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I started 40k a couple of months ago and have so far accumulated around 1750pts of Tau. Im now working on some Auxiliary units to start fleshing out the army with a bit more diversity, and because I like the fluff of both the Tarellians and the humans left behind after the Damocles Gulf cusade, the Gue'Vesa.

I think im going to try my hand at posting the conversions in the P&M blog section when I get started on them.

For my Gue'vesa ill be using the chapter approved rules for them, so that is simple enough.

For the Tarellians however, im thinking of some homemade rules for. Obviously this would be for friendly games only. For games where I dont have my opponents permission to use them, they may be used as counts as FW or Kroot. The rules ive made for them are based on several other ideas Ive seen all over the internet, and I think they are fairly well balanced.

Would appreciate any feedback as im still new at this! Im aware the rules may need some tweaking



Entry now revised:
Tarellian Dog Soldier Pack - 5-15 Tarellians - Troop Choice

Tarellian Dog Soldier stat line (12 points per model): WS4, BS3, S4, T4, W1, I3, A2, LD7, SV4+
Tarellian Dog Soldier Alpha stat line (+10 points): WS4, BS3, S4, T4, W1, I3, A3, LD8, SV4+


Equipment: Tarellian Carbine, Close Combat Weapon.

Tarrelian Carbine: Range 24", Str4, Ap6, Assault 1.

One model in the squad must be upgraded to an Alpha, and may select any of the following : Markerlight (+10pts), Blacksun Filter (+5pts)
One model in the squad may exchange their pulse rifle for a flamer at +5 points.
Each member of the squad may be given photon grenades at +1 point per model.


Special Rules: Fleet, Preferred enemy: Imperium of Man.

They seem to be ok. Aren't the points a bit low though?

Firewarriors are what, 12 points each?

And these dogs have a superior stat-line and the same equipment for the same price.

Yeah I wasnt sure about the points cost. Firewarriors are only 10 points. However, Im not sure how much more expensive to make them. 15pts? But then that seems a bit high. At this points cost a full squad of 10 with an Alpha, a flamer, a Blacksun Filter and all with Photons (the unit im planning to make some conversions for) comes out at 150pts which is actually pretty steep.

I was also considering giving them their own firearms. A modified version of the Pulse Rifle that the Tau have made for them. Range 24", Str4 Ap5, Assault 1.

13 or 14 might do it.
If you want though, you could tweak them a bit so that they worth the 12 points.

First off, I would dedicate them to assault, since they have fleet and 2 attacks already. Besides, they are basically dinosaurs; I think they would want to get in close to start biting.

I would replace the pulse rifle with a short ranged futuristic shotgun of sorts, and I would lower the BS to 2.

That might be enough for it to classify as 12 points, or at least different enough from the Firewarriors to make them a separate option instead of "take these because they are better in all ways"

Maybe stubborn as well? They do seem to be pretty hardy lizards.

Ok how about this:
Ill make it 5-15 in the squad, but make it a 0-1 unit. Ill also make the guns Range 24", Str4 Ap6, Assault 1 so they are much less shooty.

Sound a bit better?

 HerbaciousT wrote:
Ok how about this:
Ill make it 5-15 in the squad, but make it a 0-1 unit. Ill also make the guns Range 24", Str4 Ap6, Assault 1 so they are much less shooty.

Sound a bit better?

Yeah, that seems like a fair compromise.

Cool. Thanks a lot for your suggestions. I think I was considering toning them down a bit anyway as I thought they may be a bit OP for the price.