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A '''Warsphere''' is a [[Kroot]] space ship. They are the last vestige of the power and advancement of the Kroot prior to their move away from technology.{{Fn|1}} Each Warsphere resembles two ringed citydomes cut from a planet's surface and welded on either side of a massive spindle.{{Fn|2}} | A '''Warsphere''' is a [[Kroot]] space ship. They are the last vestige of the power and advancement of the Kroot prior to their move away from technology.{{Fn|1}} Each Warsphere resembles two ringed citydomes cut from a planet's surface and welded on either side of a massive spindle.{{Fn|2}} | ||
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| + | The first '''Warspheres''' were created after the end of the first Kroot-[[Ork]] war, when the Ork's asteroid fortress crashed on the Kroot homeworld of [[Pech]]. The Kroot were victorious. By eating the Ork's [[Mek]]s, the Kroot were able to mimic the "technology" of building spaceships. The result was the Waspeheres, which allowed the Kroot to go not only into space, but cross the [[warp]]. The Warspeheres has been the race's primary void ships ever since.{{Fn|8}} | ||
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[Warsphere (Short Story)]] | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Warsphere (Short Story)]] | ||
*{{Endn|7}}: [[Rogue Trader: Battlefleet Koronus]], pg. 101 | *{{Endn|7}}: [[Rogue Trader: Battlefleet Koronus]], pg. 101 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|8}}: [[Kill Team: Into the Dark]], Sourcebook, pg. 24 | ||
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This article is about the Kroot vessel; for the short story, see Warsphere (Short Story). |
A Warsphere is a Kroot space ship. They are the last vestige of the power and advancement of the Kroot prior to their move away from technology.[1] Each Warsphere resembles two ringed citydomes cut from a planet's surface and welded on either side of a massive spindle.[2]
Origins
The first Warspheres were created after the end of the first Kroot-Ork war, when the Ork's asteroid fortress crashed on the Kroot homeworld of Pech. The Kroot were victorious. By eating the Ork's Meks, the Kroot were able to mimic the "technology" of building spaceships. The result was the Waspeheres, which allowed the Kroot to go not only into space, but cross the warp. The Warspeheres has been the race's primary void ships ever since.[8]
Overview
Warspheres are effectively flying towns comprising a central section primarily housing the main warp engine and outer sections with maneuvering thrusters. While the engines are reliable, they are also of quite poor power output making Warspheres extremely slow, however they are sufficiently powerful to enable planetary landings. Once on the surface the thrusters are often used to bury the Warsphere, presumably to enable it to revert to its role as a traditional town. Warspheres are fairly rare and so will only be deployed in situations where the Kroot are getting a substantial payment or bonus.[1]
Unlike the Tau, the Kroot have no difficulty using warp-drives to travel between stars. Their exact methods of doing so has been kept secret from their Tau employers. They appear to have a natural affinity for navigating towards inhabitable planets, almost like a sixth sense.[1]
The interior of Warspheres feature metal work and murals reminiscent of the Kroot's arboreal origins. Pipes and cables are shaped like metal vines and roots, and the air is warm and humid.[6]
Technical Specifications[7]
- Dimensions: 9km long
- Mass: 47 megatons
- Crew: 300,000+ Kroot
Known Warspheres
Images
Sources
- 1: Battlefleet Gothic: Armada (Book), pg. 108
- 2: War of Secrets (Novel) by Phil Kelly, Chapter Fifteen
- 3: Kill Team: Into the Dark rule book, pg. 8
- 4: Focus Entertainment Store: Battlefleet Gothic Armada - Tau Empire DLC
- 5: 2005 - Specialist Games Catalogue pg.65
- 6: Warsphere (Short Story)
- 7: Rogue Trader: Battlefleet Koronus, pg. 101
- 8: Kill Team: Into the Dark, Sourcebook, pg. 24
| Tau Navy | |
|---|---|
| Battleships | Gal'leath • Or'es El'leath |
| Cruisers | Il'fannor • Lar'shi • Il'Porrui • Lar'shi'vre • Nao'Sak'Oraes |
| Escorts | Kir'qath • Skether'qan • Kass'l • Kir'la • Kir'shasvre |
| Other | Il'Emaar • Shi'oni • 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 • Citadel Class Commerce Vessel Vespid Nest Vessel • Greet Lineship • Greet Stealther • Domati Wyrmship • Ostense Council Winged Disc • Automated Carrier Drone • Automated Bombing Drone • Automated Fighting Drone |
