T'au Empire - Types of Cadres: Below is an example of a T'au Fire Caste Hunter Contigent which is a combined arms unit making use of many different types of cadres.Hunter Contingent 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/f/fc/Fire_Caste_Icon.png/revision/latest?cb=20160915064431" class="image"><img alt="Fire Caste Icon" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/f/fc/Fire_Caste_Icon.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/110?cb=20160915064431" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="110" height="110" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="Fire Caste Icon.png" data-image-key="Fire_Caste_Icon.png" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/f/fc/Fire_Caste_Icon.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/110?cb=20160915064431" /></a> 	 		 			 		 		 		 	 The Hunter Contingent is designed to be the most versatile template by which large Fire Caste forces can be assembled. Such a formation exhibits the strategic balance to face any threat.CommandHunter Cadre 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/1/11/EtherealIcon.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20230205182458" class="image"><img alt="EtherealIcon" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/1/11/EtherealIcon.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/110?cb=20230205182458" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="110" height="97" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="EtherealIcon.jpg" data-image-key="EtherealIcon.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/1/11/EtherealIcon.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/110?cb=20230205182458" /></a> 	 		 			 		 		 		 	 Large forces, such as units of contingent size or larger, will always include at least one Ethereal who acts as the overall, strategic force commander.A Hunter Cadre is a combined arms group, fielding infantry, battlesuits and gunships together under a T'au Commander.Cadre TypesA contingent -- or tio've -- is a grouping of cadres, normally three to six in number and assembled to prosecute a specific battle or achieve a particular objective. Such large forces will always include at least one Ethereal, who is there to observe proceedings and offer guidance to the T'au Commander.Optimised Stealth CadreFire Support CadreAllied AuxiliariesXV25 Stealthsuit TeamsXV95 Ghostkeel BattlesuitFire Support Cadres are used to assault vulnerable points in enemy lines.2 XV88 Broadside Battlesuits1 XV104 Riptide BattlesuitKroot mercenaries, Vespid Stingwings, Gue'vesa unitsInfiltration CadreHeavy Retribution CadreAir Caste Support WingUtilised for reconnaissance in force, this Cadre's Pathfinders, Sniper Drone Teams and Piranha engage the foe with guerrilla tactics while calling down strikes on key strategic targets.Pathfinder TeamsStealthsuit TeamsSupported by Sniper DronesPiranhas (Reconnaissance)Used to annihilate the most stalwart of enemies.2 KV128 StormsurgesXV95 Ghostkeel Battlesuit 	 	<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/3f/TauAirCasteSigil.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20200818075513" class="image"><img alt="TauAirCasteSigil" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/3f/TauAirCasteSigil.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/110?cb=20200818075513" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="110" height="85" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="TauAirCasteSigil.jpg" data-image-key="TauAirCasteSigil.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/3/3f/TauAirCasteSigil.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/110?cb=20200818075513" /></a>Other Cadre TypesRanged Support CadrePiranha Firestream WingSkysweep Missile DefenceDrone Net VX1-0Riptide Wing