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The Greater Good believes each and every member of the Empire has its place and value, and this is reflected in the stringent [[Caste System]] which predetermines ones lot in life. According to the Greater Good, displays of self-directed wealth or individualism are viewed as disdainful. Yet equally there is nothing of the poverty or squalor that afflicts most other civilizations of the [[Galaxy]]. Yet the Tau and other races of their Empire have little say in their destiny, which is controlled entirely by the unquestionable edicts of the [[Ethereals]], who act as the first amongst equals. No Tau or ally would dare contradict an Ethereal, and they will gladly toil away their entire lives for the Greater Good surrounded by carefully cultivated propaganda.{{Fn|6}}

The Greater Good believes each and every member of the Empire has its place and value, and this is reflected in the stringent [[Caste System]] which predetermines ones lot in life. Often those Tau who do not adhere to the tenets of the Greater Good or Caste System are viewed as mentally deficient and sent to a [[Re-education Facility]].{{Fn|7}}