GW 56-15 Warhammer 40k - Tau Empire: Broadside Battlesuit

T’au Empire: Broadside Battlesuit – heavy long-range support XV88

The Broadside Battlesuit represents the pinnacle of the T’au Empire’s heavy support doctrine. Designed to eliminate enemy armour and fortifications from afar, the XV88 delivers unparalleled firepower through its powerful rail rifles or missile systems. Its particle accelerator and advanced targeting arrays allow it to strike with surgical precision, making it a symbol of T’au tactical superiority and technological prowess.

Set details:

• Components: 91
• Contents: 1 Broadside Battlesuit, 1 Shield Drone, 1 Missile Drone
• Weapon options: twin-linked rail rifle, high-yield missile pods, smart missile system
• Includes: T’au transfer sheet
• Material: plastic (Citadel)

Assembly and customization:

This Citadel plastic kit allows you to build one XV88 Broadside Battlesuit, with multiple weapon and configuration options. Choose between devastating rail rifles or high-yield missile pods, and customize your model’s stance and armour details. Two supporting drones – a Shield Drone and a Missile Drone – enhance your firepower and protection on the battlefield.

Required tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper
• Detail brushes
• Plastic glue
• Citadel Colour acrylic paints (other brands may also be used)

About the T’au Empire:

The T’au Empire is a technologically advanced civilization driven by the philosophy of the Greater Good. Their forces rely on superior coordination, ranged firepower, and tactical precision rather than brute strength. The Broadside Battlesuit embodies these values, serving as the backbone of the T’au long-range arsenal and a key unit in any Hunter Cadre.

About Warhammer 40,000:

Warhammer 40,000 is the world’s premier tabletop wargame, combining deep strategy, miniature collecting, and painting in a grimdark sci-fi setting. Players command armies from humanity, xenos, and Chaos in epic battles for control of the galaxy, where every victory is won through sacrifice and firepower.

About the manufacturer:

Games Workshop is the British creator of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar, producing Citadel miniatures, paints, and hobby tools of exceptional quality. Citadel products allow hobbyists to build, customize, and paint miniatures that capture the cinematic intensity of the Warhammer universe.