Longshank
The Longshanks, also known as Homo Sapien Elongatus, are a recognized strain of Abhuman within the Imperium[1]
Overview
Longshanks are unnaturally tall abhumans who reside on worlds with low levels of gravity. In appearance, the Longshanks are bald with very pronounced eyes and have unnaturally long legs, when compared with baseline humans.[2a]
Longshanks serve in a variety of Auxilia Regiments of the Imperial Guard, where they tower over others like giants. When heavily armed and armored they can make an imposing sight, while their long strides allow them to cross difficult terrain at great speed. However their lofty height makes them easy targets for enemy fire.[4]
Known Worlds
- Orin's Well - Overrun by the Ork forces of the Warlord known as The Beast. Afterwards thousands of Longshanks were taken by the Orks as slaves to work on Attack Moons.[2a] At the battle over Terra during the War of the Beast, Longshank slaves were at once executed for their impurity by the Black Templars who "freed" them.[2b]
Known Regiments
- Droonian Longshanks - Astra Militarum Regiment that fought in Zodiox Rift in M32.[3]
See Also
Related Articles
Sources
- 1: Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition Rulebook, pg. 405
- 2: Throneworld (Novel)
- 3: Predator, Prey (Novel), Chapter 1
- 4: Liber Xenologis, pg. 25 - Abhumans: Longshanks