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[[Image:BattlesuitPilot.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Battlesuit [[Shas'vre]] Pilot{{Fn|16b}}]]'''Battlesuits''' (termed '''Her'ex'vre''' in the [[T'au Lexicon]], meaning "Mantle of the Hero") are bipedal mobile armoured platforms used by the [[T'au]]. They incorporate many weapons, advanced armour, and a variety of systems, allowing them to fulfill fulfil many specific roles within the T'au military.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2a}}{{Fn|12}}
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[[Image:BattlesuitChart.jpg|thumb|right|530px|Battlesuit size comparison{{Fn|8d}}]]
==Overview==
Battlesuits are a type of advanced [[power armour]], with the larger models likened by [[Imperial]] observers to fast-moving (and infinitely more graceful) [[Dreadnought]]s.{{Fn|3}} They vary in size, from no bigger than a [[Fire Warrior]] in standard armour, to being twice as tall as a [[Space Marine]] (with the new [[XV104 Riptide]] having surpassed even this).{{Fn|3}}. Battlesuits vary in role, from battlefield infiltration to fire support. Most are designed to be worn by a single Fire Warrior and are packed with advanced weaponry and devices, including multi-spectrum sensors and scanners useful for detecting hidden enemies, and recoil absorption technology which, while not providing the same stability as [[Terminator Armour]], allows for accurate shooting of light weaponry while moving.{{Fn|1}}
[[Image:BattlesuitPilot.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Battlesuit [[Shas'vre]] Pilot{{Fn|16b}}]]
Battlesuits are piloted directly by a neuro-link from the operator, which interfaces with the vehicle through a monofilament needle inserted through the back of the head into their brain. This allows the pilot to make the Battlesuit an extension of their own body movements, allowing for fast and fluid reactions.{{Fn|17}} Modern Battlesuits are equipped with dense nanocrystalline alloy armour with liquid metal coatings, which while providing superior durability and protection to internal systems is also light enough to avoid unnecessary encumbrance. Damage to armour and internals can be transmitted to the pilot's nervous system as sympathetic pain via the inner cocoon, though only ever at level sufficient to inform pilots and never intense enough to distract.{{Fn|16a}}{{Fn|17}}
===Pilot Battlesuit===
*{{Mainmain|XV02 Pilot Battlesuit}}
[[Image:Longstrike.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A pilot battlesuit.]]
The '''XV02 Pilot Battlesuit''' is an small battlesuit intended to be worn by T'au vehicle pilots. Currently it is in trials, with [[Longstrike]] as a test subject.{{Fn|7}} Note that this suit is actually a mass-class 0 battlesuit, as shown by the "02" designation. The "2" shows that it has entered field testing stages
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===Stealth Battlesuit===
*{{Mainmain|Stealth Battlesuit}}
[[Image:XV15.jpg|right|thumb|220px|XV15 Stealthsuit]]
Stealth Battlesuits, also called '''Stealthsuits''', employ a holographic disruption field to make them hard to spot and target. Like the larger XV8 Battlesuit, the Stealth Battlesuits incorporate a [[Jetpack]] in their design. Unlike other battlesuits, whose pattern derives from the mass-class, Stealthsuits are identified by the secondary number of "5" which denotes a stealth variation of the mass-class standard pattern (such as the Ghostkeel).
Known existing patterns consist of the [[XV15]], [[XV22]], [[XV25]] and [[XV95]].:* '''[[XV15]]'''; — a Mass-Class 1 stealthsuit that adds additional armour plating to the Fire Warrior armour, as well as servos and support for the weapon systems it carries, not unlike Space Marine [[Terminator Armour]]* '''[[XV22]]'''; — an experimental stealthsuit worn by [[Commander Shadowsun]]. The XV22 is a much more advanced system than the XV25 in current use. Currently in the field testing stage* '''[[XV25]]'''; — The most common version of the stealthsuit in use by the T'au Empire. The [[Earth Caste]] hoped to introduce the XV22 en masse to replace the XV15; however, the [[Kappa Mortis Incident]] forced them to instead bring the easier-to-produce XV25 into full-scale production. Thanks to their larger frame and augmented muscles, XV25s can replace their [[Burst Cannon]] with a [[Fusion Gun]] and may also take an additional [[Battlesuit Support System.]]* '''[[XV95 Ghostkeel Battlesuit]]''' — The largest stealthsuit in operation, they are considered the pinnacle of T'au stealth technology{{citethis}}
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===Vanguard Void Battlesuit===
*{{Mainmain|XV-46 Vanguard Void Battlesuit}}
The '''XV-46 Vanguard Void Battlesuit''' is fairly bulky model, though smaller than the Crisis and Broadside Battlesuits. Its primary function is the exploration of derelict starships. There is a more advanced and heavily protected variant of this battlesuit used by Shas'el ranked T'au or higher called '''XV-46-4 Vanguard Commander Variant Void Battlesuit'''.{{Fn|9}}
===Crisis Battlesuit===
*{{Mainmain|Crisis Battlesuit}}
[[Image:XV8_Battlesuit.jpg|right|thumb|220px|XV8 Crisis Battlesuit]]
[[Image:Broadside_Battlesuit.jpg|thumb|right|220px|XV88 Broadside Battlesuit]]
The '''XV8 Crisis Battlesuit''' is the standard battlesuit worn by those Fire Warriors who have proven themselves in battle and earned the rank of [[Shas'ui]].{{Fn|4}} Beside the standard battlesuit systems, the Crisis suit also incorporates a [[Jetpack]] for greater maneuverability and flexibility on the battlefield, while three hard-points allow for a mix of [[Tau_Armoury#Battlesuit_Weapons|weaponry]] and [[Tau Equipment (List)#Wargear|wargear]]. The XV8 series comes in many variants.:
* '''[[XV81 Crisis Battlesuit]]'''; — A variant of the Crisis Suit built for T'au Commanders, the XV81 features a back mounted Smart Missile System. The "1" suggests this is a prototype or concept version.* '''[[XV84]]'''; — Another variant built for T'au Commanders, the XV84 features a spine mounted Markerlight and Target Lock. The "4" designation suggests this variant is in final field testing stages.* '''[[XV86 Coldstar Battlesuit]];''' based — Based on the Enforcer armour (below) featuring aerodynamic fins along the armour to help streamline the suit and increase mobility. Given to commanders.* '''[[XV88 Broadside Battlesuit]]'''; — The '''XV88 Broadside Battlesuit''' is based on the same chassis as the Crisis Battlesuit. However it exchanges the [[Jetpack]] for heavier weapons and armour for the specific role of destroying enemy armour units. Comes equipped with a [[Heavy Rail Rifle]] and or fists armed with [[High Yield Missile Pods]]. Can also equip a variety of secondary weapons such as [[Plasma Rifles]] or [[Seeker Missiles]].* '''[[XV89]]'''; — Another Commander variant featuring somewhat heavier armour and more rounded design.* '''[[XV8-05]] Enforcer Battlesuit'''; — Another commander variant, this one seemingly a straight evolution of the XV8. It features no unique features as per the above variants, but is taller and has more advanced systems making it ideal for commanders.* '''[[XV8-02]] Iridium Battlesuit'''; — After the death of [[Commander Pridestar]] to a sniper's bullet and the subsequent T'au defeat during the [[Klodate Worlds Suppression]], the Earth Caste developed an experimental iridium alloy and produced only enough for a small series of Battlesuits. While it offers T'au Commanders and their Bodyguards optimal protection, it is a luxury that few can afford, though [[Commander Dawnstar]] of the [[Dal'yth]] Sept is known to call upon them.
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===Hazard Close Support Armour===
*{{Mainmain|Hazard Close Support Armour}}
[[Image:XV9_Hazard.jpg|thumb|right|220px|XV9 Hazard Battlesuit.]]
The '''XV9 'Hazard' Close Support Armour''' is a new design with the aim of providing a powerful counter-attack to T'au forces as well as a stable weapon platform for the battlefield.
Known existing patterns;
* '''[[XV9]]'''; - Equipped with Twinlinked [[Burst Cannons]]* '''[[XV-01]]'''; - Wields [[Fusion Cascades]]* '''[[XV-04]]'''; - [[Phased Ion Guns]] in place of Burst Cannons* '''[[XV95 Ghostkeel Battlesuits]]: a - A Stealthsuit in the same mass-class as the Hazard suit
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===Riptide Battlesuit===
*{{Mainmain|XV104 Riptide}}
[[Image:Riptide1.jpg|thumb|right|220px|XV104 Riptide Battlesuit.]]
The '''XV104 Riptide''' is one of the largest types of T'au Battlesuit, standing twice as tall as the XV8 series. They are both agile and heavily armed.{{Fn|7}}
===R'varna Battlesuit===
*{{Mainmain|XV107 R'varna}}
[[Image:R'varna.jpg|thumb|right|220px|XV107 R'varna Battlesuit]]
The '''XV107 R'varna''' is a new experimental Battlesuit that was developed from the [[XV104 Riptide]].{{Fn|10}}
===Y'vahra Battlesuit===
*{{Mainmain|XV109 Y'vahra}}
[[Image:XV109Yvahra.jpg|thumb|right|220px|XV109 Y'vahra Battlesuit]]
Rushed into deployment after the success of the [[XV107|R'varna]] Battlesuit, the '''XV109 Y'vahra''' is a Class 10 battlesuit designed for devastating shock assaults.{{Fn|11}}
===Stormsurge Ballistic Suit===
*{{Mainmain|KV128 Stormsurge}}
[[Image:KV128.jpg|thumb|right|220px|KV128 Stormsurge]]
Designed to hunt enemy [[Titan]]s, the KV128 is a large, plodding artillery Ballistic Suit designed to deliver enormous amounts of firepower.{{Fn|14}}
===Ta'unar Supremacy Armour===
*{{Mainmain|KX139 Ta'unar Supremacy Armour}}
[[Image:Supremacy.jpg|thumb|right|220px|KX139 Ta'unar Supremacy Armour]]
The KX139 is the heaviest class of T'au battlesuit, intended for defensive purposes against massive enemies such as [[Imperial Knight]]s and [[Tyranid]] beasts.{{Fn|13}}
==Equipment==
*{{Mainmain|Tau Weaponry}}*{{Mainmain|Battlesuit Support System}}
Battlesuits use a wide variety of advanced Tau equipment and support systems.
==Related articlesSee also==
*[[Armour]]
*[[Tau Weapons]]
==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Tau (3rd Edition)]], pg. 16
*2: [[Codex: Tau Empire (4th Edition)]]:
**{{Endn|2a}}: pg. 27
**{{Endn|2b}}: pg. 35
*{{Endn|3}}: [[For the Emperor (Novel)]] by [[Sandy Mitchell]], Chapter Six
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Three - The Taros Campaign]], pg. 171
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Kill Team (Novel)]] - [[Last Chancers (Novel Series)]] by [[Gavin Thorpe]], Ch. Seven, Pg. 508
*{{Endn|6}}: [[The Art of Warhammer 40,000]], pg. 243
*{{Endn|7}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/armySubUnitCatsLarge.jsp?catId=cat440160a&rootCatGameStyle=wh40k Games Workshop]
*8: [[Codex: Tau Empire (6th Edition)]]:
**{{Endn|8a}}: pg. 64
**{{Endn|8b}}: pg. 28
*{{Endn|10}}: [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/New_Stuff/TAU_XV107_R_VARNA_BATTLESUIT.html Forge World]
*{{Endn|11}}: [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/New_Stuff/TAU_XV109_YVAHRA_BATTLESUIT.html Forge World]
*{{Endn|12}}: [[Deathwatch: Mark of the Xenos]], page pg. 12
*{{Endn|13}}: [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-US/Tau-KX139-Ta'unar-Supremacy-Armour Forge World]
*{{Endn|14}}: [[White Dwarf 88 (2015)]] - ''KV 128 Stormsurge''
*{{Endn|15}}: [[White Dwarf 91 (2015)]] - ''Mantle of Heroes - Battlesuit Classification''
*{{Endn|16}}: [[Codex: Tau Empire (7th Edition)]]:**{{Endn|16a}}: pg. 124 — ''Battlesuits and Armour''
**{{Endn|16b}}: pg. 51
**{{Endn|16c}}: pg. 47-48
