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Farsight's first and greatest victories were won amid the arid oxide-deserts of Arkunasha. When the Tau colony there was threatened, he led the [[Fire Warrior]]s in a masterful defence against many times their own numbers. Using the immense canyons and gulleys criss-crossing the desert to maximum effect, O'Shovah set the [[Ork]] invaders to chase shadows, constantly boxing off and destroying isolated elements wherever they turned at bay, earning him the famous title "farsight" for his actions. Possibly because of his ongoing battles against Ork forces, [[O'Shovah]] believes that close combat is a vital part of warfare, unlike most other Tau. O'Shovah's [[Ethereal]] was killed during the reclaiming of Tau planets, and he came upon the Dawn Blade (a large artifact sword found on Arthas-Moloch, a dead world). It is true that towards the end of the war O'Shovah was in turn surrounded and besieged by massive numbers of Ork forces in the natural fortress of the Argap Highlands, but even then his Fire Warriors held the mountains for months until the last remnants were evacuated. Some believe that the Commander was embittered by the bloodshed of siege and blamed others for failing to break through the encirclement. Instead the Ork forces were allowed to batter themselves to a standstill against O'Shovah's defences before being easily scattered the following year. | Farsight's first and greatest victories were won amid the arid oxide-deserts of Arkunasha. When the Tau colony there was threatened, he led the [[Fire Warrior]]s in a masterful defence against many times their own numbers. Using the immense canyons and gulleys criss-crossing the desert to maximum effect, O'Shovah set the [[Ork]] invaders to chase shadows, constantly boxing off and destroying isolated elements wherever they turned at bay, earning him the famous title "farsight" for his actions. Possibly because of his ongoing battles against Ork forces, [[O'Shovah]] believes that close combat is a vital part of warfare, unlike most other Tau. O'Shovah's [[Ethereal]] was killed during the reclaiming of Tau planets, and he came upon the Dawn Blade (a large artifact sword found on Arthas-Moloch, a dead world). It is true that towards the end of the war O'Shovah was in turn surrounded and besieged by massive numbers of Ork forces in the natural fortress of the Argap Highlands, but even then his Fire Warriors held the mountains for months until the last remnants were evacuated. Some believe that the Commander was embittered by the bloodshed of siege and blamed others for failing to break through the encirclement. Instead the Ork forces were allowed to batter themselves to a standstill against O'Shovah's defences before being easily scattered the following year. | ||
| − | Farsight continued his explorations well beyond the known Tau space. Instead of returning to the Tau Empire, however, he established a series of fortified strongholds along the [[ | + | O'shovah was again called upon to defend the [[Tau Empire]] during the incursion of Tau space by the Imperium of Man in what the Imperium called the [[Damocles Crusade]]. After the Imperial forces withdrew, Farsight continued his explorations well beyond the known Tau space. Instead of returning to the Tau Empire, however, he established a series of fortified strongholds along the [[Damocles Gulf]], a region of space forbidden to the Tau. Contact was severed between the Farsight Enclaves and the mainstream Tau Empire, and it was finally confirmed that O'Shovah had turned his back on the Tau Empire. |
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None of these theories have been confirmed as being true. | None of these theories have been confirmed as being true. | ||
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| + | * [[Codex: Tau (3rd Edition)]] | ||
| + | * [[Codex: Tau Empire (4th Edition)]] | ||
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| + | * [[Tau Empire]] | ||
[[Category:Tau]] | [[Category:Tau]] | ||
[[Category:Special Characters|Farsight, Commander]] | [[Category:Special Characters|Farsight, Commander]] | ||
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Shas'O Vior'la Shovah Kais Mont'yr aka O'Shovah or as Commander Farsight is alleged to still be leading the Farsight Enclaves, although this would mean that he has lived for at least three centuries, considerably beyond the ordinary lifespan of Tau Fire Caste members. It may be that another has taken up his mantle, or that the real Commander is extending his lifespan through some technological process. One thing that is certain is that the breakaway Farsight Enclave maintains a strongly martial tradition closely based on the Vior'la Sept (lit: "hot-blooded"), O'Shovah's birthplace.
Military career
Farsight's first and greatest victories were won amid the arid oxide-deserts of Arkunasha. When the Tau colony there was threatened, he led the Fire Warriors in a masterful defence against many times their own numbers. Using the immense canyons and gulleys criss-crossing the desert to maximum effect, O'Shovah set the Ork invaders to chase shadows, constantly boxing off and destroying isolated elements wherever they turned at bay, earning him the famous title "farsight" for his actions. Possibly because of his ongoing battles against Ork forces, O'Shovah believes that close combat is a vital part of warfare, unlike most other Tau. O'Shovah's Ethereal was killed during the reclaiming of Tau planets, and he came upon the Dawn Blade (a large artifact sword found on Arthas-Moloch, a dead world). It is true that towards the end of the war O'Shovah was in turn surrounded and besieged by massive numbers of Ork forces in the natural fortress of the Argap Highlands, but even then his Fire Warriors held the mountains for months until the last remnants were evacuated. Some believe that the Commander was embittered by the bloodshed of siege and blamed others for failing to break through the encirclement. Instead the Ork forces were allowed to batter themselves to a standstill against O'Shovah's defences before being easily scattered the following year.
O'shovah was again called upon to defend the Tau Empire during the incursion of Tau space by the Imperium of Man in what the Imperium called the Damocles Crusade. After the Imperial forces withdrew, Farsight continued his explorations well beyond the known Tau space. Instead of returning to the Tau Empire, however, he established a series of fortified strongholds along the Damocles Gulf, a region of space forbidden to the Tau. Contact was severed between the Farsight Enclaves and the mainstream Tau Empire, and it was finally confirmed that O'Shovah had turned his back on the Tau Empire.
Speculation
There has been speculation that Farsight found out some terrible secret of the Tau. This causing him to separate form the Tau Empire and fight for the Tau as a race rather than for the Ethereals.
Other rumours suggest that he may be possessed or working for the foul creatures of Chaos, the result of the (suppossedly) Daemonic blade he wields in combat. This would also explain his long life. A similar theory puts the C'tan in that role.
The more reserved think that the powerful fire warriors grew tired of the Ethereals control and that the name Farsight is simply passed on from Commander to Commander over the decades.
None of these theories have been confirmed as being true.
