Pathfinders are the eyes and ears of the T’au Empire’s Fire Caste. While the bulk of the T’au army engages from long range with advanced technology and overwhelming force, Pathfinders slip ahead of the main battle lines. They’re recon operatives, forward observers, and special weapons specialists—each one a walking threat detector, GPS beacon, and weapons tester rolled into one.

Two of the most iconic leaders from the Empire’s ranks are the Cadre Fireblade and the Ethereal — figures who, while very different in purpose and personality, share a critical role: empowering the warriors they lead. One commands through martial discipline, the other through serene authority. Together, they represent the twin hearts of T’au military thought: efficiency and ideology.

Let’s explore what they bring to the tabletop, how they function on the battlefield, and why you might want them standing behind your squads (preferably not glaring at each other too much).

I was asked to use a chess clock for the first time. That definitely added some pressure, but I was ready for it.

As the two-day tournament at Tabletop Tactics approaches, I’ve been refining my T’au Empire list after some test games didn’t go as expected. A few key adjustments were necessary to improve adaptability, firepower, and capitalize on recent rule updates.

As the two-day tournament at Tabletop Tactics approaches, I’ve been refining my T’au Empire list after some test games didn’t go as expected. A few key adjustments were necessary to improve adaptability, firepower, and capitalize on recent rule updates.

As the two-day tournament at Tabletop Tactics approaches, I’ve been refining my T’au Empire list after some test games didn’t go as expected. A few key adjustments were necessary to improve adaptability, firepower, and capitalize on recent rule updates.

As the two-day tournament at Tabletop Tactics approaches, I’ve been refining my T’au Empire list after some test games didn’t go as expected. A few key adjustments were necessary to improve adaptability, firepower, and capitalize on recent rule updates.

As the two-day tournament at Tabletop Tactics approaches, I’ve been refining my T’au Empire list after some test games didn’t go as expected. A few key adjustments were necessary to improve adaptability, firepower, and capitalize on recent rule updates.

As the two-day tournament at Tabletop Tactics approaches, I’ve been refining my T’au Empire list after some test games didn’t go as expected. A few key adjustments were necessary to improve adaptability, firepower, and capitalize on recent rule updates.

As the two-day tournament at Tabletop Tactics approaches, I’ve been refining my T’au Empire list after some test games didn’t go as expected. A few key adjustments were necessary to improve adaptability, firepower, and capitalize on recent rule updates.

I decided to strike a balance between powerful units and my favorite aspects of the T’au playstyle: big guns, stealth tactics, and aggressive maneuvers. Here’s a look at why I picked this army, what its strengths and weaknesses are, and how I think it’ll perform in the matches ahead

Welcome to the very first episode of our Tau Battle Report blog! I’m Konnor, your friendly Tau collector and player (don't let my serious picture fool you!), and I’m excited to take you along on this journey through the Warhammer 40k universe. In this blog, we’ll dive into my adventures as I command my Tau forces, exploring the strategies, battles, and lessons learned along the way.