Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. Join us by filling out a tiny 3 field form and you will get your own, free, dakka user account which gives a good range of benefits to you: No adverts like this in the forums anymore. Times and dates in your local timezone. Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance. Email notifications for threads you want to watch closely. Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. If you are already a member then feel free to login now.

So am playing around with some alterations to my army list post Psychic Awakening. I want a competitive list without being ultra cheesy.

Biggest changes are putting the prototype amplified ion accelerators on both Riptides and advanced EM Scrambler on Ghostkeel. (Able to do with the Emergency Dispensation 2 relics Stratagem)

Any thoughts or suggestions?

Brigade Detachment - Tau Sept (Emergency Dispensation - 2 relics)
HQ
Ethereal (Warlord - Through Unity, Devestation)
Cadre Fireblade
Cadre Fireblade

Troops
5 Strike Team
5 Strike Team
5 Strike Team
5 Strike Team
5 Strike Team
5 Strike Team

Elite
Riptide (Amplified Ion Accelerator, 2x smart missile systems, target lock, Early warning override)
Riptide (Amplified Ion Accelerator, 2x smart missile systems, target lock, Early warning override)
Ghostkeel (Cyclic Ion Raker, 2x burst cannons, Advanced EM Scrambler, shield generator, target lock)

Fast Attack
4 Shield Drones
4 Shield Drones
6 Shield Drones

Heavy Support
Broadside (2x High Yield Missile Pods, 2x smart missile, advanced targeting system)
Broadside (2x High Yield Missile Pods, 2x smart missile, advanced targeting system)
Broadside (2x High Yield Missile Pods, 2x smart missile, advanced targeting system)

Vanguard Detachment - Sa'cea Sept
HQ
Coldstar (4x fusion blasters)

Elite
Firesight Marksman
Firesight Marksman
Firesight Marksman

Vanguard Detachment - Sa'cea Sept
HQ
Coldstar (4x fusion blasters)

Elite
Firesight Marksman
Firesight Marksman
Firesight Marksman

Can you run two or more of the same prototype system? I didn't see anything that causes a restriction, but its probably not what they were thinking.

If not... then oh my

Hi mate, a solid list overall
A few thoughts:

Especially seeing as you've not taken any T'au Sept relics or characters, I'd consider switching your Brigade to a custom Sept of Hardened Warheads & Stabilisation Systems.

Next I'd change each of the Broadside's Target Locks to Shield Generators (+6pts total). This way they keep the extra -1 AP on all their guns, don't suffer the move/heavy penalty & get a 4++.

The Riptides can lose their Target Locks now and get a Velocity Tracker (-4pts total). Bear in mind, if a deepstriking foe has <FLY>, which most do, this cancels the EWO's -1 to Hit.

I like the mobile Ghostkeel and now he no longer needs the Target Lock either. Take it off and put on any other Support System for the same price (or cheaper), except for the Advanced Targeting System. Alternatively, get another Shield Drone.

Provided your Firewarriors are running Pulse Carbines your Ethereal, Cadres & Striketeams are well-buffed and optimised.


Something else to note:
Very good use of the Sa'cea Sept rerolls, but I do want to point out two potential issues for using two separate Septs -
Firstly, your Drones won't be able to use Saviour Protocols for your Marksmen or Coldstars. Not a huge issue with them being <CHARACTERS>, but something to be wary of.
Secondly, your Kauyon/Mont'ka won't affect anyone other than your Coldstars and Marksmen.

But these are only issues if you hadn't already prepared for this.


Hope this has been of some help, from one T'au player to another