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GREATER KNARLOC (HOT KEY: G)
The legendary Greater Knarloc is the ultimate killing machine available to the Tau.
It can reduce even the most heavily armored vehicles in the game to scrap metal
in a matter of moments. Against infantry, it has a high chance of killing any unit
instantly by biting it in half. Its thick hide makes it almost impervious to all damage
and attacks.
TAU EMPIRE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
CADRE HEADQUARTERS (HOT KEY: C)
The Tau Cadre Headquarters serves as your main base of operations. The building
lets you create Earth Caste Builders, Stealth Suits, and Vespid Stingwings.
Outside of infantry creation the Cadre Headquarters lets you research new
infantry upgrades and also allows you to build other structures in a perimeter
around it.
PLASMA GENERATOR (HOT KEY: P)
The Plasma Generator is your main means of acquiring the Power resource. Once
built, the Plasma Generator can be upgraded a number of times to increase the
rate at which you can accumulate Power. A Tau Cadre Headquarters can only
support a limited number of Plasma Generators. Once destroyed by enemies,
Plasma Generators will damage any nearby units or buildings.
TAU BARRACKS (HOT KEY: B)
The main Tau infantry units are created at the Barracks, including Fire Warriors,
Pathfinders, XV88 Broadsides, and XV8 Crisis Suits. You can also train a Tau
Commander at the Barracks, a powerful infantry unit adept at both combat and
supporting other nearby Tau units.
LISTENING POST (HOT KEY: L)
The Listening Post can be built upon any Strategic Points or Relic sites. Once
built, the structure will increase the rate at which you accumulate the Requisition
resource from that point, as well as make it more difficult for an enemy to capture.
The Listening Post can be upgraded a number of times with more advanced
weaponry to make it more effective against various enemy units.
KROOT BARRACKS (HOT KEY: N)
This building is required if you wish to requisition the many Kroot infantry units,
including Kroot Carnivores, Kroot Shaper, Kroot Hound Packs, Krootox, and the
Greater Knarloc.
PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT (HOT KEY: E)
The main Tau research structure, the Path to Enlightenment serves a number of
important roles. Once built, the structure will allow you to upgrade infantry and
vehicle capabilities, as well as increase both your population and vehicle cap.
The Path to Enlightenment will also allow you to build either a Mont’ka Command
Post or a Kauyon Command Post.
ETHEREAL (HOT KEY: E)
The Tau Ethereal proves valuable when supporting other Tau units. Its For The
Greater Good ability can increase the health, morale, and attack power of all on-
map Tau units as long as the Ethereal is alive, making it a powerful support unit.
The Ethereal can also summon its elite bodyguard to help turn the tides of battle,
or call upon the Air Caste to bomb a location into oblivion.
TAU EMPIRE VEHICLES
DEVILFISH TROOP CARRIER (HOT KEY: C)
If infantry units must be moved across the battlefield, the Tau Devilfish Troop
Carrier is the best vehicle for that job because of its stealth abilities. Capable of
holding three full squads of infantry, it can drop off units wherever they are
needed. The vehicle also is equipped with a burst cannon for close range attacks,
but is ineffective in prolonged assaults.
DRONE SQUAD (HOT KEY: R)
The Drone Squad possesses the ability to burrow in the ground and wait for
unsuspecting enemies to pass within their reach. Once alerted, the Drone Squad
will spring from their hiding places and attack, making them an effective surprise
attack unit. When it is low on health, the Drone Squad will self-destruct, damaging
all nearby enemy units.
SKYRAY MISSILE GUNSHIP (HOT KEY: S)
The Skyray Missile Gunship is an ideal vehicle for engaging the enemy from a
very long distance. A mobile missile platform, the Skyray’s Missile Barrage
upgrade allows it to unload an entire payload on to a small area on the map,
resulting in massive damage.
DRONE HARBINGER (HOT KEY: D)
The Drone Harbinger is not designed to directly engage enemy forces, but instead
is a mobile Drone hangar that lets you transport Drones anywhere on the field of
battle. Once deployed, the Drones disperse and attack any enemies that come
within range until their limited supply of energy is depleted.
HAMMERHEAD GUNSHIP (HOT KEY: H)
The ultimate Tau vehicle, the Hammerhead Gunship is best suited for engaging
enemy heavy armored vehicles and structures. The Hammerhead can also kill
infantry fairly effectively, though it is better suited to larger, heavier targets. While
carrying a payload of powerful weaponry, the Hammerhead Gunship has lighter
armor than most enemy vehicle counterparts, making it more susceptible to attack.
KROOTOX (HOT KEY: K)
This enormous beast of burden has been harnessed by the Kroot for use in battle.
Mounted by a Kroot Carnivore, it is effective at both ranged and melee combat. Its
size and strength make it extremely deadly against all enemy unit types, including
infantry, structures, and vehicles.
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