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Planning to take my Tau to 'Ard Boyz this year so I've been working on a list, had to make some slight changes with the new FAQ and I figured I'd post it here to get some feedback.

HQ
- Shas'el Crisis Commander, PR, MP, MT
- 2 Shas'vre Crisis Bodyguard, PR, MP, MT
- Shas'el Crisis Commander, PR, MP, MT
- 2 Shas'vre Crisis Bodyguard, PR, MP, MT

Elites
- 3 x Shas'ui Crisis Battlesuit, PR, MP, MT
- 3 x Shas'ui Crisis Battlesuit, PR, MP, MT
- 3 x Shas'ui Crisis Battlesuit, PR, MP, MT

Troops
- 6 Fire Warrior Team
- Devilfish, SMS, TA, DP
- 6 Fire Warrior Team
- Devilfish, SMS, TA, DP
- 10 Kroot, 2 Hounds
- 10 Kroot, 2 Hounds

Fast Attack
- 2 Piranha, 2 FB, 2 TA, 2 DP, TL
- 2 Piranha, 2 FB, 2 TA, 2 DP, TL
- 2 Piranha, 2 FB, 2 TA, 2 DP, TL

Heavy Support
- 2 Broadside, 2 ASS, HWTL
- 2 Broadside, 2 ASS, HWTL
- 2 Broadside, 2 ASS, HWTL

Total: 2499

I really like this list.

You didn't say this, but I'm assuming your broadside units have Team Leaders...

My only suggestion would be to replace some fireknives with bladestorms, which are:

a) Cheaper
b) More effective at killing TEQs and MEQ

Although, this is traded off with shorter range and less anti-tank ability. But, then again, fireknives will usually be close to the enemy anyways so that the plasma rifles can rapid fire... so range doesn't make too much of a difference.

Ya I agree with bringer about switching up some FK to some bladestorms. It would not be terrible to do that to all of them so you can get some upgrades to keep them alive, ie shield drones. Just saying that the switch of some to bladestorm is necessary tho because you already have plenty of anti vehicle 9 broadsides and 6 piranhas!!! You crisis suits should be targeting no vehicle units almost every shooting round so you want the best quality shots possible. You dont have any pathfinders so high strength, lots of shots, and good AP value are gonna be a necessity for you.