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'''Ogryns''' (''Homo sapiens gigantus''){{Fn|9}} are the largest and most physically powerful type of [[abhuman]].{{Fn|4a}} They make ideal warriors and are often recruited into [[Imperial Guard]] regiments, and used as close assault shock troops.{{Fn|29}}

==Biology==
Ogryns evolved on worlds with harsh and barren environments and high gravity. Most of these worlds, having no other use to [[humanity]], were originally used as prison planets. Ogryns are large and bulky, standing between 2½ and 3 metres tall. The appearance of Ogryns varies according to their world of origin, but all are tough and powerful. Some forms are well-muscled, while others tend more toward grotesque obesity. Stupid and repulsively unhygienic, Ogryns have earned such names as Fats, Flabs, Slobs{{Fn|9}} and Stenches. Ogryn populations produce [[mutant]] individuals to the same extent as humans.{{Fn|4a}}

The issue of Ogryn classification is one of the most contentious within the [[Administratum]]'s [[Tithes Chamber Notaries, sub. Planetary Census (Abhumans)|Abhuman department]]. This complex strain is currently listed as seven distinct types (Alpha, Theta, Type IV, Type VIIa, H.S. gigantus gigantus, H.S. gigantus Cranopus, and the mysterious Grey Ogryns). Many within the department believe that many of these classifications are all separate types, and another revision of strain classification is required.{{Fn|7}}

==Imperial Guard==
[[Image:OgrynArt3.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Ogryn of the [[Imperial Guard]]{{Fn|18}}]]
The [[Imperium]] puts the Ogryns' qualities to good use: their strength and lack of intellectual complexity make them ideal warriors for the [[Imperial Guard]]. The concentration of the Ogryns' brutal power creates formidable assault forces. Once introduced into the [[Imperial Cult]], Ogryns develop an unshakable and almost childlike faith in the [[Emperor]], seeing Him as watching over their every action on the battlefield.{{Fn|4b}} Each order they receive is viewed as having worked its way down the hierarchy from the Emperor, and is followed without question and to the best of their ability.{{Fn|4b}} The most intelligent individuals among Ogryns undergo an augmentative chemical process called Biochemical Ogryn Neural Enhancement (BONE), which increases their intelligence further and makes them ideal as sergeants (BONEheads{{Fn|33}}, or ''Bone'eads'') of Ogryn squads.{{Fn|4c}} Sometimes the bone 'ead implant doesn't take, usually resulting in the Ogryn being less intelligent than before the procedure. In these cases they can simply return to their old duties.{{Fn|35a}}

Although Ogryn worlds provide troops for the Imperial Guard like any other inhabited Imperial world, the standard practice of raising regiments is not used for Ogryns.{{Fn|4c}} Units of Ogryns are instead attached to the regiments of other worlds.{{Fn|4c}} The unit consists of squads, each led by an Ogryn Sergeant who has received BONE treatment, allowing them to communicate orders to their squad.{{Fn|4c}} Ogryns have a particular respect for [[Commissar]]s, who they see as closest to their beloved Emperor.{{Fn|4b}} Ogryns are also naturally claustrophobic, meaning they are reluctant to enter the cramped confines of [[Chimera]] carriers.{{fn|1c}}

During the [[Horus Heresy]], Ogryns fought on both sides of the conflict. It is believed that those who took the side of the traitors were told that they were actually fighting for the Emperor, and the loyalists were the traitors.{{fn|4b}}

Outside of the Imperial Guard, Ogryns are sometimes modified by the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] into [[servitor]]s and adapted to tasks where great size and strength are required.{{fn|26}} Ogryns are also used as heavy lifters and miners in some Imperial mining operations.{{fn|27}}

===Equipment===
Ogryn squads are armed with [[ripper gun]]s, weapons designed to be 'Ogryn-proof', built simply and durable enough to double as clubs for the close combat inclined Ogryns. They also carry [[frag grenade]]s and wear [[flak armour]].{{Fn|1c}}

===Regimental use===
Regiments which are known to use Ogryns include the [[Catachan Jungle Fighters]], [[Savlar Chem-Dogs]], and [[Kanak Skull Takers]].{{fn|1a}}{{fn|1b}} Ogryn units include the [[Krourk Ogryn Auxilia]] and [[Monglor Ogryn Auxilia]].{{fn|23}}{{fn|25}}

Some Ogryns are native to deathworlds but where they are not, certain Deathworld regiments will ‘acquire’ squads of them, often without informing their previous commanders.{{Fn|}}

===Bullgryn===
[[Image:Bullgryn.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Bullgryn]]
'''Bullgryns''' are specialised, heavily armed Ogryns used for close assault operations by the Imperial Guard. They wear heavy [[Carapace Armour]] and carry assault weapons like [[Power Maul]]s to capitalise on the creature's size and resilience. For firepower, they often wield the [[Grenadier Gauntlet]]. The simple but effective [[Slab Shield]]s are their trademark, locking together to form a mobile defence line. So deployed, these units provide their comrades with a wall of walking cover as they advance across the battlefield, soaking up vast volumes of enemy fire in the process.{{Fn|8}}

===Ogryn Bodyguard===
[[Astra Militarum]] Ogryn that are particularly capable warriors, are made into bodyguards and charged with protecting the Militarum's officers. They can serve in their assigned officer's [[Imperial Guard Command Squad|Command Squad]]s and will prove to be invaluable, by throwing themselves into the line of fire or slaughtering those that threaten their wards. Ogryn Bodyguards are equipped with either a [[Grenadier Gauntlet]] or [[Ripper Gun]], as well as a [[Bullgryn Maul]] or huge [[Combat Knife]]. Their melee weapon can also be swapped for either a [[Brute Shield|Brute]] or [[Slab Shield]].{{Fn|37}} They can also be converted into [[Mutant Monstrosities]].{{Fn|31a}} 

===Ogryn Charonite===
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'''Ogryn Charonites''' were biochemically and cybernetically enhanced Ogryns used by the [[Imperial Army]] during the [[Horus Heresy]].{{fn|24}}{{fn|28a}}{{fn|28b}}

===Feral Ogryns===
The populations of some Ogryn worlds are so debased and primitive that they are only useful as vicious assault troops, the planet having little else to offer the Imperium. Ogryns native to these worlds have been left to develop their warlike society that many view as little better than that of the Orks who plague the Imperium. Imperial landing parties will descend upon these feral worlds in times of crisis, capture several tribes, and take the Ogryns to fight on battlefields many light-years away from their homes. In combat, feral Ogryns are a terrible sight to behold.{{Fn|10}}

Very few Imperial Guard officers will even try to teach them the relatively complex operation of a ripper gun. Instead, crude but deadly close-combat weapons are hastily manufactured for newly raised regiments. Thus, the Ogryns are encouraged to perform in combat as they have become accustomed - as vicious, close-combat troops. In battle, Ogryns are all but uncontrollable. Thus, they are used sparingly, with just 1 or 2 squads being assigned to any one action alongside other forces.{{Fn|10}}
===Ogryn Mercenaries===
Ogryn also serve as [[Mercenaries]] and are known for working with almost anyone who can pay their price. This even includes [[Pirates]]{{Fn|38}} and [[Orks]].{{Fn|39}}

==Other Variations==
===Ogryn Psykers===
Though the [[Imperial Cult]] states that Ogryns are too dim-witted to become [[Psykers]], this has changed in the wake of the [[Great Rift]]'s creation. A [[Penal Legion]] Orgyn named [[Cassia (Ogryn)|Cassia]] displayed [[psychic]] abilities in battle and soon joined [[Lord Inquisitor]] [[Tytonida Nebaszinar Falx|Falx]]' retinue. The Inquisitor believes the Great Rift caused Cassia to become a Psyker and suspects that many more Ogryns will start to develop psychic abilities as well.{{Fn|13a}} Cassia also had an increased intellect afterwards and learned how to read and write on her own. The Imperial Cult states that Ogryns are also incapable of doing this. It is however not clear if Cassia's new intellectual level is a result of her becoming a Psyker.{{Fn|13b}}

===Awakened Ogryns===
Also known as '''Psychic Ogryns''', they are artificially created through the use of the [[Necromunda (planet)|Necromunda]] drug [[Ghast]]. Normally it only grants temporaily psychic powers, but the [[Wyrd (Psyker)|Wyrd]] [[Ursan Graves]] created a horrific esoteric procedure that turns Ogryns into true psykers. He had at first experimented upon [[Gang]] members, but Graves' use of Ghast to open their minds to the [[Warp]] caused their bodies to destroy themselves. The Wyrd then began experimenting on the [[Abhuman]]s and came upon a breakthrough in his research. With their hardier bodies and lack of imagination, Graves' Ogryn subjects were able to withstand the horrendous toll wrought upon their bodies and souls due to their forced exposure to the Warp. This turned the Abhumans into true psykers and the Awakened Ogryn are sought after by those wishing to bring some hard-hitting psychic punches to their battles. However, the ruling [[House Helmawr]] considers the Awakened Ogryn to be abominations that should not be allowed to exist and seeks to destroy them.{{Fn|15}}

===Ogryn Monstrosities===
The [[Astra Militarum]] can have Ogryn bodyguards converted into [[Mutant Monstrosities]], they can field into battle.{{Fn|31a}} 

===Chaos Ogryns===
[[Image:ChaosOgryn.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Chaos Ogrynn{{fn|30}}]]
Ogryns are also used by the forces of [[Chaos]]. Known as '''Ogryn Brutes'''{{Fn|6}} and '''Traitor Ogryn''', their strength and savagery quickly earns them [[mutant]] blessings from the [[Chaos Gods]]. However Chaos Ogryns are slow-witted and easily exploitable.{{Fn|14}} Chaos renegades are quick to forcibly conscript them into their ranks{{Fn|6}} and use crude surgical procedures, combat drugs, and sorcerous rituals to control the beasts and set them upon their enemies.{{Fn|6}} They are also used in battle as bodyguards, living shields or crude line breakers by their more cunning [[Human]] comrades.{{Fn|14}} Chaos Ogryns that have been modified and warped by forbidden methods include [[Ogryn Berserker]]s and [[Plague Ogryn]]s.{{Fn|6}}
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===Servitor-Ogryn===
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'''Servitor-Ogryns''' are Ogryns that have been converted into [[Servitors]].{{fn|26}} Examples include [[H-Grade Combat Servitor]]s.{{Fn|31b}}

===O'grinn===
Ogryn are known as '''O'grinn''' by the [[T'au Empire]] and are sometimes inducted into their service as [[Gue'vesa]]. Equipment issued varies but can include weaponry normally used by [[Battlesuit]]s.{{Fn|32}}

==Famous Ogryns==
*[[Nork Deddog]] — A bodyguard with an unswerving desire to protect his master, usually the highest ranking member of the [[officer]] ranks.{{Fn|2}}
*[[Rogg]] — Bullgryn
*[[Dorg and Gren Broggan]]{{Fn|11}}
*[[Sparky III]] - [[Necromunda (planet)|Necromundan]] Pit Fighter and slave revolt leader{{Fn|12}}
*[[Cassia (Ogryn)|Cassia]] - [[Ogryn Psyker]]{{Fn|13a}}
*[[Cork Balderston|Cork "The Barrack" Balderston]] - [[Imperial Army]]{{Fn|34}}

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OgrynRT110.jpg|Ogryn (1st Edition){{Fn|19}}
OgrynRT21.jpg|Ogryn (1st Edition){{Fn|20}}
Ogryn2.jpg|Ogryn (2nd Edition){{Fn|21}}
Ogryn3.jpg|Ogryn (2nd Edition){{Fn|21}}
Ogryns.jpg|Ogryns (4th Edition){{Fn|22}}
Ogryns6th.jpg|Ogryns (6th Edition){{Fn|23}}
SlaveOgrynMinis.jpg|[[Slave Ogryn]]s (Necromunda){{Fn|12}}
IG5EOgryns.jpg|200px|right|thumb|An '''Ogryn''' Engaged in combat{{Fn|5}}
H-GradeCombatServitor.jpg|[[H-Grade Combat Servitor]]{{Fn|31b}}
OgrynBodyguard.jpg|thumb|Ogryn Bodyguard{{fn|37}}
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==See also==
*[[Warriors of Tohruk]] - subspecies of Ogryns

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