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	#Most mammals (that includes you!) are instinctively predisposed to avoid cannibalism (barring ''severe'' stress such as starvation), since, as mentioned below, cannibalism is a '''really''' great way to spread various diseases, from parasitic to prionic.		#Most mammals (that includes you!) are instinctively predisposed to avoid cannibalism (barring ''severe'' stress such as starvation), since, as mentioned below, cannibalism is a '''really''' great way to spread various diseases, from parasitic to prionic.
	#While the reason may vary, there is an innate repulsion to humans eating other humans that goes beyond the instinctive. The fact remains that there are moral/spiritual/philosophical issues around the idea of eating people~~. Case in point, the following three points have nothing to do with biology.~~		#Eating people generally involves human corpses, which begs the question of where the corpses came from. Most people find the idea of someone being murdered to be eaten highly disturbing.
	~~#When it~~ involves human corpses, ~~this~~ begs the question of where the corpses came from. Most people find the idea of someone being murdered to be eaten highly disturbing.		#Native tribes were frequently accused of, or portrayed as, being cannibals when they weren't. Many tribes who did practice cannibalism were mis-attributed as to when, how and most importantly '''why''' they practiced it. Given the subsequent abuse of the accusation by [[/pol/\|blatant racists]] to dehumanize natives, most modern works try to avoid the subject entirely to not be accused (even by double proxy) of propagating racist stereotypes. <!-- Please, no Krootlinking here. We cover the Kroot below. -->
	#Native tribes were frequently accused of, or portrayed as, being cannibals when they weren't. Many tribes who did practice cannibalism were mis-attributed as to when, how and most importantly '''why''' they practiced it~~, being conflated with the few who really were as bad as claimed to be~~. Given the subsequent abuse of the accusation by [[/pol/\|blatant racists]] to dehumanize natives, most modern works try to avoid the subject entirely to not be accused (even by double proxy) of propagating racist stereotypes. <!-- Please, no Krootlinking here. We cover the Kroot below. -->
	#There are some already [[/d/\|rather disturbing people]] who find cannibalism a quite arousing subject. Any sane author who knows about this wants to keep a great deal of distance between their works and [[Furry\|said]] [[/d/\|people]].		#There are some already [[/d/\|rather disturbing people]] who find cannibalism a quite arousing subject. Any sane author who knows about this wants to keep a great deal of distance between their works and [[Furry\|said]] [[/d/\|people]].
			#That shit's disgusting, yo.

			There are other ethical, philosophical, and moral reasons why the subject is avoided, but they usually boil down to one of the above.

	==History & Biology==		==History & Biology==

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	*** Most orkoid species will also eat other beings if it fancies them, especially the orks themselves and larger combat squig species.[[File:Corpse-starch.PNG\|thumb\|right\|A Corpse-Starch dispenser, puking its necrotic shit to feed their low born consumers.]]		*** Most orkoid species will also eat other beings if it fancies them, especially the orks themselves and larger combat squig species.[[File:Corpse-starch.PNG\|thumb\|right\|A Corpse-Starch dispenser, puking its necrotic shit to feed their low born consumers.]]
	** The Imperium feed people '''Corpse Starch''' or '''Soylens Viridiens''', made from processed human bodies. While it could be an extreme example of waste not want not (as this typically happens in [[Hive World]]s, where resources are stretched thin as it is), it is a bit [[grimderp]] too, and the poor sods operating the equipment [[Corpse Grinder Cults\|tend to get a bit loopy]].		** The Imperium feed people '''Corpse Starch''' or '''Soylens Viridiens''', made from processed human bodies. While it could be an extreme example of waste not want not (as this typically happens in [[Hive World]]s, where resources are stretched thin as it is), it is a bit [[grimderp]] too, and the poor sods operating the equipment [[Corpse Grinder Cults\|tend to get a bit loopy]].
	*** In the defense of most Hive Worlds, which tend to be dangerous places with a high population density, corpses are probably produced more frequently than any ethical sources of food each day with constant violence (gang wars, hivequakes, [[Inquisition\|Imperial authorities]] [[Adeptus Arbites\|doing]] [[Officio Assassinorum\|their jobs]]) providing a regular source of "raw materials". It's also a convenient way to rid of corpses before they rot and become potential biohazards [[Nurgle\|or worse]] and let's face it, decent funeral services are probably reserved for the upper spires of a hive, if any even exist. ~~If any~~ civilians don't like how it tastes~~, they could~~ join the [[Imperial Guard]] ~~to eat~~ slightly better-tasting rations.		*** In the defense of most Hive Worlds, which tend to be dangerous places with a high population density, corpses are probably produced more frequently than any ethical sources of food each day with constant violence (gang wars, hivequakes, [[Inquisition\|Imperial authorities]] [[Adeptus Arbites\|doing]] [[Officio Assassinorum\|their jobs]]) providing a regular source of "raw materials". It's also a convenient way to rid of corpses before they rot and become potential biohazards [[Nurgle\|or worse]] and let's face it, decent funeral services are probably reserved for the upper spires of a hive, if any even exist. Any civilians who don't like how it tastes can join the [[Imperial Guard]] for slightly better-tasting rations.
	** Although not strictly food, the [[Rejuvenat]] treatments used by high-ranking imperial nobility and officers are made out of human fetuses; so we guess that's unavoidable if one wishes to live longer.		** Although not strictly food, the [[Rejuvenat]] treatments used by high-ranking imperial nobility and officers are made out of human fetuses; so we guess that's unavoidable if one wishes to live longer.
	** Uncivilized Feral Worlds may have cannibalistic rituals within the tribes, especially if they're tainted by Chaos. Even if they're brought under the heel of the Imperium and the [[Imperial Creed]] is spread, this does not 100% guarantee that feral worlders will shrug off cannibalism completely. Correspondingly, any military elements from those worlds (the [[Planetary Defense Force\|PDF]], or any [[Imperial Guard\|Regiments]], [[Space Marine\|Chapters]], or [[Sisters of Battle\|Orders]] that hail from those worlds) ''might'' pick up those rituals, to the disdain of more conservative forces.		** Uncivilized Feral Worlds may have cannibalistic rituals within the tribes, especially if they're tainted by Chaos. Even if they're brought under the heel of the Imperium and the [[Imperial Creed]] is spread, this does not 100% guarantee that feral worlders will shrug off cannibalism completely. Correspondingly, any military elements from those worlds (the [[Planetary Defense Force\|PDF]], or any [[Imperial Guard\|Regiments]], [[Space Marine\|Chapters]], or [[Sisters of Battle\|Orders]] that hail from those worlds) ''might'' pick up those rituals, to the disdain of more conservative forces.

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	#Most mammals (that includes you!) are instinctively predisposed to avoid cannibalism (barring ''severe'' stress such as starvation), since, as mentioned below, cannibalism is a '''really''' great way to spread various diseases, from parasitic to prionic.		#Most mammals (that includes you!) are instinctively predisposed to avoid cannibalism (barring ''severe'' stress such as starvation), since, as mentioned below, cannibalism is a '''really''' great way to spread various diseases, from parasitic to prionic.
	#While the reason may vary, there is an innate repulsion to ~~humanes~~ eating other humans that goes beyond the instinctive. ~~There are various reasons, but the~~ fact remains that there are moral ~~and~~ philosophical issues around the idea of eating people. ~~There's a reason~~ the ~~typical response is "That shit's disgusting, yo"~~.		#While the reason may vary, there is an innate repulsion to humans eating other humans that goes beyond the instinctive. The fact remains that there are moral/spiritual/philosophical issues around the idea of eating people. Case in point, the following three points have nothing to do with biology.
	#When it involves human corpses, this begs the question of where the corpses came from. Most people find the idea of someone being murdered to be eaten highly disturbing.		#When it involves human corpses, this begs the question of where the corpses came from. Most people find the idea of someone being murdered to be eaten highly disturbing.
	#Native tribes were frequently accused of, or portrayed as, being cannibals when they weren't. Many tribes who did practice cannibalism were mis-attributed as to when, how and most importantly '''why''' they practiced it, being conflated with the few who really were as bad as claimed to be. Given the subsequent abuse of the accusation by [[/pol/\|blatant racists]] to dehumanize natives, most modern works try to avoid the subject entirely to not be accused (even by double proxy) of propagating racist stereotypes. <!-- Please, no Krootlinking here. We cover the Kroot below. -->		#Native tribes were frequently accused of, or portrayed as, being cannibals when they weren't. Many tribes who did practice cannibalism were mis-attributed as to when, how and most importantly '''why''' they practiced it, being conflated with the few who really were as bad as claimed to be. Given the subsequent abuse of the accusation by [[/pol/\|blatant racists]] to dehumanize natives, most modern works try to avoid the subject entirely to not be accused (even by double proxy) of propagating racist stereotypes. <!-- Please, no Krootlinking here. We cover the Kroot below. -->

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	#Most mammals (that includes you!) are instinctively predisposed to avoid cannibalism (barring ''severe'' stress such as starvation), since, as mentioned below, cannibalism is a '''really''' great way to spread various diseases, from parasitic to prionic.		#Most mammals (that includes you!) are instinctively predisposed to avoid cannibalism (barring ''severe'' stress such as starvation), since, as mentioned below, cannibalism is a '''really''' great way to spread various diseases, from parasitic to prionic.
	#~~Eating~~ people ~~generally~~ involves human corpses, ~~which~~ begs the question of where the corpses came from. Most people find the idea of someone being murdered to be eaten highly disturbing.		#While the reason may vary, there is an innate repulsion to humanes eating other humans that goes beyond the instinctive. There are various reasons, but the fact remains that there are moral and philosophical issues around the idea of eating people. There's a reason the typical response is "That shit's disgusting, yo".
	#Native tribes were frequently accused of, or portrayed as, being cannibals when they weren't. Many tribes who did practice cannibalism were mis-attributed as to when, how and most importantly '''why''' they practiced it. Given the subsequent abuse of the accusation by [[/pol/\|blatant racists]] to dehumanize natives, most modern works try to avoid the subject entirely to not be accused (even by double proxy) of propagating racist stereotypes. <!-- Please, no Krootlinking here. We cover the Kroot below. -->		#When it involves human corpses, this begs the question of where the corpses came from. Most people find the idea of someone being murdered to be eaten highly disturbing.
			#Native tribes were frequently accused of, or portrayed as, being cannibals when they weren't. Many tribes who did practice cannibalism were mis-attributed as to when, how and most importantly '''why''' they practiced it, being conflated with the few who really were as bad as claimed to be. Given the subsequent abuse of the accusation by [[/pol/\|blatant racists]] to dehumanize natives, most modern works try to avoid the subject entirely to not be accused (even by double proxy) of propagating racist stereotypes. <!-- Please, no Krootlinking here. We cover the Kroot below. -->
	#There are some already [[/d/\|rather disturbing people]] who find cannibalism a quite arousing subject. Any sane author who knows about this wants to keep a great deal of distance between their works and [[Furry\|said]] [[/d/\|people]].		#There are some already [[/d/\|rather disturbing people]] who find cannibalism a quite arousing subject. Any sane author who knows about this wants to keep a great deal of distance between their works and [[Furry\|said]] [[/d/\|people]].
	~~#That shit's disgusting, yo.~~

	==History & Biology==		==History & Biology==

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	** [[Ghoul]]s are fairly straightforward examples originally taken from Arabic mythology; their main identity is "graveyard dwelling man-eaters".		** [[Ghoul]]s are fairly straightforward examples originally taken from Arabic mythology; their main identity is "graveyard dwelling man-eaters".
	* In keeping with its edgelord sensibilities, [[Warhammer 40k]] has a lot of examples. Here's just a few:		* In keeping with its edgelord sensibilities, [[Warhammer 40k]] has a lot of examples. Here's just a few:
	** The [[Dark Eldar]] feed their slaves with processed corpses of dead slaves, among other things. The Dark Eldar themselves may also indulge in the cannibalism of other species if they feel like it, [[grimdark\|sometimes with their meal still alive and conscious so that they can additionally savor their agony]]. In typical Eldar fashion they don't think non-eldar species as people but merely particularly smart animals, so it's debatable if it counts as cannibalism. That being said, Dark Eldar are not above eating their own, usually as symbolic dish celebrating an occasion - either from your rival/foe or your own corpse after being resurrected.		** The [[Dark Eldar]] feed their slaves with processed corpses of dead slaves, among other things. The Dark Eldar themselves may also indulge in the cannibalism of other species if they feel like it, [[grimdark\|sometimes with their meal still alive and conscious so that they can additionally savor their agony]]. In typical Eldar fashion they don't think non-eldar species as people but merely particularly smart animals, so it's debatable if it counts as cannibalism. That being said, Dark Eldar are not above eating their own, usually as symbolic dish celebrating an occasion - either from your rival/foe or your own corpse after being resurrected. The Haemonculi do this often as their twisted version of "exotic cuisine" to the point of having favorite body parts from specific types of people.
	** The [[Kroot]] need to eat sapient beings in order to remain intelligent and regularly eat certain individuals to evolve specific traits.		** The [[Kroot]] need to eat sapient beings in order to remain intelligent and regularly eat certain individuals to evolve specific traits.
	** The entire [[ork\|orkoid race]] is one big food chain in itself, and bigger/complex life forms will eat the smaller/less-abled ones below them if needed/they feel like it. A special mention however, goes to the eating [[squig]], an simple orkoid life form that is solely made for the orks to cultivate, harvest, and eat.		** The entire [[ork\|orkoid race]] is one big food chain in itself, and bigger/complex life forms will eat the smaller/less-abled ones below them if needed/they feel like it. A special mention however, goes to the eating [[squig]], an simple orkoid life form that is solely made for the orks to cultivate, harvest, and eat.

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	** The Imperium feed people '''Corpse Starch''' or '''Soylens Viridiens''', made from processed human bodies. While it could be an extreme example of waste not want not (as this typically happens in [[Hive World]]s, where resources are stretched thin as it is), it is a bit [[grimderp]] too, and the poor sods operating the equipment [[Corpse Grinder Cults\|tend to get a bit loopy]].		** The Imperium feed people '''Corpse Starch''' or '''Soylens Viridiens''', made from processed human bodies. While it could be an extreme example of waste not want not (as this typically happens in [[Hive World]]s, where resources are stretched thin as it is), it is a bit [[grimderp]] too, and the poor sods operating the equipment [[Corpse Grinder Cults\|tend to get a bit loopy]].
	*** In the defense of most Hive Worlds, which tend to be dangerous places with a high population density, corpses are probably produced more frequently than any ethical sources of food each day with constant violence (gang wars, hivequakes, [[Inquisition\|Imperial authorities]] [[Adeptus Arbites\|doing]] [[Officio Assassinorum\|their jobs]]) providing a regular source of "raw materials". It's also a convenient way to rid of corpses before they rot and become potential biohazards [[Nurgle\|or worse]] and let's face it, decent funeral services are probably reserved for the upper spires of a hive, if any even exist. If any civilians don't like how it tastes, they could join the [[Imperial Guard]] to eat slightly better-tasting rations.		*** In the defense of most Hive Worlds, which tend to be dangerous places with a high population density, corpses are probably produced more frequently than any ethical sources of food each day with constant violence (gang wars, hivequakes, [[Inquisition\|Imperial authorities]] [[Adeptus Arbites\|doing]] [[Officio Assassinorum\|their jobs]]) providing a regular source of "raw materials". It's also a convenient way to rid of corpses before they rot and become potential biohazards [[Nurgle\|or worse]] and let's face it, decent funeral services are probably reserved for the upper spires of a hive, if any even exist. If any civilians don't like how it tastes, they could join the [[Imperial Guard]] to eat slightly better-tasting rations.
	** Although not strictly food, the ~~Juvenat~~ treatments used by high-ranking imperial nobility and officers are made out of human fetuses; so we guess that's unavoidable if one wishes to live longer.		** Although not strictly food, the [[Rejuvenat]] treatments used by high-ranking imperial nobility and officers are made out of human fetuses; so we guess that's unavoidable if one wishes to live longer.
	** Uncivilized Feral Worlds may have cannibalistic rituals within the tribes, especially if they're tainted by Chaos. Even if they're brought under the heel of the Imperium and the [[Imperial Creed]] is spread, this does not 100% guarantee that feral worlders will shrug off cannibalism completely. Correspondingly, any military elements from those worlds (the [[Planetary Defense Force\|PDF]], or any [[Imperial Guard\|Regiments]], [[Space Marine\|Chapters]], or [[Sisters of Battle\|Orders]] that hail from those worlds) ''might'' pick up those rituals, to the disdain of more conservative forces.		** Uncivilized Feral Worlds may have cannibalistic rituals within the tribes, especially if they're tainted by Chaos. Even if they're brought under the heel of the Imperium and the [[Imperial Creed]] is spread, this does not 100% guarantee that feral worlders will shrug off cannibalism completely. Correspondingly, any military elements from those worlds (the [[Planetary Defense Force\|PDF]], or any [[Imperial Guard\|Regiments]], [[Space Marine\|Chapters]], or [[Sisters of Battle\|Orders]] that hail from those worlds) ''might'' pick up those rituals, to the disdain of more conservative forces.
	** Due to their [[Gene Seed\|Omophagea]], Space Marines can consume the the brains of fallen enemies to take in their knowledge. Some Astartes chapters also incorporate cannibalism into their chapter rituals in some way (such as the [[Blood Angels]]' blood drinking rituals, or the aptly-named [[Flesh Eaters]]). The [[Sons of Malice]] chapter is one notable example, except they were declared heretics as a result (reasonable since they had been consuming a lot of chaos worshipers corpses during their services around the [[Eye of Terror\|pinky hole of all obvious evil]]). This makes one wonder the point of giving Spess Muhreens such an ability, given most of their enemies would be likely to corrupt them via being eaten. On the other hand, having the ability to sustain on any being's flesh while fighting far away without supply for a long time is a convenient but situational ability for survival, truly just how the Emperor intended.		** Due to their [[Gene Seed\|Omophagea]], Space Marines can consume the the brains of fallen enemies to take in their knowledge. Some Astartes chapters also incorporate cannibalism into their chapter rituals in some way (such as the [[Blood Angels]]' blood drinking rituals, or the aptly-named [[Flesh Eaters]]). The [[Sons of Malice]] chapter is one notable example, except they were declared heretics as a result (reasonable since they had been consuming a lot of chaos worshipers corpses during their services around the [[Eye of Terror\|pinky hole of all obvious evil]]). This makes one wonder the point of giving Spess Muhreens such an ability, given most of their enemies would be likely to corrupt them via being eaten. On the other hand, having the ability to sustain on any being's flesh while fighting far away without supply for a long time is a convenient but situational ability for survival, truly just how the Emperor intended.

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History & Biology

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	Eating your own species is a '''really''' great way to spread disease, and not a very polite thing to do to a stranger. While we do also get diseases from animal meat, a lot of them are rendered moot by cooking and the fact that they're incompatible with a human's complex physiology, so they just get digested and pass through the body. That isn't so much the case with eating someone else of your own specie. Its also not very pragmatic either. Human meat, even under the best conditions, has poor calorific content, meaning you're not getting a lot of energy from consuming it compared to the ones you'd get from eating livestock or game. So really there's no good reason for people to eat other people, save for some very, ''very'', dire circumstances where things like morality, health, and nutritional needs are becoming more of a suggestion than rule.		Eating your own species is a '''really''' great way to spread disease, and not a very polite thing to do to a stranger. While we do also get diseases from animal meat, a lot of them are rendered moot by cooking and the fact that they're incompatible with a human's complex physiology, so they just get digested and pass through the body. That isn't so much the case with eating someone else of your own specie. Its also not very pragmatic either. Human meat, even under the best conditions, has poor calorific content, meaning you're not getting a lot of energy from consuming it compared to the ones you'd get from eating livestock or game. So really there's no good reason for people to eat other people, save for some very, ''very'', dire circumstances where things like morality, health, and nutritional needs are becoming more of a suggestion than rule.

	A prominent example of a disease spread by cannibalism is Kuru, a prion-based neurodegenerative disease which affected the Fore people of Papua New Guinea through their tradition of consuming their dead as part of the funeral rite (it was thought to free the spirit of the deceased). Symptoms include muscle tremors, loss of coordination leading to the inability to walk or even sit without support, emotional instability, and certain death. Things like this probably helped lead to the idea of ghouls and other such degraded man eaters.		A prominent example of a disease spread by cannibalism is Kuru, a prion-based neurodegenerative disease which affected the Fore people of Papua New Guinea through their tradition of consuming their dead as part of the funeral rite (it was thought to free the spirit of the deceased), or specifically any infected nervous tissue like the brain. Symptoms include muscle tremors, loss of coordination leading to the inability to walk or even sit without support, emotional instability, and certain death. Things like this probably helped lead to the idea of ghouls and other such degraded man eaters.

	More common is cannibalism by desperation. If fields burned before harvest lie under snow, storehouses plundered by passing armies, what little escaped pillage is either locked away in hordes or rationed out in sub-subsistence portions by those remaining power, game (including sparrows and rats) is running thin and people will kill each other for a sack of turnips, turning the remains of a dead enemy patrol into warrior-burgers and knight-steaks so you might make it to till the land and reap again beats an otherwise assured miserable death. Same goes if you're in a siege and you've emptied the larders and granaries, butchered the horses and finished off the cats, rats and songbirds leaving only fallen comrades. This sort of thing, while still undeniably unpleasant, is not so much evil as tragic.		More common is cannibalism by desperation. If fields burned before harvest lie under snow, storehouses plundered by passing armies, what little escaped pillage is either locked away in hordes or rationed out in sub-subsistence portions by those remaining power, game (including sparrows and rats) is running thin and people will kill each other for a sack of turnips, turning the remains of a dead enemy patrol into warrior-burgers and knight-steaks so you might make it to till the land and reap again beats an otherwise assured miserable death. Same goes if you're in a siege and you've emptied the larders and granaries, butchered the horses and finished off the cats, rats and songbirds leaving only fallen comrades. This sort of thing, while still undeniably unpleasant, is not so much evil as tragic.

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Standard Cannibalism Jokes

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	* "To Serve Man" ... "IT'S A COOKBOOK!"		* "To Serve Man" ... "IT'S A COOKBOOK!"
	* Wordplay associated with "Humanitarian" and "Vegetarian" being compared.		* Wordplay associated with "Humanitarian" and "Vegetarian" being compared.
			* Two Cannibals are eating a clown. One of them says "does this taste funny?".

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	*** Most orkoid species will also eat other beings if it fancies them, especially the orks themselves and larger combat squig species.[[File:Corpse-starch.PNG\|thumb\|right\|A Corpse-Starch dispenser, puking its necrotic shit to feed their low born consumers.]]		*** Most orkoid species will also eat other beings if it fancies them, especially the orks themselves and larger combat squig species.[[File:Corpse-starch.PNG\|thumb\|right\|A Corpse-Starch dispenser, puking its necrotic shit to feed their low born consumers.]]
	** The Imperium feed people '''Corpse Starch''' or '''Soylens Viridiens''', made from processed human bodies. While it could be an extreme example of waste not want not (as this typically happens in [[Hive World]]s, where resources are stretched thin as it is), it is a bit [[grimderp]] too, and the poor sods operating the equipment [[Corpse Grinder Cults\|tend to get a bit loopy]].		** The Imperium feed people '''Corpse Starch''' or '''Soylens Viridiens''', made from processed human bodies. While it could be an extreme example of waste not want not (as this typically happens in [[Hive World]]s, where resources are stretched thin as it is), it is a bit [[grimderp]] too, and the poor sods operating the equipment [[Corpse Grinder Cults\|tend to get a bit loopy]].
	*** In the defense of most Hive Worlds, which tend to be dangerous places with a high population density, corpses are probably produced more frequently than any ethical sources of food each day with constant violence (gang wars, hivequakes, [[Inquisition\|Imperial authorities]] [[Adeptus Arbites\|doing]] [[Officio Assassinorum\|their jobs]]) providing a regular source of "raw materials". It's also a convenient way to rid of corpses before they rot and become potential biohazards [[Nurgle\|or worse]] and let's face it, decent funeral services are probably reserved for the upper spires of a hive, if any even exist. ~~If any~~ civilians don't like how it tastes~~, they could~~ join the [[Imperial Guard]] ~~to eat~~ slightly better-tasting rations.		*** In the defense of most Hive Worlds, which tend to be dangerous places with a high population density, corpses are probably produced more frequently than any ethical sources of food each day with constant violence (gang wars, hivequakes, [[Inquisition\|Imperial authorities]] [[Adeptus Arbites\|doing]] [[Officio Assassinorum\|their jobs]]) providing a regular source of "raw materials". It's also a convenient way to rid of corpses before they rot and become potential biohazards [[Nurgle\|or worse]] and let's face it, decent funeral services are probably reserved for the upper spires of a hive, if any even exist. Any civilians who don't like how it tastes can join the [[Imperial Guard]] for slightly better-tasting rations.
	** Although not strictly food, the [[Rejuvenat]] treatments used by high-ranking imperial nobility and officers are made out of human fetuses; so we guess that's unavoidable if one wishes to live longer.		** Although not strictly food, the [[Rejuvenat]] treatments used by high-ranking imperial nobility and officers are made out of human fetuses; so we guess that's unavoidable if one wishes to live longer.
	** Uncivilized Feral Worlds may have cannibalistic rituals within the tribes, especially if they're tainted by Chaos. Even if they're brought under the heel of the Imperium and the [[Imperial Creed]] is spread, this does not 100% guarantee that feral worlders will shrug off cannibalism completely. Correspondingly, any military elements from those worlds (the [[Planetary Defense Force\|PDF]], or any [[Imperial Guard\|Regiments]], [[Space Marine\|Chapters]], or [[Sisters of Battle\|Orders]] that hail from those worlds) ''might'' pick up those rituals, to the disdain of more conservative forces.		** Uncivilized Feral Worlds may have cannibalistic rituals within the tribes, especially if they're tainted by Chaos. Even if they're brought under the heel of the Imperium and the [[Imperial Creed]] is spread, this does not 100% guarantee that feral worlders will shrug off cannibalism completely. Correspondingly, any military elements from those worlds (the [[Planetary Defense Force\|PDF]], or any [[Imperial Guard\|Regiments]], [[Space Marine\|Chapters]], or [[Sisters of Battle\|Orders]] that hail from those worlds) ''might'' pick up those rituals, to the disdain of more conservative forces.

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	** The Imperium feed people '''Corpse Starch''' or '''Soylens Viridiens''', made from processed human bodies. While it could be an extreme example of waste not want not (as this typically happens in [[Hive World]]s, where resources are stretched thin as it is), it is a bit [[grimderp]] too, and the poor sods operating the equipment [[Corpse Grinder Cults\|tend to get a bit loopy]].		** The Imperium feed people '''Corpse Starch''' or '''Soylens Viridiens''', made from processed human bodies. While it could be an extreme example of waste not want not (as this typically happens in [[Hive World]]s, where resources are stretched thin as it is), it is a bit [[grimderp]] too, and the poor sods operating the equipment [[Corpse Grinder Cults\|tend to get a bit loopy]].
	*** In the defense of most Hive Worlds, which tend to be dangerous places with a high population density, corpses are probably produced more frequently than any ethical sources of food each day with constant violence (gang wars, hivequakes, [[Inquisition\|Imperial authorities]] [[Adeptus Arbites\|doing]] [[Officio Assassinorum\|their jobs]]) providing a regular source of "raw materials". It's also a convenient way to rid of corpses before they rot and become potential biohazards [[Nurgle\|or worse]] and let's face it, decent funeral services are probably reserved for the upper spires of a hive, if any even exist. If any civilians don't like how it tastes, they could join the [[Imperial Guard]] to eat slightly better-tasting rations.		*** In the defense of most Hive Worlds, which tend to be dangerous places with a high population density, corpses are probably produced more frequently than any ethical sources of food each day with constant violence (gang wars, hivequakes, [[Inquisition\|Imperial authorities]] [[Adeptus Arbites\|doing]] [[Officio Assassinorum\|their jobs]]) providing a regular source of "raw materials". It's also a convenient way to rid of corpses before they rot and become potential biohazards [[Nurgle\|or worse]] and let's face it, decent funeral services are probably reserved for the upper spires of a hive, if any even exist. If any civilians don't like how it tastes, they could join the [[Imperial Guard]] to eat slightly better-tasting rations.
	** Although not strictly food, the ~~Juvenat~~ treatments used by high-ranking imperial nobility and officers are made out of human fetuses; so we guess that's unavoidable if one wishes to live longer.		** Although not strictly food, the [[Rejuvenat]] treatments used by high-ranking imperial nobility and officers are made out of human fetuses; so we guess that's unavoidable if one wishes to live longer.
	** Uncivilized Feral Worlds may have cannibalistic rituals within the tribes, especially if they're tainted by Chaos. Even if they're brought under the heel of the Imperium and the [[Imperial Creed]] is spread, this does not 100% guarantee that feral worlders will shrug off cannibalism completely. Correspondingly, any military elements from those worlds (the [[Planetary Defense Force\|PDF]], or any [[Imperial Guard\|Regiments]], [[Space Marine\|Chapters]], or [[Sisters of Battle\|Orders]] that hail from those worlds) ''might'' pick up those rituals, to the disdain of more conservative forces.		** Uncivilized Feral Worlds may have cannibalistic rituals within the tribes, especially if they're tainted by Chaos. Even if they're brought under the heel of the Imperium and the [[Imperial Creed]] is spread, this does not 100% guarantee that feral worlders will shrug off cannibalism completely. Correspondingly, any military elements from those worlds (the [[Planetary Defense Force\|PDF]], or any [[Imperial Guard\|Regiments]], [[Space Marine\|Chapters]], or [[Sisters of Battle\|Orders]] that hail from those worlds) ''might'' pick up those rituals, to the disdain of more conservative forces.
	** Due to their [[Gene Seed\|Omophagea]], Space Marines can consume the the brains of fallen enemies to take in their knowledge. Some Astartes chapters also incorporate cannibalism into their chapter rituals in some way (such as the [[Blood Angels]]' blood drinking rituals, or the aptly-named [[Flesh Eaters]]). The [[Sons of Malice]] chapter is one notable example, except they were declared heretics as a result (reasonable since they had been consuming a lot of chaos worshipers corpses during their services around the [[Eye of Terror\|pinky hole of all obvious evil]]). This makes one wonder the point of giving Spess Muhreens such an ability, given most of their enemies would be likely to corrupt them via being eaten. On the other hand, having the ability to sustain on any being's flesh while fighting far away without supply for a long time is a convenient but situational ability for survival, truly just how the Emperor intended.		** Due to their [[Gene Seed\|Omophagea]], Space Marines can consume the the brains of fallen enemies to take in their knowledge. Some Astartes chapters also incorporate cannibalism into their chapter rituals in some way (such as the [[Blood Angels]]' blood drinking rituals, or the aptly-named [[Flesh Eaters]]). The [[Sons of Malice]] chapter is one notable example, except they were declared heretics as a result (reasonable since they had been consuming a lot of chaos worshipers corpses during their services around the [[Eye of Terror\|pinky hole of all obvious evil]]). This makes one wonder the point of giving Spess Muhreens such an ability, given most of their enemies would be likely to corrupt them via being eaten. On the other hand, having the ability to sustain on any being's flesh while fighting far away without supply for a long time is a convenient but situational ability for survival, truly just how the Emperor intended.