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{{TauPortal}}{{otheruses|USE=Tau military formation|OTHERUSE=Short Story by Josh Reynolds|OTHERPAGE=Cadre (Short Story)}}[[Image:Cadre.jpg|thumb|right|Different types of Tau Cadres{{Fn|1}}]]A '''Cadre''' (also called a '''Kau'ui''') is a [[Tau]] all-arms grouping roughly equivalent in size to an [[Imperial Guard Company]], led by a [[Tau Commander|Cadre Commander]]. They are made up of multiple '''teams''' ('''La'rua''' in Tau), which are the smallest standard unit of the [[Fire Caste]].{{Fn|2}} == Overview ==The Cadre is a standing formation, and includes a number of infantry and vehicle units within it, including [[battlesuit]]s and [[Hammerhead]] tanks. In this regard, the [[Tau]] are very different to the [[Imperium]] in the organisation of their military, for the different "arms" are fully integrated at the tactical level and are considered in all respects part of the same unit. A Cadre normally consists of up to six [[Fire Warrior]] teams, plus a number of [[Tau Pathfinder|Pathfinder]], [[Stealth Battlesuit|Stealth]] and [[Battlesuit]] teams, plus a handful of [[Hammerhead]] tanks or more specialised vehicles such as the [[Sky Ray Gunship]]. [#REDIRECT [Auxiliary]] troops such as [[Kroot]] Carnivores may be attached for a tactical role, being administratively detached from a higher level such as a Command. A Hunter Cadre keeps a large stock of equipment and vehicles, allowing it to operate in a variety of roles. By fielding an equal amount of [[Devilfish]]-mounted [[Fire Warrior]] teams and Hammerhead tanks for example, the Cadre may operate as an armoured unit. Alternatively, by fielding [[Fire Warrior]] teams on foot as support for specialised Stealth and Pathfinder teams, the Cadre becomes an infiltration force. ==Sources==*{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer 40000 Apocalypse]], pgs. 156-161*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Tau Empire (6th Edition)]] pg.41===Uncited==={{Uncited}}*[[Codex: Tau Empire (4th Edition)]] [[Category:Troops (Tau)]]
