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'''Shapers''' make up the leadership of the [[Kroot]], both as individual [[Kindreds]] fighting under the [[Tau Empire]] or as mercenary forces, and oversee the consumption, direction and distribution of genetic material among the most basic Kroot and between various different Kroot forces. The Shapers are referred to as the Shaper [[Caste]] in one source, indicating a cultural link between the [[Tau]] and Kroot.{{Fn|2}}

The Shapers lead individual Kindreds into battle, directing them as a [[Imperial Guard Sergeant|Sergeant]] would. A large kindred is typically run by a [[Master Shaper]], while a group consisting of multiple kindreds may be headed by a [[Shaper Council]] of three to five kroot, who act as overseers to the other shapers, and ensure that shapers do not lead their warriors down a dangerous evolutionary path. Occasionally a '''Shaper Chief''' may rise to power in times of emergency and unite hundreds of kindreds as a single army.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3}}

*[[Ortrazk]]

*[[Pechallai]] - fought against [[Hive Fleet]] [[Gorgon (Hive Fleet)|Gorgon]] on [[Sha'draig]] in 900-901.[[M41]].{{Fn|1}}

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