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Tau Septs are managed by an '''[[Elemental Council]]'''. This includes representatives from the five Tau [[Caste]]s ([[Ethereal]], [[Fire Caste|Fire]], [[Air Caste|Air]], [[Water Caste|Water]], and [[Earth Caste|Earth]]) as well as a 6th observer seat that goes to a prominent member of an [[Tau Auxiliaries|Auxiliary race]] for an "outside perspective". However final word on the Council ultimately goes to the Ethereal representative.{{Fn|22}}
==T'au WorldsSepts==
===Homeworld===
* [[T'au (Planet)|T'au]], [[homeworld]] of the Tau. Capital and spiritual, political, cultural, and administrative centre of the Tau empire. Its citizens are considered especially learned and wise.
===[[First Sphere of Expansion|First Sphere]] Sept===
The Tau homeworld and the [[First Sphere of Expansion|First Sphere]] colonies are of major importance and form the hub of the empire.
* [[Sa'cea]], another military centre, this sept has a very high proportion of very disciplined and honourable Fire Warriors.{{Fn|7a}}
===[[Second Sphere of Expansion|Second Sphere]] Sept===
The '''[[Second 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.
* [[T'olku]] or '''Tol'ku''' is known for the skill of its Ethereal diplomats.{{Fn|7b}}
===[[Third Sphere of Expansion|Third Sphere]] Sphere Sept===
The '''[[Third 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:
* [[Fi'rios]] whose pioneers are recognised for a tenacious refusal to accept defeat, tempered by a stoic acceptance of the price all must pay in the furtherance of the Greater Good.{{Fn|7c}}
* [[Mu'gulath Bay]], previously known as the [[Imperial]] [[Hive World]] of '''Agrellan'''. (Destroyed){{Fn|7c}}
* [[Velk'Han]], contested by the [[Imperial]] [[Achilus Crusade]]{{Fn|13a}}
===[[Fifth Sphere of Expansion|Fifth Sphere]] Sphere Sept===
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}} Thought lost for decades, the ill-fated Fourth Sphere of Expansion reestablished contact with the Tau Empire beyond the wormhole known as the [[Startide Nexus]].
Known Fifth Sphere septs include:
*[[Yo'vai]]{{Fn|7e}}
===Other Non-Sphere Septs===These are Some Septs that are not credited to a specific Sphere of Expansion; 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.* [[Dy'aketh]] — formerly the Imperial world of '''Drachenvol'''{{Fn|7f}}
* [[Uan'Voss]]{{Fn|20}}
* [[Hul'aan]]{{Fn|7g}}
==Other T'au Worlds=====Tau Colonies===
Besides the populous septs, there are also sparsely populated colonies. Only a few names are known. Locations of unstated status are put here as well.
*[[Yu’kanesh]]{{Fn|17a}}
===Annexed Non-Tau Worlds===
During the [[First Sphere of 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.
** [[Caroch]], Kroot world
** [[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.
** [[Queh-quih]], described as a "Kroot Sept"{{Fn|17a}}
** [[Yuun'chen]], Kroot world
===Artefact worldsWorlds===
Three '''Artefact worlds''' are located within the borders of the Tau empire. As the name indicates, ancient artefacts of unknown origin have been discovered there. It is not known if these worlds have Tau colonies at all.
* [[Arthas Moloch]], a dead world where [[O'Shovah|Commander Farsight]] found the [[Dawn Blade]].
