Added: Aug 28, 2008
Author: GothAzn
Duration: 3:51
This Is My Second Tribute To My Favourite Race In The Warhammer 40k Universe. (I Re-did This After I Got Some Good Advice) The Tau Empire History: Early Tau History The Tau are a plains dwelling race. In their prehistory, they lived in tribes on the desert plains, hunting and gathering their food. As their race aged, they expanded to all environments. The Tau of the mountains developed the ability to soar high above the baking deserts on thermals. The Tau of the river valleys developed agriculture and metallurgy, forming the first true settlements. The development of settlements led to the need of trade, and wandering Tau began to negotiate and mediate between the disparate tribes. The Tau of the plains became strong and skillful hunters, larger and stronger than most other Tau. Eventually, avarice got the better of the Tau. Growing pains, caused by their unusually rapid technological development led to the invention of sophisticated weaponry. The Tau of the river valleys developed stone fortresses and crude blackpowder weapons to ward off the aggressive Tau of the plains. These fledgling skirmishes led to the darkest period in Tau history, the Mont'au. The numerous wars that broke out lasted for years, each year thousands died, squalid conditions and lack of access to fresh food and water created a plague that killed more Tau than were dying in the wars. The Tau were on the verge of wiping themselves out. Out of the destruction and darkness of the Mont'au, came a guiding light: the Ethereals. Tau legends tell of the first appearance of Ethereals at Fio'taun. The fortress city of Fio'taun was under assault by the warriors from the plains. Though negotiation had been attempted, the fierce warriors would settle for nothing less than the annhilliation of the city of Fio'taun. For five long years the inhabitants held off their savage assaults with their thick walls and plentiful cannon. However, disease and starvation began to take their toll. As the tide of the siege turned, two mysterious Tau appeared. One made his way into the camp, exuding a quiet authority that no Tau was able to resist. Soon, the leader of the plains warriors was persuaded to parley with the Tau of Fio'taun. Similarly, the other mysterious Tau made his way deep into the fortress. Within a few short hours, the gates stood wide open, and the Tau stood ready to talk. The Ethereals spoke of the importance of peace and understanding between all Tau. They described a Greater Good that each Tau must strive towards. The besiegers and the besieged quickly agreed with the Ethereals and a truce was reached. Across the land, Ethereals emerged, each with the same quiet authority and message of harmony and cooperation. With the Tau united, a great civilization began. Current Tau History The introduction of the Ethereals to Tau society led to the creation of a rigid Caste System, with each Caste taking on the name of an element that is closest to them. Thus, the warriors of the Tau Empire became known as the Fire (Shas) Caste, due to their fiery temper. The artisans and scientists became known as the Earth (Fio) Caste, being the most pragmatic of the Tau. The diplomats and administrators became known as the Water (Por) Caste, water flowing through all life, uniting it. And lastly, the Tau messengers and spies became known as the Air (Kor) Caste, traversing the land on top of gusts of wind. Later, with the invention of air, and later, spacecraft, the Air Caste would become the pilots of the Tau Navy. The Tau are currently in the process of securing their Third Phase colonies, while fending off remnants of Hive Fleet Kraken, and the occasional Ork raid. They have a rather uneasy relationship with the Imperium, which is far more concerned with more important conflicts, like Armageddon and the 13th Black Crusade. Music: Just Like You Imagined By Nine Inch Nails Images: DeviantART And Google Thank You For Watching And Hope You Enjoyed It ~GothAzn
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