The Vol'Yar incident

Eldar invade Vol'Yar settlement

M40.161.229 - Tau expansion to Vol'Yar is disturbed by Eldar expedition forces

Eldar intrusion into the Tau expansion to Vol'Yar was seemingly apprehended as significant misdemeanour as recon forces stumble into each other in the darkness of the planetary night. Unbeknownst to each other, Eldar and Tau surprised the opposing scout troops, however the Eldar were quickly overwhelmed and unable to signal a distres call.

Eldar Guardians surprised by the sudden discovery of Tau forces in the area

Kroot and Tau snipers take out the Eldar scouts

 Unprepared and blind, Eldar cargo crafts were attacked and shot down in a Tau ambush.
The resulting firefight of the Eldar Aspect forces and the Tau Recon forces was carried out swift and bloody.

After grounding an Eldar aircraft, Tau forces advance on the crash site.

Aspect warriors ready themselves for the ambushers.

Tau vehicles advance through the swamps.

Fire Dragons blast open the approaching Devilfish

Fire Warriors empty their payload into the swamps, hoping for a lucky hit on the approaching Striking Scorpions.

Swooping Hawks outflank the attacker and land in their midst.

Striking Scorpions cut through their prey with ease.

The king Baharroth is dead...long live the king

On the brink of victory, the Eldar forces faltered and were vaporised by the overwhelming firepower of the Tau positions.