This is the codex for the 4th edition rules of Warhammer 40,000.

Codex: Tau Empire is one in a series of Warhammer 40,000 game supplements. Each book in the series describes an army, its background, and its heroes in detail. Inside, you will find:

Army List
The complete Tau army list that allows you to choose your forces for a tabletop battle. It features the Kroot, savage mercenary allies; and the Vespid, swift, winged auxiliaries that fight for their Tau masters. This section of the book also includes information on wargear, battlesuit systems, and vehicle upgrades.

Background
An expansive overview of the Tau empire, covering its origins, culture, major worlds, and its methods of waging war.

Hobby Section
Sixteen full-color pages packed with advice and tips on collecting, modeling, and painting a Tau army.

Special Characters
This section of the book details three renowned Tau characters: the senior Ethereal Aun'Va, the renegade Commander Farsight, and Commander Shadowsun, the emergent heroine of the Tau Third Phase Expansion.