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'''Abhumans''' are [[human]] subspecies - descendants of humans who have physically evolved after long periods of isolation on worlds with various extreme environmental conditions.The [[Imperium]] recognizes 73 stable abhuman strains, of which 46 types are now listed as extinct, with a further 12 suggesting they too have died out or been assimilated into the greater population. The status of the remaining 15 strains is an issue of constant debate within the [[Administratum]]'s [[Tithes Chamber Notaries, sub. Planetary Census (Abhumans)]], the administrative body that deals with Abhuman affairs.{{Fn|3}}

In [[White Dwarf 303 (UK)Imperial Guard]], an official article was published featuring Doctrines to allow Imperial Guard armies to take units may make use of abhumans, expanding on the Ratling Snipers and Ogryns of the rulebookAbhumans. The article featured These [[Beastmen ]] (or ''Homo sapiens variatus''), Mutant Slave Levies (ordinary mutant slaves rounded up for cannon fodder), Feral Ogryns (even nastier and more primitive than regular Ogryns), Nightsiders (originating from worlds of perpetual or near-perpetual darkness, little to no ability to see but perfect warriors for Night Fighting missions), Afriel Strain Soldiers (genetically engineered from DNA taken from great heroes of the Imperium, very unlucky and unpopular), Subs (relatively genetically stable but still hideously deformed mutant sub-breeds) and Gland Warriors (Imperial Guardsmen implanted with special organs and glands that secrete combat-useful chemicals, such as stimms and pain-killers).

 '''Beastmen''' are bestial abhumans combining the forms of animal and human. They were formerly recruited for the Imperial Guard, where they were valued mainly for their bloodlust; they fought for the Emperor in order to atone for their sin of being born mutants. They were led by Beastmen called packmasters. Beastmen are no longer seen in Imperial service; no doubt elements of the [[Inquisition]] convinced the [[Administratum]] that they couldn't be so radically altered from normal humans without being tainted by [[Chaos]].Today, Beastmen are the subject of severe Imperium persecution and are hunted down by the [[Adeptus Arbites]].{{Fn|3}}

'''Ogryns''' evolved on cold, high-gravity prison planets. They are huge and stupid but extremely loyal once introduced to The issue of Ogryn classification is one of the most contentious within the [[Imperial CultAdministratum]]. It's even said that those who fought as rebels in the [[Horus HeresyTithes Chamber Notaries, sub. Planetary Census (Abhumans)|Abhuman department]] only did so because their superior officers lied to them about which side they were on. Ogryns are used This complex strain is currently listed as shock troopsseven distinct types (Alpha, Theta, Type IV, Type VIIa, wielding heavy automatic shotguns called [[Ogryn ripper gun|Ripper Guns]]H.S. gigantus gigantus, which can be used as clubsH.S. They tend to be claustrophobic gigantus Cranopus, and thus are difficult to transport in [[Chimera]] APCsthe mysterious Grey Ogryns). They Many within the department believe that many of these classifications are led by Bone'eadsall separate types, who have undergone Biochemical Ogryn Neural Enhancement so they're not quite so stupidand another revision of strain classification is required.{{Fn|3}}

The ==Other==Other recognized Abhuman'''Scalies''' of s within the Imperium are:{{Fn|3}}*[[Troth]]s*[[Longshank]]s*[[Pelager]]s*[[Felinid]]s*[[Necromunda (planet)|NecromundaNeandor]] are a relatively stable type of abhuman though not quite as stable as Ogryns for example. They are tall and broad reptilians with legendary strength and durability. Among the people of the Underhive they have a fearsome reputation. ²s