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The '''Nicassar''' are an alien a [[psychic ]] [[xenos]] race who were the first addition into to the [[Tau Empire]].^{{Fn|1}}

The Nicassar are highly psychic, and because of this the Tau have carefully kept them hidden from the [[Imperium]] for fear of igniting the worst excesses of [[human ]] xenophobia.^{{Fn|1}}

The Nicassar are driven by an insatiable curiosity to explore and travel, becoming semi-nomadic and most content only when traveling. The Nicassar can put themselves into states of hibernation in which they can survive for long periods. They are described as having limited mobility and being unfit for ground combat, and so find their means of furthering further the [[Greater Good]] by providing ships for the Tau fleet, especially for the roles of scouting and exploring.^{{Fn|1}}

The Nicassar ships known as [[Dhow]]s are small , maneuverable , yet elegant yachts propelled by the psychic powers of the captain. But they lack any real interstellar capability. As such, they are often towed by Tau ships, and also provided with upgraded Tau weaponry, or they will travel slowly for centuries while in hibernation. Often for a longer journeys journey a Nicassar family will join together to form a larger community, with crew alternating between hibernation.^{{Fn|1}}

*^{{Endn|1}}: ''To Unite the Stars: Tau Vessels'', ppg.107. [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/article.jsp?catId=cat1490025&categoryId=1100007&section=&aId=4300022 Battlefleet Gothic Resources] (site accessed 2009.11.01)