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Very good thread.

I've tried variations of the OP lists, but usually run something like a mech (mobile scoring units - scorefish or outflanking kroot) + gun-line (stationary pathfinders and broadsides).

However, the latest lists (above 1500 points) I've run in local tournaments uses Commander Farsight. I run only 2-3 bodyguards, but one has iridium armor and shield drones. I usually place this in/near the center of the board to draw attention, and so far it's been working great. The rest of my army seems to get ignored, which allows it to keep up fire support.

If I lose initiative, I usually do the Farsight bomb and deepstrike him and the BGs as far back as possible with help from the pathfinder fish. No mishaps to date (probably just jinxed myself).

Most Tau players don't run Farsight do to the restrictive FOC, but I've found him to be worth his points, especially with the free bonding knives.