![]() The Stormsurge has a statline that is… well, it’s not bad, but it is inexplicably worse than other comparable units in a number of strange ways. However, because Games Workshop discovered that people like big robits and it’s real, real hard to make a giant airplane that functions on the tabletop, they decided to completely ignore this decision and instead make a huge giant walker for the Tau. Where extreme firepower was needed, Manta Missile Destroyers or other orbital spacecraft were used, but never ground forces. From 3rd Edition to 7th Edition, the party line was that the Tau did not field superheavy walkers or tanks in the fashion of other armies because it was not part of their combat doctrine- the Fire Caste emphasized mobile warfare that flowed around strong points in the enemy’s defenses and huge, ponderous vehicles that required massive dedicated logistics were anathema to this. The Stormsurge is basically the Tau Empire (and GW) deciding to give up. You can compare the size of this giant with other Tau models.Mostly on the shelf since 7E went away and it wasn’t allowed to Stomp everything smaller than a Wraithknight into the ground, the Stormsurge still exists and hey, it’s not terrible! Click to read the post-CA2019 article, or check out the Tactics Corner for more reviews and strategies. However, you are likely to use these models as an army - this deck is hard to leave open, and these models are usual Games Workshop miniatures - so there's no reason to refuse of the complete Tau army. It was the most expensive model produced by Forge World when first released, costing £960!Īll these elements are really in this model! Transport deck contains more than 40 special fire warriors miniatures.īy the way, such troops placement is copied from the real American transport planes.Īnd yes, there really are four tanks on the lower deck. The model is also six times larger than a Thunderhawk and comes with a full Tau army inside. It is 63 centimetres long and possesses a wingspan of 83 centimetres. The Manta is the largest model produced by Forge World, weighing a record 12.5 kilograms without troops or vehicles inside. In the void, they are used to attack enemy starships and are a match for entire squadrons of Imperial starfighters, while during planetary assaults they function as dropships and heavy fire support for Tau ground forces. Straddling the functional roles of both an Attack Craft and a full starship, these small spacecraft are useful in a variety of roles. The Manta is also the smallest interstellar-capable spacecraft of the Tau, and serves a vital role in carrying out the current and future expansions of the Tau Empire. The Manta also features a large transport capacity that allows it to carry entire Hunter Cadres to and from engagements. It is well-armoured for use in frontline combat and can deliver massive amounts of firepower to the battlefield to help support Tau ground forces during a frontal assault against entrenched enemy positions. The Manta, more formally known as the Manta Missile Destroyer, is a super-heavy Tau spacecraft that is also the Tau Empire's closest equivalent to the Imperium of Man's Titans and Ork Gargants. ![]() ![]() That's a reason to look closer at one of the biggest "miniatures" in wargames. Found this awesome Tau Manta by Awaken Realms on the web.
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