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	''Homo sapiens rotundus''		''Homo sapiens rotundus''

	The Kin, or Squats as they are called in Necromunda, grew up on high-gravity mineral-rich worlds near the core of the galaxy and became adapted to be short, robustly built, and adept miners. If this sounds familiar, it's because they were intentionally designed to be the space-equivalent of [[Dwarfs (Warhammer Fantasy Battle)\|Dwarfs]] from [[Warhammer Fantasy Battle]].		The Kin, or Squats as they are called in Necromunda, grew up on high-gravity mineral-rich worlds near the core of the galaxy and became adapted to be short, robustly built, and adept miners. If this sounds familiar, it's because they were intentionally designed to be the space-equivalent of [[Dwarfs (Warhammer Fantasy Battle)\|Dwarfs]] from [[Warhammer Fantasy Battle]].

	They were introduced in the [[Rogue Trader (Sourcebook)\|First Edition]] of [[Warhammer 40,000]] as a separate army to the various Imperial forces (being fiercely independent), and were mentioned sparingly thereafter until they were written out of the background (hence the term "squatted"), but the [[Warhammer 40,000 6th edition\|Sixth Edition]] rulebook has written them back in again and in Necromunda [[Squats#2022: Squats are back on the menu\|they actually have models]]. And in [[Warhammer 40,000 9th edition\|Ninth Edition]] finally made a [[Leagues of Votann\|triumphant return]].		They were introduced in the [[Rogue Trader (Sourcebook)\|First Edition]] of [[Warhammer 40,000]] as a separate army to the various Imperial forces (being fiercely independent), and were mentioned sparingly thereafter until they were written out of the background (hence the term "squatted"), but the [[Warhammer 40,000 6th edition\|Sixth Edition]] rulebook has written them back in again and in Necromunda [[Squats#2022: Squats are back on the menu\|they actually have models]]. And in [[Warhammer 40,000 9th edition\|Ninth Edition]] finally made a [[Leagues of Votann\|triumphant return]].
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	''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccMYgiSC_eQ Homo superior]''		''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccMYgiSC_eQ Homo superior]''

	A human that cannot die and is functionally immortal. If you believe [[Erda]]'s words, a Perpetual is a new species of Human, with the Emperor wishing to accelerate the evolution of standard Humanity into beings similar to Homo Superior and personally sought out every Perpetual on Earth for this task. Seeing as how she is a Master Geneticist, she may land some credibility. Perpetuals can also be Psykers.		A human that cannot die and is functionally immortal. If you believe [[Erda]]'s words, a Perpetual is a new species of Human, with the Emperor wishing to accelerate the evolution of standard Humanity into beings similar to Homo Superior and personally sought out every Perpetual on Earth for this task. Seeing as how she is a Master Geneticist, she may land some credibility. Perpetuals can also be Psykers. In fairness, this might not be abhuman so much as a more evolved human, as opposed to a side grade specialist.
	In fairness, this might not be abhuman so much as a more evolved human, as opposed to a side grade specialist.

	=== [[Psyker#Imperium\|Psyker]]s ===		=== [[Psyker#Imperium\|Psyker]]s ===

1d4chan>Fussyman: /* Perpetuals */ I deleted this because they are NOT the only confirmation of abhuman psykers, and thought that the information about Perpetuals being psykers was redundant. I will keep the info I thought was redundant, but will still delete "only abhumans who are psykers" claim

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Perpetuals: I deleted this because they are NOT the only confirmation of abhuman psykers, and thought that the information about Perpetuals being psykers was redundant. I will keep the info I thought was redundant, but will still delete "only abhumans who are psykers" claim

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	''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccMYgiSC_eQ Homo superior]''		''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccMYgiSC_eQ Homo superior]''

	A human that cannot die and is functionally immortal. If you believe [[Erda]]'s words, a Perpetual is a new species of Human, with the Emperor wishing to accelerate the evolution of standard Humanity into beings similar to Homo Superior and personally sought out every Perpetual on Earth for this task. Seeing as how she is a Master Geneticist, she may land some credibility. Perpetuals can also be Psykers~~, which is the only explicit confirmation of Abhuman psyker (excepting Navigators, though they are extreme specialists who were artificially engineered)~~.		A human that cannot die and is functionally immortal. If you believe [[Erda]]'s words, a Perpetual is a new species of Human, with the Emperor wishing to accelerate the evolution of standard Humanity into beings similar to Homo Superior and personally sought out every Perpetual on Earth for this task. Seeing as how she is a Master Geneticist, she may land some credibility. Perpetuals can also be Psykers.

	In fairness, this might not be abhuman so much as a more evolved human, as opposed to a side grade specialist.		In fairness, this might not be abhuman so much as a more evolved human, as opposed to a side grade specialist.

1d4chan>Kirbanzo: Undo revision 892292 by Fussyman (talk) The Emprah is literally a Psyker.

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Undo revision 892292 by Fussyman (talk) The Emprah is literally a Psyker.

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	''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccMYgiSC_eQ Homo superior]''		''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccMYgiSC_eQ Homo superior]''

	A human that cannot die and is functionally immortal. If you believe [[Erda]]'s words, a Perpetual is a new species of Human, with the Emperor wishing to accelerate the evolution of standard Humanity into beings similar to Homo Superior and personally sought out every Perpetual on Earth for this task. Seeing as how she is a Master Geneticist, she may land some credibility.		A human that cannot die and is functionally immortal. If you believe [[Erda]]'s words, a Perpetual is a new species of Human, with the Emperor wishing to accelerate the evolution of standard Humanity into beings similar to Homo Superior and personally sought out every Perpetual on Earth for this task. Seeing as how she is a Master Geneticist, she may land some credibility. Perpetuals can also be Psykers, which is the only explicit confirmation of Abhuman psyker (excepting Navigators, though they are extreme specialists who were artificially engineered).

	In fairness, this might not be abhuman so much as a more evolved human, as opposed to a side grade specialist.		In fairness, this might not be abhuman so much as a more evolved human, as opposed to a side grade specialist.

1d4chan>Fussyman: /* Perpetuals */

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Perpetuals

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	''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccMYgiSC_eQ Homo superior]''		''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccMYgiSC_eQ Homo superior]''

	A human that cannot die and is functionally immortal. If you believe [[Erda]]'s words, a Perpetual is a new species of Human, with the Emperor wishing to accelerate the evolution of standard Humanity into beings similar to Homo Superior and personally sought out every Perpetual on Earth for this task. Seeing as how she is a Master Geneticist, she may land some credibility~~. Perpetuals can also be Psykers, which is the only explicit confirmation of Abhuman psyker (excepting Navigators, though they are extreme specialists who were artificially engineered)~~.		A human that cannot die and is functionally immortal. If you believe [[Erda]]'s words, a Perpetual is a new species of Human, with the Emperor wishing to accelerate the evolution of standard Humanity into beings similar to Homo Superior and personally sought out every Perpetual on Earth for this task. Seeing as how she is a Master Geneticist, she may land some credibility.

	In fairness, this might not be abhuman so much as a more evolved human, as opposed to a side grade specialist.		In fairness, this might not be abhuman so much as a more evolved human, as opposed to a side grade specialist.

104.220.162.108: /* Perpetuals */ this is more fun. You can change it back if you like.

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Perpetuals: this is more fun. You can change it back if you like.

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	=== [[Perpetual]]s ===		=== [[Perpetual]]s ===
	''Homo ~~[[Mary_Sue\|~~superior]]''		''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccMYgiSC_eQ Homo superior]''

	A human that cannot die and is functionally immortal. If you believe [[Erda]]'s words, a Perpetual is a new species of Human, with the Emperor wishing to accelerate the evolution of standard Humanity into beings similar to Homo Superior and personally sought out every Perpetual on Earth for this task. Seeing as how she is a Master Geneticist, she may land some credibility. Perpetuals can also be Psykers, which is the only explicit confirmation of Abhuman psyker (excepting Navigators, though they are extreme specialists who were artificially engineered).		A human that cannot die and is functionally immortal. If you believe [[Erda]]'s words, a Perpetual is a new species of Human, with the Emperor wishing to accelerate the evolution of standard Humanity into beings similar to Homo Superior and personally sought out every Perpetual on Earth for this task. Seeing as how she is a Master Geneticist, she may land some credibility. Perpetuals can also be Psykers, which is the only explicit confirmation of Abhuman psyker (excepting Navigators, though they are extreme specialists who were artificially engineered).

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	And in the new Votann lore we learn that they originated from cloning, with their ancestors using "cloneskeins" to modify their bodies, leading to their current body, and even neutering their psychic presence to avoid Chaos, making them almost invisible to them like the Tau. And, unlike the greater Imperium, their society is centered around the [[Votann]], AI supercomputers which they get their name from. And are kept secret for [[Adeptus Mechanicus\|obvious reasons]].		And in the new Votann lore we learn that they originated from cloning, with their ancestors using "cloneskeins" to modify their bodies, leading to their current body, and even neutering their psychic presence to avoid Chaos, making them almost invisible to them like the Tau. And, unlike the greater Imperium, their society is centered around the [[Votann]], AI supercomputers which they get their name from. And are kept secret for [[Adeptus Mechanicus\|obvious reasons]].

	They have set up various prospecting companies across the [[Imperium]] and to a lesser extent the [[Tau\|Tau Empire]]. A Prospect is a militarised exploratory & commercial fleet. These expeditions seek out new mineral and energy deposits, trade routes and other lucrative opportunities for the Kin. Notably one of these are the [[Ironhead_Squat_Prospectors\|Ironheads]] who were invited to [[Necromunda]] around M31 in a deal where the squats would receive priviliged mining rights in exchange for their service in repairing the wartorn world. The name of each [[Charter_Master\|Chartermaster]] is added to their clans copy of the charter ~~detaling~~ this contract.		They have set up various [[prospect\|prospecting companies]] across the [[Imperium]] and to a lesser extent the [[Tau\|Tau Empire]]. A Prospect is a militarised exploratory & commercial fleet. These expeditions seek out new mineral and energy deposits, trade routes and other lucrative opportunities for the Kin. Notably one of these are the [[Ironhead_Squat_Prospectors\|Ironheads]] who were invited to [[Necromunda]] around M31 in a deal where the squats would receive priviliged mining rights in exchange for their service in repairing the wartorn world. The name of each [[Charter_Master\|Chartermaster]] is added to their clans copy of the charter detailing this contract.

	=== [[Afriel Strain]]s ===		=== [[Afriel Strain]]s ===

1d4chan>SpaceBalin: Some fluff on prospects

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Some fluff on prospects

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	And in the new Votann lore we learn that they originated from cloning, with their ancestors using "cloneskeins" to modify their bodies, leading to their current body, and even neutering their psychic presence to avoid Chaos, making them almost invisible to them like the Tau. And, unlike the greater Imperium, their society is centered around the [[Votann]], AI supercomputers which they get their name from. And are kept secret for [[Adeptus Mechanicus\|obvious reasons]].		And in the new Votann lore we learn that they originated from cloning, with their ancestors using "cloneskeins" to modify their bodies, leading to their current body, and even neutering their psychic presence to avoid Chaos, making them almost invisible to them like the Tau. And, unlike the greater Imperium, their society is centered around the [[Votann]], AI supercomputers which they get their name from. And are kept secret for [[Adeptus Mechanicus\|obvious reasons]].

			They have set up various prospecting companies across the [[Imperium]] and to a lesser extent the [[Tau\|Tau Empire]]. A Prospect is a militarised exploratory & commercial fleet. These expeditions seek out new mineral and energy deposits, trade routes and other lucrative opportunities for the Kin. Notably one of these are the [[Ironhead_Squat_Prospectors\|Ironheads]] who were invited to [[Necromunda]] around M31 in a deal where the squats would receive priviliged mining rights in exchange for their service in repairing the wartorn world. The name of each [[Charter_Master\|Chartermaster]] is added to their clans copy of the charter detaling this contract.

	=== [[Afriel Strain]]s ===		=== [[Afriel Strain]]s ===

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	== Origins ==		== Origins ==
	Humanity's characteristics are influenced by the conditions in which it grew up, including gravity, climate, and diet. If a population were isolated in a different environment for a long enough time, their distant descendants would be adapted to those new conditions.		Humanity's characteristics are influenced by the conditions in which it grew up, including gravity, climate, and diet. If a population were isolated in a different environment for a long enough time, their distant descendants would be adapted to those new conditions.

	During the [[Dark Age of Technology]], humanity spread to the stars, first with slower-than-light colony ships, and then with [[Warp]] drives after the discovery of the [[Navigator]]s. Some of their destination planets were very different from Earth, and when humanity entered the [[Age of Strife]] with the collapse of the old government, the inhabitants of these worlds were cut off from other colonies (it is known that Gene Wars were fought between various governments made up of people that couldn't really be considered human anymore during the Age of Strife); when contact was restored during the [[Great Crusade]] (or even later), their gene pools had diverged so far from the baseline that they could almost be classified as separate species. The Imperium spared them, though, because while they were clearly not pure humans, they were useful and no more prone to mutation than any other human. As humanity had ready access to genetic engineering in that era, it can be difficult to distinguish natural evolution from artificial enhancement in many cases, as Games Workshop does not usually reveal the necessary details.		During the [[Dark Age of Technology]], humanity spread to the stars, first with slower-than-light colony ships, and then with [[Warp]] drives after the discovery of the [[Navigator]]s. Some of their destination planets were very different from Earth, and when humanity entered the [[Age of Strife]] with the collapse of the old government, the inhabitants of these worlds were cut off from other colonies (it is known that Gene Wars were fought between various governments made up of people that couldn't really be considered human anymore during the Age of Strife); when contact was restored during the [[Great Crusade]] (or even later), their gene pools had diverged so far from the baseline that they could almost be classified as separate species. The Imperium spared them, though, because while they were clearly not pure humans, they were useful and no more prone to mutation than any other human. As humanity had ready access to genetic engineering in that era, it can be difficult to distinguish natural evolution from artificial enhancement in many cases, as Games Workshop does not usually reveal the necessary details.

	The Horus Heresy novels mentioned that even during the high point of abhuman tolerance, formerly human populations have been purged due to achieving certain (high) levels of genetic "deviancy". The natives of Davin were shaggy creatures that were close to it, though Chaos may have had a hand in that, unbeknown to the Imperials.		The Horus Heresy novels mentioned that even during the high point of abhuman tolerance, formerly human populations have been purged due to achieving certain (high) levels of genetic "deviancy". The natives of Davin were shaggy creatures that were close to it, though Chaos may have had a hand in that, unbeknown to the Imperials.
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	==Probably Natural==		==Probably Natural==

	These abhumans are extremely adapted for one specific world (with two big exceptions), which is how evolution works; one would expect the [[Dark Age of Technology]] to be capable of far more versatile adaptations. Typically, the only details we are given about them is their planet of origin.		These abhumans are extremely adapted for one specific world (with two big exceptions), which is how evolution works; one would expect the [[Dark Age of Technology]] to be capable of far more versatile adaptations. Typically, the only details we are given about them is their planet of origin.

	=== [[Felinid]]s ===		=== [[Felinid]]s ===
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	''Homo sapiens longatus''		''Homo sapiens longatus''

	Longshanks are adapted for very low or zero gravity, such as would be expected on a damaged [[Imperial Navy\|voidship]]. In appearance, the Longshanks are [[Indrick Boreale\|bald]] with very pronounced eyes and have unnaturally long legs, when compared with baseline humans. May be an entire race of gingers if their name is any indication. Recently reappeared in the canon to be taken captive by Orks and then summarily executed by their [[Black Templar]] rescuers after assuming they were mutants. Later being chastised by their commanding officer over the incident and forbidden from harming any more of the prisoners. Its unknown if the offending marines faced any punishment.		Longshanks are adapted for very low or zero gravity, such as would be expected on a damaged [[Imperial Navy\|voidship]]. In appearance, the Longshanks are [[Indrick Boreale\|bald]] with very pronounced eyes and have unnaturally long legs, when compared with baseline humans. May be an entire race of gingers if their name is any indication. Recently reappeared in the canon to be taken captive by Orks and then summarily executed by their [[Black Templar]] rescuers after assuming they were mutants. Later being chastised by their commanding officer over the incident and forbidden from harming any more of the prisoners. Its unknown if the offending marines faced any punishment.

	=== [[Nightsider]]s ===		=== [[Nightsider]]s ===
	''Homo sapiens tenebris''		''Homo sapiens tenebris''

	Nightsiders are abhumans adapted to live in the dark; not much else is known about them. They may have any of the adaptations one might expect in a low-light environment, such as [[Anime\|overly large eyes]] to gather as much light as possible or vestigial eyes that have given up on sight altogether, and/or enhanced alternative senses to cope, such as sonar. As almost all dark environments are also cold, odds are very good they have some solution for this as well although this could be anything from thick, [[Nurgle\|insulating fat]] and/or hair to having natural access to the Psyker discipline of Pyromancy, similar to how Navigators are stable psykers.		Nightsiders are abhumans adapted to live in the dark; not much else is known about them. They may have any of the adaptations one might expect in a low-light environment, such as [[Anime\|overly large eyes]] to gather as much light as possible or vestigial eyes that have given up on sight altogether, and/or enhanced alternative senses to cope, such as sonar. As almost all dark environments are also cold, odds are very good they have some solution for this as well although this could be anything from thick, [[Nurgle\|insulating fat]] and/or hair to having natural access to the Psyker discipline of Pyromancy, similar to how Navigators are stable psykers.

	=== [[Ogryn]] ===		=== [[Ogryn]] ===
	''Homo sapiens gigantus'' [[File:40k_ogryn.jpg\|144px\|thumb\|right\|Ogryn]]		''Homo sapiens gigantus'' [[File:40k_ogryn.jpg\|144px\|thumb\|right\|Ogryn]]

	Ogryn are transparently based on the archetypal fantasy [[ogre]]: big, strong, and dumb. They are useful as [[Imperial Guard]] shock troops because they are big enough to wreck the enemy and dumb enough to charge on command. They are resolutely loyal to their immediate superior officer, but this also makes it extremely easy to turn them to serving Chaos, as they will perform any command given to them if their commanders are persuasive enough, though their childlike faith in the God Emperor makes outright corrupting them harder.		Ogryn are transparently based on the archetypal fantasy [[ogre]]: big, strong, and dumb. They are useful as [[Imperial Guard]] shock troops because they are big enough to wreck the enemy and dumb enough to charge on command. They are resolutely loyal to their immediate superior officer, but this also makes it extremely easy to turn them to serving Chaos, as they will perform any command given to them if their commanders are persuasive enough, though their childlike faith in the God-Emperor makes outright corrupting them harder.

	Ogryn hail from high gravity worlds, where their large size is a major limiting factor (smaller creatures are much, much better at lifting more weight relative to their own, and everything is heavier on a high-gravity planet, including an organism's own body). As even a relatively small amount of time to genetically drift would realistically cause them to [[Ratling\|shrink]] due to extreme selection for minimizing height, as well as get smarter (due to the same pressures that made stock humans get smarter in a hurry), the implication is that someone or [[Games Workshop\|something]] (such as the Guard population or planetary AI) has been inducing their large size and low intelligence [[grimdark\|to help keep them contained]]. Their adaptations make them naturally suitable for cold, low-gravity worlds, although their low intelligence makes them unlikely to thrive in any environment where they are responsible for feeding, sheltering, and/or clothing themselves.		Ogryn hail from high gravity worlds, where their large size is a major limiting factor (smaller creatures are much, much better at lifting more weight relative to their own, and everything is heavier on a high-gravity planet, including an organism's own body). As even a relatively small amount of time to genetically drift would realistically cause them to [[Ratling\|shrink]] due to extreme selection for minimizing height, as well as get smarter (due to the same pressures that made stock humans get smarter in a hurry), the implication is that someone or [[Games Workshop\|something]] (such as the Guard population or planetary AI) has been inducing their large size and low intelligence [[grimdark\|to help keep them contained]]. Their adaptations make them naturally suitable for cold, low-gravity worlds, although their low intelligence makes them unlikely to thrive in any environment where they are responsible for feeding, sheltering, and/or clothing themselves.

	=== [[Pelager]]s ===		=== [[Pelager]]s ===
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	''Homo sapiens minimus''		''Homo sapiens minimus''

	Ratlings used to be space [[halfling]]s, but the latest edition miniatures give them hairy bare feet, making them look more like space [[Hobbits]] (though both archetypes have a fair amount of overlap). They are also noted kleptomaniacs, so they've got some space [[Kender]] in them, too. Their good eyesight and small size make them useful as snipers, but they are otherwise useless in a fight and their personal characteristics make them less than endearing to [[Imperial Guard]] leadership, though the Guardsmen themselves usually don't mind. Many Guardsmen are perfectly fine with trading with Ratlings for some [[Dakka\|special equipment]] or extra rations, and they're well-known as the sorts of field cooks that can make three old rats, a handful of sawdust, and a stolen muddy boot taste downright '''edible'''. Also, they tend to [[Slaanesh\|shag like bunnies]].		Ratlings used to be space [[halfling]]s, but the latest edition miniatures give them hairy bare feet, making them look more like space [[Hobbits]] (though both archetypes have a fair amount of overlap). They are also noted kleptomaniacs, so they've got some space [[Kender]] in them, too. Their good eyesight and small size make them useful as snipers, but they are otherwise useless in a fight and their personal characteristics make them less than endearing to [[Imperial Guard]] leadership, though the Guardsmen themselves usually don't mind. Many Guardsmen are perfectly fine with trading with Ratlings for some [[Dakka\|special equipment]] or extra rations, and they're well-known as the sorts of field cooks that can make three old rats, a handful of sawdust, and a stolen muddy boot taste downright '''edible'''. Also, they tend to [[Slaanesh\|shag like bunnies]].

	Taken together, their adaptations make them excellent at surviving on hot, high-gravity worlds with scarce access to food, particularly a damaged [[Imperial Navy\|voidship]], where they would also be adapted to tight living quarters.		Taken together, their adaptations make them excellent at surviving on hot, high-gravity worlds with scarce access to food, particularly a damaged [[Imperial Navy\|voidship]], where they would also be adapted to tight living quarters.
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	===Amphi===		===Amphi===
	This race of Abhumans from the world of Lampra are known to have shape-shifting abilities. This makes them yet another shape-shifting species in Warhammer 40K like the Simulacra, the Lacrymole, or those members of the Assassinorum who ~~utiliize~~ Polymorphine.		This race of Abhumans from the world of Lampra are known to have shape-shifting abilities. This makes them yet another shape-shifting species in Warhammer 40K like the Simulacra, the Lacrymole, or those members of the Assassinorum who utilize Polymorphine.

	===Drepanes===		===Drepanes===