Decryption File Reference: 314-GF23-X963-ST

Datestamp: 998.M41

Priority Rating: ALPHA

Decoding Agent: HANS STRÏCKLUND

Origination: TERRA

++ A MESSAGE TO THE BRAVE SOLDIERS OF THE IMPERIUM ++

Welcome, men of the Imperial Guard, to Tau space. As your vessels approach our domains, you will [-----] to see that to fight us is to suffer [------] death for no [-------] purpose. Our fleets are swift and mighty and our warriors [----] beyond compare. Our workers are [----------] and inventive and our diplomats speak only the truth. To attack us is to bring [---] to your kin, for you shall bring about your own, [------] end at the hands of those who would welcome you.

We say unto you “join us” and fight beside our warriors. Build with our workers. Penetrate the benighted void with our explorers. Spread the word of the [-------] Good with our diplomats. Lay down your weapons and take the hand of friendship that is [---------] to you.

We are the Tau Empire. We stand united. Your Imperium is fractured and [-------]. To resist us is folly – to join us, your destiny!

This message was intercepted on multi-wave frequencies emanating from beyond the Damocles Gulf. It is imperative that the men of the regiments in the sector are shielded from it. Though many of them will recognize it for the pernicious lie of the alien, regrettably there are always a weak-minded few within the ranks who may hearken to its false promises.

H. Strïcklund