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	**''This missing representation could be an indication that the [[Star Child]] and the Eldar God [[Ynnead]] are one and the same thing and that the [[Emperor]] and his webway are all part of the [[Just as Planned\|grand design]]''...perhaps the Emperor during the Great Crusade was trying to wipe out the Eldar to accelerate Ynnead's birth.		**''This missing representation could be an indication that the [[Star Child]] and the Eldar God [[Ynnead]] are one and the same thing and that the [[Emperor]] and his webway are all part of the [[Just as Planned\|grand design]]''...perhaps the Emperor during the Great Crusade was trying to wipe out the Eldar to accelerate Ynnead's birth.
	*A damaged and mostly missing fifth layer of the tablet only shows either [[Imperium\|wings]] or [[Chaos\|flames]], depending upon your opinion or angle of observation.		*A damaged and mostly missing fifth layer of the tablet only shows either [[Imperium\|wings]] or [[Chaos\|flames]], depending upon your opinion or angle of observation.
			==See Also==
			*[[Liber Xenologis]]
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	== Warhammer 40,000 ==		== Warhammer 40,000 ==
			[[File:Xenology.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb\|The great book of Alien gubbinz.]]
	"Xenology" is the title of a [[Black Library]] sourcebook, which purports to be [[Inquisition\|Inquisitor]] Brehm Sasham's account of his investigation of a [[Heresy\|rogue]] [[Adeptus Mechanicus\|Magos Biologis]] working in the employment of Radical Inquisitor Lord Maturin Ralei (who was in fact a Necron Lord in disguise). Along the way, he publishes the Tech-priest's notes on dissected aliens and xenotechnology.		"Xenology" is the title of a [[Black Library]] sourcebook, which purports to be [[Inquisition\|Inquisitor]] Brehm Sasham's account of his investigation of a [[Heresy\|rogue]] [[Adeptus Mechanicus\|Magos Biologis]] working in the employment of Radical Inquisitor Lord Maturin Ralei (who was in fact a Necron Lord in disguise). Along the way, he publishes the Tech-priest's notes on dissected aliens and xenotechnology.

	Many interesting details of alien biology are given, some of which are a little dubious, like toes on a [[Tau]]. Other details are just weird, like [[Eldar]] [[Wat\|having crystalline feces]] [[Butthurt\|(that ought to hurt)]] and [[An Eldar's Ears\|extremely sensitive ears]].		Many interesting details of alien biology are given, some of which are a little dubious, like toes on a [[Tau]]. Other details are just weird, like [[Eldar]] [[Wat\|having crystalline feces]] [[Butthurt\|(that ought to hurt)]] and [[An Eldar's Ears\|extremely sensitive ears]].
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	Since it's been out of print since 2006 and based on older fluff that's no longer true (such as Orks having green/black blood; as of 6th edition onward they have red blood) many fa/tg/uys treat it as no-longer-canon in its entirety. As such, whether or not it's canon -- especially its decidedly non-[[Skaven\|rodent]] depiction of the [[Hrud]] -- is a discussion most assured to derail any 40k thread that steps on this little continuity landmine.		Since it's been out of print since 2006 and based on older fluff that's no longer true (such as Orks having green/black blood; as of 6th edition onward they have red blood) many fa/tg/uys treat it as no-longer-canon in its entirety. As such, whether or not it's canon -- especially its decidedly non-[[Skaven\|rodent]] depiction of the [[Hrud]] -- is a discussion most assured to derail any 40k thread that steps on this little continuity landmine.

	While not the same in goals, there's also 2021's ''Liber Xenologis'', a more modern book written in the perspective of [[Rogue Trader]] Janus Draik of [[Blackstone Fortress]] fame. It also offers insights into the various xenos in the galaxy, but the viewpoint of someone who has either parleyed with or hunted down the various xenos he's dealt with. That said, it doesn't go into the more specific biological processes in a medical fashion like Xenology.		While not the same in goals, there's also 2021's ''[[Liber Xenologis]]'', a more modern book written in the perspective of [[Rogue Trader]] Janus Draik of [[Blackstone Fortress]] fame. It also offers insights into the various xenos in the galaxy, but the viewpoint of someone who has either parleyed with or hunted down the various xenos he's dealt with. That said, it doesn't go into the more specific biological processes in a medical fashion like Xenology.

			As you can imagine, this book is quite popular with members of the [[Ordo Xenos]] and they treat this alongside the newer Liber Xenologis with the same care as the [[Ordo Malleus]] treats their [[Liber Daemonicum]].

	=== Dissection 1 - Thyrrus ===		=== Dissection 1 - Thyrrus ===
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	*A damaged and mostly missing fifth layer of the tablet only shows either [[Imperium\|wings]] or [[Chaos\|flames]], depending upon your opinion or angle of observation.		*A damaged and mostly missing fifth layer of the tablet only shows either [[Imperium\|wings]] or [[Chaos\|flames]], depending upon your opinion or angle of observation.

	[[Category:Warhammer 40,000]][[Category:~~Eldar~~]]		[[Category:Warhammer 40,000]][[Category:Xenos]][[Category:Books]][[Category:Inquisition]][[Category:Imperial]]

1d4chan>Newerfag: /* Warhammer 40,000 */

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	Many interesting details of alien biology are given, some of which are a little dubious, like toes on a [[Tau]]. Other details are just weird, like [[Eldar]] [[Wat\|having crystalline feces]] [[Butthurt\|(that ought to hurt)]] and [[An Eldar's Ears\|extremely sensitive ears]].		Many interesting details of alien biology are given, some of which are a little dubious, like toes on a [[Tau]]. Other details are just weird, like [[Eldar]] [[Wat\|having crystalline feces]] [[Butthurt\|(that ought to hurt)]] and [[An Eldar's Ears\|extremely sensitive ears]].

	It's unknown why these discrepancies are present, although the Tech-priest in question does go increasingly insane as the book progresses until he completely snaps and "dissects" the Inquisitor "alive" at the behest of said Necron Lord. Additionally, the Necron fluff mentioned is obviously pre-Newcron in origin which opens up a few other contradictions as well.		It's unknown why these discrepancies are present, although the Tech-priest in question does go increasingly insane as the book progresses until he completely snaps and "dissects" the Inquisitor ''alive'' at the behest of said Necron Lord. Additionally, the Necron fluff mentioned is obviously pre-Newcron in origin, which opens up a few other contradictions as well.

	While the book itself is an impressive collection of dissections that would be of interest to any 40k fan, what's actually more significant is the overall plot of the book itself. Several successive revelations are made as the study of each species continues, leading to one of the broadest and most in-depth analysis of the Warhammer 40,000 universe on the whole, including information on some xenos species that are mentioned in no other source.		While the book itself is an impressive collection of dissections that would be of interest to any 40k fan, what's actually more significant is the overall plot of the book itself. Several successive revelations are made as the study of each species continues, leading to one of the broadest and most in-depth analysis of the Warhammer 40,000 universe on the whole, including information on some xenos species that are mentioned in no other source.

	While the main theory is that the Necron Lord's master may be [[The Deceiver]] the new fluff development in recent editions may point out that the whole book plot was just another of [[Trazyn\|Trazyn's]] ploys [[Just as Planned\|in order to increase his personal collection with some new fine biologist curiosities.]] [[Troll\|Or he is impersonating a C'Tan shard too.]]		While the main theory was that the Necron Lord's master may be [[The Deceiver]] the new fluff development in recent editions may point out that the whole book plot was just another of [[Trazyn\|Trazyn's]] ploys [[Just as Planned\|in order to increase his personal collection with some new fine biologist curiosities.]] [[Troll\|Or he is impersonating a C'Tan shard too.]]

	Since it's been out of print since 2006 and based on older fluff that's no longer true (such as Orks having green/black blood; as of 6th edition onward they have red blood) many fa/tg/uys treat it as no-longer-canon in its entirety. As such, whether or not it's canon -- especially its decidedly non-[[Skaven\|rodent]] depiction of the [[Hrud]] -- is a discussion most assured to derail any 40k thread that steps on this little continuity landmine.		Since it's been out of print since 2006 and based on older fluff that's no longer true (such as Orks having green/black blood; as of 6th edition onward they have red blood) many fa/tg/uys treat it as no-longer-canon in its entirety. As such, whether or not it's canon -- especially its decidedly non-[[Skaven\|rodent]] depiction of the [[Hrud]] -- is a discussion most assured to derail any 40k thread that steps on this little continuity landmine.

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	=== Dissection 4 - Umbra ===		=== Dissection 4 - Umbra ===
	[[File:Umbra_Awesome.jpg\|500px\|right\|thumb\|Magic 8-Ball says: Outlook not so good]]		[[File:Umbra_Awesome.jpg\|500px\|right\|thumb\|Magic 8-Ball says: Outlook not so good]]
	An [[Umbra]] is a black ball 8 centimeters in diameter. These little fuckers are pests found attached to warp engines and near entrances to the webway. The dissection proves nothing, except they are damaged by light and contain no organs except for an unidentifiable non-Newtonian liquid ''(ie: it changes viscosity based on applied force)''. When the specimen was killed, it left an image of a humanoid figure being broken into pieces, followed by images of a warp storm and deep space, as well as a psychic shriek of the word: '''"LINGER"''' in the observers' minds.		An [[Umbra]] is a black ball 8 centimeters in diameter. These little fuckers are pests found attached to warp engines and near entrances to the webway. The dissection proves nothing, except they are damaged by light and contain no organs except for an unidentifiable non-Newtonian liquid ''(i.e.: it changes viscosity based on applied force)''. When the specimen was killed, it left an image of a humanoid figure being broken into pieces, followed by images of a warp storm and deep space, as well as a psychic shriek of the word: '''"LINGER"''' in the observers' minds.
	*Anecdotal study shows these pests are '''FUCKING DANGEROUS''', they have the ability to manipulate and solidify darkness into shapes and weapons, Even manipulating the [[Grimdark\|dark spots inside the pupils of its victim's eyes]] [[RIP AND TEAR\|to create hooks, barbs and teeth]]. There is also a picture of these little spheres assaulting the [[Ultramarines]].		*Anecdotal study shows these pests are '''FUCKING DANGEROUS''': they have the ability to manipulate and solidify darkness into shapes and weapons, Even manipulating the [[Grimdark\|dark spots inside the pupils of its victim's eyes]] [[RIP AND TEAR\|to create hooks, barbs and teeth]]. There is also a picture of these little spheres assaulting the [[Ultramarines]].
	*Bits of evidence collected by the Inquisitor in the anecdotes surrounding the Umbra indicate that around the time of the [[War in Heaven]], one of the [[Old Ones\|Old Gods]] disappeared to hide in the warp and watch the universe from there. Then [[Fall of the Eldar\|later]], [[Slaanesh]] was born and LOL'd at him, [[Khaine\|chopped him into a million pieces]] and kicked him back into the material universe to '''linger''' forever.		*Bits of evidence collected by the Inquisitor in the anecdotes surrounding the Umbra indicate that around the time of the [[War in Heaven]], one of the [[Old Ones\|Old Gods]] disappeared to hide in the warp and watch the universe from there. Then [[Fall of the Eldar\|later]], [[Slaanesh]] was born and LOL'd at him, [[Khaine\|chopped him into a million pieces]] and kicked him back into the material universe to '''linger''' forever.
	**The Inquisitor suggests that the Umbra are a three dimensional representation of a multidimensional being, which is why they appear so simple, when in fact we cannot bend our minds in such a way to actually see it for what it really is.		**The Inquisitor suggests that the Umbra are a three dimensional representation of a multidimensional being, which is why they appear so simple, when in fact we cannot bend our minds in such a way to actually see it for what it really is.
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	*Evidence shows that they live amongst humans, in the depths of hives or the bowels of starships, entire clans! This is made possible because it is hard to look at Hrud, they appear perpetually shrouded and difficult to focus on, though it is unknown if it is a biological or psychic property. It's also impossible because psykers aboard the ships, especially astropaths, would have quickly noticed the Warp shenanigans going on.		*Evidence shows that they live amongst humans, in the depths of hives or the bowels of starships, entire clans! This is made possible because it is hard to look at Hrud, they appear perpetually shrouded and difficult to focus on, though it is unknown if it is a biological or psychic property. It's also impossible because psykers aboard the ships, especially astropaths, would have quickly noticed the Warp shenanigans going on.
	**''It is also known from other sources that they can manipulate the flow of time, causing creatures and structures to age and weaken rapidly''. (An entropic field, specifically, whether by accelerating time or specifically accelerating the concept of degradation is a matter of skub)		**''It is also known from other sources that they can manipulate the flow of time, causing creatures and structures to age and weaken rapidly''. (An entropic field, specifically, whether by accelerating time or specifically accelerating the concept of degradation is a matter of skub)
	*Their society is explained in one source where a human pet-slave was recaptured and interrogated by the [[Imperium]]. This slave reveals that the Hrud deities were real and physical entities ''(to them, but as they have an unparalleled racial memory and more efficient record keeping who's to disagree?)'' and that their [[Old Ones\|pantheon]] consisted of the same ~~archeotypes~~ of a [[Khaine\|red-handed god]], a [[Kurnous\|hunter]], a [[Cegorach\|laughing god]] and an [[Vaul\|artisan god]] ~~and~~ that around half a million year ago, one of their deities; '''Qah''' ''(he who LINGERS)'' disappeared from their racial memory but promised to return. ''(~~but~~ perhaps ~~did not~~ count on being chopped up by [[Slaanesh]])''. Given what happened during the Umbra dissection, it is strongly inferred that Qah and the Umbra are related somehow.		*Their society is explained in one source where a human pet-slave was recaptured and interrogated by the [[Imperium]]. This slave reveals that the Hrud deities were real and physical entities ''(to them, but as they have an unparalleled racial memory and more efficient record keeping who's to disagree?)'' and that their [[Old Ones\|pantheon]] consisted of the same archetypes of a [[Khaine\|red-handed god]], a [[Kurnous\|hunter]], a [[Cegorach\|laughing god]] and an [[Vaul\|artisan god]]. Interesting, it says says that around half a million year ago one of their deities, '''Qah''' ''(he who LINGERS)'' disappeared from their racial memory but promised to return. ''(perhaps he didn't count on being chopped up by [[Slaanesh]])''. Given what happened during the Umbra dissection, it is strongly inferred that Qah and the Umbra are related somehow.
	*It is also hinted that the Hrud racial memory perhaps extends further than the present-time, since from their perspective, the human [[Imperium]] is a thing that no longer exists, and fell millennia ago.''(or their ability to manipulate the flow of time is related to this~~)'' (or~~ a reference to the Horus Heresy effectively "ending" the Imperium as it was meant to be and the current Imperium is pretty much something else entirely)		*It is also hinted that the Hrud racial memory perhaps extends further than the present-time, since from their perspective, the human [[Imperium]] is a thing that no longer exists, and fell millennia ago.''(Or their ability to manipulate the flow of time is related to this. Or it might be a reference to the [[Horus Heresy]] effectively "ending" the Imperium as it was meant to be and the current Imperium is pretty much something else entirely. Fuck knows, time travel is confusing.)

	===Artefact Studies===		===Artefact Studies===

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	=== Dissection 1 - Thyrrus ===		=== Dissection 1 - Thyrrus ===
	The first specimen to be "studied" is the aforementioned '''[[Thyrrus]] Warrior''' which basically appears as a cross between a [[Chaos Spawn]] and a squid, with the ability to change colour at will and take in nutrients from the atmosphere by selective osmosis ''(this actually causes a problem where the Magos cannot gas it to death as expected)''.		The first specimen to be "studied" is the aforementioned '''[[Thyrrus]] Warrior''' which basically appears as a cross between a [[Chaos Spawn]] and a squid - wait shiAAAGHOBOGROLAOFO- {{BLAM}} …ahem, with the ability to change colour at will and take in nutrients from the atmosphere by selective osmosis ''(this actually causes a problem where the Magos cannot gas it to death as expected)''.
	*Analysis of the xenos society shows a [[Chaos\|stupid]] preference for [[Slaanesh\|spectacle]] warfare, where they go to war merely to show off, rather than follow any predictable pattern. They'll throw heavy tanks at lightly defended fortifications, and then send [[Imperial Guard\|wave after wave]] of infantry at unassailable defenses. They have no understanding of "victory" or "defeat" and have no concept of free will, rather they believe that everything is just one big pantomime and they all do their best to show off with [[Slaanesh\|pretty colours]] and big explosions - and so, [[Games Workshop]] managed to make a reference to [[neckbeards]] anywhere in universe.		*Analysis of the xenos society shows a [[Chaos\|stupid]] preference for [[Slaanesh\|spectacle]] warfare, where they go to war merely to show off, rather than follow any predictable pattern. They'll throw heavy tanks at lightly defended fortifications, and then send [[Imperial Guard\|wave after wave]] of infantry at unassailable defenses. They have no understanding of "victory" or "defeat" and have no concept of free will, rather they believe that everything is just one big pantomime and they all do their best to show off with [[Slaanesh\|pretty colours]] and big explosions - and so, [[Games Workshop]] managed to make a reference to [[neckbeards]] anywhere in universe.

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	=== Dissection 3 - Eldar ===		=== Dissection 3 - Eldar ===
	[[Eldar]] have crystalline shit...yes, really. The study itself shows that Eldar biology is extremely efficient with little to no waste products or redundant organs, they have twenty DNA nucleotide bases instead of our four and have a quintuple helix (this may be a retcon, as other sources have stated triple helix). Not only that but they can apparently change their DNA subconsciously ''(explaining why the Craftworld path system can apply to everyone, and how psykers can "retire" their powers and become "safe" again although all Eldar remain psykers even then)''. The Inquisitor suggests that the common features shared between many of the galaxy's races ''(including [[humans]], which is extra [[heresy]])'' suggests a common ancestor or [[Old Ones (Warhammer)\|galaxy-wide genetic engineering]]. The most important note to all of the /d/eviants on /tg/ is that it specifically mentions eldar ears as being an erogenous zone, containing many thousands of nerve clusters.		[[Eldar]] have crystalline shit...yes, really. The study itself shows that Eldar biology is extremely efficient with little to no waste products or redundant organs, they have twenty DNA nucleotide bases instead of our four and have a quintuple helix (this may be a retcon, as other sources have stated triple helix). Not only that but they can apparently change their DNA subconsciously ''(explaining why the Craftworld path system can apply to everyone, and how psykers can "retire" their powers and become "safe" again although all Eldar remain psykers even then)''. The Inquisitor suggests that the common features shared between many of the galaxy's races ''(including [[humans]], which is extra [[heresy]])'' suggests a common ancestor or [[Old Ones (Warhammer)\|galaxy-wide genetic engineering]]. The most important note to all of the /d/eviants on /tg/ is that it specifically mentions eldar ears as being an erogenous zone, containing many thousands of nerve clusters.
	*Psychic study of Eldar artefacts also pretty much confirms the four subraces are distinct ''(psychically at least)'', with Craftworld Eldar feeling lost and resigned, Dark Eldar being in a mad panic to cause pain & destruction to avert the gaze of [[Slaanesh]], Exodites believe they are going to rebuild the species (but no their empire) and Harlequins are laughing for the sake of it.		*Psychic study of Eldar artefacts also pretty much confirms the four subraces are distinct ''(psychically at least)'', with Craftworld Eldar feeling lost and resigned, Dark Eldar being in a mad panic to cause pain & destruction to avert the gaze of [[Slaanesh]], Exodites believe they are going to rebuild the species (but not their empire) and Harlequins are laughing for the sake of it.

	=== Dissection 4 - Umbra ===		=== Dissection 4 - Umbra ===

1d4chan>ThatOneBruvva: /* Warhammer 40,000 */

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	Since it's been out of print since 2006 and based on older fluff that's no longer true (such as Orks having green/black blood; as of 6th edition onward they have red blood) many fa/tg/uys treat it as no-longer-canon in its entirety. As such, whether or not it's canon -- especially its decidedly non-[[Skaven\|rodent]] depiction of the [[Hrud]] -- is a discussion most assured to derail any 40k thread that steps on this little continuity landmine.		Since it's been out of print since 2006 and based on older fluff that's no longer true (such as Orks having green/black blood; as of 6th edition onward they have red blood) many fa/tg/uys treat it as no-longer-canon in its entirety. As such, whether or not it's canon -- especially its decidedly non-[[Skaven\|rodent]] depiction of the [[Hrud]] -- is a discussion most assured to derail any 40k thread that steps on this little continuity landmine.

			While not the same in goals, there's also 2021's ''Liber Xenologis'', a more modern book written in the perspective of [[Rogue Trader]] Janus Draik of [[Blackstone Fortress]] fame. It also offers insights into the various xenos in the galaxy, but the viewpoint of someone who has either parleyed with or hunted down the various xenos he's dealt with. That said, it doesn't go into the more specific biological processes in a medical fashion like Xenology.

	=== Dissection 1 - Thyrrus ===		=== Dissection 1 - Thyrrus ===