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* [[Shans'et]] — formerly the Imperial world of '''Gossamehr'''* [[Tol'ku]]{{Fn|77e}}
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The Tau homeworld and the [[First Sphere of Expansion|First phase]] colonies are of major importance and form the hub of the empire.
* [[T'au'n]], first offworld colony, Tau from this world are considered to be pioneers.{{Fn|7a}}* [[D'yanoi]], having been isolated for a time from the empire, its inhabitants are considered somewhat rustic and backwards.{{Fn|7a}}* [[Bork'an]], centre of learning and academia.{{Fn|7a}}* [[Dal'yth]], cosmopolitan and trader-friendly.{{Fn|7a}}* [[Fal'shia]], centre of technological development, Tau from here are considered great problem solvers.{{Fn|7a}}* [[Vior'la]], a major military centre of the empire, its Fire warriors are considered especially aggressive and skilled.{{Fn|7a}}* [[Sa'cea]], another military centre, this sept has a very high proportion of very disciplined and honourable Fire Warriors.{{Fn|7a}}
===Second Phase Expansion===
The '''[[Second Phase Expansion]]''' began shortly after the end of the [[Damocles Crusade]] (742.[[M41]]). Of note is the command of [[Commander Farsight]] during this period.
* [[Au'taal]], a beautiful sept, whose citizens are considered easygoing and often lazy.{{Fn|7b}}* [[N'dras]] was abandoned for unclear reasons. Its remaining inhabitants are regarded as unstrustworthyuntrustworthy, quick-tempered, and of brooding countenance.{{Fn|7b}}* [[Ke'lshan]] has suffered several raids by several alien races. Tau from this sept have grown mistrustful, solemn, taciturn, unfriendly and sometimes openly hostile to alien races. Ke'lshan was invaded by Hive Fleet Gorgon and played an essential role in stopping it.{{Fn|6}}.{{Fn|7b}}* [[Elsy'eir]] is known for its poetry and artwork. Its citizens are considered intellectuals and well-respected for their creativity.{{Fn|7b}}* [[Tash'var]] was raided several times by Orks and pirates. Its people are regarded as tenacious, hardy, practical and courageous.{{Fn|7b}}* [[Vash'ya]] seems to be primarily inhabited by members of the Air caste.{{Fn|7b}}* [[T'olku]] is known for the skill of its Ethereal diplomats.{{Fn|7b}}
===Third Phase Expansion===
The three septs formed from the Third Sphere Expansion are:
* [[Ksi'm'yen]]'s colonists seem to be associated with luck, subtlety and opportunistic subterfuge.{{Fn|7c}}* [[Fi'rios]] whose pioneers are recognised for a tenacious refusal to accept defeat, tempered by a stoic acceptance of the price all must pay in the furtherance of the Greater Good.{{Fn|7c}}* [[Mu'gulath Bay]], previously known as the [[Imperial]] [[Hive World]] of '''Agrellan'''. (Destroyed){{Fn|7c}}
===Fifth Phase Expansions===
Known Fifth Sphere septs include:
*[[Fe'saan]]{{Fn|7d}}*[[Kor'tal]]{{Fn|7d}}*[[Yo'vai]]{{Fn|7d}}
===Other Septs===
These are Septs that are not credited to a specific phase of expansion; some have been formed individually, through opportunity or a smaller-scale invasion. Some may not even be Septs, but rather a splinter of another Sept.
* [[P'thun]]* [[Shans'et]]{{Fn|14}}
* [[Vas'talos]], previously known as the [[Imperial]] [[Fortress World]] of '''Prefectia'''.
* [[Uan'Voss]]
* [[Velk'Han]]
* [[Vesh'yo]]
* [[Dy'aketh]]— formerly the Imperial world of '''Drachenvol'''{{Fn|7f}}
* [[Cha'nel]]
* [[Dalymar]]{{Fn|8}}
* [[Hul'aan]]
* [[Fal'skio]]{{Fn|9}}
* [[Xynd]]{{Fn|9}}
Besides the populous septs, there are also sparsely populated colonies. Only a few names are known.
* '''Me'lek'''{{Fn|44b}}* [[Shans'et]]{{Fn|15}} — formerly the Imperial world of '''Gossamehr'''* [[Es'Tau]]{{Fn|44a}}, settled during the Second Expansion.
* [[T'ros]]{{Fn|5}}, settled during the Third Expansion, currently being contested by the [[Imperium]].{{Fn|12}}
* [[Sha'draig]] — invaded by [[Gorgon (Hive Fleet)|Hive Fleet Gorgon]] in 900.M41. Gorgon was eventually driven off the world, but not before it was almost completely consumed by [[Ripper]] swarms.{{Fn|6}}
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook]], pg. 129
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition)]], pg. 48
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Kill Team (Novel)]] by [[Gavin Thorpe]], :**{{Cite ThisEndn|4a}}, : pg. 137**{{Endn|4b}}: pg. 136
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Three - The Taros Campaign]], pgs. 130-146
*{{Endn|6}}: [[Codex: Tyranids (5th Edition)]], pgs. 18–21
*{{Endn|7}}: [[Codex: Tau Empire (8th Edition)]] :**{{Endn|7a}}: pg. 13**{{Endn|7b}}: pg. 15**{{Endn|7c}}: pg. 20**{{Endn|7d}}: pg. 25**{{Endn|7e}}: pg.80**{{Endn|7f}}: pg. 39
*{{Endn|8}}: [[Voice of Experience (Short Story)]]
*{{Endn|9}}: [[Codex: Drukhari (9th Edition)]] pgs. 39-42
*{{Endn|12}}: [[Aeronautica Imperialis: Taros Air War]], pgs. 34-35
*{{Endn|13}}: [[Deathwatch: The Achilus Assault]], pg. 114
*{{Endn|14}}: [[White Dwarf July 2017]] — ''Battle Report: Da Tale of Badrukk's Loot''
*{{Endn|15}}: [[Codex: Imperial Knights (8th Edition)]], pg. 54 — ''A Tapestry of Glories: Daemonic Vengeance''
*{{Endn|16}}: [[War Zone Damocles: Kauyon]] pgs. 95–101
===Uncited===
*[[Codex: Tau (3rd Edition)]]
