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The Tau '''caste system''' divides all [[Tau]] into 5 groups known as '''castes'''. The castes are named after the elements of nature, and closest to the particular caste in question. One's caste is determined at birth and inherited by one's parents. Inter-breeding is forbidden by the Etherals. To choose another caste for himself seems to be impossible, and held contrary to the notions of the [[Greater Good]]. The castes are based upon the racial and political divisions that separated the Tau on their [[homeworld]] of [[T'au]] during the time of the [[Mont'au]].

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==Shas - Fire caste==

Members of the Fire caste are the warriors of the [[Tau Empire]], and as such are most often seen on the field of battle. They are taller and stronger than the members of the other castes, although still weaker and shorter than the average human. These traits come from the Fire Caste's origin on the plains of T'au, where they were hunters and warriors. Tau from the world of [[Vior'la]] tend to have slighter greater muscle mass than the norm because of the stronger gravity of that planet. These warriors are known as [[Fire Warrior]]s.