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| − | [[Image:NicassarDhow.jpg|thumb|right|A Nicassar Dhow]]'''[[Nicassar]] Dhows''' are small, elegant yachts that are propelled not by engines, but by their captains' formidable [[ | + | {{TauPortal}} |
| + | [[Image:NicassarDhow.jpg|thumb|right|A Nicassar Dhow]] | ||
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| + | '''[[Nicassar]] Dhows''' are small, elegant yachts that are propelled not by engines, but by their captains' formidable [[psychic]] abilities. They possess incredible maneuverability and (when upgraded with [[Tau Weapons]]) decent firepower. However, they are somewhat slow for [[Escort]]-sized ships, and their lack of interstellar drives means that like the [[Kass'l]], they must be towed into battle with [[Gravitic Hook]]s.{{Fn|1}} | ||
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| + | == Inspiration and Etymology == | ||
| + | The [[Wikipedia:Dhow|Dhow]], in reality, was an early Arab sailing vessel. These ships were used for simple trading but could also, when the time arose, be used to house a small number of infantrymen. The ships used one or more triangular "Lateen" sails, a possible explanation for the elite maneuverability of the Nicassar versions. | ||
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| − | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/article.jsp?community=&catId=cat1290319&categoryId=1100007&aId=4300022 Battlefleet Gothic Resources: Tau Fleets], pg. 107 (accessed 2010.12.15) | |
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{{Tau Navy}} | {{Tau Navy}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:13, 5 December 2017
Nicassar Dhows are small, elegant yachts that are propelled not by engines, but by their captains' formidable psychic abilities. They possess incredible maneuverability and (when upgraded with Tau Weapons) decent firepower. However, they are somewhat slow for Escort-sized ships, and their lack of interstellar drives means that like the Kass'l, they must be towed into battle with Gravitic Hooks.[1]
Inspiration and Etymology
The Dhow, in reality, was an early Arab sailing vessel. These ships were used for simple trading but could also, when the time arose, be used to house a small number of infantrymen. The ships used one or more triangular "Lateen" sails, a possible explanation for the elite maneuverability of the Nicassar versions.
Sources
- 1: Battlefleet Gothic Resources: Tau Fleets, pg. 107 (accessed 2010.12.15)
| Tau Navy | |
|---|---|
| Battleships | Gal'leath • Or'es El'leath |
| Cruisers | Il'fannor • Lar'shi • Il'Porrui • Lar'shi'vre |
| Escorts | Kir'qath • Skether'qan • Kass'l • Kir'la • Kir'shasvre |
| Other | Il'Emaar • Blindshark |
| Attack Craft | Manta • Barracuda • Tiger Shark • Remora Fighter • Orca • Sun Shark • Razorshark |
| Allied | Kroot Warsphere • Nicassar Dhow • Stronghold Class Commerce Vessel • Bastion Class Commerce Vessel Vespid Nest Vessel • Greet Lineship • Greet Stealther • Domati Wyrmship • Ostense Council Winged Disc |
