The Stormsurge isn’t even on shelves yet, and we’re already hearing whispers of the new Ghostkeel super stealth suit that will be here in a few weeks. Come see the latest!
via Faeit 10-02-2015
The Ghostkeel is an elite choice that comes with 2 stealth drones for each Ghostkeel. It’s a Jet Pack Monstrous Creature, and you can take 1-3. It has the normal Tau BS 3 with 4 wounds, but only a T5. However the 3+ save with +2 to it’s cover save outside of 12″ should make up for it.
The main gun- Fusion Collider is an 18″ S8 AP1 melta blast gun that can be exchanged for a Ion weapon that is more infantry based with a S7AP4 Assault 6 gun that can overcharge for additional strength and a large blast.
It also has a twin- linked flamer that can be exchanged out for a TL bust cannon or fusion blaster.
The model has gear that doubles the cover saves to a max of +2 but also gains shrouded from it’s drones. It seems powerful with stealth, shrouded, and the limited doubling, but I have not had time to read the details to see what stacks.
Two support systems are also allowed for upgrades. Cost wise its a little over a hundred and a quarter.
and the rumored pricing from earlier:
XV95 Ghostkeel Battlesuit is the only release next week. The box comes with 3 miniatures, the Ghostkeel and 2 stealth drones costing £ 45/ €60/ $75 USD/ 90 Can/ AU 125/ NZ 150
Here’ what we know so far about the pictures that leaked nearly half a month ago:
Tau XV95 Ghostkeel Suit
XV95 Ghostkeel (the new larger stealthy suit)
New Drone (behind the XV95 on White Dwarf 89 cover)
From this round of pics, that looks to be about all we can glean for now about the new models. Look for these to be arriving to exciting hobbyists worldwide on October 17th!
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