They do seem to work a bit like the BattleTech Clans
Just read "Tthe Greater Good" and in it the Tau have human "Facilitators" to deal with the rebuidlig and integration of conquered Imperial planets:
Ku’ten vos’kla (Those who guide wisely) Facilitor
The Tau train humans from human worlds that have now embraced the Greater Good to help them in the difficult prossess of intregating new populations that have been aquired s aresult of the expansions of the Empire. They are brought in after any conflict has abated and are tasked with helping whats left of any local authorities to rebuild their world, whilst also promoting the Tau way of life.
Some good Tau-Human intereaction in the novel - and even the fact that the Facilitator is an attractive female does not stop Cain and Jurgan from wanting to put a bullet in her. When its suggested that she accompany the fleet as a liason - Cain says taht she would be killed quickly by outraged Imperials adn they can't keep her safe - its safer to have just the Tau.....
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