An iconic representation of the T'au's technological advancement and ingenuity, the XV8 Crisis Battlesuit offers astonishing speed and power in battle. Only the best T'au warriors are permitted to pilot these machines, possessing years of training on the front lines.

The XV8 Crisis Battlesuit can be dropped from a planet's upper atmosphere, striking down on enemy ranks with unprecedented force. This multi-part plastic kit contains everything needed to assemble three XV8 Crisis Battlesuits, along with six accompanying drones.

Significant customization is offered with ball components, allowing for a high degree of personalization. One miniature can optionally be assembled as a Shas'vre and comes equipped with advanced T'au weapons such as:

• Four plasma rifles
• Three flamers
• Four fusion blasters
• Four burst cannons
• Three missile pods
• Three shield generators

The accompanying drones provide options for weapon, shield, or markerlight variations, with the capability to build up to six drones, three of any type. The kit also includes a variety of battlefield electronics systems.

A model can be constructed as the new, experimental Iridium-class XV8-02 Crisis Battlesuit, distinguished by thicker armor and its aggressive appearance. A total of 152 components are included, along with three 50mm Citadel round bases and three small Citadel Flying bases.