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== Equipment ==
 
== Equipment ==
  
Fire Warriors are outfitted with a wide variety of advanced technology. Their main firearm is the [[Pulse Rifle]], although [[Pulse Carbine]]s are common amongst officers, reconnaissance teams and assault troops. Fire warriors have poorer reflexes than most other races, therefore they do not excel at melee combat. To make matters worse, they find the whole idea of melee combat barbaric, they leave this role to their kroot mercenery allies. Most fire warriors are bonded to the ta'lissera brotherhood ritual and are armed with ceremonial swords, despite these not being ideal for combat. <sup>4</sup>
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Fire Warriors are outfitted with a wide variety of advanced technology. Their main firearm is the [[Pulse Rifle]], although [[Pulse Carbine]]s are common amongst officers, reconnaissance teams and assault troops. Fire warriors have poorer reflexes than most other races, therefore they do not excel at melee combat. To make matters worse, they find the whole idea of melee combat barbaric, they leave this role to their kroot mercenery allies. Most fire warriors are bonded to the ta'lissera brotherhood ritual and are armed with ceremonial swords, despite these not being ideal for combat. <sup>2</sup>
  
The standard fire warrior is also equipped with armor that includes shoulder pads, thigh guards, chest guard, helmet, and vambraces. The left shoulder plate is also extremely large and usually thicker than all the other armor pieces.
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The standard fire warrior is also equipped with armor that includes shoulder pads, thigh guards, chest guard, helmet, and vambraces. The left shoulder plate is also extremely large and usually thicker than all the other armor pieces.<sup>1</sup>
  
 
== Tactics and Organisation ==
 
== Tactics and Organisation ==
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As basic infantry, they are deployed in smaller numbers than other races' infantry because of the superior firepower they can bring to bear. The basic team is made up of 6 to 9 Fire Warriors, a number of drones for defensive and offensive purposes and most likely a Shas'ui. <sup>3</sup>
 
As basic infantry, they are deployed in smaller numbers than other races' infantry because of the superior firepower they can bring to bear. The basic team is made up of 6 to 9 Fire Warriors, a number of drones for defensive and offensive purposes and most likely a Shas'ui. <sup>3</sup>
  
During defensive engagements, with minimal cover fire from battlesuits and melee diversions such as kroot, a small group of fire warriors could hold a bastion of defence until either overwhelmed by enemy fire or running out of ammo. During offensive assaults, the fire warrior is considered one of the most dangerous units a enemy could face, most of the time the enemy does not even have time to counter the rapid volleys of pulse shots fired by fire warriors as the [[Tau]] always ensure there are kroot to divert fire or shield drones to protect the squads.<sup>4</sup>
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During defensive engagements, with minimal cover fire from battlesuits and melee diversions such as kroot, a small group of fire warriors could hold a bastion of defence until either overwhelmed by enemy fire or running out of ammo. During offensive assaults, the fire warrior is considered one of the most dangerous units a enemy could face, most of the time the enemy does not even have time to counter the rapid volleys of pulse shots fired by fire warriors as the [[Tau]] always ensure there are kroot to divert fire or shield drones to protect the squads.<sup>3</sup>
  
 
== Ranks ==
 
== Ranks ==
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Shas'el are the commanders of a battle, they are equivalent to a low class imperial general or an brigandier general in real life.
 
Shas'el are the commanders of a battle, they are equivalent to a low class imperial general or an brigandier general in real life.
  
Shas'O is the highest rank in the military of the Empire. They are considered generals of the army in real life.  
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Shas'O is the highest rank in the military of the Empire. They are considered generals of the army in real life. <sup>1</sup>
  
 
==Images==
 
==Images==
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*<sup>2</sup> [[Codex: Tau Empire (4th Edition)]]
 
*<sup>2</sup> [[Codex: Tau Empire (4th Edition)]]
 
*<sup>3</sup> [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade]]
 
*<sup>3</sup> [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade]]
*<sup>4</sup> [[Codex: Tau (2nd Edition)]]
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[[Category:Troops (Tau)]][[de:Feuerkrieger]]
 
[[Category:Troops (Tau)]][[de:Feuerkrieger]]

Revision as of 02:49, 24 March 2011

Tau Fire Warrior

The Fire Warrior is the backbone of Tau military force, the Fire Caste.

Equipment

Fire Warriors are outfitted with a wide variety of advanced technology. Their main firearm is the Pulse Rifle, although Pulse Carbines are common amongst officers, reconnaissance teams and assault troops. Fire warriors have poorer reflexes than most other races, therefore they do not excel at melee combat. To make matters worse, they find the whole idea of melee combat barbaric, they leave this role to their kroot mercenery allies. Most fire warriors are bonded to the ta'lissera brotherhood ritual and are armed with ceremonial swords, despite these not being ideal for combat. 2

The standard fire warrior is also equipped with armor that includes shoulder pads, thigh guards, chest guard, helmet, and vambraces. The left shoulder plate is also extremely large and usually thicker than all the other armor pieces.1

Tactics and Organisation

As basic infantry, they are deployed in smaller numbers than other races' infantry because of the superior firepower they can bring to bear. The basic team is made up of 6 to 9 Fire Warriors, a number of drones for defensive and offensive purposes and most likely a Shas'ui. 3

During defensive engagements, with minimal cover fire from battlesuits and melee diversions such as kroot, a small group of fire warriors could hold a bastion of defence until either overwhelmed by enemy fire or running out of ammo. During offensive assaults, the fire warrior is considered one of the most dangerous units a enemy could face, most of the time the enemy does not even have time to counter the rapid volleys of pulse shots fired by fire warriors as the Tau always ensure there are kroot to divert fire or shield drones to protect the squads.3

Ranks

A Fire warrior starts his military career as a Shas'saal, meaning a cadet. After completing training courses, the Warrior becomes a standard deployment trooper, or Shas'la. Passing a Trial By Fire is the only way to increase rank for a Warrior, these trials are held every 4 years.

Shas'ui are veterans, and act as Sergeants/Team Leaders in Fire Warrior Teams.

Shas'vre are the bodyguards of the Shas'el. They are battlesuit pilots and are extremely loyal to their Shas'el.

Shas'el are the commanders of a battle, they are equivalent to a low class imperial general or an brigandier general in real life.

Shas'O is the highest rank in the military of the Empire. They are considered generals of the army in real life. 1

Images

A Fire Warrior Squad with 2 Gun Drones and Shas'ui

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