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Beastmen The so-called ‘beastmen’ are known to have first appeared during the [[Age of Strife]].{{Fn|8}} These human kine have stable beastlike mutations and are prized for their perceived prowess at war. Many consider such creatures subhuman, but often these warriors have proven themselves the equal of any unafflicted human in both intelligence and loyalty during the horrors of the [[Horus Heresy]] onward.{{Fn|20}} At some point in their ancestry they attained their characteristic traits, some Imperials state they merged with animal strains. In general, their key characteristics consist of cloven hooves, digitigrade legs, goat-like horns, and bestial faces that resemble animals. Their arms and hands are usually similar to a standard humans, allowing them to use human weapons and tools.{{Fn|6}}
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==Overview==
They were formerly freely recruited in number 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'''.{{Fn|7}} In present day, beastmen regiments can be found in the [[Militarum Auxilla]].{{Fn|17}}
**{{Endn|19c}}: pg. 32
**{{Endn|19d}}: pg. 81
*{{Endn|20}}: [[https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/downloads/warhammer-the-horus-heresy/ Legacies of Darkness: The Imperialis Militia]], pg. 5
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