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	[[File:MutantChaos.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|'ate the Emperor ~~(not racist, just don't like 'em)~~, luve Chaos, simple as]]		[[File:MutantChaos.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|'ate the Emperor, luve Chaos, simple as]]
	{{topquote\|Beware the [[xenos\|alien]], the [[heretic]], and the [[mutant]].\|Thought for the Day}}		{{topquote\|Beware the [[xenos\|alien]], the [[heretic]], and the [[mutant]].\|[[Thought for the Day]]}}

	A '''mutant''' is a creature with a genetic ''mutation'' that makes it differ noticeably from the majority of the species.		A '''mutant''' is a creature with a genetic ''mutation'' that makes it differ noticeably from the majority of the species.

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	Among the other races of the World, Elves, Halflings, Dwarfs, Ogres and the Undead appear immune to the effects of mutation...or at least have high resistances. They can still be driven mad by it, or injured from close proximity to warpstone, but otherwise are never at risk of mutations caused by Chaos. Exemptions exist for the Druchii Anointed, who have given themselves to Slaanesh willingly and spent considerable time in the Chaos Wastes, as well as individual persons of these races that pledged themselves to the Chaos gods, such as Dechala and Hegakin Rokrison (not to mention Chaos Dwarfs as a whole race, but then it was all forced due to desperation and generations of mutations). The Great Eagles are also known for such an immunity.		Among the other races of the World, Elves, Halflings, Dwarfs, Ogres and the Undead appear immune to the effects of mutation...or at least have high resistances. They can still be driven mad by it, or injured from close proximity to warpstone, but otherwise are never at risk of mutations caused by Chaos. Exemptions exist for the Druchii Anointed, who have given themselves to Slaanesh willingly and spent considerable time in the Chaos Wastes, as well as individual persons of these races that pledged themselves to the Chaos gods, such as Dechala and Hegakin Rokrison (not to mention Chaos Dwarfs as a whole race, but then it was all forced due to desperation and generations of mutations). The Great Eagles are also known for such an immunity.

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	==Fallout==		==Fallout==

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	==Warhammer 40,000==		==Warhammer 40,000==
	[[File:Mutant_Rabble.PNG\|320px\|right\|thumb\|Mutant Rabbles. No, there is no such thing as [[Tzeentch\|too many mutations.]]]]		[[File:Mutant_Rabble.PNG\|320px\|right\|thumb\|Mutant Rabbles. No, there is no such thing as [[Tzeentch\|too many mutations.]]]]
	The [[Imperium of Man]]'s thoughts on mutants can be summarized by the page quote: "Beware the alien, the heretic, and the mutant." Or the much shorter quote “Kill the Mutant” which is a bit more accurate. After all, mutation of the body from the Holy Human Form is a sure sign of [[Chaos]] taint, and for that matter reflects poorly on the parents of the mutant in question, for surely the child would not be mutated if the parents were truly faithful to the [[God-Emperor of Mankind\|Emperor]]!		The [[Imperium of Man]]'s thoughts on mutants can be summarized by the page quote: "Beware the alien, the heretic, and the mutant." Or the much shorter quote “Kill the Mutant” which is a bit more accurate. After all, mutation of the body from the Holy Human Form is a sure sign of [[Chaos]] taint, and for that matter reflects poorly on the parents of the mutant in question, for surely the child would not be mutated if the parents were truly faithful to the [[God-Emperor of Mankind\|Emperor]]! As this shows, the more fanatical adherents to the Imperial Cult make no distinction between genetically engineered mutants (which sometimes even includes the Emperor’s own Adeptus Astartes), those who were unfortunate enough to be born in an irradiated wasteland, and genuine Chaos mutants.

	That said, some mutants are tolerated in the Imperium, because they are necessary and/or relatively stable. This includes [[Navigator]]s, who are necessary for [[Warp]] travel; [[psyker]]s, who are important for astropathic communication, powering the [[Astronomican]], and feeding the Emperor (who himself is one, on top of totally not god powers); and the various strains of [[abhuman]]s, who are stable and useful.		That said, some mutants are tolerated by more pragmatic elements in the Imperium, because they are necessary and/or relatively stable. This includes [[Navigator]]s, who are necessary for [[Warp]] travel; [[psyker]]s, who are important for astropathic communication, powering the [[Astronomican]], and feeding the Emperor (who himself is one, on top of totally not god powers); and the various strains of [[abhuman]]s, who are stable and useful.

	On the opposite end of the spectrum, followers of Chaos treat mutants very highly, as they are considered favored by the [[Chaos Gods]]. [[Tzeentch]] in particular doles out mutations like there's no tomorrow (and knowing 40k, there legitimately may not be), giving his followers extra eyes, arms, legs, and even heads.		On the opposite end of the spectrum, followers of Chaos treat mutants very highly, as they are considered favored by the [[Chaos Gods]]. [[Tzeentch]] in particular doles out mutations like there's no tomorrow (and knowing 40k, there legitimately may not be), giving his followers extra eyes, arms, legs, and even heads.

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	The extreme end of the scale is Lastrati, a planet that purged its 14 billion population so much that '''0.2 %''' survived. All of the survivors were then killed by the '''fucking [[Black Templars]]''' who thought the Lastrati ''' ''[[Grimdark\|had gone too far]]'' '''.		The extreme end of the scale is Lastrati, a planet that purged its 14 billion population so much that '''0.2 %''' survived. All of the survivors were then killed by the '''fucking [[Black Templars]]''' who thought the Lastrati ''' ''[[Grimdark\|had gone too far]]'' '''.

	There are a few instances of mutation where the subject actually turns out to be physically wholesome to the point of unnatural beauty, this may come together with psyker powers, think something akin to Sanguinius, either if this is the result of the current biological threshold the human race is going through or some artificial or warp-based agent may depend on an individual basis.		There are a few instances of mutation where the subject actually turns out to be physically wholesome to the point of unnatural beauty, this may come together with psyker powers, think something akin to [[Sanguinius]], either if this is the result of the current biological threshold the human race is going through or some artificial or warp-based agent may depend on an individual basis.

	Usually the laws of Imperial worlds normally forbid such creatures from possessing armaments; those weapons that mutants do possess are usually limited to [[Stub Gun\|crude]] [[Stub Rifle\|homemade]] [[Musket\|firearms]], chains, whips and clubs which can be easily made and concealed.		Usually the laws of Imperial worlds normally forbid such creatures from possessing armaments; those weapons that mutants do possess are usually limited to [[Stub Gun\|crude]] [[Stub Rifle\|homemade]] [[Musket\|firearms]], chains, whips and clubs which can be easily made and concealed.

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	==Fallout==		==Fallout==
	In [[Fallout]], mutants are all over the place, both humans and animals. Fallout mutants are often associated with radiation, but the truth is that they are actually a result of infection from the bio-weapon known as the Forced Evolutionary Virus (F.E.V. for short), which escaped during World War III and interacted with the radiation to create the various monstrosities. The most iconic mutants in the Fallout series are the Ghouls, the Super Mutants, mutated animals, and the Centaurs.		In [[Fallout]], mutants are all over the place, both humans and animals. Fallout mutants are often associated with radiation, but the truth is that they are actually a result of infection from the bio-weapon known as the Forced Evolutionary Virus (F.E.V. for short), which escaped during World War III and interacted with the radiation to create the various monstrosities. The most iconic mutants in the Fallout series are the Ghouls, the Super Mutants, mutated animals, and the Centaurs, although there are others, such as Swamp Folk and Dwarves.

	Ghouls are humans who were exposed to both intense radiation and to F.E.V., which left them with burned, decayed, corpse-like bodies but biological immortality; the first ghouls were created during World War III, and have been around ever since. However, an increasing number of them are losing their minds and becoming mindless predators, "Feral Ghouls", and for this reason there is a lot of prejudice against Ghouls. The vast majority of the sane Ghouls are actually some of the nicest people in the games, though a fair minority have a grudge against the "smoothskins" for treating them like shit.		Ghouls are humans who were exposed to both intense radiation and to F.E.V., which left them with burned, decayed, corpse-like bodies but biological immortality; the first ghouls were created during World War III, and have been around ever since. However, an increasing number of them are losing their minds and becoming mindless predators, "Feral Ghouls", and for this reason there is a lot of prejudice against Ghouls. The vast majority of the sane Ghouls are actually some of the nicest people in the games, though a fair minority have a grudge against the "smoothskins" for treating them like shit.

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Warhammer Fantasy

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	As well as magic and the powers of chaos the other key mutagen of the Warhammer world is warpstone, the mutating effects of warpstone cannot be underestimated, imagine taking the most radioactive material in the real world, and dialing up its effects by 1000. The Skaven love the stuff, they mine it, make weapons from it and some even eat it. As a result mutations are treated as a badge of honour.		As well as magic and the powers of chaos the other key mutagen of the Warhammer world is warpstone, the mutating effects of warpstone cannot be underestimated, imagine taking the most radioactive material in the real world, and dialing up its effects by 1000. The Skaven love the stuff, they mine it, make weapons from it and some even eat it. As a result mutations are treated as a badge of honour.

	Among the other races of the World, Elves, Halflings, Dwarfs and the Undead appear immune to the effects of mutation...or at least have high resistances. They can still be driven mad by it, or injured from close proximity to warpstone, but otherwise are never at risk of mutations caused by Chaos. Exemptions exist for the Druchii Anointed, who have given themselves to Slaanesh willingly and spent considerable time in the Chaos Wastes, as well as individual persons of these races that pledged themselves to the Chaos gods, such as Dechala and Hegakin Rokrison (not to mention Chaos Dwarfs as a whole race, but then it was all forced due to desperation and generations of mutations). The Great Eagles are also known for such an immunity.		Among the other races of the World, Elves, Halflings, Dwarfs, Ogres and the Undead appear immune to the effects of mutation...or at least have high resistances. They can still be driven mad by it, or injured from close proximity to warpstone, but otherwise are never at risk of mutations caused by Chaos. Exemptions exist for the Druchii Anointed, who have given themselves to Slaanesh willingly and spent considerable time in the Chaos Wastes, as well as individual persons of these races that pledged themselves to the Chaos gods, such as Dechala and Hegakin Rokrison (not to mention Chaos Dwarfs as a whole race, but then it was all forced due to desperation and generations of mutations). The Great Eagles are also known for such an immunity.

	==Fallout==		==Fallout==

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	The only real exceptions to the rule of mercy are the various Chaos-worshiping peoples (other than the father of [[Aranessa Saltspite]]) who consider mutations as gifts, and the peoples of [[Kislev]] AKA Warhammer Russia who are always being invaded by Chaos and as a result are more in line with 40k peoples (strangely enough other than the 40k Russia analogue). Of course nobility, even those who aren't members of Chaos cults, oftentimes hide the mutations of their children and themselves. In some canon even the Emperor himself, [[Karl Franz]], had a nephew who was a VERY mutated Chaos Mutant named [[Wolfgang Holswig-Abenauer]].		The only real exceptions to the rule of mercy are the various Chaos-worshiping peoples (other than the father of [[Aranessa Saltspite]]) who consider mutations as gifts, and the peoples of [[Kislev]] AKA Warhammer Russia who are always being invaded by Chaos and as a result are more in line with 40k peoples (strangely enough other than the 40k Russia analogue). Of course nobility, even those who aren't members of Chaos cults, oftentimes hide the mutations of their children and themselves. In some canon even the Emperor himself, [[Karl Franz]], had a nephew who was a VERY mutated Chaos Mutant named [[Wolfgang Holswig-Abenauer]].

	As well as magic and the powers of chaos the other key mutagen of the ~~warhammer~~ world is warpstone, the mutating effects of warpstone cannot be underestimated, imagine taking the most radioactive material in the real world, and dialing up its effects by 1000. The Skaven love the stuff, they mine it, make weapons from it and some even eat it. As a result mutations are treated as a badge of honour.		As well as magic and the powers of chaos the other key mutagen of the Warhammer world is warpstone, the mutating effects of warpstone cannot be underestimated, imagine taking the most radioactive material in the real world, and dialing up its effects by 1000. The Skaven love the stuff, they mine it, make weapons from it and some even eat it. As a result mutations are treated as a badge of honour.

	Among the other races of the World, Elves, Halflings, Dwarfs and the Undead appear immune to the effects of mutation...or at least have high resistances. They can still be driven mad by it, or injured from close proximity to warpstone, but otherwise are never at risk of mutations caused by Chaos. Exemptions exist for the Druchii Anointed, who have given themselves to Slaanesh willingly and spent considerable time in the Chaos Wastes, as well as individual persons of these races that pledged themselves to the Chaos gods, such as Dechala and Hegakin Rokrison (not to mention Chaos Dwarfs as a whole race, but then it was all forced due to desperation and generations of mutations). The Great Eagles are also known for such an immunity.		Among the other races of the World, Elves, Halflings, Dwarfs and the Undead appear immune to the effects of mutation...or at least have high resistances. They can still be driven mad by it, or injured from close proximity to warpstone, but otherwise are never at risk of mutations caused by Chaos. Exemptions exist for the Druchii Anointed, who have given themselves to Slaanesh willingly and spent considerable time in the Chaos Wastes, as well as individual persons of these races that pledged themselves to the Chaos gods, such as Dechala and Hegakin Rokrison (not to mention Chaos Dwarfs as a whole race, but then it was all forced due to desperation and generations of mutations). The Great Eagles are also known for such an immunity.

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	A '''mutant''' is a creature with a genetic ''mutation'' that makes it differ noticeably from the majority of the species.		A '''mutant''' is a creature with a genetic ''mutation'' that makes it differ noticeably from the majority of the species.

	When [[Earth]]-creatures reproduce, their cells reproduce and have to copy their DNA. Reproduction is imperfect, so there are many error-detecting and error-correcting mechanisms to increase reliability. Of course, those mechanisms are themselves imperfect, so in any given copy operation, something like one in every hundred-million base-pairs is copied incorrectly; additionally, environmental conditions, like exposure to radiation, certain chemicals (called ''mutagens''), or certain viruses, can introduce errors into a cell's chromosome. These changes are mutations, and are basically the typos of the genetic world. Of course, even when you get one, that's still just ''one cell''; if the mutation occurs in a mutlicellular organism, then it usually won't actually be expressed unless it occurs ''very'' early in the organism's prenatal development (like, when it's still a clump of cells you can count on one hand, or even still a gamete in it's parent's junk).		When [[Earth]]-creatures reproduce, their cells reproduce and have to copy their DNA. Reproduction is imperfect, so there are many error-detecting and error-correcting mechanisms to increase reliability. Of course, those mechanisms are themselves imperfect, so in any given copy operation, something like one in every hundred-million base-pairs is copied incorrectly; additionally, environmental conditions, like exposure to radiation, certain chemicals (called ''mutagens''), or certain viruses, can introduce errors into a cell's chromosome. These changes are mutations, and are basically the typos of the genetic world. Of course, even when you get one, that's still just ''one cell''; if the mutation occurs in a mutlicellular organism, then it usually won't actually be expressed unless it occurs ''very'' early in the organism's prenatal development (like, when it's still a clump of cells you can count on one hand, or even still a gamete in it's parent's junk).

	In the real world, mutations are usually of limited effect. At best, a single mutation might improve the efficiency of some metabolic pathway; most will have no or minimal effect; and at worst, a mutation can cause [[cancer]] or other genetic diseases. Over many generations, a species can change quite dramatically, depending on what selective pressures they face in their environment, and what effect mutations have on their bearers' ability to reproduce; this is the process of evolution. That said, the effects are usually not perceptible on the human time-scale, unless you go to a species like bacterias or viruses that move though few thousands or even billions of generations per year (as opposed to human 0.05 per year), or Cephalopods which evolve via RNA editing, which can sometimes evolve without needing natural selection.		In the real world, mutations are usually of limited effect. At best, a single mutation might improve the efficiency of some metabolic pathway; most will have no or minimal effect; and at worst, a mutation can cause [[cancer]] or other genetic diseases. Over many generations, a species can change quite dramatically, depending on what selective pressures they face in their environment, and what effect mutations have on their bearers' ability to reproduce; this is the process of evolution. That said, the effects are usually not perceptible on the human time-scale, unless you go to a species like bacterias or viruses that move though few thousands or even billions of generations per year (as opposed to human 0.05 per year), or Cephalopods which evolve via RNA editing, which can sometimes evolve without needing natural selection.

	In fiction, mutations have much more extreme effects, like granting superpowers. This is especially the case in the world of [[/co/\|comics and cartoons]], as exemplified by groups such as the X-Men: an unknown-to-modern-science "X-gene" (or similar in-universe term) is somehow activated (usually during puberty, but sometimes during a suitably traumatic origin event, or from birth) and grants the bearer superhuman abilities, and occasionally a dramatically changed (though not necessarily hideous -- but some ''are'' disgustingly ugly freaks) appearance, due to the implications of such genes, mutants are classified as a separate sub-species of humanity despite the fact that it essentially rapes basic biology up the ass and gives evolution the middle finger, alas this is what most would call as comic bullshitium. Marvel Comics specifically designates mutants as people who bear their mutation from birth (though, as mentioned, it may not express itself until later), distinguished from "mutates," who are genetically altered later.		In fiction, mutations have much more extreme effects, like granting superpowers. This is especially the case in the world of [[/co/\|comics and cartoons]], as exemplified by groups such as the X-Men: an unknown-to-modern-science "X-gene" (or similar in-universe term) is somehow activated (usually during puberty, but sometimes during a suitably traumatic origin event, or from birth) and grants the bearer superhuman abilities, and occasionally a dramatically changed (though not necessarily hideous -- but some ''are'' disgustingly ugly freaks) appearance, due to the implications of such genes, mutants are classified as a separate sub-species of humanity despite the fact that it essentially rapes basic biology up the ass and gives evolution the middle finger, alas this is what most would call as comic bullshitium. Marvel Comics specifically designates mutants as people who bear their mutation from birth (though, as mentioned, it may not express itself until later), distinguished from "mutates", who are genetically altered later.

	On the other hand, in [[grimdark]] works, mutants are generally depicted as beast-like, malformed, monstrous, and otherwise sub-human creatures. They are often enemies to be destroyed without feeling guilty, or occasionally wretches to be pitied, especially if they started out "normal."		On the other hand, in [[grimdark]] works, mutants are generally depicted as beast-like, malformed, monstrous, and otherwise sub-human creatures. They are often enemies to be destroyed without feeling guilty, or occasionally wretches to be pitied, especially if they started out "normal".

	==Warhammer 40,000==		==Warhammer 40,000==
	[[File:Mutant_Rabble.PNG\|320px\|right\|thumb\|Mutant Rabbles. No, there is no such thing as [[Tzeentch\|too many mutations.]]]]		[[File:Mutant_Rabble.PNG\|320px\|right\|thumb\|Mutant Rabbles. No, there is no such thing as [[Tzeentch\|too many mutations.]]]]
	The [[Imperium of Man]]'s thoughts on mutants can be summarized by the page quote: "Beware the alien, the heretic, and the mutant." Or the much shorter quote “Kill the Mutant” which is a bit more accurate. After all, mutation of the body from the Holy Human Form is a sure sign of [[Chaos]] taint, and for that matter reflects poorly on the parents of the mutant in question, for surely the child would not be mutated if the parents were truly faithful to the [[God-Emperor of Mankind\|Emperor]]! As this shows, the more fanatical adherents to the Imperial Cult make no distinction between genetically engineered mutants (which sometimes even includes the Emperor’s own Adeptus Astartes), those who were unfortunate enough to be born in an irradiated wasteland, and genuine Chaos mutants.		The [[Imperium of Man]]'s thoughts on mutants can be summarized by the page quote: "Beware the alien, the heretic, and the mutant". Or the much shorter quote “Kill the Mutant” which is a bit more accurate. After all, mutation of the body from the Holy Human Form is a sure sign of [[Chaos]] taint, and for that matter reflects poorly on the parents of the mutant in question, for surely the child would not be mutated if the parents were truly faithful to the [[God-Emperor of Mankind\|Emperor]]! As this shows, the more fanatical adherents to the Imperial Cult make no distinction between genetically engineered mutants (which sometimes even includes the Emperor’s own Adeptus Astartes), those who were unfortunate enough to be born in an irradiated wasteland, and genuine Chaos mutants.

	That said, some mutants are tolerated by more pragmatic elements in the Imperium, because they are necessary and/or relatively stable. This includes [[Navigator]]s, who are necessary for [[Warp]] travel; [[psyker]]s, who are important for astropathic communication, powering the [[Astronomican]], and feeding the Emperor (who himself is one, on top of totally not god powers); and the various strains of [[abhuman]]s, who are stable and useful.		That said, some mutants are tolerated by more pragmatic elements in the Imperium, because they are necessary and/or relatively stable. This includes [[Navigator]]s, who are necessary for [[Warp]] travel; [[psyker]]s, who are important for astropathic communication, powering the [[Astronomican]], and feeding the Emperor (who himself is one, on top of totally not god powers); and the various strains of [[abhuman]]s, who are stable and useful.

	On the opposite end of the spectrum, followers of Chaos treat mutants very highly, as they are considered favored by the [[Chaos Gods]]. [[Tzeentch]] in particular doles out mutations like there's no tomorrow (and knowing 40k, there legitimately may not be), giving his followers extra eyes, arms, legs, and even heads.		On the opposite end of the spectrum, followers of Chaos treat mutants very highly, as they are considered favored by the [[Chaos Gods]]. [[Tzeentch]] in particular doles out mutations like there's no tomorrow (and knowing 40k, there legitimately may not be), giving his followers extra eyes, arms, legs, and even heads.
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	==[[Warhammer Fantasy]]==		==[[Warhammer Fantasy]]==
	Same as 40k, but with more connection to the actual wargame rather than just background fluff. Humans are less inclined to hate and kill their own mutated children (probably due to not having anywhere near as much propaganda and indoctrination), so instead unless there's a [[Witch Hunter]] in town to catch them, they tend to just leave their offspring out in the wilderness. Said humans are taken in by a race of similar mutants as well as various other types of Chaos beings called [[Beastmen]]. Said Beastmen generally rape, kill, murder, and eat (in an order based on mood and convenience) anything human or civilized anytime except when dropping these children off. Said children become the lower class of the Beastmen called Gaves, who will mate and have their offspring as the higher breed of Beastmen (the more mutated, the higher rank). If this sounds anything like a metaphor, its important to remember that Warhammer Beastmen are just [[Broo]] from [[Glorantha]] that were changed ''just'' enough to not get sued.		Same as 40k, but with more connection to the actual wargame rather than just background fluff. Humans are less inclined to hate and kill their own mutated children (probably due to not having anywhere near as much propaganda and indoctrination), so instead unless there's a [[Witch Hunter]] in town to catch them, they tend to just leave their offspring out in the wilderness. Said humans are taken in by a race of similar mutants as well as various other types of Chaos beings called [[Beastmen]]. Said Beastmen generally rape, kill, murder, and eat (in an order based on mood and convenience) anything human or civilized anytime except when dropping these children off. Said children become the lower class of the Beastmen called Gaves, who will mate and have their offspring as the higher breed of Beastmen (the more mutated, the higher rank). If this sounds anything like a metaphor, its important to remember that Warhammer Beastmen are just [[Broo]] from [[Glorantha]] that were changed ''just'' enough to not get sued. The only real exceptions to the rule of mercy are the various Chaos-worshiping peoples (other than the father of [[Aranessa Saltspite]]) who consider mutations as gifts, and the peoples of [[Kislev]] AKA Warhammer Russia who are always being invaded by Chaos and as a result are more in line with 40k peoples (strangely enough other than the 40k Russia analogue). Of course nobility, even those who aren't members of Chaos cults, oftentimes hide the mutations of their children and themselves. In some canon even the Emperor himself, [[Karl Franz]], had a nephew who was a VERY mutated Chaos Mutant named [[Wolfgang Holswig-Abenauer]].
	The only real exceptions to the rule of mercy are the various Chaos-worshiping peoples (other than the father of [[Aranessa Saltspite]]) who consider mutations as gifts, and the peoples of [[Kislev]] AKA Warhammer Russia who are always being invaded by Chaos and as a result are more in line with 40k peoples (strangely enough other than the 40k Russia analogue). Of course nobility, even those who aren't members of Chaos cults, oftentimes hide the mutations of their children and themselves. In some canon even the Emperor himself, [[Karl Franz]], had a nephew who was a VERY mutated Chaos Mutant named [[Wolfgang Holswig-Abenauer]].

	As well as magic and the powers of chaos the other key mutagen of the Warhammer world is warpstone, the mutating effects of warpstone cannot be underestimated, imagine taking the most radioactive material in the real world, and dialing up its effects by 1000. The Skaven love the stuff, they mine it, make weapons from it and some even eat it. As a result mutations are treated as a badge of honour.		As well as magic and the powers of chaos the other key mutagen of the Warhammer world is warpstone, the mutating effects of warpstone cannot be underestimated, imagine taking the most radioactive material in the real world, and dialing up its effects by 1000. The Skaven love the stuff, they mine it, make weapons from it and some even eat it. As a result mutations are treated as a badge of honour.

	Among the other races of the World, Elves, Halflings, Dwarfs, Ogres and the Undead appear immune to the effects of mutation...or at least have high resistances. They can still be driven mad by it, or injured from close proximity to warpstone, but otherwise are never at risk of mutations caused by Chaos. Exemptions exist for the Druchii Anointed, who have given themselves to Slaanesh willingly and spent considerable time in the Chaos Wastes, as well as individual persons of these races that pledged themselves to the Chaos gods, such as Dechala and Hegakin Rokrison (not to mention Chaos Dwarfs as a whole race, but then it was all forced due to desperation and generations of mutations). The Great Eagles are also known for such an immunity.		Among the other races of the World, Elves, Halflings, Dwarfs, Ogres and the Undead appear immune to the effects of mutation...or at least have high resistances. They can still be driven mad by it, or injured from close proximity to warpstone, but otherwise are never at risk of mutations caused by Chaos. Exemptions exist for the Druchii Anointed, who have given themselves to Slaanesh willingly and spent considerable time in the Chaos Wastes, as well as individual persons of these races that pledged themselves to the Chaos gods, such as Dechala and Hegakin Rokrison (not to mention Chaos Dwarfs as a whole race, but then it was all forced due to desperation and generations of mutations). The Great Eagles are also known for such an immunity.
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	==Judge Dredd==		==Judge Dredd==
	In [[Judge Dredd]], mutants are generally treated as subhumans. They are the result of the ABC (that is, Atomic, Biological and Chemical) weapons deployed during World War III. They are banned from Mega-City One (though Dredd is working on changing that -- in fact, he happens to have mutant relatives, all of whom have a lantern jaw as big or bigger than his) and forced to live in the radioactive Cursed Earth.		In [[Judge Dredd]], mutants are generally treated as subhumans. They are the result of the ABC (that is, Atomic, Biological and Chemical) weapons deployed during World War III. They are banned from Mega-City One (though Dredd is working on changing that -- in fact, he happens to have mutant relatives, all of whom have a lantern jaw as big or bigger than his) and forced to live in the radioactive Cursed Earth.

	==Paranoia==		==Paranoia==
	In [[Paranoia]], mutants are de-facto traitors. Friend Computer has as little tolerance for genetic deviations as the Imperium. Some mutants in Alpha Complex can register their mutations, avoiding mandatory execution. These mutants are required to wear an armband at all times identifying their status, and no matter how useful their powers this identifier will keep them from ever being really accepted in society. That is, if they survive long enough to fill out the registration forms without being killed first.		In [[Paranoia]], mutants are de-facto traitors. Friend Computer has as little tolerance for genetic deviations as the Imperium. Some mutants in Alpha Complex can register their mutations, avoiding mandatory execution. These mutants are required to wear an armband at all times identifying their status, and no matter how useful their powers this identifier will keep them from ever being really accepted in society. That is, if they survive long enough to fill out the registration forms without being killed first.

	Mutant powers in Paranoia range from the typical and expected (telekinesis, [[/co/\|mutant healing factor]]), to the hilarious and bizarre (Matter Eater). Nothing quite like walking away scott free because you ate the evidence before your arrest, especially when that evidence was a 14kg plasma rifle. Eating the evidence is Treason. Treason is punishable by Death.		Mutant powers in Paranoia range from the typical and expected (telekinesis, [[/co/\|mutant healing factor]]), to the hilarious and bizarre (Matter Eater). Nothing quite like walking away scott free because you ate the evidence before your arrest, especially when that evidence was a 14kg plasma rifle. Eating the evidence is Treason. Treason is punishable by Death.

	Of course, friend computer is perfect, and would never allow a mutant to be assigned to a Troubleshooter team. You can trust your teammates completely. This also means that there is absolutely no way that ''you'' have any mutations. Disregard what it says on your character sheet. The Computer is perfect, so your sheet must be in error. Sheets in error are Treason. Treason is punishable by Death.		Of course, friend computer is perfect, and would never allow a mutant to be assigned to a Troubleshooter team. You can trust your teammates completely. This also means that there is absolutely no way that ''you'' have any mutations. Disregard what it says on your character sheet. The Computer is perfect, so your sheet must be in error. Sheets in error are Treason. Treason is punishable by Death.

	There are rumors that there are some mutants who can telepathically communicate with machinery, such as robots, devices, and even Friend Computer itself. Rumors are Treason! But, if such a mutant ''did'' exist, it would be Extra Treasonous and would '''never''' be allowed to register its mutant power! Treason is punishable by Death.		There are rumors that there are some mutants who can telepathically communicate with machinery, such as robots, devices, and even Friend Computer itself. Rumors are Treason! But, if such a mutant ''did'' exist, it would be Extra Treasonous and would '''never''' be allowed to register its mutant power! Treason is punishable by Death.