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===Current Tau History===
The introduction of the Ethereals to Tau society led to the creation of a rigid [[Caste System|caste system]], with each caste taking on the name of an element that is close 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, as water flows through all life, uniting it. Lastly, the Tau messengers and spies became known as the Air (Kor) Caste, traversing the land on top of gusts of wind. With the invention of aircraft, 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|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]].
