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Changed "phase of expansion" to "sphere of expansion".
* [[Vespid (Planet)|Vespid]], homeworld of the [[Vespid]].
===First Phase Sphere Expansion===The Tau homeworld and the [[First Sphere of Expansion|First phaseSphere]] 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}}
* [[Sa'cea]], another military centre, this sept has a very high proportion of very disciplined and honourable Fire Warriors.{{Fn|7a}}
===Second Phase Sphere Expansion===The '''[[Second Phase Sphere of 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}}
* [[T'olku]] or '''Tol'ku''' is known for the skill of its Ethereal diplomats.{{Fn|7b}}
===Third Phase Sphere Expansion===The '''[[Third Phase Sphere of Expansion]]''' was convened on 977.997.M41 on the word of Aun'va.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3}} [[O'Shaserra|Commander Shadowsun]] was placed in command, and secured at three new septs for the Tau Empire. During the [[Zeist Campaign]] of 999.M41, Space Marines forces counterattacked against the expanding Third Sphere, drawing the Third Sphere to a temporary halt.
The three septs formed from the Third Sphere Expansion are:
* [[Mu'gulath Bay]], previously known as the [[Imperial]] [[Hive World]] of '''Agrellan'''. (Destroyed){{Fn|7c}}
===Fourth Phase Sphere Expansion===
The fleet meant for the [[Fourth Sphere of Expansion]] was thought lost for years before contact was reestablished with the survivors. No septs are known to have been established during this sphere of expansion.{{Fn|7d}}
===Fifth Phase Sphere Expansions===
After the ill-fated Fourth Sphere of Expansion reestablished contact with the Tau Empire, decades of being thought lost,{{Fn|7d}} a [[Fifth Sphere of Expansion|new campaign]] was launched through a wormhole known as the [[Startide Nexus]]. Rapidly, worlds on the other side of the rifts have been colonized.{{Fn|7e}}
===Other Septs===
These are Septs that are not credited to a specific phase Sphere of expansionExpansion; 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.
* [[Uan'Voss]]{{Fn|20}}
* [[Velk'Han]]{{Fn|13a}}
==Non-Tau Worlds==
During the [[First Sphere of Expansion|First phase expansion]], the homeworlds and colonies of the [[Kroot]] and the [[Vespid]] were also incorporated into the Tau empire. Notice that these star [[system]]s are not considered septs. In addition, there are an unknown number of former [[Imperial]] worlds in the [[T'au Empire]], such as [[T'ros]]. Some or all of which might still have a [[Human]] population.
* [[Pech]], homeworld of the [[Kroot]]. According to the maps, there are eight star systems inhabited by the Kroot (including Pech). We know the name of only one, '''Krath''', where the Tau first encountered the Kroot.
