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	They had many organs and drug-secreting glands implanted in their bodies so that they could survive unprotected in hazardous environments. New additions such as organs that would secrete stims, painkillers, and various medical drugs; more powerful natural air filters via a modified lung; enhanced bio-musculature structure for increased strength and reflexes. Their genetic tempering and augmentation has made them a distinct [[Abhuman]], although whether they can breed and successfully pass on their genetic coding and new augmented organs is unknown. Their combat abilities and aggressiveness were also further increased in order to deal with the myriad of threats from the varied Tyranid forces.		They had many organs and drug-secreting glands implanted in their bodies so that they could survive unprotected in hazardous environments. New additions such as organs that would secrete stims, painkillers, and various medical drugs; more powerful natural air filters via a modified lung; enhanced bio-musculature structure for increased strength and reflexes. Their genetic tempering and augmentation has made them a distinct [[Abhuman]], although whether they can breed and successfully pass on their genetic coding and new augmented organs is unknown. Their combat abilities and aggressiveness were also further increased in order to deal with the myriad of threats from the varied Tyranid forces.

	Heck, the Gland War Veterans were so successful and super-anal retentive that even the [[Hive Mind]] thought they were crazy as fuck. Despite the heavy losses the veterans took, they were able to ensure the successful defence of ~~Dantis~~ III. Only three Gland Warriors are believed to have survived, which were taken by the Inquisition for study and "debriefing".		Heck, the Gland War Veterans were so successful and super-anal retentive that even the [[Hive Mind]] thought they were crazy as fuck. Despite the heavy losses the veterans took, they were able to ensure the successful defence of Dantris III. Only three Gland Warriors are believed to have survived, which were taken by the Inquisition for study and "debriefing".

	At least one of them ended up in an Inquisitor's retinue so apparently "debriefing" doesn't always mean "dissected" or "killed with fire." Not all that surprising since they exist with the sanction of an Inquisitor Lord and the Mechanicus knows how to make them so dissection would be pointless. So, they got to experience one of the rare, honest-to-Emperor, Inquisition debriefings.		At least one of them ended up in an Inquisitor's retinue so apparently "debriefing" doesn't always mean "dissected" or "killed with fire." Not all that surprising since they exist with the sanction of an Inquisitor Lord and the Mechanicus knows how to make them so dissection would be pointless. So, they got to experience one of the rare, honest-to-Emperor, Inquisition debriefings.

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	At least one of them ended up in an Inquisitor's retinue so apparently "debriefing" doesn't always mean "dissected" or "killed with fire." Not all that surprising since they exist with the sanction of an Inquisitor Lord and the Mechanicus knows how to make them so dissection would be pointless. So, they got to experience one of the rare, honest-to-Emperor, Inquisition debriefings.		At least one of them ended up in an Inquisitor's retinue so apparently "debriefing" doesn't always mean "dissected" or "killed with fire." Not all that surprising since they exist with the sanction of an Inquisitor Lord and the Mechanicus knows how to make them so dissection would be pointless. So, they got to experience one of the rare, honest-to-Emperor, Inquisition debriefings.

	With that being said, the original pioneer for Glandies, Inquisitor-Lord Varius, has been placed under investigation by the [[Ordo Hereticus]] for exceeding his Inquisitorial mandate by intentionally sabotaging a Tyranid research facility, and then allowing the force sent to investigate to be suffer heavy losses and (with the exception of the [[Red Scorpions]]) be entirely wiped out just to demonstrate how powerful/intelligent the Tyranids could be [[Grimdark\|(don't worry, he performed]] [[Exterminatus]] [[Grimdark\|afterwards to wipe them out).]] The data on Gland Warriors is held as evidence of his own damnation; however while they've drawn it up, his death warrant remains unsigned because the Glandies are so useful to the Imperium (in effect, until the Tyranids are wiped out they're not going to do a thing to hinder him). Still, the Inquisition probably found it couldn’t use the Gland Warriors as evidence against him when they tried him because it was made by the Adeptus Mechanicus. He merely ordered enhanced Guardsmen, which is not heretical at all.		With that being said, the original pioneer for Glandies, Inquisitor-Lord Varius, has been placed under investigation by the [[Ordo Hereticus]] for exceeding his Inquisitorial mandate by intentionally sabotaging a Tyranid research facility, and then allowing the force sent to investigate to suffer heavy losses and (with the exception of the [[Red Scorpions]]) be entirely wiped out just to demonstrate how powerful/intelligent the Tyranids could be [[Grimdark\|(don't worry, he performed]] [[Exterminatus]] [[Grimdark\|afterwards to wipe them out).]] The data on Gland Warriors is held as evidence of his own damnation; however while they've drawn it up, his death warrant remains unsigned because the Glandies are so useful to the Imperium (in effect, until the Tyranids are wiped out they're not going to do a thing to hinder him). Still, the Inquisition probably found it couldn’t use the Gland Warriors as evidence against him when they tried him because it was made by the Adeptus Mechanicus. He merely ordered enhanced Guardsmen, which is not heretical at all.

	Gland War Veterans look almost indistinguishable from the average Human (especially if in armour), though they may be differentiated by increased muscle mass, heavier skeletal structure or a constantly heightened state of agitation or hyper-aggression.		Gland War Veterans look almost indistinguishable from the average Human (especially if in armour), though they may be differentiated by increased muscle mass, heavier skeletal structure or a constantly heightened state of agitation or hyper-aggression.

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	On the other hand, Glandies are not only supplemented with new organs, but draw from a completely altered DNA strand that may completely alter the genetic make up of the original owner. This is because they have no Progenoid and so the genetic alterations are heavy to prevent implant rejection. However, in every incarnation of the rules, whether it be on the tabletop or in RPGs, Gland Warriors retain an ultimately "human" statline with only a few minor alterations; typically higher Weapon Skill and Initiative. This is because their biological upgrades are somewhat more subtle, with the actual "glands" of their Lostok Augmentations secreting drugs and hormones into their bloodstreams, increasing the strength and agility of their natural-born muscles and then filtering these chemicals before they become a drawback and cause the body to crash, while also making them resistant to many external chemicals and pathogens too.		On the other hand, Glandies are not only supplemented with new organs, but draw from a completely altered DNA strand that may completely alter the genetic make up of the original owner. This is because they have no Progenoid and so the genetic alterations are heavy to prevent implant rejection. However, in every incarnation of the rules, whether it be on the tabletop or in RPGs, Gland Warriors retain an ultimately "human" statline with only a few minor alterations; typically higher Weapon Skill and Initiative. This is because their biological upgrades are somewhat more subtle, with the actual "glands" of their Lostok Augmentations secreting drugs and hormones into their bloodstreams, increasing the strength and agility of their natural-born muscles and then filtering these chemicals before they become a drawback and cause the body to crash, while also making them resistant to many external chemicals and pathogens too.

	With that being said, the procedures undertaken to become a Gland Warrior are not as time intensive as with an Astartes, who by necessity have to take their candidates at a very young age ''(usually early-mid teens)'' ~~and~~ the process of implantation ~~takes~~ about a decade or more as the applicant passes through his Chapter's 10th company. By contrast; the surgeries that gland warriors get are considered~~: ''~~"somewhat short, it takes many months for the recipient to learn how to properly utilize their new biological additions"~~''. So that means that~~ the Imperium can generate gland warrior super-soldiers much more quickly. If talented tithe recruits are scouted, their training to adjust to their implants could easily be covered during their mandatory Imperial Guard training months for maximum efficiency.		With that being said, the procedures undertaken to become a Gland Warrior are not as time intensive as with an Astartes, who by necessity have to take their candidates at a very young age ''(usually early-mid teens)'' with the process of implantation taking about a decade or more as the applicant passes through his Chapter's 10th company. By contrast, the surgeries that gland warriors get are considered "somewhat short, it takes many months for the recipient to learn how to properly utilize their new biological additions", meaning the Imperium can generate gland warrior super-soldiers much more quickly. If talented tithe recruits are scouted, their training to adjust to their implants could easily be covered during their mandatory Imperial Guard training months for maximum efficiency.

	And that's not to say that Gland Warriors cannot be further augmented with any of a variety of commonplace military upgrades such as vat-grown muscle fibres, subdermal armour and minor cybernetic enhancements, because if you're going to the extent of [[Heresy\|introducing foreign DNA to the human genome]], you might as well protect your investment. And yes, commonplace. Because lore says that augmetics are extremely common and finding someone without at least a few is unlikely. Which makes everything more horrifying when you realize this means the poor cannon fodder Guardsmen are supersoldiers by any other setting's standards.		And that's not to say that Gland Warriors cannot be further augmented with any of a variety of commonplace military upgrades such as vat-grown muscle fibres, subdermal armour and minor cybernetic enhancements, because if you're going to the extent of [[Heresy\|introducing foreign DNA to the human genome]], you might as well protect your investment. And yes, commonplace. Because lore says that augmetics are extremely common and finding someone without at least a few is unlikely. Which makes everything more horrifying when you realize this means the poor cannon fodder Guardsmen are supersoldiers by any other setting's standards.

	Glandies are not non-human or inhuman, though. They still are genetically ~~decended~~ from ~~Cro-Magnon~~ and so still scientifically human. That's pretty much where it stops, though. Interesting thought is: can Glandies become Space Marines? Considering that Astartes recruit from a very young age by necessity and are incredibly selective regarding genetic compatibility, this seems unlikely; an adult Gland Warrior with foreign DNA undoubtedly fails the process at every hurdle, not least without either incorporating some ''additional'' technology that we are unaware of, or by contaminating the gene-seed, which is something considered extremely heretical.		Glandies are not non-human or inhuman, though. They still are genetically descended from ''H. sapiens'' and so still scientifically human. That's pretty much where it stops, though. Interesting thought is: can Glandies become Space Marines? Considering that Astartes recruit from a very young age by necessity and are incredibly selective regarding genetic compatibility, this seems unlikely; an adult Gland Warrior with foreign DNA undoubtedly fails the process at every hurdle, not least without either incorporating some ''additional'' technology that we are unaware of, or by contaminating the gene-seed, which is something considered extremely heretical.

	However the better question is whether a Space Marine can become a Gland Warrior? This is potentially more likely since there are [[Emperor's Children\|established]] [[Marneus Calgar\|precedents]] [[21st Founding\|for interfering]] with existing Astartes by adding additional implants on top of the Space Marine organs, it doesn't stretch the bounds of imagination to conceive of Astartes receiving something akin to Gland Warrior implants. The next issue becomes whether the Lostok Augmentations are compatible with Astartes physiology, considering whatever superhuman chemicals and enzymes that the actual "glands" secrete into their bodies may simply get neutralised by the Oolitic kidney; or may not have any effect on a individual already enhanced ''(there is no guarantee that these things "stack")''; or whether it would just be easier to attempt something else entirely, seeing as the '''Magnificat''' organ does essentially the same thing for [[Primaris Marines]] without worrying about unstable drawbacks or issues of xenos-contamination.		However the better question is whether a Space Marine can become a Gland Warrior? This is potentially more likely since there are [[Emperor's Children\|established]] [[Marneus Calgar\|precedents]] [[21st Founding\|for interfering]] with existing Astartes by adding additional implants on top of the Space Marine organs, it doesn't stretch the bounds of imagination to conceive of Astartes receiving something akin to Gland Warrior implants. The next issue becomes whether the Lostok Augmentations are compatible with Astartes physiology, considering whatever superhuman chemicals and enzymes that the actual "glands" secrete into their bodies may simply get neutralised by the Oolitic kidney; or may not have any effect on a individual already enhanced ''(there is no guarantee that these things "stack")''; or whether it would just be easier to attempt something else entirely, seeing as the '''Magnificat''' organ does essentially the same thing for [[Primaris Marines]] without worrying about unstable drawbacks or issues of xenos-contamination.

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	At least one of them ended up in an Inquisitor's retinue so apparently "debriefing" doesn't always mean "dissected" or "killed with fire." Not all that surprising since they exist with the sanction of an Inquisitor Lord and the Mechanicus knows how to make them so dissection would be pointless. So, they got to experience one of the rare, honest-to-Emperor, Inquisition debriefings.		At least one of them ended up in an Inquisitor's retinue so apparently "debriefing" doesn't always mean "dissected" or "killed with fire." Not all that surprising since they exist with the sanction of an Inquisitor Lord and the Mechanicus knows how to make them so dissection would be pointless. So, they got to experience one of the rare, honest-to-Emperor, Inquisition debriefings.

	With that being said, the original pioneer for Glandies: Inquisitor-Lord Varius, has been placed under investigation by the [[Ordo Hereticus]] for exceeding his Inquisitorial mandate by intentionally sabotaging a Tyranid research facility, and then allowing the force sent to investigate to be suffer heavy losses and with the exception of the [[Red Scorpions]], be entirely wiped out just to demonstrate how powerful/intelligent the Tyranids could be [[Grimdark\|(don't worry, he performed]] [[Exterminatus]] [[Grimdark\|afterwards to wipe them out).]] The data on Gland Warriors is held as evidence of his own damnation, however while they've drawn it up, his death warrant remains unsigned because the Glandies are so useful to the Imperium (in effect, until the Tyranids are wiped out they're not going to do a thing to hinder him). Still, the Inquisition probably found it couldn’t use the Gland Warriors as evidence against him when they tried because it was made by the Adeptus Mechanicus. He merely ordered enhanced Guardsmen, which is not heretical at all.		With that being said, the original pioneer for Glandies, Inquisitor-Lord Varius, has been placed under investigation by the [[Ordo Hereticus]] for exceeding his Inquisitorial mandate by intentionally sabotaging a Tyranid research facility, and then allowing the force sent to investigate to be suffer heavy losses and (with the exception of the [[Red Scorpions]]) be entirely wiped out just to demonstrate how powerful/intelligent the Tyranids could be [[Grimdark\|(don't worry, he performed]] [[Exterminatus]] [[Grimdark\|afterwards to wipe them out).]] The data on Gland Warriors is held as evidence of his own damnation; however while they've drawn it up, his death warrant remains unsigned because the Glandies are so useful to the Imperium (in effect, until the Tyranids are wiped out they're not going to do a thing to hinder him). Still, the Inquisition probably found it couldn’t use the Gland Warriors as evidence against him when they tried him because it was made by the Adeptus Mechanicus. He merely ordered enhanced Guardsmen, which is not heretical at all.

	Gland War Veterans look almost indistinguishable from the average Human (especially if in armour), though they may be differentiated by increased muscle mass, heavier skeletal structure or a constantly heightened state of agitation or hyper-aggression.		Gland War Veterans look almost indistinguishable from the average Human (especially if in armour), though they may be differentiated by increased muscle mass, heavier skeletal structure or a constantly heightened state of agitation or hyper-aggression.

	However the augmentations that they receive can often have drawbacks: The early Lostok Gland Warriors could push their bodies significantly higher in feats of endurance than normal humans, but occasionally were at constant risk of metabolic breakdown, other Glandies risked temporarily shorting out their secretion glands if they were overused, but without any fatal flaws. Thankfully later developments in the D-99 regiment had no drawbacks at all.		However the augmentations that they receive can often have drawbacks. The early Lostok Gland Warriors could push their bodies significantly higher in feats of endurance than normal humans, but occasionally were at constant risk of metabolic breakdown; other Glandies risked temporarily shorting out their secretion glands if they were overused, but without any fatal flaws. Thankfully later developments in the D-99 regiment had no drawbacks at all.

	Later refinements to the Gland Warriors capabilities attempted to increase their effectiveness against other xenos breeds such as Orks, Tau or Eldar; but never had the same successes as those Gland Warriors sanctioned by Inquisitor Varius against the Tyranids. These new Glandies would always have some kind of drawback. They could increase muscle mass and aggressiveness at a cost of over calcifying their bones and joints making it difficult for them to move, or increase their levels of aggression to make it nearly impossible for them to follow complex orders in battle. A shame the Imperium is too pants-on-head to realize that warriors capable of squishing a Tyranid invasion are perfectly good enough for fighting any other enemy. Heck, with some Commissariate sponsored discipline ~~and~~ tactics training and improved wargear, the aggression enhancements could be removed to make for more reliable, skillful soldiers to improve their effectiveness even further. Or just lobotomize them and stick in some control cybernetics instead. Not like they're ever going to be allowed to live past their service anyway.		Later refinements to the Gland Warriors capabilities attempted to increase their effectiveness against other xenos breeds such as Orks, Tau or Eldar, but never had the same successes as those Gland Warriors sanctioned by Inquisitor Varius against the Tyranids. These new Glandies would always have some kind of drawback. They could increase muscle mass and aggressiveness at a cost of over-calcifying their bones and joints (making it difficult for them to move), or increase their levels of aggression but make it nearly impossible for them to follow complex orders in battle. A shame the Imperium is too pants-on-head to realize that warriors capable of squishing a Tyranid invasion are perfectly good enough for fighting any other enemy. Heck, with some Commissariate sponsored discipline, tactics training and improved wargear, the aggression enhancements could be removed to make for more reliable, skillful soldiers to improve their effectiveness even further. Or just lobotomize them and stick in some control cybernetics instead. Not like they're ever going to be allowed to live past their service anyway.

	==Difference between Gland Warriors and Space Marines==		==Difference between Gland Warriors and Space Marines==

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	[[File:Gland_Warrior_Stone.png\|500px\|right\|thumb\|Sergeant Stone, the ''canonical'' Gland Warrior. [[Awesome\|A roided up Tyranid Hunter and absolute Badass.]]]]		[[File:Gland_Warrior_Stone.png\|500px\|right\|thumb\|Sergeant Stone, the ''canonical'' Gland Warrior. [[Awesome\|A roided up Tyranid Hunter and absolute Badass.]]]]
	Gland War Veterans (Called Glandies or Gland Warriors for short by some in [[/tg/]]) were a specialized, genetically modified force of [[Militarum Veteran Squad\|Imperial Guard Veteran]] designed to battle the [[Tyranids]]. They are considered by the [[Mechanicus]] as a far more successful and stable substitute compared to the [[Afriel Strain\|Afriel Strains]].		Gland War Veterans (Called Glandies or Gland Warriors for short by some in [[/tg/]], or if you're being scientific, ''Homo sapiens auctus glandulae'' which literally means wise man with increased adrenal glands) were a specialized, genetically modified force of [[Militarum Veteran Squad\|Imperial Guard Veteran]] designed to battle the [[Tyranids]]. They are considered by the [[Mechanicus]] as a far more successful and stable substitute compared to the [[Afriel Strain\|Afriel Strains]].

	==Origin & Development==		==Origin & Development==

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	With that being said, the procedures undertaken to become a Gland Warrior are not as time intensive as with an Astartes, who by necessity have to take their candidates at a very young age ''(usually early-mid teens)'' and the process of implantation takes about a decade or more as the applicant passes through his Chapter's 10th company. By contrast; the surgeries that gland warriors get are considered: ''"somewhat short, it takes many months for the recipient to learn how to properly utilize their new biological additions"''. So that means that the Imperium can generate gland warrior super-soldiers much more quickly. If talented tithe recruits are scouted, their training to adjust to their implants could easily be covered during their mandatory Imperial Guard training months for maximum efficiency.		With that being said, the procedures undertaken to become a Gland Warrior are not as time intensive as with an Astartes, who by necessity have to take their candidates at a very young age ''(usually early-mid teens)'' and the process of implantation takes about a decade or more as the applicant passes through his Chapter's 10th company. By contrast; the surgeries that gland warriors get are considered: ''"somewhat short, it takes many months for the recipient to learn how to properly utilize their new biological additions"''. So that means that the Imperium can generate gland warrior super-soldiers much more quickly. If talented tithe recruits are scouted, their training to adjust to their implants could easily be covered during their mandatory Imperial Guard training months for maximum efficiency.

	And that's not to say that Gland Warriors cannot be further augmented with any of a variety of commonplace military upgrades such as vat-grown muscle fibres, subdermal armour and minor cybernetic enhancements, because if you're going to the extent of [[Heresy\|introducing foreign DNA to the human genome]], you might as well protect your investment.		And that's not to say that Gland Warriors cannot be further augmented with any of a variety of commonplace military upgrades such as vat-grown muscle fibres, subdermal armour and minor cybernetic enhancements, because if you're going to the extent of [[Heresy\|introducing foreign DNA to the human genome]], you might as well protect your investment. And yes, commonplace. Because lore says that augmetics are extremely common and finding someone without at least a few is unlikely. Which makes everything more horrifying when you realize this means the poor cannon fodder Guardsmen are supersoldiers by any other setting's standards.

	Glandies are not non-human or inhuman, though. They still are genetically decended from Cro-Magnon and so still scientifically human. That's pretty much where it stops, though. Interesting thought is: can Glandies become Space Marines? Considering that Astartes recruit from a very young age by necessity and are incredibly selective regarding genetic compatibility, this seems unlikely; an adult Gland Warrior with foreign DNA undoubtedly fails the process at every hurdle, not least without either incorporating some ''additional'' technology that we are unaware of, or by contaminating the gene-seed, which is something considered extremely heretical.		Glandies are not non-human or inhuman, though. They still are genetically decended from Cro-Magnon and so still scientifically human. That's pretty much where it stops, though. Interesting thought is: can Glandies become Space Marines? Considering that Astartes recruit from a very young age by necessity and are incredibly selective regarding genetic compatibility, this seems unlikely; an adult Gland Warrior with foreign DNA undoubtedly fails the process at every hurdle, not least without either incorporating some ''additional'' technology that we are unaware of, or by contaminating the gene-seed, which is something considered extremely heretical.

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	However the augmentations that they receive can often have drawbacks: The early Lostok Gland Warriors could push their bodies significantly higher in feats of endurance than normal humans, but occasionally were at constant risk of metabolic breakdown, other Glandies risked temporarily shorting out their secretion glands if they were overused, but without any fatal flaws. Thankfully later developments in the D-99 regiment had no drawbacks at all.		However the augmentations that they receive can often have drawbacks: The early Lostok Gland Warriors could push their bodies significantly higher in feats of endurance than normal humans, but occasionally were at constant risk of metabolic breakdown, other Glandies risked temporarily shorting out their secretion glands if they were overused, but without any fatal flaws. Thankfully later developments in the D-99 regiment had no drawbacks at all.

	Later refinements to the Gland Warriors capabilities attempted to increase their effectiveness against other xenos breeds such as Orks, Tau or Eldar; but never had the same successes as those Gland Warriors sanctioned by Inquisitor Varius against the Tyranids. These new Glandies would always have some kind of drawback. They could increase muscle mass and aggressiveness at a cost of over calcifying their bones and joints making it difficult for them to move, or increase their levels of aggression to make it nearly impossible for them to follow complex orders in battle. A shame the Imperium is too pants-on-head to realize that warriors capable of squishing a Tyranid invasion are perfectly good enough for fighting any other enemy. Heck, with some Commissariate sponsored discipline and tactics training and improved wargear, the aggression enhancements could be removed to make for more reliable, skillful soldiers to improve their effectiveness even further.		Later refinements to the Gland Warriors capabilities attempted to increase their effectiveness against other xenos breeds such as Orks, Tau or Eldar; but never had the same successes as those Gland Warriors sanctioned by Inquisitor Varius against the Tyranids. These new Glandies would always have some kind of drawback. They could increase muscle mass and aggressiveness at a cost of over calcifying their bones and joints making it difficult for them to move, or increase their levels of aggression to make it nearly impossible for them to follow complex orders in battle. A shame the Imperium is too pants-on-head to realize that warriors capable of squishing a Tyranid invasion are perfectly good enough for fighting any other enemy. Heck, with some Commissariate sponsored discipline and tactics training and improved wargear, the aggression enhancements could be removed to make for more reliable, skillful soldiers to improve their effectiveness even further. Or just lobotomize them and stick in some control cybernetics instead. Not like they're ever going to be allowed to live past their service anyway.

	==Difference between Gland Warriors and Space Marines==		==Difference between Gland Warriors and Space Marines==