Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
"The vast Tau military complex on Kaurava II's second moon had always been intended for purposes above and beyond the current war. In a Tau-dominated solar system, this complex would become a key outpost on the Empire's border. This moon base had been named Nan Yanoi, or "Sword Moon", referring to the powerful Ar'Ka Cannon built there. This weapon could fire its devastating ion beam at any territory of any planet in the system.
Heavy Fortifications and anti-aircraft arrays were not enough for the Earth Caste architects of Nan Yanoi. To these they added an ambitious orbital perimeter defense system, which would fire ion beams, similar to that of the Ar'Ka Cannon, tuned to harm only intruders and spare Nan Yanoi's infrastructure from any damage.
When complete, Nan Yanoi would be unassailable. Unfortunately, the Tau stronghold was attacked before it was complete. Many systems and fortifications were not yet fully operational, including the perimeter defense system. An invasion fleet could be shot down, but they could not as easily protect against a small force from making a beachhead at one of the gaps in the Tau's outer defenses. Such a feat would be extraordinarily difficult, but it might just be possible."
Dawn of War: Soulstorm with Unification Mod 6.9.20
"The vast Tau military complex on Kaurava II's second moon had always been intended for purposes above and beyond the current war. In a Tau-dominated solar system, this complex would become a key outpost on the Empire's border. This moon base had been named Nan Yanoi, or "Sword Moon", referring to the powerful Ar'Ka Cannon built there. This weapon could fire its devastating ion beam at any territory of any planet in the system.
Heavy Fortifications and anti-aircraft arrays were not enough for the Earth Caste architects of Nan Yanoi. To these they added an ambitious orbital perimeter defense system, which would fire ion beams, similar to that of the Ar'Ka Cannon, tuned to harm only intruders and spare Nan Yanoi's infrastructure from any damage.
When complete, Nan Yanoi would be unassailable. Unfortunately, the Tau stronghold was attacked before it was complete. Many systems and fortifications were not yet fully operational, including the perimeter defense system. An invasion fleet could be shot down, but they could not as easily protect against a small force from making a beachhead at one of the gaps in the Tau's outer defenses. Such a feat would be extraordinarily difficult, but it might just be possible."
Dawn of War: Soulstorm with Unification Mod 6.9.20
