Question

[Zadig]

I have been wondering for a while, who are the Tau based on in reality, if anyone?

[The Gallant Forty-Twa]

Judging by the way they look, dress and speak and their language, they look like they're based off Samurai/Traditional Chinese peoples. They also appear to be inspired by Anime-style Mech's judging by the Battlesuits and advanced technology.

They are also communists so, Chinese Samurai Communist Mechs.

''The Tau Infantry models, according to sculptor Jes Goodwin, were designed to have subtle influences taken from Chinese foot soldiers, while the Battlesuits and vehicles drew from anime style exo-suits''

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum...st/240772.page

LunaHound's post about half way down (it begins with a pic of two samurai and a child) explains more of the inspiration.

[Hopit]

and remember the greys