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One way or another you eventually have to acknowledge the mecha element that the Tau have been leaning toward since their beginning. We cover the three storey tall, first big mecha for the Tau, the Riptide along with its two variants and Calmsword's own assertion that the Riptide's most powerful weapon might actually be one that you don't immediatl…

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034 Are we the baddies? 52:38

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An old question and one we've brought up before but it keeps coming up! Let's explore the Greater Good. And join our Discord! https://discord.gg/K7e6yGuShN

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033 The XV-8 1:17:12

11M ago1:17:12

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This is an episode that got away from me and I apologize, I've been trying to get back into the saddle and I went off the rails. There will be a follow up bonus episode that covers the different patterns of XV-8 that will follow this one. Check out the Fist of Mont'ka painting competition! Please be sure to support and join on the Discord for the m…

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032 Canonicity, Community and What If? 55:14

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Kicking of Sept'ember with some thoughts on Canonicity and how we as a community can come together when there's a shortage of Lore. Calmsword also talks a little bit about the Exodite that was. Fist of Mont'ka competition: https://fistofmontka.gumroad.com/l/jwntvj

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031 Interview with Neoteric Miniatures 26:13

1y ago26:13

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NOTE: Since the broadcast of this episode you can now find the Shape's and Neoteric Miniatures available here: https://printedwargames.com/partner/neoteric-miniatures/ Another exciting creator and 3d Print artist explores a new mecha range that you can use in your proxies on the tabletop or just for something cool on your workbench. Read the follow…

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030 Phil Kelly 35:10

1y ago35:10

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His name has been coming up a lot as of late and one of the more common questions that comes up is "Why the hate?". To be clear, it's our hope that everyone enjoys the Warhammer 40,000 hobby and by no means are we advocating that anyone not read the many books and short stories written by Phil Kelly. But, since there are so many contradictions, it'…

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029 Help Creating a Sept 1:09:23

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It's time for a refresh on what a Sept is and how there are possible way to make one. Join us and, if you'd like, leave a message and tell us how we're doing and what you like, don't like and thoughts on the episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcastetau/message

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028 Surprise Episode! 56:21

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Sometimes you just want to sit around and yab about all things Tau and where we're going with this Arks of Omen Farsight business. A little bit of a random episode but with it we are happy to announce that the Tau 40.000 Discord community is launching its very own blog called the Tau NewsCaste! https://taunewscaste.blogspot.com/ Here we'll be doing…

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027 The Outlook on Tau'va from a Tau perspective 1:15:40

1+ y ago1:15:40

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A new season! It's been a bit but it looks like things are warming up again on the lore front with releases for Wrath and Glory covering our favorite xenos. This episode was inspired by conversations about how Tau view the state of affairs in the different ages (Spheres of expansion).

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026 What if: Tau invaded 1:16:00

1+ y ago1:16:00

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We have a discussion regarding what would happen if the Tau were actually invaded by the Imperium. Enjoy this bonus episode.

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025 The Latest Shadowsun Book and the Two Tau universes 1:31:07

1+ y ago1:31:07

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Always a complicated subject but let's begin to tackle how the Kelly and the rest of the Tau lore don't really work. We also look at the past and the confusing nature of how Kelly goes back and forth between concepts like Vash'ya or how everyone is named Kais. This is not a bash, it is trying to understand how we, as a community, can introduce all …

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024 The Kinband 47:17

2y ago47:17

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An exciting new episode about some of the speculation around the new Kroot details we're getting out of the Kasrkin book by Edoardo Albert (very lite on Tau stuff if you're looking) as well as the kill team release.

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023 Leagues of Votann Codex Considerations 49:37

2y ago49:37

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Our own The1stMusket reviews the codex and Calmsword reads (despite frog in his throat). We go over the lore implications now that it's in our hands and how it relates to the Tau. There might be some repeats as we lost this episode due to a power outage. Enjoy! https://discord.gg/K7pRQWWdvG

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022 The Mantle of the Hero: The Battlesuit 57:36

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Redrix takes us on a journey through the history of the Tau Battlesuit having freshly returned from tourney. He discusses the process of new technologies and how they are given to heroes of the Commonwealth like Shadowsun and Longstrike (yes, Longstrike has a battlesuit). A fascinating discussion kicks off with a lot of speculation about 30min in. …

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021 Demiurg Squats and Votann 57:37

2y ago57:37

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Welcome to Season 3 of Pod Caste! Our newest episode is also a return to more regular uploads. We'll go over a history of who the Squats and the Demiurg were and a little speculation on what the Votann might be. The Tau 40.000 discord has grown exponentially. Come chat or read or join the conversation: https://discord.gg/K7pRQWWdvG…

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020: Codex Drop! Discussion and Lore 2:03:00

2y ago2:03:00

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It was late one night when christmas came twice. A long wait for an excellent book! Join us as we discuss lore for the 9th edition of the Warhammer 40,000 Tau codex.

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019: Interview with Poyper Makes 38:22

2y ago38:22

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A member of the Tau 40.000 community and an incredible 3d artist, Popyer of Poyper makes joins us to discuss what inspires her and where her line is going. Interviewed by Redrix and fielding questions from our largest audience yet, we hope you'll enjoy this insightful episode. Links: The 3d Printer Poyper recommends https://epax3d.com/discount/Pipe…

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018: Tau Technology: Where it's going and you 58:16

2y ago58:16

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ADDENDUM: This sometimes happens... But I totally forgot the Cyclic Ion Blaster. Since the recording of this episode, "Commander Darkfrost" from our community on Discord helped me remember. Thank you Darkfrost! This is a recovered episode after the quality of the larger discussion got nixxed (we're still working on how to fix it). We discuss the or…

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017: War Crimes of the Tau Commonwealth 59:08

2y ago59:08

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A new and exciting year brings us to the topic of Tau warcrimes (or, a normal 'wednesday' for the rest of the 40k factions) here's some events that you can succinctly point at and say "see, they're as bad as ___". Discord Community Link https://discord.gg/WbQ9s7PX8N

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016 Auxiliaries and Minor Species 50:39

2y ago50:39

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A shorter episode in which we explore some of the client and member species of the Commonwealth. Remember to follow and add and if you'd ever like to join the fantastic community at Tau 40.000: https://discord.gg/ywhSyjZd

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Episode 015: The danger of a Greater Good 1:01:33

2y ago1:01:33

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Calmsword tries... and mostly fails, at being spooky this halloween when he talks about how the Greater Good has the possibility of bringing the entire Imperium to its knees!

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Episode 014: Relationships and Sexuality 1:34:59

2y ago1:34:59

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This is a big one. We talk about Tau relationships, Tau sexuality and how the Tau raise their children. Using what little available books on the subject, it quickly becomes hypothetical but it makes for a very interesting show. Please caution, we do talk about topics that are highly opinionated and can be divisive. We try to be respectful and open,…

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Episode 013: Genestealers with Calmsword 52:16

2y ago52:16

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Genestealers are hyper predators in the universe of Warhammer 40,000 but they have trouble infiltrating Tau communities. We go over Genestealers (with a newbie mistake on my part- I confused the generations of infected- my bad!) and their infection cycle as well as how the Tau have successfully countered it while hypothesizing how they might actual…

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Episode 012: Evolution with Redrix 50:13

2y ago50:13

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A fascinating episode where our in-house biologist, Redrix, takes a look at evolutionary tracks and possibilities. This is a perfect example of how we want to continue with Podcaste and Project Tau. Enjoy a listen! Join our affiliated Discord: https://discord.gg/ut8ZbCW7

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Episode 011: Drones and Artificial Intelligence 1:06:44

2y ago1:06:44

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Welcome to season 2! We'll be trying something new this season with half an episode for lore as well as hypotheticals. For this one we talk about Drones and Artificial Intelligence within Tau society and how it could differ from human or eldar equivalents. Perhaps this new AI will form a unique bond with the Tau, going in the opposite direction of …

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Episode 010: Shadowsun Part 2 1:14:40

2y ago1:14:40

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This is our first season in the bag! Thank you so much for listening and supporting. We'll be ramping up in the coming weeks with a Facebook group and articles so that you can continue your journey with us in learning about all things Tau. Remember you can always join us on the Discord channel: https://discord.gg/w6S4wVPe We meet most Saturdays at …

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Episode 010: Shadowsun Part 1 1:04:26

2y ago1:04:26

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We're all very excited to kick off the episodes that will cover Commander Shadowsun. Much like Farsight, we delve deep into old lore and try to see how it aligns with new lore. It is our hope... well, it's Calmsword's hope, that you fall in love with this unique and special character of the Warhammer 40k universe as much as he has. Additionally, we…

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Episode 009: Tau... SPACE MARINES 1:06:28

2y ago1:06:28

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It was inevitable... We tackle the canonical consistencies and hypothetical circumstances that would be required to have Tau Space Marines. It starts off a little hectic, but, we're all friends. Enjoy! Artwork attributed to: ukitakumuki https://www.deviantart.com/ukitakumuki/art/Hammerhead-Down-40K-315545763?moodonly=1…

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Mini-Episode 008: Warp Travel 5:37

2y ago5:37

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In this mini-episode, Kain our host, discusses the tricky problem with Tau faster then light travel. With an empire in a stellar cloud about 300 lights years in diameter and the vastness of the Damocles Gulf to the corward side of their Commonwealth, they need faster then light travel to have a realistic chance of existing in 40k. In the beginning …

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Episode 007: Debate 1:05:56

2y ago1:05:56

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This is a debate style episode where our community at Tau 40.000, https://discord.gg/4fyJjsPX, discuss Farsight and our opinions on the big red commander. Enjoy!

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Episode 007: Farsight Part 2 51:33

2y ago51:33

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Our exciting conclusion to the research done into Commander Farsight (definitely not going to be the last). Something to consider as you listen: Each must find their own way. If those in our heartland had witnessed the savageries of the void as have we they would know this. The hand of each of the starfarers is turned against the other; none will j…

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Mini-Episode 006: What is a Sept? 9:54

2y ago9:54

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Welcome! This is a new type of episode that we're generating by tackling singular topics for a quick informative session that can be listened to in between our longer discussions. For this one, we discuss what a Sept is (since there's a little confusion even canonically). We draw from the following sources: -Battlefleet Gothic: Armada -The Eye of T…

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Episode 005: Farsight Part 1 51:19

2y ago51:19

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We're very excited to bring up Farsight with the group. Calmsword started off extremely skeptical of the big red Shas'O and, by the end of this series, he kind of becomes my favorite in terms of the narrative created over the last twenty years. In this episode we discuss his early years, and, what lead him to be chosen to launch the reclamation for…

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Episode 004: The Time of Questioning 1:53:15

2y ago1:53:15

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The Imperial Crusade pulls back from Dal'yth, forced into a rare ceasefire with an alien race. Farsight rises to prominence, leading the largest reclamation force the Empire has ever mustered while Gue'vesa flood into the Septs. It's a great episode to start warming up to more 'modern' Tau. We also discuss this article about Gue'vesa from their cre…

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Episode 003: The Second Sphere and the Damocles Crusade (REDUX) 2:02:25

2y ago2:02:25

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We're in the midst of figuring out how best to record people on three different continents and apparently we sound like we were all huffing helium. So this is the new version- with suitably deep baritone voices for the participants. We tackle the Second Sphere and its conclusion during the Damocles Crusade, also called the "Lithesh War", and setup …

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Episode 002: Mont'au and the First Sphere of Expansion 2:00:55

2y ago2:00:55

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This is a longer one so, perfect for getting some painting done. This week we get start getting into more detailed historical events for the Tau. From the chaotic and volatile age of war known as the Mont'au and those early formative years where the Tau coalesced into a vibrant nation state that took to the stars, to those first wars against the Or…

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Episode 001: Origins 1:46:20

2y ago1:46:20

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Welcome to our first official episode! We're going to dive into who the Tau are, what they're early history might have been like and have a general discussion after Calmsword gives a Ted Talk (Tau Talk) style introduction. This pod cast is in no way affiliated with Games Workshop and is the work of a community of enthusiasts who have come together …

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Episode 000_Final Test: Aliens of the Empire 2 46:24

2y ago46:24

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Still finding our stride, but we've figured out some of the recording issues and we'll have a more organized discussion. Calmsword will introduce topics and information which guests will respond to and speculate on. This is the final test! We're all looking forward to Episode 1 In the discussion we cover a few things you can see here: Excerpt form …

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Episode 000_ Test 2: Aliens of Empire 54:04

2y ago54:04

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The following is the final test before Pod Caste takes off. This is a recounting of the conversation that took place on the Tau 40.000 Discord server. Unfortunately the original files were corrupted. I discuss the Vespid, Nicassar and humanity within the Tau empire, using my notes taken from the conversation and expanding on it with canonical lore …

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Test 000: Tau Talk #1 1:48:50

2y ago1:48:50

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This is a test that was made on March 13th 2021. We discuss general aspects of the Tau including their place of origin, a little bit about the Enclaves and the aftermath of the Damocles Gulf. During the discussion we mention a Farsight Quote which is my favorite: Each must find their own way. If those in our heartland had witnessed the savageries o…

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Extra: What if Aun'va had been right? 25:41

2y ago25:41

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Shas'Ui Kamino Re'lay brought up a fascinating What if? To our What if? Episode about Shadowsun. Calmsword muses about what could have been and what if Aun'va, that old dog, had been right all along. Hope you enjoy this supplemental episode. Additionally, we're trying something new by asking listeners for $1 a month to access previous episodes. The…

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023: What If? The Shadowsun Enclaves 57:14

2y ago57:14

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What If? Is always a great scenario to play with and as we continue forward with Tau lore we'd like to examine what would happen if Shadowsun had taken Farsight's place during the Reclamation after the first Damocles Gulf Crusade. This scenario happened after some intense back and forth on Discord, which as ever, you are invited to: https://discord…

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