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1d4chan>Derpysaurus: /* Interceptor Drone */

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Interceptor Drone

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	Interceptor Drones are most often carried into battle as pairs, one in each of the wing cupolas of a [[Sun Shark Bomber\|Sun Shark bomber.]] This benefits both the flyer and the Drones, as the former ensures the Sun Shark survives long enough to deliver its payload on target whilst the latter benefits from the Sun Shark’s speed in deployment.		Interceptor Drones are most often carried into battle as pairs, one in each of the wing cupolas of a [[Sun Shark Bomber\|Sun Shark bomber.]] This benefits both the flyer and the Drones, as the former ensures the Sun Shark survives long enough to deliver its payload on target whilst the latter benefits from the Sun Shark’s speed in deployment.

	Each Interceptor drone is armed with powerful twin-linked [[~~Plasma#~~Ion Rifle\|Ion Rifles]], which can be overcharged to fire small blasts of energy at the cost of a chance of dangerous energy overloading. They can fly by themselves individually, but they aren't as fast and thus vulnerable to enemy fire. On the plus side, they are so goddamned small that there is a chance that enemy fliers may completely miss these guys.		Each Interceptor drone is armed with powerful twin-linked [[Ion Rifle\|Ion Rifles]], which can be overcharged to fire small blasts of energy at the cost of a chance of dangerous energy overloading. They can fly by themselves individually, but they aren't as fast and thus vulnerable to enemy fire. On the plus side, they are so goddamned small that there is a chance that enemy fliers may completely miss these guys.

	== Marker Drone ==		== Marker Drone ==

1d4chan>Derpysaurus: /* Drone Sentry Turret */

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Drone Sentry Turret

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	== Drone Sentry Turret ==		== Drone Sentry Turret ==
	[[File:DroneTurret.jpg\|150px\|right\|thumb\|Drone Sentry Turret: How [[Tau]] hold ground.]]		[[File:DroneTurret.jpg\|150px\|right\|thumb\|Drone Sentry Turret: How [[Tau]] hold ground.]]
	'''Drone sentry turrets''' are probably the largest autonomous systems used by the [[Tau Empire]], used to secure perimeters without requiring Fire Warriors to be put in harm's way - this is because the Tau shun the concept of [[Imperial Guard\|static fights]], so they let these drones do it. They are also a bit more [[Reasonable Marines\|reasonable]] as unlike Imperial [[~~Imperial Ordnance#~~Tarantula Sentry Gun\|Tarantula sentry guns]], the drone's intelligence can differentiate between friendly and enemy units effectively, choosing to ignore some targets in favor of others and capable of making independent targeting decisions. Although it calls into question about the Imperial's Tarantula turret more than the effectiveness of the Weeb's family friendly version.		'''Drone sentry turrets''' are probably the largest autonomous systems used by the [[Tau Empire]], used to secure perimeters without requiring Fire Warriors to be put in harm's way - this is because the Tau shun the concept of [[Imperial Guard\|static fights]], so they let these drones do it. They are also a bit more [[Reasonable Marines\|reasonable]] as unlike Imperial [[Tarantula Sentry Gun\|Tarantula sentry guns]], the drone's intelligence can differentiate between friendly and enemy units effectively, choosing to ignore some targets in favor of others and capable of making independent targeting decisions. Although it calls into question about the Imperial's Tarantula turret more than the effectiveness of the Weeb's family friendly version.

	As for why there are new Tau fortifications, that's because [[GW]] doesn't seem to communicate with FW, and even then, those fortifications aren't immobile. Back to the topic, these drones mount twin-linked [[burst cannon]]s, [[missile pod]]s, [[fusion blaster]]s, or [[plasma rifle]]s in a "pop-up" configuration, so that the entire turret stays as enclosed as possible until the moment the guns need to fire. They can also be given a defensive upgrade such as a shield generator to better absorb incoming fire. Being considered vehicles, they also have access to vehicle systems.		As for why there are new Tau fortifications, that's because [[GW]] doesn't seem to communicate with FW, and even then, those fortifications aren't immobile. Back to the topic, these drones mount twin-linked [[burst cannon]]s, [[missile pod]]s, [[fusion blaster]]s, or [[plasma rifle]]s in a "pop-up" configuration, so that the entire turret stays as enclosed as possible until the moment the guns need to fire. They can also be given a defensive upgrade such as a shield generator to better absorb incoming fire. Being considered vehicles, they also have access to vehicle systems.

1d4chan>Derpysaurus: /* Exploratory Drone */

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Exploratory Drone

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	== Exploratory Drone ==		== Exploratory Drone ==
	[[File:Exploratory_Drone.jpg\|150px\|right\|thumb\|Exploratory Drone. [[Star Trek\|To boldly go where no Tau has gone before.]]]]		[[File:Exploratory_Drone.jpg\|150px\|right\|thumb\|Exploratory Drone. [[Star Trek\|To boldly go where no Tau has gone before.]]]]
	'''DX-11 Exploratory Drones''' are basically Tau version of C.A.T. units in [[Space Hulk]] missions, and fit similar roles of scouting, exportation and locating targets valuable enough to send a Fire Warrior team.		'''DX-11 Exploratory Drones''' are basically Tau version of [[Cyber-Altered Task Unit\|C.A.T.]] units in [[Space Hulk]] missions, and fit similar roles of scouting, exportation and locating targets valuable enough to send a Fire Warrior team.

	These Drones basically bob around and look for anything interesting or suspicious. Most often than not, Tau Fire Warriors view these as an acceptable sacrifice when the need comes, cause who would want to stick their head inside a mysteriously dark room with blood splatters everywhere? No one I ask you.		These Drones basically bob around and look for anything interesting or suspicious. Most often than not, Tau Fire Warriors view these as an acceptable sacrifice when the need comes, cause who would want to stick their head inside a mysteriously dark room with blood splatters everywhere? No one I ask you.

1d4chan>Derpysaurus: /* Escort Drone */

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Escort Drone

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	Escort Drones are a type of small drone that often accompany Tau [[Water Caste]] negotiators and incorporate both defensive as well as minor offensive capabilities. They are nimble, compact and thus, [[Lofn\|smol.]] Escort Drones make use of small efficient anti-grav units which are similar in design to larger drones. They not only act as protectors for their charge but as tools for trade as they are programmed to record and deliver complex messages.		Escort Drones are a type of small drone that often accompany Tau [[Water Caste]] negotiators and incorporate both defensive as well as minor offensive capabilities. They are nimble, compact and thus, [[Lofn\|smol.]] Escort Drones make use of small efficient anti-grav units which are similar in design to larger drones. They not only act as protectors for their charge but as tools for trade as they are programmed to record and deliver complex messages.

	They are also used to guide prospective clients to the Water Caste negotiator and record every exchange that takes place and hope to hell that it does not suffer a catastrophic mistranslated mishap ala Google Translate. This information is then used for later study and dissection in order to better tailor to the individual in question. To serve them in their role, the escort drone makes use of a simple projector array that displays information on a flat screen. They are also equipped with twin [[~~Plasma#~~Pulse Pistol\|Pulse Pistols]] which take up a majority of the space in the small drone. The Pulse Pistols are pretty good against the local scum bucket, but don't expect to do much to an angry [[Ultramarine\|Smurf]], just ask [[Cato Sicarius]] and the Water Caste member that got [[Rape\|squished]] in a 'negotiation' (To be fair, she had no Escort Drone and was asking for it. Not as if the Drone mattered in the first place).		They are also used to guide prospective clients to the Water Caste negotiator and record every exchange that takes place and hope to hell that it does not suffer a catastrophic mistranslated mishap ala Google Translate. This information is then used for later study and dissection in order to better tailor to the individual in question. To serve them in their role, the escort drone makes use of a simple projector array that displays information on a flat screen. They are also equipped with twin [[Pulse Pistol\|Pulse Pistols]] which take up a majority of the space in the small drone. The Pulse Pistols are pretty good against the local scum bucket, but don't expect to do much to an angry [[Ultramarine\|Smurf]], just ask [[Cato Sicarius]] and the Water Caste member that got [[Rape\|squished]] in a 'negotiation' (To be fair, she had no Escort Drone and was asking for it. Not as if the Drone mattered in the first place).

	== Exploratory Drone ==		== Exploratory Drone ==

210.121.253.207: /* Sniper Drone */

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Sniper Drone

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	== Sniper Drone ==		== Sniper Drone ==
	[[File:Sniper_Drone.jpg\|150px\|right\|thumb\|Sniper Drone Squad with controller. [[~~Men of Iron~~\|What was it with synthetic and organic life not being able to co-operate]]?]]		[[File:Sniper_Drone.jpg\|150px\|right\|thumb\|Sniper Drone Squad with controller. [[Ironkin\|What was it with synthetic and organic life not being able to co-operate]]?]]

	'''Sniper drones''' are as its name implies. Sniper Drones operate in teams of three to nine, directed by a single Tau spotter equipped with a Pulse Pistol, Markerlight and Drone Controller. For best results, two to three of these teams will work together to provide pinpoint anti-personnel fire.		'''Sniper drones''' are as its name implies. Sniper Drones operate in teams of three to nine, directed by a single Tau spotter equipped with a Pulse Pistol, Markerlight and Drone Controller. For best results, two to three of these teams will work together to provide pinpoint anti-personnel fire.

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	{{Topquote\|Brutality and injustice made us raise our hands towards the sky for years; God didn’t respond us, but drones came to our rescue.\|M.F. Moonzajer}}		{{Topquote\|Brutality and injustice made us raise our hands towards the sky for years; God didn’t respond us, but drones came to our rescue.\|M.F. Moonzajer}}

	'''Drones'''(AKA Kor'vesa ("Faithful Helpers") in Tau Lexicon) are small, round, usually hovering robots used by the [[Tau Empire]] for various support tasks. Because the Tau have never experienced a robot rebellion (''yet'') the way that the [[Imperium of Man]] did with their [[Men of Iron]], artificial intelligences are not only still permitted but widespread in society. Unlike [[servitor]]s, drones are capable of autonomous activity. They aren't very bright when they work on their own, but they can interconnect into networks and become more intelligent. Despite being common and mass-producible, drones are not regarded as expendable and are programmed for self preservation. The average player [[Tarpit\|doesn't]] [[Grot\|share]] [[Skaven\|this]] [[Fury\|sentiment]], and when it comes to saving valuable personnel's lives (like battlesuit pilots or squad leaders), neither do Earth caste engineers as they often program drones to jump at enemy bullets and missiles to save said lives, and some of the drone types are even specifically designed to be used as <s>meatshields</s> nano-crystalline alloy armored shields. This "saviour protocol" behavior is effectively Asimov's third law of robotics: a drone should self preserve, except in cases where it would have to disobey orders or allow harm to come to <s>humans</s> T'au to do so.		'''Drones''' AKA Kor'vesa ("Faithful Helpers") in Tau Lexicon are small, round, usually hovering robots used by the [[Tau Empire]] for various support tasks. Because the Tau have never experienced a robot rebellion (''yet'') the way that the [[Imperium of Man]] did with their [[Men of Iron]], artificial intelligences are not only still permitted but widespread in society. Unlike [[servitor]]s, drones are capable of autonomous activity. They aren't very bright when they work on their own, but they can interconnect into networks and become more intelligent. Despite being common and mass-producible, drones are not regarded as expendable and are programmed for self preservation. The average player [[Tarpit\|doesn't]] [[Grot\|share]] [[Skaven\|this]] [[Fury\|sentiment]], and when it comes to saving valuable personnel's lives (like battlesuit pilots or squad leaders), neither do Earth caste engineers as they often program drones to jump at enemy bullets and missiles to save said lives, and some of the drone types are even specifically designed to be used as <s>meatshields</s> nano-crystalline alloy armored shields. This "saviour protocol" behavior is effectively Asimov's third law of robotics: a drone should self preserve, except in cases where it would have to disobey orders or allow harm to come to <s>humans</s> T'au to do so.

	== Command-Link Drone ==		== Command-Link Drone ==

1d4chan>Gilten: topquote

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	{{Topquote\|While their [[Xenos\|repulsive appearance and outdated political views]] should prove fuel enough for the forges of your [[Exterminatus\|fury]], it is important not to forget the [[Heresy\|tech-heresy]] the [[Tau\|T’au]] practice, releasing new versions of their war-machines helter-skelter, offering nary a prayer to the twisted [[Machine Spirit\|machine spirits]] of their vehicles and dabbling in that most vile of the mechanical arts: the creation of Abominable Intelligences.\|The Regimental Standard, regarding Tau Drones}}		{{Topquote\|While their [[Xenos\|repulsive appearance and outdated political views]] should prove fuel enough for the forges of your [[Exterminatus\|fury]], it is important not to forget the [[Heresy\|tech-heresy]] the [[Tau\|T’au]] practice, releasing new versions of their war-machines helter-skelter, offering nary a prayer to the twisted [[Machine Spirit\|machine spirits]] of their vehicles and dabbling in that most vile of the mechanical arts: the creation of Abominable Intelligences.\|The Regimental Standard, regarding Tau Drones}}

			{{Topquote\|Brutality and injustice made us raise our hands towards the sky for years; God didn’t respond us, but drones came to our rescue.\|M.F. Moonzajer}}

	'''Drones'''(AKA Kor'vesa ("Faithful Helpers") in Tau Lexicon) are small, round, usually hovering robots used by the [[Tau Empire]] for various support tasks. Because the Tau have never experienced a robot rebellion (''yet'') the way that the [[Imperium of Man]] did with their [[Men of Iron]], artificial intelligences are not only still permitted but widespread in society. Unlike [[servitor]]s, drones are capable of autonomous activity. They aren't very bright when they work on their own, but they can interconnect into networks and become more intelligent. Despite being common and mass-producible, drones are not regarded as expendable and are programmed for self preservation. The average player [[Tarpit\|doesn't]] [[Grot\|share]] [[Skaven\|this]] [[Fury\|sentiment]], and when it comes to saving valuable personnel's lives (like battlesuit pilots or squad leaders), neither do Earth caste engineers as they often program drones to jump at enemy bullets and missiles to save said lives, and some of the drone types are even specifically designed to be used as <s>meatshields</s> nano-crystalline alloy armored shields. This "saviour protocol" behavior is effectively Asimov's third law of robotics: a drone should self preserve, except in cases where it would have to disobey orders or allow harm to come to <s>humans</s> T'au to do so.		'''Drones'''(AKA Kor'vesa ("Faithful Helpers") in Tau Lexicon) are small, round, usually hovering robots used by the [[Tau Empire]] for various support tasks. Because the Tau have never experienced a robot rebellion (''yet'') the way that the [[Imperium of Man]] did with their [[Men of Iron]], artificial intelligences are not only still permitted but widespread in society. Unlike [[servitor]]s, drones are capable of autonomous activity. They aren't very bright when they work on their own, but they can interconnect into networks and become more intelligent. Despite being common and mass-producible, drones are not regarded as expendable and are programmed for self preservation. The average player [[Tarpit\|doesn't]] [[Grot\|share]] [[Skaven\|this]] [[Fury\|sentiment]], and when it comes to saving valuable personnel's lives (like battlesuit pilots or squad leaders), neither do Earth caste engineers as they often program drones to jump at enemy bullets and missiles to save said lives, and some of the drone types are even specifically designed to be used as <s>meatshields</s> nano-crystalline alloy armored shields. This "saviour protocol" behavior is effectively Asimov's third law of robotics: a drone should self preserve, except in cases where it would have to disobey orders or allow harm to come to <s>humans</s> T'au to do so.

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	{{Topquote\|While their [[Xenos\|repulsive appearance and outdated political views]] should prove fuel enough for the forges of your [[Exterminatus\|fury]], it is important not to forget the [[Heresy\|tech-heresy]] the [[Tau\|T’au]] practice, releasing new versions of their war-machines helter-skelter, offering nary a prayer to the twisted [[Machine Spirit\|machine spirits]] of their vehicles and dabbling in that most vile of the mechanical arts: the creation of Abominable Intelligences.\|The Regimental Standard, regarding Tau Drones}}		{{Topquote\|While their [[Xenos\|repulsive appearance and outdated political views]] should prove fuel enough for the forges of your [[Exterminatus\|fury]], it is important not to forget the [[Heresy\|tech-heresy]] the [[Tau\|T’au]] practice, releasing new versions of their war-machines helter-skelter, offering nary a prayer to the twisted [[Machine Spirit\|machine spirits]] of their vehicles and dabbling in that most vile of the mechanical arts: the creation of Abominable Intelligences.\|The Regimental Standard, regarding Tau Drones}}

			{{Topquote\|Brutality and injustice made us raise our hands towards the sky for years; God didn’t respond us, but drones came to our rescue.\|M.F. Moonzajer}}

	'''Drones'''(AKA Kor'vesa ("Faithful Helpers") in Tau Lexicon) are small, round, usually hovering robots used by the [[Tau Empire]] for various support tasks. Because the Tau have never experienced a robot rebellion (''yet'') the way that the [[Imperium of Man]] did with their [[Men of Iron]], artificial intelligences are not only still permitted but widespread in society. Unlike [[servitor]]s, drones are capable of autonomous activity. They aren't very bright when they work on their own, but they can interconnect into networks and become more intelligent. Despite being common and mass-producible, drones are not regarded as expendable and are programmed for self preservation. The average player [[Tarpit\|doesn't]] [[Grot\|share]] [[Skaven\|this]] [[Fury\|sentiment]], and when it comes to saving valuable personnel's lives (like battlesuit pilots or squad leaders), neither do Earth caste engineers as they often program drones to jump at enemy bullets and missiles to save said lives, and some of the drone types are even specifically designed to be used as <s>meatshields</s> nano-crystalline alloy armored shields. This "saviour protocol" behavior is effectively Asimov's third law of robotics: a drone should self preserve, except in cases where it would have to disobey orders or allow harm to come to <s>humans</s> T'au to do so.		'''Drones'''(AKA Kor'vesa ("Faithful Helpers") in Tau Lexicon) are small, round, usually hovering robots used by the [[Tau Empire]] for various support tasks. Because the Tau have never experienced a robot rebellion (''yet'') the way that the [[Imperium of Man]] did with their [[Men of Iron]], artificial intelligences are not only still permitted but widespread in society. Unlike [[servitor]]s, drones are capable of autonomous activity. They aren't very bright when they work on their own, but they can interconnect into networks and become more intelligent. Despite being common and mass-producible, drones are not regarded as expendable and are programmed for self preservation. The average player [[Tarpit\|doesn't]] [[Grot\|share]] [[Skaven\|this]] [[Fury\|sentiment]], and when it comes to saving valuable personnel's lives (like battlesuit pilots or squad leaders), neither do Earth caste engineers as they often program drones to jump at enemy bullets and missiles to save said lives, and some of the drone types are even specifically designed to be used as <s>meatshields</s> nano-crystalline alloy armored shields. This "saviour protocol" behavior is effectively Asimov's third law of robotics: a drone should self preserve, except in cases where it would have to disobey orders or allow harm to come to <s>humans</s> T'au to do so.