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'''Stealth Battlesuits''' (or '''Stealthsuits''') are advanced [[Tau]] [[Battlesuit]]s used for operating well ahead of the main Tau army, often behind enemy lines. They are worn by [[Stealthsuit Team]]s, and come in a variety of models. | '''Stealth Battlesuits''' (or '''Stealthsuits''') are advanced [[Tau]] [[Battlesuit]]s used for operating well ahead of the main Tau army, often behind enemy lines. They are worn by [[Stealthsuit Team]]s, and come in a variety of models. | ||
| − | ==XV15 Stealth Battlesuit== | + | ==Overview== |
| + | Stealth Battlesuit teams are the "lone wolves" of the Tau Empire, operating alone behind enemy lines for extended periods as special forces. Their primary duties are infiltration of enemy lines and seeking vulnerable targets to destroy as well as conducting ambushes. In order to pass unseen, these suits utilize light0bending disruption body embedded into their battlesuits that camouflage themselves. Additional cloaking fields deaden sound and shield them from heat-detecting sensors.{{Fn|10}} | ||
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| + | ==Models== | ||
| + | ===XV15 Stealth Battlesuit=== | ||
*{{Main|XV15 Stealth Battlesuit}} | *{{Main|XV15 Stealth Battlesuit}} | ||
The XV15 is amongst the smallest Battlesuit ever used by the Tau - indeed, the XV15 is hardly larger than [[Fire Warrior]]s in their typical armour - but that only enhances its role as infiltrator and saboteur.{{Fn|3}} As with other battlesuits, the XV15 incorporates multi-spectrum sensors and recoil absorption technology, but in addition it is also equipped with a [[jetpack]], a [[stealth field generator]], and a holographic disruption field to make the suit harder to spot.{{Fn|1}} | The XV15 is amongst the smallest Battlesuit ever used by the Tau - indeed, the XV15 is hardly larger than [[Fire Warrior]]s in their typical armour - but that only enhances its role as infiltrator and saboteur.{{Fn|3}} As with other battlesuits, the XV15 incorporates multi-spectrum sensors and recoil absorption technology, but in addition it is also equipped with a [[jetpack]], a [[stealth field generator]], and a holographic disruption field to make the suit harder to spot.{{Fn|1}} | ||
[[Image:XV15.jpg|thumb|center|75px|XV15 Stealthsuit]] | [[Image:XV15.jpg|thumb|center|75px|XV15 Stealthsuit]] | ||
| − | ==XV22 Stealth/Stalker Battlesuit== | + | ===XV22 Stealth/Stalker Battlesuit=== |
*{{Main|XV22 Stealth Battlesuit}} | *{{Main|XV22 Stealth Battlesuit}} | ||
The XV22 is a new stealth battlesuit that is still in the field-testing stages.{{Fn|2a}} It was first issued to [[Commander Shadowsun]] at the beginning of the [[Tau Empire#Third Phase Expansion|Third Sphere Expansion]], and is armed with two [[Fusion Blaster]]s. In addition to its [[stealth field generator]] and [[jetpack]], the XV22 comes equipped with a [[Multi-tracker]], an advanced version of the [[Target Lock]] system, and a [[Drone Controller]] with a [[Drone#Command-link Drones|Command-link Drone]] and two [[MV52 Shield Drone]]s.{{Fn|2b}} | The XV22 is a new stealth battlesuit that is still in the field-testing stages.{{Fn|2a}} It was first issued to [[Commander Shadowsun]] at the beginning of the [[Tau Empire#Third Phase Expansion|Third Sphere Expansion]], and is armed with two [[Fusion Blaster]]s. In addition to its [[stealth field generator]] and [[jetpack]], the XV22 comes equipped with a [[Multi-tracker]], an advanced version of the [[Target Lock]] system, and a [[Drone Controller]] with a [[Drone#Command-link Drones|Command-link Drone]] and two [[MV52 Shield Drone]]s.{{Fn|2b}} | ||
[[Image:Shadowsun.gif|thumb|center|250px|An XV22 Stealthsuit{{Fn|2b}}]] | [[Image:Shadowsun.gif|thumb|center|250px|An XV22 Stealthsuit{{Fn|2b}}]] | ||
| − | ==XV25 Stealth Battlesuit== | + | ===XV25 Stealth Battlesuit=== |
*{{Main|XV25 Stealth Battlesuit}} | *{{Main|XV25 Stealth Battlesuit}} | ||
The XV25 Stealthsuit is a much larger version than the XV15, remarked as being broader than a [[Space Marine]].{{Fn|5}} | The XV25 Stealthsuit is a much larger version than the XV15, remarked as being broader than a [[Space Marine]].{{Fn|5}} | ||
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| − | ==XV95 Ghostkeel Stealth Battlesuit== | + | ===XV95 Ghostkeel Stealth Battlesuit=== |
*{{main|XV95 Ghostkeel}} | *{{main|XV95 Ghostkeel}} | ||
The [[XV95]] is the heaviest class of Tau stealth battlesuit, designed to infiltrate enemy lines and create confusion by unleashing a torrent of heavy weaponry before disappearing. It is considered the pinnacle of Tau stealth technology.{{Fn|7}} | The [[XV95]] is the heaviest class of Tau stealth battlesuit, designed to infiltrate enemy lines and create confusion by unleashing a torrent of heavy weaponry before disappearing. It is considered the pinnacle of Tau stealth technology.{{Fn|7}} | ||
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*{{Endn|8}}: [[Codex: Tau Empire (7th Edition)]], pg. 29 - ''XV25 Stealth Battlesuits'' | *{{Endn|8}}: [[Codex: Tau Empire (7th Edition)]], pg. 29 - ''XV25 Stealth Battlesuits'' | ||
*{{Endn|9}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2020/02/02/new-tau-new-titans-and-more/ Warhammer Community: New Tau, Titans, and More (posted February 2 2020)] (last accessed 2/3/2020) | *{{Endn|9}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2020/02/02/new-tau-new-titans-and-more/ Warhammer Community: New Tau, Titans, and More (posted February 2 2020)] (last accessed 2/3/2020) | ||
| − | + | *{{Endn|10}}: [[Codex: T'au Empire (10th Edition)]], pg. 62 | |
{{TauForces}} | {{TauForces}} | ||
Revision as of 23:35, 10 September 2025
Stealth Battlesuits (or Stealthsuits) are advanced Tau Battlesuits used for operating well ahead of the main Tau army, often behind enemy lines. They are worn by Stealthsuit Teams, and come in a variety of models.
Contents
Overview
Stealth Battlesuit teams are the "lone wolves" of the Tau Empire, operating alone behind enemy lines for extended periods as special forces. Their primary duties are infiltration of enemy lines and seeking vulnerable targets to destroy as well as conducting ambushes. In order to pass unseen, these suits utilize light0bending disruption body embedded into their battlesuits that camouflage themselves. Additional cloaking fields deaden sound and shield them from heat-detecting sensors.[10]
Models
XV15 Stealth Battlesuit
The XV15 is amongst the smallest Battlesuit ever used by the Tau - indeed, the XV15 is hardly larger than Fire Warriors in their typical armour - but that only enhances its role as infiltrator and saboteur.[3] As with other battlesuits, the XV15 incorporates multi-spectrum sensors and recoil absorption technology, but in addition it is also equipped with a jetpack, a stealth field generator, and a holographic disruption field to make the suit harder to spot.[1]
XV22 Stealth/Stalker Battlesuit
The XV22 is a new stealth battlesuit that is still in the field-testing stages.[2a] It was first issued to Commander Shadowsun at the beginning of the Third Sphere Expansion, and is armed with two Fusion Blasters. In addition to its stealth field generator and jetpack, the XV22 comes equipped with a Multi-tracker, an advanced version of the Target Lock system, and a Drone Controller with a Command-link Drone and two MV52 Shield Drones.[2b]
XV25 Stealth Battlesuit
The XV25 Stealthsuit is a much larger version than the XV15, remarked as being broader than a Space Marine.[5]
XV25 Stealth Suit with Burst Cannon
XV25 Stealth Suit with Fusion Blaster
XV95 Ghostkeel Stealth Battlesuit
The XV95 is the heaviest class of Tau stealth battlesuit, designed to infiltrate enemy lines and create confusion by unleashing a torrent of heavy weaponry before disappearing. It is considered the pinnacle of Tau stealth technology.[7]
Related Articles
Sources
- 1: Codex: Tau (3rd Edition), pg. 16
- 2: Codex: Tau Empire (4th Edition)
- 3: Imperial Armour Volume Three - The Taros Campaign, pg. 280
- 4: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade
- 5: Courage and Honour (Novel), [Needs Citation], pg. 135
- 6: White Dwarf 321 (UK), pg. 76
- 7: White Dwarf 89 (2015) - XV95 Ghostkeel
- 8: Codex: Tau Empire (7th Edition), pg. 29 - XV25 Stealth Battlesuits
- 9: Warhammer Community: New Tau, Titans, and More (posted February 2 2020) (last accessed 2/3/2020)
- 10: Codex: T'au Empire (10th Edition), pg. 62
| Tau Empire Forces | |
|---|---|
| Leadership | Ethereal • Tau Commander • Fireblade |
| Troops | Fire Warrior Team (Strike Team • Breacher Team) • Pathfinder Team • Stealthsuit Team • Drone Squadron |
| Battlesuits | XV8 Crisis (XV8 • XV8-02 • XV81 • XV84 • XV85 • XV86 • XV89 • Warmaker) • XV15 Stealth • XV22 Stealth • XV25 Stealth • XV26 Stealth • XV95 Ghostkeel • XV88 Broadside • XV9 Hazard XV46 Vanguard • XV104 Riptide • XV107 R'varna • XV109 Y'vahra • KV128 Stormsurge • KX139 Ta'unar |
| Vehicles | Devilfish • Drone Harbinger • Hammerhead • Piranha • Sky Ray • Tetra • Swordfish |
| Aircraft | Barracuda • Manta • Orca • Sun Shark • Razorshark • Tiger Shark • Remora • Dorsal • Harpedo |
| Auxiliaries | Kroot Shaper • Kroot Carnivore Squad • Kroot Hound • Krootox • Knarloc • Great Knarloc • Vespid Stingwing • Gue'vesa |
| Special Characters | Aun'va • Aun'shi • Shadowsun • Farsight • Darkstrider • Longstrike • Twin Lance |
