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The '''Ethereal Guard''', also known as '''Tau Honour Guards''' are [[Tau]] warriors who serve as the bodyguards and protectors of [[Ethereals]], the undisputed leaders of the [[Tau Empire]].
Specifically bred and trained for their duties, Ethereal Guards are physically large and well-muscled for Tau standards. They are also fanatically loyal to their Ethereals even by the standards of the Tau.{{Fn|2}} These warriors are dressed in ritual garb but wear [[Recon Armour]] and wield [[Honour Blade]]s.{{Fn|1a}}
An Ethereal is always protected by at least two members of the Ethereal Guard.{{Fn|2}}
