A Marker Beacon is a T'au vehicle system that consists of enhanced optical processors and long-range communicators.
With a Marker Beacon, a vehicle can accurately guide the deployment of T'au Battlesuit-equipped warriors dropping into battle from transports far overhead.
Devilfish assigned to Pathfinder scout teams are sometimes fitted with Marker Beacon systems, whilst all Tetras have one as standard.
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- Codex: Tau Empire (4th Edition), pg. 38