Tau questions

[Tynskel]

According to the FAQ "If a flyer zooms it has a combat speed of 18" and a cruising speed of up to 36"".

Then that answers your question. Gotta be moving at Combat Speed.

[Nabterayl]

According to the FAQ "If a flyer zooms it has a combat speed of 18" and a cruising speed of up to 36"".

That's true. But the flyer is still only penalized if it moves less than 18". So the bomber can move its minimum speed of 18" and the interceptor drones can still shoot at their full BS in either mode. Otherwise, they'd need to detach.

[Wenrun]

OK. Thanks for the help. I was on the fence about which I prefer, the Razor or the Sun Shark. This kinda tips the scale for me if the drones will pretty much be firing snap shots if attached.

[ElectricPaladin]

OK. Thanks for the help. I was on the fence about which I prefer, the Razor or the Sun Shark. This kinda tips the scale for me if the drones will pretty much be firing snap shots if attached.

The thing is that more often than not, you'll just detach the drones. Since they have Skyfire anyway, there's no reason not to, and they can turbo-boost like jet-bikes to keep up with their mommy if protecting it from other flyers (thanks, Interceptor!) is an issue.

[Tynskel]

although, detaching them makes the drones easier targets.

[Daemonette666]

I should double check my typing when I ask a question. What I meant to say was. Tau unit A is being charged by CSM unit A with 3 supporting units B, C and D. Tau player elects to use Tau A and Tau B to overwatch shoot at CSM A, hoping they do not make it into Close combat, and see where the nearby CSM units B, and C decide to charge. CSM unit A gets a failed charge, and the Chaos Player declares a charge at TAua unit A with CSM B Unit. Can the Tau Units C and D fire Overwatch at them? That is basically what I meant to say. I forgot to put in the word "Not", as in did not get into close combat.

I think they do get to fire supporting fire anyway. I also think that with so many Tau units having Defensive grenades and support fire special rule, you may as well multiple charge the whole Tau front line, and tie them up in close combat.

[Nabterayl]

Yes, absolutely. I'm not sure why anybody might think differently.

[Eusebius Rex]

The Tau Codex was updated today with its first FAQ:

FAQs
Q: Can I take three of the same (not Twin-linked) weapons on my
Crisis suit? (p100)
A: Yes.

It goes on to give an example, but this (to me) is a fairly clear answer to the question of whether or not we can take multiples of the same weapon - without twinlinking - on a Crisis suit.

Pretty cool - I still think doubles of any single weapon takes away the tactical flexibility of the crisis suit though.

[Tynskel]

I agree, but now you can seriously do some interesting things.
For example:
2 Crisis Suits Velocity Trackers, 2 Missile Pods. Shas'Vre with Multi-spectrum/Command Node and flamer. Commander w/ 2 Missile Pods, Velocity Tracker, Early Warning System.

That's 12 missile shots that gain the bonuses from Command Node and Multi-Spectrum. The Commander, with BS5 can get off 4 shots as an interceptor, too.