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1d4chan>Sicarius: /* Final Note */

2022-10-06T21:29:31Z

Final Note

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	While this article sounds like a giant fan wank for the T'au, don't begin to believe for a microsecond the T'au stand a chance against the Imperium on a broad scale. The Imperium hasn't squashed them yet because they are too tough to kill and would be a waste of resources better used elsewhere. In the end, as it stands currently, the T'au are horribly outmatched at the naval game, and hence why massive spending goes to the Kor'vattra in the first place.		While this article sounds like a giant fan wank for the T'au, don't begin to believe for a microsecond the T'au stand a chance against the Imperium on a broad scale. The Imperium hasn't squashed them yet because they are too tough to kill and would be a waste of resources better used elsewhere. In the end, as it stands currently, the T'au are horribly outmatched at the naval game, and hence why massive spending goes to the Kor'vattra in the first place.

	It matters not if your ship is 10% faster 20% shootier and has a shiny coating: you have one and the enemy has twenty-something. The T'au are sort of in the same situation that the Dutch and Danish navies were in during the Napoleonic Wars~~. Yes~~, the major powers could beat them, but it be such a bloody and difficult affair it is not (yet) worth the time, treasure, and blood to do so. There are [[Abbadon\|bigger]] [[Tyranids\|fish]] [[orks\|to]] [[necrons\|fry]]. If and when the Imperium has a spare sector battlefleet lying around, expect them to [[Warship\|Copenhagenize]] the entire Tau fleet in short order.		It matters not if your ship is 10% faster 20% shootier and has a shiny coating: you have one and the enemy has twenty-something. The T'au are sort of in the same situation that the Dutch and Danish navies were in during the Napoleonic Wars: yes, the major powers could beat them, but it be such a bloody and difficult affair it is not (yet) worth the time, treasure, and blood to do so. There are [[Abbadon\|bigger]] [[Tyranids\|fish]] [[orks\|to]] [[necrons\|fry]]. If and when the Imperium has a spare sector battlefleet lying around, expect them to [[Warship\|Copenhagenize]] the entire Tau fleet in short order.

	This is perhaps best shown in the first version of the Damocles Gulf Crusade, where the Imperium wiped out the entire fleet (or at least all of the ships that had any ability to defend themselves) and then the Tau had to rebuild everything once the Imperium left, realizing in horror that [[warp]] drive technology allows the enemy to strike at any system without prior notice, and arrive en masse.		This is perhaps best shown in the first version of the Damocles Gulf Crusade, where the Imperium wiped out the entire fleet (or at least all of the ships that had any ability to defend themselves) and then the Tau had to rebuild everything once the Imperium left, realizing in horror that [[warp]] drive technology allows the enemy to strike at any system without prior notice, and arrive en masse.

1d4chan>Sicarius: /* Final Note */

2022-10-06T21:17:19Z

Final Note

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	While this article sounds like a giant fan wank for the T'au, don't begin to believe for a microsecond the T'au stand a chance against the Imperium on a broad scale. The Imperium hasn't squashed them yet because they are too tough to kill and would be a waste of resources better used elsewhere. In the end, as it stands currently, the T'au are horribly outmatched at the naval game, and hence why massive spending goes to the Kor'vattra in the first place.		While this article sounds like a giant fan wank for the T'au, don't begin to believe for a microsecond the T'au stand a chance against the Imperium on a broad scale. The Imperium hasn't squashed them yet because they are too tough to kill and would be a waste of resources better used elsewhere. In the end, as it stands currently, the T'au are horribly outmatched at the naval game, and hence why massive spending goes to the Kor'vattra in the first place.

	It matters not if your ship is 10% faster 20% shootier and has a shiny coating: you have one and the enemy has twenty-something. The T'au are sort of in the same situation ~~North Korea or Iran are~~ in ~~(if you have no understanding of modern warfare. See: Afghanistan, Vietnam, China, Russia)~~. Yes, the major powers could beat them, but it be such a bloody and difficult affair it is not, (yet) worth the time, treasure, and blood to do so. ~~Additionally the tau~~ are ~~such a relatively minor threat that the Imperium has~~ [[Abbadon\|bigger]] [[Tyranids\|fish]] [[orks\|to]] [[necrons\|fry]] ~~that could actually threaten their existence~~.		It matters not if your ship is 10% faster 20% shootier and has a shiny coating: you have one and the enemy has twenty-something. The T'au are sort of in the same situation that the Dutch and Danish navies were in during the Napoleonic Wars. Yes, the major powers could beat them, but it be such a bloody and difficult affair it is not (yet) worth the time, treasure, and blood to do so. There are [[Abbadon\|bigger]] [[Tyranids\|fish]] [[orks\|to]] [[necrons\|fry]]. If and when the Imperium has a spare sector battlefleet lying around, expect them to [[Warship\|Copenhagenize]] the entire Tau fleet in short order.

	This is perhaps best shown in the first version of the Damocles Gulf Crusade, where the Imperium wiped out the entire fleet (or at least all of the ships that had any ability to defend themselves) and then the Tau had to rebuild everything once the Imperium left, realizing in horror that [[warp]] drive technology allows the enemy to strike at any system without prior notice, and arrive en masse.		This is perhaps best shown in the first version of the Damocles Gulf Crusade, where the Imperium wiped out the entire fleet (or at least all of the ships that had any ability to defend themselves) and then the Tau had to rebuild everything once the Imperium left, realizing in horror that [[warp]] drive technology allows the enemy to strike at any system without prior notice, and arrive en masse.

1d4chan>Lord Of The Lemmings: /* Final Note */

2022-10-06T18:33:23Z

Final Note

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	While this article sounds like a giant fan wank for the T'au, don't begin to believe for a microsecond the T'au stand a chance against the Imperium on a broad scale. The Imperium hasn't squashed them yet because they are too tough to kill and would be a waste of resources better used elsewhere. In the end, as it stands currently, the T'au are horribly outmatched at the naval game, and hence why massive spending goes to the Kor'vattra in the first place.		While this article sounds like a giant fan wank for the T'au, don't begin to believe for a microsecond the T'au stand a chance against the Imperium on a broad scale. The Imperium hasn't squashed them yet because they are too tough to kill and would be a waste of resources better used elsewhere. In the end, as it stands currently, the T'au are horribly outmatched at the naval game, and hence why massive spending goes to the Kor'vattra in the first place.

	It matters not if your ship is 10% faster 20% shootier and has a shiny coating~~. Because~~ you have one and the enemy has twenty-something. The ~~tau~~ are sort of in the same situation North Korea or Iran are in (if you have no understanding of modern warfare. See: Afghanistan, Vietnam, China, Russia). Yes, the major powers could beat them, but it be such a bloody and difficult affair it is not, (yet) worth the time, treasure, and blood to do so~~, again, yet~~. Additionally the tau are such a relatively minor threat that the Imperium has [[Abbadon\|bigger]] [[Tyranids\|fish]] [[orks\|to]] [[necrons\|fry]] that could actually threaten their existence.		It matters not if your ship is 10% faster 20% shootier and has a shiny coating: you have one and the enemy has twenty-something. The T'au are sort of in the same situation North Korea or Iran are in (if you have no understanding of modern warfare. See: Afghanistan, Vietnam, China, Russia). Yes, the major powers could beat them, but it be such a bloody and difficult affair it is not, (yet) worth the time, treasure, and blood to do so. Additionally the tau are such a relatively minor threat that the Imperium has [[Abbadon\|bigger]] [[Tyranids\|fish]] [[orks\|to]] [[necrons\|fry]] that could actually threaten their existence.

	This is perhaps best shown in the first version of the Damocles Gulf Crusade, where the Imperium wiped out the entire fleet (or at least all of the ships that had any ability to defend themselves) and then the Tau had to rebuild everything once the Imperium left, realizing in horror that [[warp]] drive technology allows the enemy to strike at any system without prior notice, and arrive en masse.		This is perhaps best shown in the first version of the Damocles Gulf Crusade, where the Imperium wiped out the entire fleet (or at least all of the ships that had any ability to defend themselves) and then the Tau had to rebuild everything once the Imperium left, realizing in horror that [[warp]] drive technology allows the enemy to strike at any system without prior notice, and arrive en masse.

1d4chan>Derpysaurus: /* In Battlefleet Gothic: Armada */

2022-10-06T11:07:16Z

In Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

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	== In Battlefleet Gothic: Armada ==		== In Battlefleet Gothic: Armada ==

	The Kor'Vattra in Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is split into two factions; the Tau Protector Fleet (The ''actual'' Tau Navy) and the Tau Merchant Fleet (Tau armed merchantmen). The difference between the two is that typically, the Protector Fleet ~~prioritize~~ 360 degree coaxial weapons and the larger Cruisers always come with a free escort which is nice, whereas the Merchant Fleet focuses more on broadsides and has a larger hullpoint in general.		The Kor'Vattra in Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is split into two factions; the Tau Protector Fleet (The ''actual'' Tau Navy) and the Tau Merchant Fleet (Tau armed merchantmen). The difference between the two is that typically, the Protector Fleet prioritizes 360-degree coaxial weapons and the larger Cruisers always come with a free escort which is nice, whereas the Merchant Fleet focuses more on broadsides and has a larger hullpoint in general.

	But overall, strictly speaking, the Kor'Vattra function as a long-range precision strike navy. Unlike say, other long-range specialists like the [[Fleets of Chaos]], the [[Fleets of Commorragh]] and the [[Eldar Space Fleet]]s whose weapons are largely fixed in the front and must rely on speed to evade enemy counterfire, the majority of the Kor'Vattra's weapons are truly omni-targetable. This means that there is no blindspots for the Kor'Vattra, as their missiles have a 360 degree fire angle and could hit anywhere without needing to turn the entire ship. Even their more static weapons have a high degree of angle fire. The ability to hit anywhere is to compensate for the relatively slow and sluggish speeds of the Tau, which cannot afford the hit-and-run tactics of the Elfdar nor compete with the never-ending Lance barrage from Chaos. Moreover, the Kor'Vattra do come with allies such as the [[Kroot]], [[Demiurg]] and [[Nicassar]] which lend a supporting role and fill in significant gaps of weaknesses within the Kor'Vattra.		But overall, strictly speaking, the Kor'Vattra function as a long-range precision strike navy. Unlike say, other long-range specialists like the [[Fleets of Chaos]], the [[Fleets of Commorragh]] and the [[Eldar Space Fleet]]s whose weapons are largely fixed in the front and must rely on speed to evade enemy counterfire, the majority of the Kor'Vattra's weapons are truly omni-targetable. This means that there is no blindspots for the Kor'Vattra, as their missiles have a 360-degree fire angle and could hit anywhere without needing to turn the entire ship, and its heatseeking nature means that it will never, ''EVER'' miss unless obstructed by something else. Even their more static weapons have a high degree of angle fire. The ability to hit anywhere is to compensate for the relatively slow and sluggish speeds of the Tau, which cannot afford the hit-and-run tactics of the Elfdar nor compete with the never-ending Lance barrage from Chaos. Moreover, the Kor'Vattra do come with allies such as the [[Kroot]], [[Demiurg]] and [[Nicassar]] which lend a supporting role and fill in significant gaps of weaknesses within the Kor'Vattra.

	There is a catch, however. For one thing, although the ability to hit your target no matter where your ship is facing is a nice thing, it also means that you can't cram in as much as weapons as usual as the complex rotational ring, and space needed for the turrets to face a full 360 degrees means that you cannot afford full [[Dakka]]. What this means is that, whilst pound-for-pound, the Kor'Vattra hits hard, it would start to suffer severely over DPS and sustained engagements as the Kor'Vattra simply lacks a sufficient amount of naval guns to compete. Moreover, their slow speed means that the Kor'Vattra is incredibly vulnerable once CQC factions closes-in for either boarding actions or pure ramming. To make matters worse, their allies which are the Nicassar and Kroot are ''severely underwhelming'', especially the Kroots whose Warspheres contain less firepower than some faction's [[Fail\|''Escorts''.]] The only exception to this are the Demiurgs whose commerce vessels are really, ''really'' good, incredibly flexible and can tank hits that would cripple most ships of its bulk. So overall, try to keep your ships out of CQC and make sure to let your auxiliaries to protect your vulnerable rear.		There is a catch, however. For one thing, although the ability to hit your target no matter where your ship is facing is a nice thing, it also means that you can't cram in as much as weapons as usual as the complex rotational ring, and space needed for the turrets to face a full 360 degrees means that you cannot afford full [[Dakka]]. What this means is that, whilst pound-for-pound, the Kor'Vattra hits hard, it would start to suffer severely over DPS and sustained engagements as the Kor'Vattra simply lacks a sufficient amount of naval guns to compete. Moreover, their slow speed means that the Kor'Vattra is incredibly vulnerable once CQC factions closes-in for either boarding actions or pure ramming. To make matters worse, their allies which are the Nicassar and Kroot are ''severely underwhelming'', especially the Kroots whose Warspheres contain less firepower than some faction's [[Fail\|''Escorts''.]] The only exception to this are the Demiurgs whose commerce vessels are really, ''really'' good, incredibly flexible and can tank hits that would cripple most ships of its bulk. So overall, try to keep your ships out of CQC and make sure to let your auxiliaries to protect your vulnerable rear.

1d4chan>Derpysaurus: /* Final Note */

2022-10-06T10:58:57Z

Final Note

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	This is perhaps best shown in the first version of the Damocles Gulf Crusade, where the Imperium wiped out the entire fleet (or at least all of the ships that had any ability to defend themselves) and then the Tau had to rebuild everything once the Imperium left, realizing in horror that [[warp]] drive technology allows the enemy to strike at any system without prior notice, and arrive en masse.		This is perhaps best shown in the first version of the Damocles Gulf Crusade, where the Imperium wiped out the entire fleet (or at least all of the ships that had any ability to defend themselves) and then the Tau had to rebuild everything once the Imperium left, realizing in horror that [[warp]] drive technology allows the enemy to strike at any system without prior notice, and arrive en masse.

			== In Battlefleet Gothic: Armada ==

			The Kor'Vattra in Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is split into two factions; the Tau Protector Fleet (The ''actual'' Tau Navy) and the Tau Merchant Fleet (Tau armed merchantmen). The difference between the two is that typically, the Protector Fleet prioritize 360 degree coaxial weapons and the larger Cruisers always come with a free escort which is nice, whereas the Merchant Fleet focuses more on broadsides and has a larger hullpoint in general.

			But overall, strictly speaking, the Kor'Vattra function as a long-range precision strike navy. Unlike say, other long-range specialists like the [[Fleets of Chaos]], the [[Fleets of Commorragh]] and the [[Eldar Space Fleet]]s whose weapons are largely fixed in the front and must rely on speed to evade enemy counterfire, the majority of the Kor'Vattra's weapons are truly omni-targetable. This means that there is no blindspots for the Kor'Vattra, as their missiles have a 360 degree fire angle and could hit anywhere without needing to turn the entire ship. Even their more static weapons have a high degree of angle fire. The ability to hit anywhere is to compensate for the relatively slow and sluggish speeds of the Tau, which cannot afford the hit-and-run tactics of the Elfdar nor compete with the never-ending Lance barrage from Chaos. Moreover, the Kor'Vattra do come with allies such as the [[Kroot]], [[Demiurg]] and [[Nicassar]] which lend a supporting role and fill in significant gaps of weaknesses within the Kor'Vattra.

			There is a catch, however. For one thing, although the ability to hit your target no matter where your ship is facing is a nice thing, it also means that you can't cram in as much as weapons as usual as the complex rotational ring, and space needed for the turrets to face a full 360 degrees means that you cannot afford full [[Dakka]]. What this means is that, whilst pound-for-pound, the Kor'Vattra hits hard, it would start to suffer severely over DPS and sustained engagements as the Kor'Vattra simply lacks a sufficient amount of naval guns to compete. Moreover, their slow speed means that the Kor'Vattra is incredibly vulnerable once CQC factions closes-in for either boarding actions or pure ramming. To make matters worse, their allies which are the Nicassar and Kroot are ''severely underwhelming'', especially the Kroots whose Warspheres contain less firepower than some faction's [[Fail\|''Escorts''.]] The only exception to this are the Demiurgs whose commerce vessels are really, ''really'' good, incredibly flexible and can tank hits that would cripple most ships of its bulk. So overall, try to keep your ships out of CQC and make sure to let your auxiliaries to protect your vulnerable rear.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

72.93.250.225: /* Final Note */

2022-07-18T03:27:34Z

Final Note

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	While this article sounds like a giant fan wank for the T'au, don't begin to believe for a microsecond the T'au stand a chance against the Imperium on a broad scale. The Imperium hasn't squashed them yet because they are too tough to kill and would be a waste of resources better used elsewhere. In the end, as it stands currently, the T'au are horribly outmatched at the naval game, and hence why massive spending goes to the Kor'vattra in the first place.		While this article sounds like a giant fan wank for the T'au, don't begin to believe for a microsecond the T'au stand a chance against the Imperium on a broad scale. The Imperium hasn't squashed them yet because they are too tough to kill and would be a waste of resources better used elsewhere. In the end, as it stands currently, the T'au are horribly outmatched at the naval game, and hence why massive spending goes to the Kor'vattra in the first place.

	It matters not if your ship is 10% faster 20% shootier and has a shiny coating. Because you have one and the enemy has twenty-something. The tau are sort of in the same situation North Korea or Iran are in. Yes, the major powers could beat them, but it be such a bloody and difficult affair it is not, (yet) worth the time, treasure, and blood to do so, again, yet. Additionally the tau are such a relatively minor threat that the Imperium has [[Abbadon\|bigger]] [[Tyranids\|fish]] [[orks\|to]] [[necrons\|fry]] that could actually threaten their existence.		It matters not if your ship is 10% faster 20% shootier and has a shiny coating. Because you have one and the enemy has twenty-something. The tau are sort of in the same situation North Korea or Iran are in (if you have no understanding of modern warfare. See: Afghanistan, Vietnam, China, Russia). Yes, the major powers could beat them, but it be such a bloody and difficult affair it is not, (yet) worth the time, treasure, and blood to do so, again, yet. Additionally the tau are such a relatively minor threat that the Imperium has [[Abbadon\|bigger]] [[Tyranids\|fish]] [[orks\|to]] [[necrons\|fry]] that could actually threaten their existence.

	This is perhaps best shown in the first version of the Damocles Gulf Crusade, where the Imperium wiped out the entire fleet (or at least all of the ships that had any ability to defend themselves) and then the Tau had to rebuild everything once the Imperium left, realizing in horror that [[warp]] drive technology allows the enemy to strike at any system without prior notice, and arrive en masse.		This is perhaps best shown in the first version of the Damocles Gulf Crusade, where the Imperium wiped out the entire fleet (or at least all of the ships that had any ability to defend themselves) and then the Tau had to rebuild everything once the Imperium left, realizing in horror that [[warp]] drive technology allows the enemy to strike at any system without prior notice, and arrive en masse.

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2022-06-27T16:07:02Z

Escorts

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	These mostly don't have Warp drives, and instead must be towed by bigger ships. They make up for this by carrying an XBAWKSHUEG Number of Railguns or other annoying weapons on them. You can consider their equivalents in the Imperial navy to be frigates.		These mostly don't have Warp drives, and instead must be towed by bigger ships. They make up for this by carrying an XBAWKSHUEG Number of Railguns or other annoying weapons on them. You can consider their equivalents in the Imperial navy to be frigates.

	*'''Kir'qath''': Also known as the Defender class, it was the first escort, and for the longest time the ONLY escort in the Kor'vattra. Additionally, it is one of the only escorts that has it's own Warp drive. Unlike ~~it's~~ fellow ships in the cruiser and Battleships classes however, it still retains ~~it's~~ usefulness after the Damocles Gulf debacle. They are equipped with Railgun batteries and Torpedoes, but is so fucking slow that Imperial Sword Frigates can literally ballet dance in front of them. Until the Tau captain decides he's had it with the bullshit and proceeds to cream the fuck out of that arrogant Gue'la.		*'''Kir'qath''': Also known as the Defender class, it was the first escort, and for the longest time the ONLY escort in the Kor'vattra. Additionally, it is one of the only escorts that has it's own Warp drive. Unlike its fellow ships in the cruiser and Battleships classes however, it still retains its usefulness after the Damocles Gulf debacle. They are equipped with Railgun batteries and Torpedoes, but is so fucking slow that Imperial Sword Frigates can literally ballet dance in front of them. Until the Tau captain decides he's had it with the bullshit and proceeds to cream the fuck out of that arrogant Gue'la.

	*'''Skether'qan''': Also known as the Messenger Class, it is yet another one of the smaller Warp capable ships in the Kor'vattra. Unlike most of these ships, it only carries one Railgun. Why, one may ask, would ANY T'au ship carry only a single Railgun? The answer is because it acts like a [[Pathfinder Team\|Pathfinder]], but in SPEHHSSS. They literally exist to make their bigger, cooler brothers hit things more, while hiding in the shadow of their other, larger vessels. In short, they are the biggest cowards in the entire fucking galaxy. I mean Jeez, even Fire Warriors have more balls than these fools.		*'''Skether'qan''': Also known as the Messenger Class, it is yet another one of the smaller Warp capable ships in the Kor'vattra. Unlike most of these ships, it only carries one Railgun. Why, one may ask, would ANY T'au ship carry only a single Railgun? The answer is because it acts like a [[Pathfinder Team\|Pathfinder]], but in SPEHHSSS. They literally exist to make their bigger, cooler brothers hit things more, while hiding in the shadow of their other, larger vessels. In short, they are the biggest cowards in the entire fucking galaxy. I mean Jeez, even Fire Warriors have more balls than these fools.

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	Some weirdos with missile fetish, namely Bork'an sept, tend to replace half of the space reserved for hangar bays to get even MORE TORPEDOES, turning this log of driftwood into an actually dangerous foe, especially for smaller enemies who don't have the air support or a ton of turrets.		Some weirdos with missile fetish, namely Bork'an sept, tend to replace half of the space reserved for hangar bays to get even MORE TORPEDOES, turning this log of driftwood into an actually dangerous foe, especially for smaller enemies who don't have the air support or a ton of turrets.

	*'''Or'es El'leath''': Also known as the Custodian class. No, not that [[Adeptus Custodes\|custodian]]. One of the newer ships in the Kor'vattra, these ships are seen in the T'au Empire trailer for BFGAI. Pretty much an upgrade from whatever the hell the Explorer Class was supposed to be, at the cost of having a [[FAIL\|design with a reduced hull strength]]. However, it makes up for this with being a good all-rounder, having more torpedoes than the Bork'an variant of Explorer, almost as many hangars as the default variant, along with superior shielding and weapons technologies in the form of Larger Railguns and Ion Cannons. These guys are part of the Kor'Or'Vesh initiative and despite their hiccups, are a drastic improvement over earlier models. But most importantly, they are faster, and have a decent taskforce inside, so they aren't going to get boarded that easily		*'''Or'es El'leath''': Also known as the Custodian class. No, not that [[Adeptus Custodes\|custodian]]. One of the newer ships in the Kor'vattra, these ships are seen in the T'au Empire trailer for BFGAI. Pretty much an upgrade from whatever the hell the Explorer Class was supposed to be, at the cost of having a [[FAIL\|design with a reduced hull strength]]. However, it makes up for this with being a good all-rounder, having more torpedoes than the Bork'an variant of Explorer, almost as many hangars as the default variant, along with superior shielding and weapons technologies in the form of Larger Railguns and Ion Cannons. These guys are part of the Kor'Or'Vesh initiative and despite their hiccups, are a drastic improvement over earlier models. But most importantly, they are faster, and have a decent taskforce inside, so they aren't going to get boarded that easily.

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	*'''Lar'shi''': Also known as the Hero class: These replaced the Merchant class vessels mentioned above. These guys are fucking monsters, both aesthetically and literally. I mean, they look horrible. Notwithstanding its horrid appearance, the ship is superior in a firefight to the Explorer class, and was designed to at least be able to hold it's own against a Luna class Cruiser, though it failed to meet this expectation. Yes, you read that right. [[Awesome\|T'au cruisers will outgun their own battleships in a firefight.]] Couple this with the juicy options of either the Vash'ya pattern, which carries Barracudas, Gravitic Launchers(lock on torpedoes) Railguns, Ion Cannons, and Mantas, or the <s>lamer but</s> more Dakka Tolku variant that just replaces the voidcraft bay for more Railguns, and you have a pretty sweet, albeit ugly ship. This ship actually looks pretty cool.		*'''Lar'shi''': Also known as the Hero class: These replaced the Merchant class vessels mentioned above. These guys are fucking monsters, both aesthetically and literally. I mean, they look horrible. Notwithstanding its horrid appearance, the ship is superior in a firefight to the Explorer class, and was designed to at least be able to hold it's own against a Luna class Cruiser, though it failed to meet this expectation. Yes, you read that right. [[Awesome\|T'au cruisers will outgun their own battleships in a firefight.]] Couple this with the juicy options of either the Vash'ya pattern, which carries Barracudas, Gravitic Launchers(lock on torpedoes) Railguns, Ion Cannons, and Mantas, or the <s>lamer but</s> more Dakka Tolku variant that just replaces the voidcraft bay for more Railguns, and you have a pretty sweet, albeit ugly ship. This ship actually looks pretty cool.

	*'''Il’Porrui''': Also known as the Emissary class; This was actually the first Tau ship seen, as it was designed for the game [[Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior\|Fire Warrior]] long before the official Tau fleet was released. Think of this as the Beauty, while the Hero is the ugly inbred beast. It actually looks pretty stupid, like a hover tank in space and its wingtips curl up which prevent its turrets from firing to the side. The Emissary is the first in the new line of ships to be produced, and fits multiple roles: VIP transport, Mainline warship, and even a merchant vessel surprisingly enough. It carries enough Railguns to hold it's own, and two squadrons of Barracuda to fight off any enemy bombers that the Mantas can't seem to kill. Usually, anyone who thinks of the Kor'vattra thinks of these. Water caste diplomats like to use it as a transport for obvious reasons.		*'''Il’Porrui''': Also known as the Emissary class; This was actually the first Tau ship seen, as it was designed for the game [[Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior\|Fire Warrior]] long before the official Tau fleet was released. Think of this as the Beauty, while the Hero is the ugly inbred beast. It actually looks pretty stupid, like a hover tank in space and its wingtips curl up which prevent its turrets from firing to the side. The Emissary is the first in the new line of ships to be produced, and fits multiple roles: VIP transport, Mainline warship, and even a merchant vessel surprisingly enough. It carries enough Railguns to hold it's own, and two squadrons of Barracuda to fight off any enemy bombers that the Mantas can't seem to kill. Usually, anyone who thinks of the Kor'vattra thinks of these. Water caste diplomats like to use it as a transport for obvious reasons.

	*'''Lar'Shi'Vre''': Also known as the Protector class. It is a mainline vessel, designed to pound enemy ships into fine powder, and then pound that [[Meme\|powder into powdered powder]]. These Vessels are not commonly seen, but have very much Manta Ray Shape to them. They have three variants: The vanilla variant, equipped with Gravitic Launchers, Railguns, Ion Cannons, as well as Mantas and Barracudas, but also a Vior'la variant that replaces the Voidcraft bays with long range Ion Cannons, or a Tolku Varient that replaces the said bay with normal Ion Cannons. Apparently, these guys are tough fuckers, and can fight on even terms with the likes of Imperial Cruisers.		*'''Lar'Shi'Vre''': Also known as the Protector class. It is a mainline vessel, designed to pound enemy ships into fine powder, and then pound that [[Meme\|powder into powdered powder]]. These Vessels are not commonly seen, but have very much Manta Ray Shape to them. They have three variants: The vanilla variant, equipped with Gravitic Launchers, Railguns, Ion Cannons, as well as Mantas and Barracudas, but also a Vior'la variant that replaces the Voidcraft bays with long range Ion Cannons, or a Tolku Varient that replaces the said bay with normal Ion Cannons. Apparently, these guys are tough fuckers, and can fight on even terms with the likes of Imperial Cruisers.
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	*'''Kir'qath''': Also known as the Defender class, it was the first escort, and for the longest time the ONLY escort in the Kor'vattra. Additionally, it is one of the only escorts that has it's own Warp drive. Unlike its fellow ships in the cruiser and Battleships classes however, it still retains its usefulness after the Damocles Gulf debacle. They are equipped with Railgun batteries and Torpedoes, but is so fucking slow that Imperial Sword Frigates can literally ballet dance in front of them. Until the Tau captain decides he's had it with the bullshit and proceeds to cream the fuck out of that arrogant Gue'la.		*'''Kir'qath''': Also known as the Defender class, it was the first escort, and for the longest time the ONLY escort in the Kor'vattra. Additionally, it is one of the only escorts that has it's own Warp drive. Unlike its fellow ships in the cruiser and Battleships classes however, it still retains its usefulness after the Damocles Gulf debacle. They are equipped with Railgun batteries and Torpedoes, but is so fucking slow that Imperial Sword Frigates can literally ballet dance in front of them. Until the Tau captain decides he's had it with the bullshit and proceeds to cream the fuck out of that arrogant Gue'la.

	*'''Skether'qan''': Also known as the Messenger Class, it is yet another one of the smaller Warp capable ships in the Kor'vattra. Unlike most of these ships, it only carries one Railgun. Why, one may ask, would ANY T'au ship carry only a single Railgun? The answer is because it acts like a [[Pathfinder Team\|Pathfinder]], but in SPEHHSSS. They literally exist to make their bigger, cooler brothers hit things more, while hiding in the shadow of their other, larger vessels. In short, they are the biggest cowards in the entire fucking galaxy. I mean Jeez, even Fire Warriors have more balls than these fools.		*'''Skether'qan''': Also known as the Messenger Class, it is yet another one of the smaller Warp capable ships in the Kor'vattra. Unlike most of these ships, it only carries one Railgun. Why, one may ask, would ANY T'au ship carry only a single Railgun? The answer is because it acts like a [[Pathfinder Team\|Pathfinder]], but in SPEHHSSS. They literally exist to make their bigger, cooler brothers hit things more, while hiding in the shadow of their other, larger vessels. In short, they are the biggest cowards in the entire fucking galaxy. I mean Jeez, even Fire Warriors have more balls than these fools.

	*'''Kass'l''': Also known as the [[Orca\|Orca]] Class. Orca Gunships are pencil thin looking buggers, but are more nimble than the Defender, bristling with Ion cannons and Railguns, but lack the juicy warp drives, requiring them to <s>leech</s> attach to larger ships in the Kor'vattra. Besides that, there's not really much to them. Not Great, not bad. Oh, and they were featured in the T'au trailer for BFGA1. That's all folks.		*'''Kass'l''': Also known as the [[Orca\|Orca]] Class. Orca Gunships are pencil thin looking buggers, but are more nimble than the Defender, bristling with Ion cannons and Railguns, but lack the juicy warp drives, requiring them to <s>leech</s> attach to larger ships in the Kor'vattra. Besides that, there's not really much to them. Not Great, not bad. Oh, and they were featured in the T'au trailer for BFGA1. That's all folks.
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	== Final Note ==		== Final Note ==

	While this article sounds like a giant fan wank for the T'au, don't begin to believe for a microsecond the T'au stand a chance against the Imperium on a broad scale. The Imperium hasn't squashed them yet because they are too tough to kill and would be a waste of resources better used elsewhere. In the end, as it stands currently, the T'au are horribly outmatched at the naval game, and hence why massive spending goes to the Kor'vattra in the first place.		While this article sounds like a giant fan wank for the T'au, don't begin to believe for a microsecond the T'au stand a chance against the Imperium on a broad scale. The Imperium hasn't squashed them yet because they are too tough to kill and would be a waste of resources better used elsewhere. In the end, as it stands currently, the T'au are horribly outmatched at the naval game, and hence why massive spending goes to the Kor'vattra in the first place.

	It matters not if your ship is 10% faster 20% shootier and has a shiny coating: you have one and the enemy has twenty-something. The T'au are sort of in the same situation that the Dutch and Danish navies were in during the Napoleonic Wars: yes, the major powers could beat them, but it be such a bloody and difficult affair it is not (yet) worth the time, treasure, and blood to do so. There are [[Abbadon\|bigger]] [[Tyranids\|fish]] [[orks\|to]] [[necrons\|fry]]. If and when the Imperium has a spare sector battlefleet lying around, expect them to [[Warship\|Copenhagenize]] the entire Tau fleet in short order.		It matters not if your ship is 10% faster 20% shootier and has a shiny coating: you have one and the enemy has twenty-something. The T'au are sort of in the same situation that the Dutch and Danish navies were in during the Napoleonic Wars: yes, the major powers could beat them, but it be such a bloody and difficult affair it is not (yet) worth the time, treasure, and blood to do so. There are [[Abbadon\|bigger]] [[Tyranids\|fish]] [[orks\|to]] [[necrons\|fry]]. If and when the Imperium has a spare sector battlefleet lying around, expect them to [[Warship\|Copenhagenize]] the entire Tau fleet in short order.

	This is perhaps best shown in the first version of the Damocles Gulf Crusade, where the Imperium wiped out the entire fleet (or at least all of the ships that had any ability to defend themselves) and then the Tau had to rebuild everything once the Imperium left, realizing in horror that [[warp]] drive technology allows the enemy to strike at any system without prior notice, and arrive en masse.		This is perhaps best shown in the first version of the Damocles Gulf Crusade, where the Imperium wiped out the entire fleet (or at least all of the ships that had any ability to defend themselves) and then the Tau had to rebuild everything once the Imperium left, realizing in horror that [[warp]] drive technology allows the enemy to strike at any system without prior notice, and arrive en masse.
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	== In Battlefleet Gothic: Armada ==		== In Battlefleet Gothic: Armada ==

	The Kor'Vattra in Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is split into two factions; the Tau Protector Fleet (The ''actual'' Tau Navy) and the Tau Merchant Fleet (Tau armed merchantmen). The difference between the two is that typically, the Protector Fleet prioritizes 360-degree coaxial weapons and the larger Cruisers always come with a free escort which is nice, whereas the Merchant Fleet focuses more on broadsides and has a larger hullpoint in general.		The Kor'Vattra in Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is split into two factions; the Tau Protector Fleet (The ''actual'' Tau Navy) and the Tau Merchant Fleet (Tau armed merchantmen). The difference between the two is that typically, the Protector Fleet prioritizes 360-degree coaxial weapons and the larger Cruisers always come with a free escort which is nice, whereas the Merchant Fleet focuses more on broadsides and has a larger hullpoint in general.

	But overall, strictly speaking, the Kor'Vattra function as a long-range precision strike navy. Unlike say, other long-range specialists like the [[Fleets of Chaos]], the [[Fleets of Commorragh]] and the [[Eldar Space Fleet]]s whose weapons are largely fixed in the front and must rely on speed to evade enemy counterfire, the majority of the Kor'Vattra's weapons are truly omni-targetable. This means that there is no blindspots for the Kor'Vattra, as their missiles have a 360-degree fire angle and could hit anywhere without needing to turn the entire ship, and its heatseeking nature means that it will never, ''EVER'' miss unless obstructed by something else. Even their more static weapons have a high degree of angle fire. The ability to hit anywhere is to compensate for the relatively slow and sluggish speeds of the Tau, which cannot afford the hit-and-run tactics of the Elfdar nor compete with the never-ending Lance barrage from Chaos. Moreover, the Kor'Vattra do come with allies such as the [[Kroot]], [[Demiurg]] and [[Nicassar]] which lend a supporting role and fill in significant gaps of weaknesses within the Kor'Vattra.		But overall, strictly speaking, the Kor'Vattra function as a long-range precision strike navy. Unlike say, other long-range specialists like the [[Fleets of Chaos]], the [[Fleets of Commorragh]] and the [[Eldar Space Fleet]]s whose weapons are largely fixed in the front and must rely on speed to evade enemy counterfire, the majority of the Kor'Vattra's weapons are truly omni-targetable. This means that there is no blindspots for the Kor'Vattra, as their missiles have a 360-degree fire angle and could hit anywhere without needing to turn the entire ship, and its heatseeking nature means that it will never, ''EVER'' miss unless obstructed by something else. Even their more static weapons have a high degree of angle fire. The ability to hit anywhere is to compensate for the relatively slow and sluggish speeds of the Tau, which cannot afford the hit-and-run tactics of the Elfdar nor compete with the never-ending Lance barrage from Chaos. Moreover, the Kor'Vattra do come with allies such as the [[Kroot]], [[Demiurg]] and [[Nicassar]] which lend a supporting role and fill in significant gaps of weaknesses within the Kor'Vattra.