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KommandoKhaki · 21 Apr 2006, 19:37

It has come about amongst friends and fellow games on a time-to-time basis. And I was just curious what you lot thing? I've heard everything from the Free French Forces to the Japanese, who do you think they best correspond to?

You could say Germany due to their Mechanized warfare and the whole cutting off and surrounding ponderous formations, and the fact the Tau are sort of anal about everything giving them a semi-Nazi feeling, y'know? Then again they're very Communist in the whole unity thing and accepting other races. I can't quite vote yet, but I'd love to hear what everyone else thinkss. So yeah, which WWII Faction/Nation resembles the Tau in just about every aspect?

21 Apr 2006, 19:41

in my opinion i would say the U.S.A. because they were kind of thrust into the war, even though it was one of the last things they wanted to do. that is how i think that the Tau would be about it.

Scizor · 21 Apr 2006, 19:42

japan since some stuff reminds of japan style,and the way of tau talking

Artemis · 21 Apr 2006, 19:44

I think the greater good is very perfect communist and the also get attacked by the nazis[imperium] even though they traded with them before hand

Kiznti · 21 Apr 2006, 19:49

I would say Japanese, because of their mix of traditions and technology. They managed to go from a feudal society to a modern, mechanized army in a remarkably short amount of time, and they were using their military might to expand and capture strategic resources.

Olannon · 21 Apr 2006, 19:49

I'd say USSR in the way of their philosophy, and Germany in terms of warfare.

Seeing as I believe the Tau way of War is the most interesting, I voted Germany.

~Olannon

mattz · 21 Apr 2006, 20:13

i would have to say tau are like usa ..why ?

becasue usa rather do fast attacks with the air force and end the war in like 5 days then send troopss to fight for 100 days ... plus the air force is like a manta

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Praying Mantidae · 21 Apr 2006, 20:16

Old codex: Japan. Come on, there was no way you couldn't catch that oriental feel to them!

New Codex: I have no idea, possibly USA?

tauknight · 21 Apr 2006, 20:21

Tau dont have to be mechanized. Imperium tend to be more mechanized, not to mention many of their tanks & warfare strategies were taken directly from WWII.

Tau dont fight for territorial gain, unlike Germany who tried to take over Europe. So in that case they're like Japan.

Tau try to out tech their enemy, to reduce casualties & try to be the peace keeper force, similar to America.

Though their philosophy is communist influenced, thus why do Tau have to be any single faction? Most factions combine philosophy from many old empires, like Tau apparently has.

As for oriental theme? Of course, they still havnt lost that theme, just they have more technology.

Grunt90 · 21 Apr 2006, 20:25

i said they were like germany because of there superior tanks ( i know AV 13 isnt greatest but add in STR and ap, manuevalerablity (sp?) and extras like that) and there fascist ways seem a lot like the tau do, with everyone is under one rule ( the greater good) and shall push forwards and eradicate everyone who does not fit there standards and accept the ones who do.

View Poll Results: Which WWII Faction/Nation resembles the Tau in just about every aspect?
U.S.S.R.	10	19.61%
Germany	10	19.61%
Britain	2	3.92%
U.S.A.	3	5.88%
Japanese	19	37.25%
Other	7	13.73%
Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll

21 Apr 2006, 19:37	#1 (permalink)
KommandoKhaki Shas'Saal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 156	What WWII Faction would the Tau be? It has come about amongst friends and fellow games on a time-to-time basis. And I was just curious what you lot thing? I've heard everything from the Free French Forces to the Japanese, who do you think they best correspond to? You could say Germany due to their Mechanized warfare and the whole cutting off and surrounding ponderous formations, and the fact the Tau are sort of anal about everything giving them a semi-Nazi feeling, y'know? Then again they're very Communist in the whole unity thing and accepting other races. I can't quite vote yet, but I'd love to hear what everyone else thinkss. So yeah, which WWII Faction/Nation resembles the Tau in just about every aspect? __________________ "There is no other definition of Socialism valid for us than that of the abolition of the exploitation of man by man." -Che Guevara "Religion is the opium of the masses." - Vladimir Lenin "Nothing is so good for the morale of the troops, as occasionally to see a dead general." - Field Marshal Slim

21 Apr 2006, 19:41	#2 (permalink)
lonely tau Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What WWII Faction would the Tau be? in my opinion i would say the U.S.A. because they were kind of thrust into the war, even though it was one of the last things they wanted to do. that is how i think that the Tau would be about it.

21 Apr 2006, 19:42	#3 (permalink)
Scizor Shas'O Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,662	Re: What WWII Faction would the Tau be? japan since some stuff reminds of japan style,and the way of tau talking __________________

21 Apr 2006, 19:44	#4 (permalink)
Artemis Kroot Shaper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: pilton Posts: 55	Re: What WWII Faction would the Tau be? I think the greater good is very perfect communist and the also get attacked by the nazis[imperium] even though they traded with them before hand __________________ riddle: what is the future but never the present, what is coming but never arrives? Answer: tomorrow

21 Apr 2006, 19:49	#5 (permalink)
Kiznti Shas'Vre Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 1,075	Re: What WWII Faction would the Tau be? I would say Japanese, because of their mix of traditions and technology. They managed to go from a feudal society to a modern, mechanized army in a remarkably short amount of time, and they were using their military might to expand and capture strategic resources. __________________ Read the Strange Gazzet. You know you want to!

21 Apr 2006, 19:49	#6 (permalink)
Olannon Shas'Vre Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Stathelle, Norway Posts: 1,067	Re: What WWII Faction would the Tau be? I'd say USSR in the way of their philosophy, and Germany in terms of warfare. Seeing as I believe the Tau way of War is the most interesting, I voted Germany. ~Olannon __________________ :: My Tau Army Development and Battle Reports :: Last updated October 30th ::The Tau Beginner's Thread ::

21 Apr 2006, 20:13	#7 (permalink)
mattz Shas'Saal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: canada,on,mississauga Posts: 210	Re: What WWII Faction would the Tau be? i would have to say tau are like usa ..why ? becasue usa rather do fast attacks with the air force and end the war in like 5 days then send troopss to fight for 100 days ... plus the air force is like a manta !200 posts yay ;D! __________________ "they got ded big shooty guns dat'll kill tons of boyz, but if yer can get near em den you've got a chance. just gotta make sure you bring loads of boyz,coz you anit gonna have a whole lot left when you get close enough ta crump em" warlord skarmork the great despolier

21 Apr 2006, 20:16	#8 (permalink)
Praying Mantidae Ethereal Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 10,201	Re: What WWII Faction would the Tau be? Old codex: Japan. Come on, there was no way you couldn't catch that oriental feel to them! New Codex: I have no idea, possibly USA?

21 Apr 2006, 20:21	#9 (permalink)
tauknight Kroot Warrior Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: England, London Posts: 16	Re: What WWII Faction would the Tau be? Tau dont have to be mechanized. Imperium tend to be more mechanized, not to mention many of their tanks & warfare strategies were taken directly from WWII. Tau dont fight for territorial gain, unlike Germany who tried to take over Europe. So in that case they're like Japan. Tau try to out tech their enemy, to reduce casualties & try to be the peace keeper force, similar to America. Though their philosophy is communist influenced, thus why do Tau have to be any single faction? Most factions combine philosophy from many old empires, like Tau apparently has. As for oriental theme? Of course, they still havnt lost that theme, just they have more technology. __________________ JOIN MY FORUM DARK ELDAR ONLINE, http://www.darkeldaronline.tk BRAN NEW. JOIN AND HELP BOOST THIS COMMUNITY! hwww.darkeldaronline.tk read my disclaimer =) www.darkeldaronline.tk DISCLAIMER: By sending me mail of anykind, you acknowledge that I own all rights to the entire contents of your message, any images sent with the message, your email address, your house, your car, your first born and your soul thereforth. Furthermore, you agree to make your email address publicly available on this or any other web site, and you accept my views and opinions as being right regardless of anything. Furthermore, you agree that it is okay for me or anyone else to slander and/or libel you on this or any other web site, in public, at your place of employment, or anywhere else in this or any other universe and/or dimension. Hence forth, know that sending me hate mail is a request for character defamation, endless belittling and excessive mockery....................... www.darkeldaronline.tk

21 Apr 2006, 20:25	#10 (permalink)
Grunt90 Shas'Vre Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Plain, NY Posts: 1,671	Re: What WWII Faction would the Tau be? i said they were like germany because of there superior tanks ( i know AV 13 isnt greatest but add in STR and ap, manuevalerablity (sp?) and extras like that) and there fascist ways seem a lot like the tau do, with everyone is under one rule ( the greater good) and shall push forwards and eradicate everyone who does not fit there standards and accept the ones who do. __________________ "...And in that time of darkness, man became beast and beast became man." "Horn and hoof, power is there. Not feeble smoothskin, clumsy greenskin, wicked elf-swine. Gor is strong, Gor is true. Gor shall kill all, slay all for the gods!" Beastlord Gorthor Survivor of the 06' Battle Royale!

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