<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "Is there a Space Marine Chapter working under the Tau Empire?"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/31.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net Is there a Space Marine Chapter working under the Tau Empire?
If not, then why are Tau Battle Bros with Space Marines? I'm fairly sure after the events of the Sphere Expansions the Empire wouldn't be willing to work with the Tau..]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6657739.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6657739.page GMT Is there a Space Marine Chapter working under the Tau Empire? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6657986.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6657986.page GMT Is there a Space Marine Chapter working under the Tau Empire?
 Will1541 wrote:
Is there a Space Marine Chapter working under the Tau Empire? If so, does it specify who?

No, of course not. Space Marines are loyal to the Imperium (or Chaos).
If not, then why are Tau Battle Bros with Space Marines? I'm fairly sure after the events of the Sphere Expansions the Empire wouldn't be willing to work with the Tau..

It was never explained.
Some rumour was that Tau's resistance to Chaos corruption proved vital for the survival of the Imperium and therefore terra ordered some Space Marines to protect them. But this was never more than a rumour.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6657989.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6657989.page GMT Is there a Space Marine Chapter working under the Tau Empire?
 Will1541 wrote:
If not, then why are Tau Battle Bros with Space Marines? I'm fairly sure after the events of the Sphere Expansions the Empire wouldn't be willing to work with the Tau..


Because GW are dumbing the game down to the point of 'good guys' vs 'bad guys'?

Space marines and Tau are both 'good' and therefore work together, despite all the shades of grey that used to be so prominent in the fluff.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6658114.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6658114.page GMT Is there a Space Marine Chapter working under the Tau Empire?
 jonolikespie wrote:
 Will1541 wrote:
If not, then why are Tau Battle Bros with Space Marines? I'm fairly sure after the events of the Sphere Expansions the Empire wouldn't be willing to work with the Tau..


Because GW are dumbing the game down to the point of 'good guys' vs 'bad guys'?

Space marines and Tau are both 'good' and therefore work together, despite all the shades of grey that used to be so prominent in the fluff.


Nonsense. In the old fluff the Space Marines are noted as highly respecting the Tau, their way of life, their philosophies on war, and their honor. They might be xenos, but marines know they are trust worthy, and when necessary, marines do whatever is needed to win.

The first Tau codex makes it sound like both sides see each other as respected and honored enemies. With such, it makes far more sense that Tau and Marines would get on than say Eldar and Marines. The Tau don't just fubar over their allies, even temporary ones, for no real reason.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6659903.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6659903.page GMT Is there a Space Marine Chapter working under the Tau Empire? Farsight enclave codex has a solid bit about how Farsight spared a apothecary during the Domiciles Crusade, in respect of the 'Human Warrior Cast's' traditions.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6659927.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6659927.page GMT Is there a Space Marine Chapter working under the Tau Empire?
 Kroothawk wrote:

It was never explained.
Some rumour was that Tau's resistance to Chaos corruption proved vital for the survival of the Imperium and therefore terra ordered some Space Marines to protect them. But this was never more than a rumour.


Actually, I've seen several posters in another thread several months ago that, when GW employees were asked the question at a conference, they responded "Tau worked with marines before." That counts as an explanation.

Which is true, albeit incredibly rare to see in fluff these days.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6660014.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6660014.page GMT Re:Is there a Space Marine Chapter working under the Tau Empire? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6661829.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6661829.page GMT Is there a Space Marine Chapter working under the Tau Empire? SM unit of some description might "go Blue", but I would say you'd need a very convincing reason for it to happen, and even then you'd still have people saying it could never happen.

I've heard definitely heard of weirder theories than SM renegades becoming Tau mercenaries though.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6665678.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6665678.page GMT Is there a Space Marine Chapter working under the Tau Empire? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6665795.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6665795.page GMT Is there a Space Marine Chapter working under the Tau Empire?

They also both hate orcs alot.

Basically, the Imperium knows the tau are not an overreaching threat and so dont want to waste resources exterminating them. They will use them to defeat common enemies though.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6666180.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6666180.page GMT Is there a Space Marine Chapter working under the Tau Empire?
 Dark Apostle 666 wrote:
I've definitely heard of weirder theories than SM renegades becoming Tau mercenaries though.


And the Tau are perfectly happy to make a deal with humans and keep their word to the letter. Those Chapters that have fought against (and with) them before know the warrior caste as professional and honorable warriors who usually fight for a clear reason and offer you a way out. They're without a doubt far more trustworthy than the capricious Eldar which the IoM allies with as often as fights. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6666454.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6666454.page GMT Is there a Space Marine Chapter working under the Tau Empire? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6666607.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/586227/6666607.page GMT