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INFO ON TAU:

The Tau were a new, fast-rising civilisation who were comparatively young in terms of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, having only become a starfaring race within the last few millennia. The Tau empire, we proposed, would be lodged deep in the Eastern Fringes, far from the most strongly held regions of the Imperium. This meant that although the Tau empire was tiny in comparison to the might of the Imperium or the numberless hordes of the Orks and Tyranids, it would be a big fish in a small pond. The Tau possessed an impressive grasp of technology and its armed forces were superbly equipped with the best weapons and armour their race could devise - grav tanks, energy weapons, armoured battle suits and so forth. The Tau race itself was highly focused and well-organised, following a rigid caste system based around the four elements of earth, air, fire and water. The Earth caste were builders, farmers and engineers, the Air caste were messengers, pilots and starship crews, the Fire caste were warriors with all that snazzy wargear, while the Water caste fulfilled the role of merchants and diplomats.

Although diverse (in effect different sub-species of the same race), the Tau worked together in harmony, gaining strength from their unity. As the ideas for the Tau developed we introduced a fifth caste, a ruling elite that brought the other castes together, the mysterious Ethereals who were venerated and obeyed without question by the other castes. The combined strength of the tightly-knit Tau meant that their empire could fend for itself among the other predatory and frankly xenophobic races inhabiting the galaxy. In contrast to other races, we wanted the Tau to be altruistic and idealistic, believing heartily in unification as the way forward. This meant that they would happily incorporate other races into their empire without subjugating them, instead enticing them in with the benefits of mutual protection, trade and technology. This set the Tau up superbly for having a close relationship with the Kroot.

The Tau were a new, fast-rising civilisation who were comparatively young in terms of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, having only become a starfaring race within the last few millennia. The Tau empire, we proposed, would be lodged deep in the Eastern Fringes, far from the most strongly held regions of the Imperium. This meant that although the Tau empire was tiny in comparison to the might of the Imperium or the numberless hordes of the Orks and Tyranids, it would be a big fish in a small pond. The Tau possessed an impressive grasp of technology and its armed forces were superbly equipped with the best weapons and armour their race could devise - grav tanks, energy weapons, armoured battle suits and so forth. The Tau race itself was highly focused and well-organised, following a rigid caste system based around the four elements of earth, air, fire and water. The Earth caste were builders, farmers and engineers, the Air caste were messengers, pilots and starship crews, the Fire caste were warriors with all that snazzy wargear, while the Water caste fulfilled the role of merchants and diplomats.

Although diverse (in effect different sub-species of the same race), the Tau worked together in harmony, gaining strength from their unity. As the ideas for the Tau developed we introduced a fifth caste, a ruling elite that brought the other castes together, the mysterious Ethereals who were venerated and obeyed without question by the other castes. The combined strength of the tightly-knit Tau meant that their empire could fend for itself among the other predatory and frankly xenophobic races inhabiting the galaxy. In contrast to other races, we wanted the Tau to be altruistic and idealistic, believing heartily in unification as the way forward. This meant that they would happily incorporate other races into their empire without subjugating them, instead enticing them in with the benefits of mutual protection, trade and technology. This set the Tau up superbly for having a close relationship with the Kroot.

INFO ON ELDAR:

The Eldar are an incredibly ancient alien race, who once ruled a vast empire across the stars. Then came the hideous times of the Fall, when the Eldar fell from power. Though they are now few in number, the Eldar are one of the most technologically advanced races in the galaxy. An Eldar army is unique in that almost every squad in the force is specialized in some way. Eldar Aspect Warriors select a certain facet of warfare such a close combat or long-distance firepower and then focus their abilities to near-perfection. Additionally, the Eldar are powerful psykers whose Warlocks and Farseers use their mental abilities to sway the battle in their favor. The intentions of the enigmatic Eldar are as unreadable and unpredictable as their battle tactics, but only a fool would ignore any warnings of doom they may foretell.

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	INFO ON TAU:
	The Tau were a new, fast-rising civilisation who were comparatively young in terms of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, having only become a starfaring race within the last few millennia. The Tau empire, we proposed, would be lodged deep in the Eastern Fringes, far from the most strongly held regions of the Imperium. This meant that although the Tau empire was tiny in comparison to the might of the Imperium or the numberless hordes of the Orks and Tyranids, it would be a big fish in a small pond. The Tau possessed an impressive grasp of technology and its armed forces were superbly equipped with the best weapons and armour their race could devise - grav tanks, energy weapons, armoured battle suits and so forth. The Tau race itself was highly focused and well-organised, following a rigid caste system based around the four elements of earth, air, fire and water. The Earth caste were builders, farmers and engineers, the Air caste were messengers, pilots and starship crews, the Fire caste were warriors with all that snazzy wargear, while the Water caste fulfilled the role of merchants and diplomats.
	Although diverse (in effect different sub-species of the same race), the Tau worked together in harmony, gaining strength from their unity. As the ideas for the Tau developed we introduced a fifth caste, a ruling elite that brought the other castes together, the mysterious Ethereals who were venerated and obeyed without question by the other castes. The combined strength of the tightly-knit Tau meant that their empire could fend for itself among the other predatory and frankly xenophobic races inhabiting the galaxy. In contrast to other races, we wanted the Tau to be altruistic and idealistic, believing heartily in unification as the way forward. This meant that they would happily incorporate other races into their empire without subjugating them, instead enticing them in with the benefits of mutual protection, trade and technology. This set the Tau up superbly for having a close relationship with the Kroot.

	The Tau were a new, fast-rising civilisation who were comparatively young in terms of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, having only become a starfaring race within the last few millennia. The Tau empire, we proposed, would be lodged deep in the Eastern Fringes, far from the most strongly held regions of the Imperium. This meant that although the Tau empire was tiny in comparison to the might of the Imperium or the numberless hordes of the Orks and Tyranids, it would be a big fish in a small pond. The Tau possessed an impressive grasp of technology and its armed forces were superbly equipped with the best weapons and armour their race could devise - grav tanks, energy weapons, armoured battle suits and so forth. The Tau race itself was highly focused and well-organised, following a rigid caste system based around the four elements of earth, air, fire and water. The Earth caste were builders, farmers and engineers, the Air caste were messengers, pilots and starship crews, the Fire caste were warriors with all that snazzy wargear, while the Water caste fulfilled the role of merchants and diplomats.
	Although diverse (in effect different sub-species of the same race), the Tau worked together in harmony, gaining strength from their unity. As the ideas for the Tau developed we introduced a fifth caste, a ruling elite that brought the other castes together, the mysterious Ethereals who were venerated and obeyed without question by the other castes. The combined strength of the tightly-knit Tau meant that their empire could fend for itself among the other predatory and frankly xenophobic races inhabiting the galaxy. In contrast to other races, we wanted the Tau to be altruistic and idealistic, believing heartily in unification as the way forward. This meant that they would happily incorporate other races into their empire without subjugating them, instead enticing them in with the benefits of mutual protection, trade and technology. This set the Tau up superbly for having a close relationship with the Kroot.
	INFO ON ELDAR: The Eldar are an incredibly ancient alien race, who once ruled a vast empire across the stars. Then came the hideous times of the Fall, when the Eldar fell from power. Though they are now few in number, the Eldar are one of the most technologically advanced races in the galaxy. An Eldar army is unique in that almost every squad in the force is specialized in some way. Eldar Aspect Warriors select a certain facet of warfare such a close combat or long-distance firepower and then focus their abilities to near-perfection. Additionally, the Eldar are powerful psykers whose Warlocks and Farseers use their mental abilities to sway the battle in their favor. The intentions of the enigmatic Eldar are as unreadable and unpredictable as their battle tactics, but only a fool would ignore any warnings of doom they may foretell.