BATTLEFLEET GOTHIC

This book not only contains background and gaming information for Warhammer 40,000, but also gaming information for Epic 40,000 and Battlefleet Gothic.

This 320 page hardback book provides in exacting detail, information on Tau vehicles, aircraft, their allies and the Tau Fleet. Also covered are new fighting machines of the Imperium. There is background, interior details, technical specifications, illustrations, colour schemes and rules for using all these vehicles and aircraft in games of Warhammer 40,000.

Heavily Illustrated with 120 colour and black and white pictures, 110 full colour vehicle profiles, over 80 technical drawings, plus organisation charts, tactics and scenarios to add new depth to the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

There are also armylists for the Elysian Drop Troops, the Tau forces in Epic, and additions to the Tallarn Imperial Guard regiments and Tau forces in Warhammer 40,000. Appendices contain all the rules you will need to use Super-heavy vehicles and aircraft in your games, as well as detailing matters as Tau colour schemes, markings and aircraft variants.'

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Pack of 3 Master model by Will Hayes

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Tau Fleet Carrier able to transport 3 Warden Gunships. Complete resin kit. Master model by Will Hayes.

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Pack of 2 Tau Cruisers. Complete resin kit. Master model by Will Hayes.

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These escort ships are larger than the Warden Gunship and feature limited warp capability. Master model by Will Hayes. For more pictures click here

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Tau Air Caste Orbital habitat. Master model by Daren Parrwood. For more pictures click here

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These Orbitals defend Tau planets from space borne threats. Master model by Daren Parrwood. For more pictures click here

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These craft are adapted to fly bombing missions against enemy Spacecraft. Master model by Will Hayes. For larger pictures click here

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Space capable version of the Barracuda atmospheric fighter. Master model by Will Hayes. For larger pictures click here

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Tau Light Cruiser as featured in the game Fire Warrior, with 2 Gravitic Hooks capable of carrying Warden or Orca Gunships. Complete resin kits. Master model by Will Hayes.For more pictures click here

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These escort ships must travel intersella distances within a capitol ships' Gravitic Hooks. Master model by Will Hayes. For more pictures click here

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Eldar pirate space station for Battle Fleet Gothic. Master model by Will Hayes

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Complete resin kit. Master model by Will Hayes.

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Pack of two. Master Model By: Sean Bullough. The full rules for using the Bastion in games of Battlefleet Gothic can be found in Battlefleet Gothic Magazine Issue 10

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Pack of two. The rules for using these ships in games of Battlefleet Gothic can be found here . Master Model By Will Hayes

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Pack of two Battlefleet Gothic Eldar Light Cruisers. The rules for using these ships in games of Battlefleet Gothic can be found here . Master Model By Will Hayes

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Complete resin kit which is 4.5 inches (11.5cm) wide and 4 inches (10 cm) long. More details and experimental rules for this mysterious craft can be found here . Master Model: Sean Bullough

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Pack of 3 Master model by Will Hayes

Pack of 2. Master model by Will Hayes

Pack of 2. Master model by Will Hayes

The Dreadclaw is a pre-heresy drop pod design that has been heavily corrupted from thousands of years exposed to Chaos they are now used for a variety of roles from boarding ships, to planetary assault. Pack of 10. Master model by Will Hayes.

Freighters were occasionally fitted with hidden guns and upgraded shield generators and mixed in with convoys as "Q-ships". These ships would remain undercover until the enemy came within close range, at which time they would reveal their surprising firepower. Pack of 3. Master model by Will Hayes.

Often Freighters operating in dangerous areas would install military gun batteries and fire control systems operated by warship crewmen. Pack of 3. Master model by Will Hayes

Defence Monitors are dedicated defence ships crewed by Imperial Navy personel. Designed to hammer the enemy at close range, they pack serious firepower for their size at the cost of speed and maneuverablity. Pack of 3. Master model by Will Hayes.

Tamahl is the neigbouring sector to the Gothic sector, and during the Gothic war they exported several of their Tamahl pattern defense laser platforms to aid in the defense of key Imperial resourses. Pack of 3 Master model by Tim Adcock.

Defense Lasers are massive high-energy weapons similar to a ship's lances. Each platform mounts several of these weapons allowing it to bring its weapons to bear in any direction. Pack of 3. Master model by Will Hayes.

Torpedo launchers are another common armament providing long range fire support to disrupt enemy fleets, or dliver a devestating salvo at close range. Each platform mounts several of these weapons allowing it to bring its weapons to bear in any direction. Pack of 3. Master model by Will Hayes.

Orbital Weapons Batteries mount several long range laser batteries capable of engaging enemy ships before they close to much with a planet to launch an assault. Pack of 3. Master model by Will Hayes.

Escort Carriers where built from the hulls of freighters installing fighter support equipment into the limited space of their cargo holds. Pack of 3. Master model by Dean Winson.

The Nova Class Frigates are one of the few lance armed vessels available to Space Marine Chapters, and are generally rarer then Hunters and Gladius frigates. The full rules for using the Nova in games of Battlefleet Gothic can be found in Battlefleet Gothic Magazine Issue 3. Pack of 3. Master model by William Hayes.

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The Hunter is a fast and highly maneuverable torpedo boat, similar but faster and better armoured than the Imperial Cobra. The full rules for using the Hunter in games of Battlefleet Gothic can be found in Battlefleet Gothic Magazine Issue 3. Pack of 3. Master model by William Hayes.

The Gladius is often the most numerous frigate in a chapters fleet , and is often deployed on missions which do not warrent the use of a Strike Cruiser. The full rules for using the Gladius in games of Battlefleet Gothic can be found in Battlefleet Gothic Magazine Issue 3. Pack of 3. Master model by William Hayes.

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Assault Boats are launched by Emperor Class Battleships and carry bording teams trained to damage vital systems onboard enemy starships. There are 10 to a pack. Master model by William Hayes

Avenger torpedo bombers are launched from carriers to harass and engage enemy escorts and capitol ships. There are 10 to a pack. Master model by William Hayes.

The Ramilies class star fort has formed a vital lynch pin in Imperial strategy since the earliest days of the Great Crusade. It was designed by the hitherto unknown Artisan Magos Lian Ramillies from STC materials captured in the purgation of the 'Stone World' Ulthanx. Finely detailed fourteen part model. Master model by William Hayes.

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Thunderhawk Gunships are used by space marines as heavily armed assault boats that can handle incoming enemy ordnance, whilst carring a number of spacemarines ready to carry out hit and run strike against enemy vessels. There are 10 to a pack. Master model by William Hayes.

Eldar Darkstar Fighters are possibly the most accomplised interceptors there are, they are incredibly agile , and their unique power systems allow them to stay in operation far longer than most other fighters. There are 10 to a pack. Master model by William Hayes.

Eldar Eagle Bombers are protected by an advanced holofield similar to those used by larger Eldar spacecraft, and also they deliver very destructive sonic charges, which are capable of punching through even the thickest armour. There are 10 to a pack. Master model by William Hayes.

Ork Fighta-Bommerz are a hybrid form of both a fighter and a bomber. An ork pilot is equally happy gunning down enemy fighters and bombers, as well as launching its payload at larger vessels. There are 10 to a pack. Master model by William Hayes.