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Maybe you could get the fuel tanks from the old IG tank accessory sprue and try to make a kinda deep sea divers air tank, but in reverse! So this one gives H2O to the squid dude! You could just model some tubing to cover his gills on his neck!??!

thats my suggestion. But I'm not going to move house or spend money on tyranids. sorry.

The Nicassar
Is a sentient race of Cephalopods from the ocean world of Sharif.
Situated on the western fringes of the Damocles gulf, 120 Au core ward of the former imperial world of Taros. They display advanced psychic abilities. The Nicassar are driven by an insatiable curiosity to explore and travel. It was this which led them into contact with the Tau, thus becoming an addition to the fledgling empire.

They continue to serve the Greater Good by providing vessels to scout and explore. Their Dhows are very maneuverable but have little interstellar capabilities. As such are often towed by other Tau ships into the warp.
Propulsion is provided by collecting solar winds in the Dhow’s Sails.
(Ref 1.A – Nicassar Dhow)

Homeworld
Discovered during the Third Sphere Expansion of the Tau Empire, Sharif consists of 80% ocean mass. There are no true continents, but hundreds of chains of volcanic islands.

Technology and Psychic Ability
The Nicassar are relatively advanced.
A lower level of tech than the Tau, but have explored further due to their sensitivity to the warp. This combined with a wandering instinct to flow with the tide makes the Nicassar a useful ally. Both as scouts and spacefarers. Primarily their psychic power manifests itself in telekinesis. This is used to propel and steer the Dhows and can be used to augment their strength in combat.

Physical Appearance
While Nicassar are Amphibians, they prefer an aquatic environment to prevent dehydration. In theatres with little or no water the Tau issue hydration packs to their allies.
On Land Nicassar carry themselves upright in a similar manner to most bipeds. Their Lower tentacles are used to move across terrain, while their two upper tentacles are for manipulation of their environment and the use of tools and weapons

Tau Empire Auxiliary
Once discovered, their entry into the Tau Empire was swift. However, not smooth nor complete. Nicassar have never been concerned with the greater good, oft displaying apathy to the guiding principle of the empire. This has led to conflict with the Ethereal and Fire castes, only the diplomatic skills of the Water caste have prevented a schism. It has been theorized this indifference is a result of the above mentioned wanderlust.

The Future
The Third Sphere Expansion is in its infancy, as is the Nicassar entry as a client race to the Tau Empire. The future of the relationship is unknown.

BEHOLD, HE WALKS!!

regards,
-Jason

Wow, nobody likes the fluff eh? ;-)

Sorry about the update hiatus fellas, been working on my Forgeworld Shas'el and spamming out the remaining Crisis Suits.

No picts at the moment unfortunately. My camera has decided to die, i'm in the process of purchasing a new one. Should be a week or two away.

Dave

I like the fluff, it's just that it's a bit well...short. What more can you tell us about them?

Your modeling work is awesome!

I like the fluff! Its like reading something out of Heavy Metal.

If I recall correctly the Narcissar were one of the first (if not the first) race the Tau incorporated into their empire.

good idea using Saurus as naga they look great as well the rest of your models. Damn i wish i could make my models half as good as yours.

Truly awesome conversions and lovely colorscheme. some of the best tau i have ever seen really. keep it up.

over and out avach

love the color selection

What ever happened with that FW Shasui? I really liked where that was going.

What ever happened with that FW Shasui? I really liked where that was going

which one is that?

This was the Shas'ui i was hoping to see painted.

Sirath wrote:Shas'ui Conversion finished;

Hey All,

Back in business, just bought a shiny new Fuji Finepix S2000HD!
Bit of an update bomb over the next few days...so stay tuned.

The Nicassar has progress, bulked out the tentacles, added the weapons.

Added sinister veins



With Sea Dragon Cloak



As you can see, I ransacked a Dark Elf Corsairs kit for bitz


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Also started batch painting the last 4 Crisis Suits + Forgeworld Commander;

Flamers + Burst Cannons

Airbursting Fragmentation Projector




Suit Heads

Can't wait to see that alien painted,as for the Tau stuff it is looking good to.

Sexy stuff.

Just in case you ever write this up for display or for Dakka's Army Profiles, it's "reclamation"
(no "i" after the "a")..

Great work. Love the colors for the army and the conversions.

Battle suits looking good, Nicassar eh I'm not sure what that should look like, maybe more tentacles.

Glad to see this log back on the go again, its one of my favourites.

Seeing somebody else take an innovative approach at developing little developed races is always fun to watch.

Keep it up!

Cheers,

Dante

Deff Dread red Edition wrote:Can't wait to see that alien painted,as for the Tau stuff it is looking good to.

Hehe, me neither!!! I have the idea to paint him Purple...

malfred wrote:Sexy stuff.

Just in case you ever write this up for display or for Dakka's Army Profiles, it's "reclamation"
(no "i" after the "a")..

Lol, Splell not many weel huh?

Amended, thanks malfred

Yellow Fever wrote:Great work. Love the colors for the army and the conversions.

Cheer Brother

FlammingGaunt wrote:Battle suits looking good, Nicassar eh I'm not sure what that should look like, maybe more tentacles.

Yes, totally agree. Plan on adding extra 'leg' tentacles from the robes

Four tentacles Bad, Six Tentacles Better!

CMDante wrote:Glad to see this log back on the go again, its one of my favourites.

Seeing somebody else take an innovative approach at developing little developed races is always fun to watch.

Keep it up!

Cheers,

Dante

Thanks Dante, Glad you enjoy it.
Been following your work aswell, truly inspiring.


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Finished the second Fireknife suit.








Also switched out the converted multi trackers. Never did like the converted ones.

A couple of people requested overview/group shots of the army;




While I was at it, took a couple of picts of my garage

All your stuff is great. In the group shot the white armour really jumps out. Its gonna be a very striking army.

Little bit of progress, redid the 'feet' tentacles



Opinions? Better?

Much better. I liked him before, but now he looks much more "proper" for some reason...

Good stuff all around, really liking that you´re spending time fleshing out the background of the Tau empire.

Hobdoglin @ WargamerAu has created these phenomenal concept sketches of Nicassar



They are crazy inspiring, Have added 'vents' to the suit armour. Also plan to have a Power Klaw toting Nicassar.

Some great models and awesome sketches. I really like the concept

Me to.Good work thus far.

Never before have tentacles been so cool. good work!

These look phenomenal! Are you planning on using them as showpieces or in games as well?

very inspired creations sir!

Been finishing off the last 5 battlesuits, should have pics up by Monday.

In the meanwhile, been busy with more Nicassar work;

Chests made from Stealth Suits.

Sea Dragon Cloaks

Crossbows, Daggers + Banner

Swords, Horn, etc

WiP Power Klaw w. integrated Particle Cannon.