
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,078
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Flames of War: The World War II Miniatures Game
- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2002

Expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition)
2022
Rules assistance for Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – T'au Empire
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Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – T'au Empire is an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition) released in 2022 for 2 players and 60–240 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Line of Sight.
The T’au are a young and dynamic race of technologically advanced aliens whose empire is spreading like wildfire across the stars. Ruled and guided by the enigmatic Ethereals, the T’au seek to unite every sentient being under the light of the T’au’va, or Greater Good. They prefer that others join this growing alliance willingly, but do not hesitate to use force to fulfil their destiny wherever they must. At the forefront of this fight are the Hunter Cadres of the Fire Caste. Comprising highly mobile and well-armed soldiery, led and supported by veteran warriors piloting deadly battlesuits, gunships and strike fighters, these armies sweep all before them in a blizzard of devastating firepower. Signature battle strategies such as the decisive Mont’ka or the cunning ambush of the Kauyon see the enemy outmanoeuvred at every turn, while their potent blend of technological might and ideological fanaticism ensure the T’au achieve victory after victory. This 136-page book comprehensively covers the T'au Empire. It has everything you need to bring the technological might of the T'au to bear on the tabletop in order to expand the empire, plus a selection of lore and art to inspire your own collection. Inside this hardback codex you'll find: The origins of the T'au Empire, their desire for unity through the Greater Good, and their will to expand as a species A detailed description T'au's caste-based society, the various Spheres of Expansion, the Septs that form the Empire, and the technological and military might of the T'au Background information on the Ethereals, as well as characters such as Aun'Shi, Shadowsun, and Commander Farsight A showcase of stunningly painted Citadel miniatures 37 datasheets for the units that make up the T'au forces, from squads of Fire Warriors, to incredible Battlesuits, and heavily armed tanks Battle-forged rules that represent how the T'au wage war, from Sept Tenets, Cadre Commands, Independent Powers, as well as Bespoke Stratagems, Prototype Systems, and more. Crusade Rules that let you bring the Greater Good to various planets through overpowering force and subtle diplomacy And more! —description from the publisher
Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – T'au Empire supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – T'au Empire is 60–240 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – T'au Empire belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Line of Sight. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – T'au Empire as an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.