new rule for IG snipers

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**Che-Vito**

Shas'O Dorian wrote:I still take issue that an imperial Sniper rifle (Auto rifle) being propelled by Combustion (IIRC "Auto" weaponry use what we consider standard "bullets") Has 12" more range & is 1 Str higher than a mini projectile propelled by Magnetic Acceleration. (Watch the Youtube video on the US Navy's new rail gun)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM307
This is what I imagine the teams to be hauling around. (we're talking framework and weight, not the purpose of the weapon.) Something designed to lay out accurate shots over a long distance, that requires two men to crew.

While I agree that Rail Rifles should have a longer range...the gun we're suggesting is more comparable to a sighted and fine-tuned autocannon.

**Skinnattittar**

Che-Vito wrote:...the gun we're suggesting is more comparable to a sighted and fine-tuned autocannon.

Exactly.

**Shas'O Dorian**

I guess, then again Tau kinda need anew codex

**Skinnattittar**

Shas'O Dorian wrote:I guess, then again Tau kinda need anew codex

Yeah, but the Rail Rifles will be cut back to 23". Yes! 23"! Tau will have weird measurements for ALL their weapons!

**Che-Vito**

Skinnattittar wrote:
Shas'O Dorian wrote:I guess, then again Tau kinda need anew codex
Yeah, but the Rail Rifles will be cut back to 23". Yes! 23"! Tau will have weird measurements for ALL their weapons!

On-topic...I will start modeling this new unit, tonight.

**Che-Vito**

I apologize for my crappy Macbook camera pictures, I will try to borrow my girlfriend's camera tomorrow to give a better idea of what I've done thus far.
(I am a fan of the first style personally. Comments, concerns, and esoteric speculations are appreciated...especially when I can upload better pics tomorrow.)

Style 1:
Took standard Heavy Weapon team members, took a bipod from the HW sprue, some shrubs from a terrain kit, and one of the upgrade guns for the Stormlord. Threw in some scopes from HW sprue.

[I like how this one looks, with some painting, and work done to the base...seems like it'll be a pretty good model. The gun seems to be perfect for what we've been discussing, and the addition of a random scope or two has helped change the feel of the weapon.]

Style 2:
Took standard Heavy Weapon team, used Lascannon with tripod, shrubs from terrain kit, added random bits of Kroot attachments (knives etc.)

[Not a fan, looks like a Lascannon in cover...the gun just seems to bulky for what we've been discussing.]

**Che-Vito**

Have been working on the model. Still needs significant touching up, but the bigger picture is becoming clearer. Enjoy!