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The '''Kroot''' (scientific name '''Krootis aviana''',{{Fn|4a}}, referenced by the [[Imperium]] as '''Kroot Carnivore'''{{Fn|6a}}) are a humanoid species of [[xenos]]. They appear throughout the [[galaxy]], but are most frequently associated with the [[T'au Empire]].

The Kroot originated on their homeworld of [[Pech]], and there is evidence to suggest that their evolution was avian in origin. Thousands of years ago, an [[Ork]] [[Rok]] crash-landed on Pech and the Greenskin survivors were promptly eaten by the native inhabitants. After several generations, the first true city of the Kroot had been erected around the wreck. Using their newly incorporated Orkoid DNA, the Kroot were able to interact with the [[Mekboy]] technology found aboard the crashed Rok. Within the span of a few thousand years, the Kroot had used the Greenskin technology to create five primary "Hive" cities, factory farming, and mining. They were also able to construct their first [[Warpwarp]]-capable spacecraft in the form of [[Warsphere]]s and take to the stars. Soon the Kroot were able to colonise several worlds close to Pech.{{Fn|1}}

The primeval aggression of the Kroot makes them effective shock troopers, though their savagery is viewed with distain disdain from their T'au allies. However, the habits of the Kroot are still tolerated, so long as they don't eat fallen T'au warriors.{{Fn|11}}

Outwardly, the Kroot seem to be a simple pre-industrial society, seemingly incapable of achieving powered flight, much less travelling through space.{{Fn|4c}}{{Fn|4d}} HoweverIn fact, after their first encounter with the Orks, the Kroot built cities and industry, but following their defeat and annexation into the T'au observers on Empire, [[PechAnghkor Prok]] have noted evidence that may point to an industrial base hidden on or even inside of some mountains. It's probable that advocated the Kroot deliberately keep return to their general level of technology lowtraditional ways and technologies, using it keeping only for weapons and interstellar travel, in order to keep their species strongthe [[warp]]-capable [[Warsphere]]s.{{Cite ThisFn|22c}}

The primary weapon deployed by the Kroot is a [[Kroot Rifle|a rifle]] whose design is derived from the fighting staffs used by their ancestors. This weapon is fitted with blades on the stock and the end of the barrel, which the Kroot make deadly use of in close combat.{{Fn|16a}} Originally a slug-thrower, the weapon was modified by the T'au to fire a charged particle similar to their own [[Pulse Rifle]]s. This modification quickly became standard for all Kroot.{{Cite This}}

Besides these primary weapons, Kroot make use of a variety of more exotic firearms such as the [[Accelerator Bow]],{{Fn|22a}}, [[Dart-bow]],{{Fn|24}}, [[Krootbow]],{{Fn|25}}, [[Kroot Long Gun]],{{Fn|23}}, [[Kroot Scattergun]],{{Fn|22b}}, [[Tanglebomb Launcher]],{{Fn|24}}, and [[Kroot Bolt Thrower]].{{Fn|26}} Moreover, Kroot mercenaries often bring back weapons from previous employers, further diversifying their armoury.{{Fn|6b}}{{Fn|15}} The Kroot were a spacefaring race even before their contact with the Tau. This is reflected by the [[Warp]]-capable [[Warsphere]], a space-capable warship constructed by consuming [[Ork]] [[Mekboyz]] and mimicking their technology.{{Fn|22c}}

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