

Ships with thicker armor should be used to weather the approach before unleashing their boarding parties. Otherwise known as the 'Killing Blow', is a more aggressive close ranged option involve heavy use of boarding tactics. This is useful for defensive battles where an objective is to be protected. It is imperative that this strategy is used without the need of boarding. Good usage of this tactic involves using a weaker Escort Ship to attract enemy attention and then falling back upon being Identified. When Kauyon is selected, all Tau ships will begin to increase their accuracy by 5%, starting at 6k units and then on per 3k. This strategy involves staying at range and exercises the Tau's reliance on distance. Tau Commanders should expect to sit from the backlines, using the battle area's environment to conceal or protect their valued vessels from short ranged attacks but they can take a bit more punishment than the Eldar Whom solely rely on hit and run tactics.ĭue to their staunt belief in the Tau'va, or the Greater Good, the Tau are more conservationist than some and may abandon the mission if losses begin to climb Further emphasising the need to maintain fleet integrity throughout the battle. They can employ two battle strategies, reliance on Escort Ships and most notable are Auxiliaries. The Tau has several distinguishable features, compared to their counterparts.
