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The [[Tau]] only have one known class of transport. They are often the workhorses of the inter-Sept trade upon which the [[Tau Empire]] thrives. | The [[Tau]] only have one known class of transport. They are often the workhorses of the inter-Sept trade upon which the [[Tau Empire]] thrives. | ||
There are many types of transport used by the Tau, though all are generally similar in design. Tau transports are based around a large cargo hold and carry a small Railgun turret for self-defence. So they are definitely more useful than either their [[Imperial Navy Logistic Ships#Imperial Transport|Imperial]] or [[Eldar Transport Ship|Eldar]] counterparts. | There are many types of transport used by the Tau, though all are generally similar in design. Tau transports are based around a large cargo hold and carry a small [[Starship Railgun]] turret for self-defence. So they are definitely more useful than either their [[Imperial Navy Logistic Ships#Imperial Transport|Imperial]] or [[Eldar Transport Ship|Eldar]] counterparts. | ||
*'''Length:''' 1km; approx | |||
*'''Mass:''' 1.7 megatonnes; approx | |||
*'''Crew:''' 9,000 crew; approx | |||
*'''Acceleration:''' 3.5 gravities max sustainable acceleration; approx | |||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The known class is called the Il'Emmar-class Merchant Transport, also known as the Courier-class. | The known class is called the Il'Emmar-class Merchant Transport, also known as the Courier-class. | ||
The ship was developed after extended wars with the [[Orks]] revealed Tau supply lanes vulnerable to the Greenskins raids, and as such the Courier-class was designed to be large and well-armed with Railgun batteries. In addition, it was designed to be fast in order to rapidly support Tau expansions deep into space. Originally developed for the [[Kor'Vattra]], the Courier-class has since become a common sight among Tau civilian and merchant fleets that operate between Septs. | The ship was developed after extended wars with the [[Orks]] revealed Tau supply lanes vulnerable to the Greenskins raids, and as such the Courier-class was designed to be large and well-armed with Railgun batteries. In addition, it was designed to be fast in order to rapidly support Tau expansions deep into space. Originally developed for the [[Kor'Vattra]], the Courier-class has since become a common sight among Tau civilian and merchant fleets that operate between Septs. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:29, 21 June 2023
The Tau only have one known class of transport. They are often the workhorses of the inter-Sept trade upon which the Tau Empire thrives.
There are many types of transport used by the Tau, though all are generally similar in design. Tau transports are based around a large cargo hold and carry a small Starship Railgun turret for self-defence. So they are definitely more useful than either their Imperial or Eldar counterparts.
- Length: 1km; approx
- Mass: 1.7 megatonnes; approx
- Crew: 9,000 crew; approx
- Acceleration: 3.5 gravities max sustainable acceleration; approx
Overview[edit | edit source]
The known class is called the Il'Emmar-class Merchant Transport, also known as the Courier-class.
The ship was developed after extended wars with the Orks revealed Tau supply lanes vulnerable to the Greenskins raids, and as such the Courier-class was designed to be large and well-armed with Railgun batteries. In addition, it was designed to be fast in order to rapidly support Tau expansions deep into space. Originally developed for the Kor'Vattra, the Courier-class has since become a common sight among Tau civilian and merchant fleets that operate between Septs.
| Vessels of the Tau Kor'Vattra and its Auxillaries. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spaceships | ||
| Space Station | Tau Space Station | |
| Battleships | Battleship (Tau Merchant - Or'Es El'Eleath Stronghold - Warsphere) | |
| Cruisers | Light Cruiser (Tau Merchant - Tau Protector) Cruiser (Tau Merchant - Tau Protector - Bastion) | |
| Escorts | Escort (Tau Merchant - Tau Protector - Nicassar Dhow) | |
| Logistics | Il'Emaar | |
| Dropships | Orca | |
| Landships | ||
| Titans | KX139 Ta'Unar Supremacy Armour | |
| Airships | ||
| Flying Fortress | Tiger Shark | |
| Aerospace Vessels | Manta | |