A young and ambitious race, united in their purpose, the Tau seek to bring enlightenment and unity to those who join them. While the races of the galaxy tear one another apart, the Tau grow stronger and stronger. On the Eastern Fringe, far from the power of Terra, world after world has fallen to their dynamic advance. At the forefront of this rapid expansion are the warriors of the Fire caste. Unfettered by Mankind's superstition and fear of technology, the Fire Warriors go into battle carrying weapons of immense power, encased in battlesuits that can withstand the fiercest of attacks. Led by the mysterious Ethereals and accompanied by alien allies whose cultures have been subsumed in their empire, the Tau believe that the very stars themselves will be reforged in the cause of the Greater Good.

Kroot Carnivore squads are the most common auxiliaries serving alongside the Tau armies. Kroot squads often contain the powerful Krootox or vicious Kroot Hounds. The Kroot are honoured for their martial prowess and rewarded for their efforts as befits loyal citizens of the Tau empire. A squad consists of between 10 and 20 Kroot. The box contains 16 Kroot models.

The Devilfish is the workhorse of the Tau ground forces and is able to cary twelve warriors into battle. Armed with a fearsome burst cannon, it can even act as mobile fire support for the squad. The Devilfish is a transport option for Tau Fire Warriors and Pathfinders. A box contains a single model.

A young and ambitious race, united in their purpose, the Tau seek to bring enlightenment and unity to those who join them.

This boxed set includes (1) Tau Crisis XV8 Battlesuit, (1) Devilfish APC, (3) Tau XV25 Stealth Suits, (1) Markerlight Drone, (6) Gun Drones, (12) Tau Fire Warriors and (12) Kroot Carnivores.

Fire warrior teams are ever-present in Tau armies and are formed from members of the same sept. Their pules rifle armament gives them excellent firepower. A squad consists of between 6 and 12 Fire Warriors and includes the option to include Gun Drones. The box contains 12 Fire Warriors and 2 Gun Drones.

The Hammerhead is the main battle tank of the Tau army. Many Imperial tank crews have learned the hard way how deadly its main weapons can be. The box contains one Hammerhead Tank model with both the ion cannon and railgun weapon options.

The Piranha is a lightly armoured vehicle used by the Tau in a range of capacities including rapid response, support of pathfinder teams and even as battlefield transport for high-ranking dignitaries. By Upgrading the vehicle to carry a fusion blaster or a pair of seeker missiles it becomes an effective tank hunter, particularly when guided to target by Pathfinder teams.

The Sky Ray is a variant of the more common Hammerhead gunship, and provides a dedicated missile platform that is used by the Fire caste to provide point attack fire support for Fire Warrior teams, who lack their own heavy weaponry. When guided by the markerlights of Pathfinder teams, the Sky Ray makes an exceptional perimeter and air defence missile system. Contains 1 Tau Sky Ray.

The Vespid provide auxiliaries to Tau armies, who value them for their skill at negotiating dangerous ground at speed. They make ideal mobile reserve or flanking troops, though the Tau rely on the communion helm issued to the Strain Leaders to communicate with the Stingwings and coordinate their actions. (6 figure boxed set).

Those Fire warriors who prove themselves in battle earn the right to wear a battlesuit and bear the name of Shas'ui. The best and bravest may be honoured by being elevated to become a bodyguard for the army commander. A squad consists of between 1 and 3 battlesuits. The box contains a single battlesuit with all weapon options and two Gun Drones.