The Battle of Vesh’yo – Tau versus Adeptus Mechanicus

This diorama of The Battle of Vesh’yo was on display at Warhammer World.

The legions of the Cult Mechanicus launch an assault on the resource-rich Tau colony world of Vesh’yo, intent on plundering it to feed the insatiable appetites of their Forge Worlds. The mighty Titans of Legio Atarus walk alongside the Knights of House Col Khak, bound to the Lords of Mars by oaths of fealty even older than the Imperium. But will this be enough to defeat the cutting-edge technology of the upstart xenos? Can even a Titan prevail against Tau Supremacy Armour?

There was a huge display of Tau forces defending themselves against an attacking force of Imperial Knights and Titans. At the heart of the display is the huge Tau Manta.

The Manta, more formally known as the Manta Missile Destroyer, is a super-heavy Tau spacecraft that is also the Tau Empire’s closest equivalent to the Imperium of Man’s Titans and Ork Gargants. It is well-armoured for use in frontline combat and can deliver massive amounts of firepower to the battlefield to help support Tau ground forces during a frontal assault against entrenched enemy positions.

Imperial Knight attacking against T'au forces

KV128 Stormsurge
KV128 Stormsurge
Imperial Knight
Imperial Knight
Manta
Manta at Warhammer World
Imperial Titans attacking a T'au base
T’au battlesuits flew over the attacking forces attempting to stop them.
Imperial Titans attacking a T'au base
Reaver Titan
Imperial Titans attacking a T'au base
The Reaver Titan was marching forward despite being repeatedly attacked by T’au forces.

Imperial Warlord Titan
Imperial Warlord Titan

Imperial Titans attacking a T’au base.
Imperial Titans attacking a T’au base.

Mechanicum Ordinatus Ulator
Mechanicum Ordinatus Ulator