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Longshank
From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
The Longshanks, also known as Homo Sapien Elongatus, are a recognized strain of Abhuman within the Imperium[1] and 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]
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]
Sources
- 1: Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition Rulebook, pg. 405
- 2: Throneworld (Novel) by Guy Haley
- 3: Predator, Prey (Novel) by Rob Sanders, Chapter 1