form markerlight chains to get that juicy +1 to shooting. If you are running a Gunline, and have not taken a Fireblade, you have done something wrong.

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99.203.92.146 at 16:17, 23 October 2019

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	In normal games, the best use of a combined Fireblade squad is to have a surviving Fireblade join another squad after his first is wiped out, making it as if you still have the same amount of dakka as before.		In normal games, the best use of a combined Fireblade squad is to have a surviving Fireblade join another squad after his first is wiped out, making it as if you still have the same amount of dakka as before.

			==BUT WAIT, 8E!==
			Fireblades still retain their cheapness, but now hit on 2's when shooting. They come with a Pulse Rifle that you'll probably never use, a markerlight, and some grenades. They also confer an extra shot to all Pulse Rifles, Carbines, and Pistols at half range. Combined with T'au sept they help form Terrifying gunlines. The biggest reason you want to take one is the EZ markerlight hit, which helps form markerlight chains to get that juicy +1 to shooting. If you are running a Gunline, and have not taken a Fireblade, you have done something wrong.

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removed doubled add

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	[[File:Fireblade6.jpg\|230px\|right\|thumb\|Trust us, despite trying to look badass. This Fireblade definitely did not kill that Tyranid with his tiny knife.]]		[[File:Fireblade6.jpg\|230px\|right\|thumb\|Trust us, despite trying to look badass. This Fireblade definitely did not kill that Tyranid with his tiny knife.]]
	Fireblades (or Shas'nel in Tau) are members of the Tau Fire Caste. Consisting of the most grizzled and seasoned veterans of their Cadre, their skills in the art of the Fire Warrior way of battle has led them to eschew Battlesuit technology, preferring instead to be equipped with a Pulse Rifle and Bonding Knife. Fireblades typically serve as field commanders and their experience on the battlefield has made them experts in directing firepower to maximize damage to enemy targets. Owing to their status, Fireblades also wear heavier armour ~~in addition~~ than standard Fire Warriors.		Fireblades (or Shas'nel in Tau) are members of the Tau Fire Caste. Consisting of the most grizzled and seasoned veterans of their Cadre, their skills in the art of the Fire Warrior way of battle has led them to eschew Battlesuit technology, preferring instead to be equipped with a Pulse Rifle and Bonding Knife. Fireblades typically serve as field commanders and their experience on the battlefield has made them experts in directing firepower to maximize damage to enemy targets. Owing to their status, Fireblades also wear heavier armour than standard Fire Warriors.

	Despite their name and choice of equipment, don't expect the Fireblade to do much CQC especially when he/she is going up against... Well, anything really. Keep them back and protected.		Despite their name and choice of equipment, don't expect the Fireblade to do much CQC especially when he/she is going up against... Well, anything really. Keep them back and protected.

1d4chan>TheWiseDane: This joke has been made on a lot of pages, and it takes up a lot of space for not a lot of laughs.

2019-01-20T19:51:22Z

This joke has been made on a lot of pages, and it takes up a lot of space for not a lot of laughs.

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	Fireblades (or Shas'nel in Tau) are members of the Tau Fire Caste. Consisting of the most grizzled and seasoned veterans of their Cadre, their skills in the art of the Fire Warrior way of battle has led them to eschew Battlesuit technology, preferring instead to be equipped with a Pulse Rifle and Bonding Knife. Fireblades typically serve as field commanders and their experience on the battlefield has made them experts in directing firepower to maximize damage to enemy targets. Owing to their status, Fireblades also wear heavier armour in addition than standard Fire Warriors.		Fireblades (or Shas'nel in Tau) are members of the Tau Fire Caste. Consisting of the most grizzled and seasoned veterans of their Cadre, their skills in the art of the Fire Warrior way of battle has led them to eschew Battlesuit technology, preferring instead to be equipped with a Pulse Rifle and Bonding Knife. Fireblades typically serve as field commanders and their experience on the battlefield has made them experts in directing firepower to maximize damage to enemy targets. Owing to their status, Fireblades also wear heavier armour in addition than standard Fire Warriors.

	Despite their name and choice of equipment, don't expect the Fireblade to do much CQC especially when he/she is going up against ~~[[Chaos Space Marines\|psychotic Supermen with Chainaxes~~,]] [[Space Marines\|sociopathic Supermen with Chainswords,]] [[Adeptus Custodes\|Hyper elite golden mooks that can solo your detachments of Battlesuits,]] [[Orks\|thuggish walking mushrooms with steroid injections,]] [[Eldar\|fast as lightning elites that can strike without warning,]] [[Dark Eldar\|fast as lightning super sadists that can strike without warning,]] [[Harlequin\|fast as lightning killer clowns that can strike without warning,]] [[Imperial Guard\|brazen men that will drown you with their own blood and bayonets,]] [[Militarum Tempestus\|brazen men that can drown you in an ungodly amount of lasfire,]] [[Mechanicus\|scary cybernatic killmachines that has literal aimbots,]] [[Necrons\|soulless terminators that can rend your atoms with a scratch,]] [[Sisters of Battle\|half-naked nutjob ladies that will charge you with a giant chainsaw,]] [[Lost and the Damned\|psychotic madmen that will sacrifice you at an altar,]] [[Tyranids\|voracious outer-galactic space bugs that will eat you,]] [[Genestealer Cult\|deranged half-breeds that can slice you open like a can of tuna,]] [[Daemon\|ethereal horrors that can bend the laws of reality over just to get close to you,]] [[Sisters of Silence\|creepy soulless women that can carve you up like a turkey,]] [[Inquisition\|paranoid psychopaths that will vapourize you with an Exterminatus,]] [[Squats\|short stunted men that has weapons that make you look like an Ork,]] [[Rak'gol\|uncommunicative cyborgs covered in rad-weapons and sharp bits and]] [[Q'Orl\|swarming insects with an empire larger than you and ~~have weapons that can scare off the IoM itself~~.]]		Despite their name and choice of equipment, don't expect the Fireblade to do much CQC especially when he/she is going up against... Well, anything really. Keep them back and protected.

	The path that the Fireblades have taken mean they can never rise to the rank of Shas'o, instead being limited to that of Shas'nel. Nor does the title carry the esteem associated with those who wear Battlesuits. Nonetheless, the Fireblades are still highly respected, not least because of their willingness to forgo prestige.		The path that the Fireblades have taken mean they can never rise to the rank of Shas'o, instead being limited to that of Shas'nel. Nor does the title carry the esteem associated with those who wear Battlesuits. Nonetheless, the Fireblades are still highly respected, not least because of their willingness to forgo prestige.