[Being a study on the methods and culture of the ancient Necrontyr race]
PIRAHNA
by Erik Setzer
The Pirahna is a recently encountered Tau vehicle. Its purpose is to carry drones into battle, where it can dispatch them in a group and control their actions over a limited range. The Pirahna is capable of carrying five gun drones into battle, and is handily equipped to defend itself with three burst cannons mounted under its nose and in the hull slots traditionally used by drones. The purpose of the Pirahna is to provide a mix of fire support to Tau units on the battlefield with minimal possible loss of life.
| PIRAHNA | |||||
| Pts. | Front Armour | Side Armour | Rear Armour | BS | |
| Pirahna | 220 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 3 |
Type: Tank, Skimmer
Crew: 2 Tau
Weapons: Three burst cannons
Options: The Pirahna can be given any of the vehicle upgrades listed in the Tau Armoury.
Transport: The Pirahna carries five gun drones, which are included in its cost.
| SPECIAL RULES Drone Dispatcher: The Pirahna is designed to carry five drones, which can 'disembark' from the side or rear hatches. It has an upgraded drone link, allowing it to command the drones at a range of up to 24". The drones must remain in a squad, with a coherency of 2". |