Plasma Generator Tau

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Plasma Generator
Plasma Generator Tau.jpg
Race Tau
Version Dark Crusade v1.2
Soulstorm v1.2
Build Info
Tau plasma generator icon.jpg
Hotkey P
Build Cost Resource requisition.gif 150 Resource power.gif
Return Value Resource requisition.gif 15 Resource power.gif
Build Time 30 s
Built By Earth Caste Builder
Requires Cadre Headquarters
Limit 6 per Cadre Headquarters
Unit Stats
Hitpoints 1400
Armour Building Low
Resource Bonus Resource power.gif +10 
Resource Gift Resource power.gif 50 
Sight Radius 15 (cannot detect)



Contents

Plasma Generator

The Plasma Generator is your main means of acquiring the Power resource. Once built, the Plasma Generator can be upgraded a number of times to increase the rate at which you can accumulate Power. A Tau Cadre Headquarters can only support a limited number of Plasma Generators. Once destroyed by enemies, Plasma Generators will damage any nearby units or buildings.

Tactics

Build your first Plasma Generator immediately after completing construction of the Tau Barracks and another when resources allow it. Most Tau players will not require more than four total (unless no slag deposits are available). Since Plasma Generators are the preferred target of enemies who rush early in the game, it is generally a good idea to build Plasma Generators behind the Cadre Headquarters where they are easier to defend. Do not build Plasma Generators in preference to Thermo Plasma Generators because Thermo Plasma Generators do not decay. Some may even consider putting it at the maximum extent of the control area, to make it particularly hard to find and ensuring the rushing enemies will have to spend even more time under your fire.

Abilities

Death Explosion

Death Explosion
PassiveAbility icon.jpg Requires Nothing
Target Types Any
Range Self
Area of effect 12 Cooldown time None
Effects When the Plasma Generator is destroyed, there is a 25% chance that any units within the area of effect will be sent flying (40-60 force) and take 5-40 damage and 20 morale damage (units do not take physical damage in Dark Crusade).

Researches

Strengthen Powergrid

Strengthen Powergrid Hotkey: P
PowerGrid1 icon.jpg Cost Resource requisition.gif 200 Resource power.gif 40  Research Time 60 s
Researched From Plasma Generator
Requires Path to Enlightenment
Effects Increases Global Power income by 33%

Plasma Battery Storage

Plasma Battery Storage Hotkey: P
PowerGrid2 icon.jpg Cost Resource requisition.gif 350 Resource power.gifResearch Time 95 s
Researched From Plasma Generator
Requires Strengthen Powergrid
Effects Increases Global Power income by 20% (59% total)




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