This is the point where I bring in a Tau agent, isn't it? by
Scapegrace
on 2015-03-31 11:13:00 UTC
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For the uninitiated, the Tau from Warhammer 40,000 are the closest thing the setting has to good guys; a young empire focused on technological might and combined-arms warfare that's only just figuring out how completely out of their depth they are in a universe of insane gods, xenophobic humans, and giant robot skeletons with weapons that literally strip you down to your component atoms in layers.
Now, a Tau Stealth Suit operator (XV15, before you ask, wouldn't do to be too OP) is actually a very good and very balanced agent. Why? Because the Tau despise the entire concept of melee combat. XV15 stealth suits are actually pretty rubbish as far as armour goes, relying on - big surprise - their stealth systems to keep them in check. The XV15s were used as scouts by the Tau, especially when equipped with a markerlight - which meant you got even more shot by the guns which are better than bolters. Between this, the fact that they're very vulnerable to magic/psionics, and the melee-hatred, I think a Tau Shas'ui in an XV15 would be a pretty interesting agent. Though the burst cannon would probably have to be swapped out for something else on numerous occasions. Not every continuum can handle plasma gatlings. =]
But yeah, XV15s - like all Tau batlesuits - are NBC hardened because Plague Marines are a thing, and I think a suit-jockey would actually want to volunteer for a mission like this. If the entire multiverse is under threat from nightmare abominations (well, more so than usual for 40K), then it surely serves the Greater Good to aid the struggle as best they can.
Of course, this hypothetical Tau agent would have to be paired with someone like a Klingon or similar Proud Warrior Race to balance out the team and give internal conflict. I'll get back to you as far as that's concerned. =]