平衡杖

Equalizers are Tau ceremonial weapons typically carried in pairs by Ethereals. They are not only a badge of office, but also can be a potent weapon that contains a powerful disruption field able to shatter armor and bones.

平衡杖是一種鈦帝國儀式武器，以太氏族通常會(huì)成對攜帶它們。它們不僅是官職的標(biāo)志，也是一種強(qiáng)大的武器——它內(nèi)部包含了一個(gè)強(qiáng)力崩解力場，能夠粉碎盔甲和骨骼。

榮譽(yù)之刃

A Honour Blade is a weapon carried by Tau Ethereals and Ethereal Guards for a number of uses.

榮譽(yù)之刃是鈦帝國以太氏族和以太護(hù)衛(wèi)們使用的多功能武器。

Overview綜述

The Honour Blade is mainly used as a symbols of their office, ceremonial weapons, and in self-defence. While each weapon is custom-made, they all feature a broad blade fitted to a long, lightweight metallic staff。

榮譽(yù)之刃主要用作官職地位的標(biāo)志和儀式武器，也用于自衛(wèi)。每把榮譽(yù)之刃都是私人訂制的，他們的特點(diǎn)都是一個(gè)寬刀片安裝在一個(gè)長而輕的金屬桿上。

Ethereals use the blades primarily to settle disputes, engaging in lengthy, highly stylised duels that are more coordinated co-meditation than combat. The combatants dance and weave as if in a trance, their weapons flashing past one another scant millimeters and microseconds from causing terrible damage. Yet somehow, the dance is always bloodless, as if the Ethereals are in total union with one another. In truth, the combatants are engaged in a deeply spiritual duel, conducted at a level which none outside of their caste can discern. Some Ethereals carry their Honour Blades on the field of battle, not expecting to have to use them, but prepared to make a last stand against their foes nonetheless.

榮譽(yù)之刃主要被以太們用于解決爭端，或進(jìn)行長時(shí)間的高度程式化的決斗——其作用相比于比戰(zhàn)斗更接近于協(xié)調(diào)冥想。斗爭雙方如癡如醉地舞動(dòng)和迂回穿行，他們的武器會(huì)從距離對方身前閃過，只要再勉強(qiáng)接近幾毫米，延長幾毫米，就會(huì)造成重傷。但不知為何，他們的戰(zhàn)舞永遠(yuǎn)是不見血的，就如同以太們彼此間完全結(jié)合。事實(shí)上，雙方在進(jìn)行深度的精神對決，而且到達(dá)了一種只有以太氏族才能察覺到的地步。有些以太會(huì)把榮譽(yù)之刃帶到戰(zhàn)場上，雖然他們并不期待使用這種武器，但他們?nèi)匀蛔龊昧伺c敵人奮戰(zhàn)到底的準(zhǔn)備。

榮譽(yù)之杖

Honour Staves are carried by Tau Ethereals as a symbol of their authority, but in a tight situation they can also be used to bludgeon any enemies who come too close to them.

榮譽(yù)之杖是以太們攜帶的權(quán)力標(biāo)志，但在緊要關(guān)頭也可以用于抽打過于靠近他們的敵人。

團(tuán)結(jié)佩刀

The Bonding Knife is a ceremonial knife that serves as part of the Tau ritual of the Ta'lissera, in which a group is bonded together through ritualistic cutting of their flesh.Following their ritual bonding the knife is then carried into battle by the team leader, although it is not designed for use in actual combat, and serves as a reminder of the sacred bond the group shares. Fire Warriors who serve as part of a Battlesuit team may also undergo the process, although instead of carrying the actual knife into battle the team leader may instead paint a knife design onto his armour.團(tuán)結(jié)佩刀是一種儀式性的刀具，他們是鈦帝國的Ta'lissera儀式的一部分——某群人會(huì)儀式性地切開他們的肌膚來締結(jié)合作。雖然這種佩刀并非用于實(shí)際作戰(zhàn)，締結(jié)儀式結(jié)束后小隊(duì)領(lǐng)袖還是會(huì)把佩刀帶入戰(zhàn)場，提醒團(tuán)隊(duì)成員彼此之間神圣的紐帶。戰(zhàn)斗服小隊(duì)中的火氏族成員可能也會(huì)進(jìn)行這個(gè)儀式，但是他們不會(huì)真的佩戴刀具進(jìn)入戰(zhàn)場，相反，小隊(duì)領(lǐng)袖會(huì)在盔甲上繪畫配刀的形象

Ta'lissera團(tuán)結(jié)儀式

The Ta'lissera is a Tau ceremony which has been translated by Imperial xenolexicons as "communion" or "marriage." Tau who take part in the ceremony pledge support and community to one another and may address each other by their individual names. The bonds that these Tau swear to each other are much admired and seen as embodying the best aspects of the Greater Good. While the bond may be performed by any group of Tau, it is most commonly Fire Caste warriors or Earth Caste work teams who undergo this ultimate expression of respect for one another.

Ta'lissera是一種鈦星人的儀式，帝國異形學(xué)家將其翻譯為“神交”或“結(jié)合”。參加儀式的鈦星人相互承諾支持與團(tuán)結(jié)，他們可能會(huì)用各自的名字稱呼對方。這些鈦星人們彼此發(fā)誓締結(jié)的紐帶非常令人羨慕，而且被視為上上善道最優(yōu)秀方面的體現(xiàn)。雖然鈦帝國各個(gè)氏族都有可能締結(jié)這種紐帶，但在火氏族戰(zhàn)士或者土氏族工程小隊(duì)中，經(jīng)歷這種相互尊重的終極體現(xiàn)的儀式是最為常見的。