
When only a handful of planets remain they just collapse under economical pressure for simple things like food and water, or if the CIS is impatient, they churn out enough numbers to do a Tyranid on them.That's about the only real way I can see the CIS winning though, ground combat heavily favours the Tau because of their combat doctrine and capabilities in stark contrast to those of the CIS. So this is mainly hinging on the slow FTL of the Tau bringing about their end. No one.So.with similar resources in each other's possession, taking each at their prime, who will be the victor in this war? Click to expand.Hmm they're chances of pulling it are better than I expected then. Some very large transports and colony ships fall into this category, despite not being designed for combat.Īnd thus war is swiftly declared as they move to protect their citizens.The reason why I placed them inside the Ultramar Sector is because it is of similar size, if a little larger than the territory currently under the Tau's ownership.And, just to cover all bases, their two territories and the neutral ground between them is surrounded by a sphere of incredibly powerful warp phenomena.No one can now intervene in this battle. Capital Ships usually carry hundreds, if not thousands of crewmembers and passengers, and some are large enough to house other Capital Ships within their hangar bays. The CIS are deeply offended, no, furious that someone wants to take their independence away.Ĭapital Ships include all Starships of Colossal (Frigate) Size or larger.

(Replacing the smurfs via ROB)And the Tau extend to them the greetings, hope and message of the Greater Good.Long story short, negotiations break down quickly. One who has much to offer to the greater good!They call themselves the CIS. They are prospering and growing at a rate and pace like never before.Īs their navies push westward into the Ultramar Sector.they encounter a new civilization.

Its the third Sphere of Expansion within the Tau Empire.
