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From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
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The inhabitants of the planet [[Vespid]] are a bipedal, vaguely insectoid race which have a sturdy chitinous exoskeletal barbed armour that encases their bodies. They stand somewhat taller than the average human and appear to be much faster, due to the chitinous wing-like protrusions on their backs which emit a ultrasonic tone, which they use to control and modulate their technology. They have three pairs of eyes running in two lateral lines down their faces, one perceives the ultraviolet range, the second perceives the normal visible spectrum, and the last sees the infra-red.{{Fn|10}} While capable of flight, Vespid wings should not grant them this ability according to the [[Imperial]] understanding of aerodynamics.{{Fn|2}}
Vespid are highly resilient organisms.{{Fn|13}} Possessing not only considerable physical strength{{Fn|13}} they also have strong radiation immunity and have the ability to digest almost any organic matter, allowing them to easily be fed in the field.{{Fn|10}} Vespids are equipped with natural stingers on their abdomens, which [[Imperial]] propagandists claim are vestigial and purely for show. While this seems to be true for certain strains, others have demonstrated that these stingers can be venomous. Some Vespid do not relish employing their stingers for whatever reason, but when used they are very much deadly against foes.{{Fn|13}}
Vespid skin color depends on individual strains.{{Fn|10}} These strains differ between the many Vespid nations, and are further diversified with variations in patterning, mottling, etc. Some strains have become renowned for especially pronounced physical or mental characteristics, such as heightened aggression or ferocity.{{Fn|13}} The females are larger.{{Fn|2}}
