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Markerlights, Shield Drones and New Equipment

March 2006·p. 27

THE SHORT VERSION

Markerlight hits become a pool of support effects that can improve shooting, reduce the benefit of cover and assist target selection. Several hits can be combined, rewarding armies that coordinate observers with their firing units. Shield drones use the characteristics of the models they protect, and new commander equipment offers additional command and reserve options. These changes make support units active contributors to the Tau battle plan.

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Editorial: For the Greater Good

Owen Rees introduces the expanded Tau Empire, especially Shadowsun, the Vespid and the new vehicles. The army deal offers an early opportunity to collect them before the normal release, while returning Tallarn models and Specialist Games releases provide other temptations. A free Golden Demon booklet and the coming summer campaign round out a month whose centrepiece is the Tau’s renewed expansion.

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Cities of Death: First Preview

The forthcoming urban expansion promises tactical choices before the battle through stratagems rather than requiring a specially built army. New plastic building sections are designed to fit together in many arrangements and give city boards a more consistent Imperial appearance. The preview links these physical kits to a wider summer of urban fighting, offering an early description rather than a complete rules system.

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