T'au Empire
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The T'au Empire | + | The T'au Empire was an intergalactic empire founded by the [[Tau (Warhammer 40,000)|Tau]] and was based on their homeworld of '''T'au''' that was located in the '''Ultima Segmentum''' near the '''Eastern Fringe'''. |
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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| + | Leadership of the empire was centred around the '''Ethereal Council''' that consisted of members of the ruling caste with the head of the group being the '''Ethereal Supreme'''. | ||
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| + | The empire consisted of a number of member races that included: | ||
| + | *'''Vespids''' : | ||
| + | *'''Nicassar''' : | ||
| + | *'''Demiurg''' : | ||
| + | *'''Kroots''' : | ||
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| + | The Tau fleet was known as the '''''Kor'vattra''''' that was responsible for the empire's defensive and expansion. | ||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
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*'''Farsight''' : | *'''Farsight''' : | ||
*'''Puretide''' : | *'''Puretide''' : | ||
| + | *'''Brightsword''' : | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | *The Tau featured in the setting of Warhammer 40,000. | + | *The Tau were created by Games Workshop and featured in the setting of Warhammer 40,000. |
*Early development of the Tau came from Gav Thorpe as detailed on his [https://gavthorpe.co.uk/2017/06/26/the-origins-of-the-tau/ blog] where he intended to create a science fiction counterpart to the [[Lizardmen (Warhammer Fantasy)|Lizard]] of Warhammer Fantasy. Initially, they were referred to as the '''Shishell''' that were divided into five castes based on the elements namely Earth, Air, Water, Fire and the final one being Spirit with the species led by Psykers. Eventually, the idea led to the early creation of the '''Tao''' with the name then changing to Tau. | *Early development of the Tau came from Gav Thorpe as detailed on his [https://gavthorpe.co.uk/2017/06/26/the-origins-of-the-tau/ blog] where he intended to create a science fiction counterpart to the [[Lizardmen (Warhammer Fantasy)|Lizard]] of Warhammer Fantasy. Initially, they were referred to as the '''Shishell''' that were divided into five castes based on the elements namely Earth, Air, Water, Fire and the final one being Spirit with the species led by Psykers. Eventually, the idea led to the early creation of the '''Tao''' with the name then changing to Tau. | ||
*At the time, their chief designer was Andy Chambers who intended for the Tau, ''"to be altruistic and idealistic, believing heartily in unification as the way forward."'' He also described them as, ''"their proud, quiet but determined character [developed] to the point where they actually became a rather likeable, if slightly naive addition to the cosmos."'' Writer Graham McNeill was then responsible for much of the background material produced for the Tau and developed the concept described by Andy Chambers. | *At the time, their chief designer was Andy Chambers who intended for the Tau, ''"to be altruistic and idealistic, believing heartily in unification as the way forward."'' He also described them as, ''"their proud, quiet but determined character [developed] to the point where they actually became a rather likeable, if slightly naive addition to the cosmos."'' Writer Graham McNeill was then responsible for much of the background material produced for the Tau and developed the concept described by Andy Chambers. | ||
Revision as of 05:44, 23 April 2020
The T'au Empire is an empire that features in Warhammer 40,000.
Contents |
History
The T'au Empire was an intergalactic empire founded by the Tau and was based on their homeworld of T'au that was located in the Ultima Segmentum near the Eastern Fringe.
Overview
Leadership of the empire was centred around the Ethereal Council that consisted of members of the ruling caste with the head of the group being the Ethereal Supreme.
The empire consisted of a number of member races that included:
- Vespids :
- Nicassar :
- Demiurg :
- Kroots :
The Tau fleet was known as the Kor'vattra that was responsible for the empire's defensive and expansion.
Members
- Aun'va :
- Aun'shi :
- Farsight :
- Puretide :
- Brightsword :
Notes
- The Tau were created by Games Workshop and featured in the setting of Warhammer 40,000.
- Early development of the Tau came from Gav Thorpe as detailed on his blog where he intended to create a science fiction counterpart to the Lizard of Warhammer Fantasy. Initially, they were referred to as the Shishell that were divided into five castes based on the elements namely Earth, Air, Water, Fire and the final one being Spirit with the species led by Psykers. Eventually, the idea led to the early creation of the Tao with the name then changing to Tau.
- At the time, their chief designer was Andy Chambers who intended for the Tau, "to be altruistic and idealistic, believing heartily in unification as the way forward." He also described them as, "their proud, quiet but determined character [developed] to the point where they actually became a rather likeable, if slightly naive addition to the cosmos." Writer Graham McNeill was then responsible for much of the background material produced for the Tau and developed the concept described by Andy Chambers.
- Upon the release of the 8th Edition, the Tau faction were rebranded as the T'au Empire.
In other media
Video games
- In Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior, the Tau Empire featured in the setting of the video game. Players took the role of Fire Warrior Shas'la Kais who was dispatched to rescue the captured Ethereal Ko'vash from Imperial Governor Severus.
- In Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Dark Crusade, the Tau Empire appeared as a playable faction in the setting of the video game. The Tau Commander Kais led their forces on Kronus where he worked under the Ethereal Shi'Ores in quelling the strife on the planet.
- In Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Soulstorm, the Tau Empire appeared again as a playable faction in the setting of the video game. The Tau Commander Shas'O Fal'shia Or'es'Ka led their forces in the Kaurava system under the direction of the Ethereal Aun'Ro'Yr. From the moon of Orridune, they established a fortified position and created a massive artillery emplacement known as the Ar'Ka Cannon that could fire at targets anywhere within the system.
Appearances
- Warhammer 40,000:
- Codex: Tau:
External Links
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