Ethereal Guard
The Ethereal Guard, also known as the Tau Honour Guard, are Tau warriors who serve as the bodyguards and protectors of Ethereals, the undisputed leaders of the Tau Empire. They also act as a secret police force within the Empire.[3a]
Specifically bred and trained from the Fire Caste[3a] for their duties, Ethereal Guards are physically large and well-muscled for Tau. They are also fanatically loyal to their Ethereals even by the standards of the Tau.[2] These warriors are dressed in ritual garb but wear Recon Armour and wield Honour Blades.[1a]
An Ethereal is always protected by at least two members of the Ethereal Guard.[2] Besides acting as their bodyguards, Ethereal Guards also serve as the enforcers of the will of the Ethereal Caste and will arrest suspected dissidents with the aid of police Drones.[3a]
Ethereal Guards use the honorific title Saz'nami[3c], while the highest of their order are known as Shaz'ai.[3b]
Notable Ethereal Guards
- Saz'nami Gala'rua'zan - Ethereal Guard of the highest order, enforcer of the Greater Good.[3]
- Shaz'ai De'tzata - Chief Ethereal Guard to Aun'Va himself.[3b]
