In tau fanfiction, the theme of growth is often seen. Tau starts from a certain point in his development and through the events in the story, he grows as a character. Additionally, the theme of mystery is also common. There are often elements of the unknown that tau has to unravel, like a mysterious prophecy or a hidden power.
One common theme is identity. Female tau in fanfiction often struggle to define themselves within the male - dominated tau society. For example, they might question traditional gender roles.
One common theme is cultural exchange. Since tau and humans have very different cultures, it's interesting to see how they learn from each other. For example, the tau might introduce their efficient social structure to humans, while humans could show the tau the concept of individual creativity.
Well, a major theme is the clash of ideologies. The Tau have their 'Greater Good' concept, while humans in the 40k universe have a wide range of beliefs. Fanfictions often explore how these two different ways of thinking interact. Also, there's the theme of acceptance. Some stories show how humans and Tau can come to accept each other despite their differences, whether it's on a personal level or a larger scale in terms of their respective factions. There are also stories that focus on the mystery each species holds for the other, like a human trying to understand the technology and society of the Tau, and vice versa.
One main theme is cooperation. Since space marines and tau are from different factions with different beliefs, showing them working together is a common theme. For example, in many fanfics, they join forces to combat a larger, more menacing foe like a chaos incursion or a new alien threat.
One popular tau female fanfiction could be those that explore their relationships within the Tau Empire. For example, stories might focus on a tau female's role in a military unit, how she overcomes challenges and gains respect. Another could be about her interactions with other species in diplomatic or cultural exchanges.
Some 'Warhammer 40k Tau' fanfiction might explore the Tau's attempts to convert other species to the Greater Good. This could involve diplomatic negotiations, battles, and moral dilemmas as they try to expand their ideology in a universe full of different beliefs and cultures.
I'm not entirely sure specifically about the origin story of MTF Tau 5. It could be something unique within a particular fictional universe or organization that I'm not familiar with. Maybe it's from a game, a book or some other form of media.
One of the best tau novels is 'Fire Caste' by Peter Fehervari. It delves deep into the tau society, exploring the different castes and their functions within the tau empire.
I'm not sure exactly which tau novels are on your list, but 'Tau: Fire Warrior' is also quite popular. It offers a detailed look at the tau society, their military strategies, and the challenges they face. The story is engaging and full of action scenes that keep the reader hooked.
Sure. Some fanfiction delves into the cultural differences between humans and Tau in the Warhammer 40k world. The Tau have their own values and way of life, which is very different from that of humans. Writers often use this as a basis to create interesting stories. For example, a story could be about a human diplomat trying to negotiate with the Tau, and the misunderstandings and revelations that occur during this process.