After getting completely murdered game one yesterday, I thought about what the weaknesses of my list were. Here is what I came up with:
1. Not enough troop survivablity/diversity
2. Crisis suit shots were missing too much
3. TLMP suits were worthless agaisnt 90% of what I saw
My strengths were:
1. Good horde control with HH
2. Good board control with pirahnas and kroot
So this list is designed to capitalize on those things, while fixing the weaknesses. I think it's pretty solid.
2000 Pts - Tau Empire Roster
HQ:
1 Commander Shas'el, 87 pts Missile Pod; Plasma Rifle; Multi-Tracker;
Elite:
3 Crisis Battlesuit, 186 pts Missile Pod; Plasma Rifle; Multi-Tracker
Elite:
3 Crisis Battlesuit, 186 pts Missile Pod; Plasma Rifle; Multi-Tracker
Elite:
3 Crisis Battlesuit, 186 pts Missile Pod; Plasma Rifle; Multi-Tracker
Troops:
6 Fire Warrior, 60 pts Pulse Rifle x6)
Troops:
6 Fire Warrior, 145 pts Pulse Rifle x6
1 Devilfish ((C:TE, pg. 36); Burst Cannon Disruption Pod)
2 Gun Drones (Twin Linked Pulse Carbines)
Troops:
10 Kroot Carnivore Squad Kroot Rifle x10;
Troops:
10 Kroot Carnivore Squad 70 pts Kroot Rifle x10
Fast Attack:
7 Pathfinder, 169 pts Markerlight x7; Pulse Carbine x7
1 Devilfish Burst Cannon; Disruption Pod)
2 Gun Drones (Twin Linked Pulse Carbines)
Fast Attack:
1 Piranha Light Skimmer, 75 pts Disruption Pod x1; Targeting Array x1; Fusion Blaster x1)
2 Gun Drones (Twin Linked Pulse Carbines)
Fast Attack:
1 Piranha Light Skimmer, 75 pts Disruption Pod x1; Targeting Array x1; Fusion Blaster x1)
2 Gun Drones (Twin Linked Pulse Carbines)
Heavy Support:
1 Broadside Battlesuit, 260 pts Twin Linked Railgun; Smart Missile System; Hard-wired Drone Controller; Advanced Stabilisation System; Team Leader)
2 Broadside Battlesuit; Twin Linked Railgun; ; Smart Missile System; Advanced Stabilisation System)
1 Shield Drone (Unit Type: Infantry; Shield Generator)
Heavy Support:
1 Broadside Battlesuit, 260 pts Twin Linked Railgun; Smart Missile System; Hard-wired Drone Controller; Advanced Stabilisation System; Team Leader)
2 Broadside Battlesuit; Twin Linked Railgun; ; Smart Missile System; Advanced Stabilisation System)
1 Shield Drone (Unit Type: Infantry; Shield Generator)
Heavy Support: 1 Hammerhead Gunship, 170 pts Railgun;Targeting Array; Two Burst Cannons; Disruption Pod; Multi-Tracker; Target Lock)
Total Roster Cost: 1999