| Oct 6, 2015 0:51:46 GMT 10 |
Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2015 0:51:46 GMT 10
XV8 Crisis Battlesuit
Of all the battlesuits used by the Tau Empire, the XV8 Crisis battlesuit is the most infamous, for it combines maneuverability, armour, and firepower in a way no others do, making it the most heavily deployed by far. The suit stands at twice the height of an armoured Fire Warrior (and thus, twice the height of a Spartan). So far, the only race known to have created the nanocrystalline alloy used in the armour of the battlesuits is the Tau Earth Caste. This armour is unusual, as although it has only slightly more physical protection than the titanium alloys employed by the UNSC (roughly 1.5x), it possesses a unique ability to deflect much of the fire directed at it. This generally compensates for the fact that Tau shielding is directional - that is to say, it only covers a certain area of them, usually a large portion of the front. It is also considerably lighter than metal.
Their mobility comes from their Repulsor Jet Engines, a complex piece of technology that uses anti-grav systems to slow falls, and allow the battlesuit to pull off graceful leaps and dodges at astounding speeds. This makes the battlesuit a truly impressive sight, as there are no other races that have yet achieved heavy-duty battlesuits with anywhere near as much grace and precision.
As for their firepower, the XV8 can be refitted in numerous configurations, a short list of the most common present here:
Of all the battlesuits used by the Tau Empire, the XV8 Crisis battlesuit is the most infamous, for it combines maneuverability, armour, and firepower in a way no others do, making it the most heavily deployed by far. The suit stands at twice the height of an armoured Fire Warrior (and thus, twice the height of a Spartan). So far, the only race known to have created the nanocrystalline alloy used in the armour of the battlesuits is the Tau Earth Caste. This armour is unusual, as although it has only slightly more physical protection than the titanium alloys employed by the UNSC (roughly 1.5x), it possesses a unique ability to deflect much of the fire directed at it. This generally compensates for the fact that Tau shielding is directional - that is to say, it only covers a certain area of them, usually a large portion of the front. It is also considerably lighter than metal.
Their mobility comes from their Repulsor Jet Engines, a complex piece of technology that uses anti-grav systems to slow falls, and allow the battlesuit to pull off graceful leaps and dodges at astounding speeds. This makes the battlesuit a truly impressive sight, as there are no other races that have yet achieved heavy-duty battlesuits with anywhere near as much grace and precision.
As for their firepower, the XV8 can be refitted in numerous configurations, a short list of the most common present here:
- Plasma Rifle (Not the same as covenant tech, much more heavy-duty but slower fire rate)
- Burst Cannon
- Drone Controller
- Missile Pods
- Fusion Blasters
- Multi Tracker
- Flamer
