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==Culture==
*{{main|Imperial Culture}}
*{{Main|Food and Drink of the Imperium}}
*{{Main|Narcotics}}
While types of regimes and cultures differ greatly from world to world, there are commonly shared values and policies maintained by the Imperial central government. The worship of the [[Emperor]] as a god and the need for subject planets to pay the [[Imperial Tithe]] are rigidly enforced by agencies such as the [[Ecclesiarchy]], [[Adeptus Arbites]], and the feared [[Inquisition]].{{Fn|3a}} In addition, the Imperium is militantly xenophobic and will annihilate entire [[xenos|non-human]] species. Besides aliens, [[Mutant]]s and [[psyker]]s also face ruthless persecution{{Fn|3c}}, though certain types of [[Abhuman]]s such as [[Ogryn]]s and [[Ratling]]s are tolerated. The Imperium views their violently xenophobic, anti-mutant, and anti-psyker policies as necessary for the survival of the human race amid a galaxy of violent aliens and [[Chaos|dark gods]].{{Fn|3b}}{{Fn|3c}}
In addition to aliens, mutants, and psykers, most forms of robotics and artificial intelligence are outlawed in the Imperium. This taboo was inherited from human civilizations of the [[Dark Age of Technology]], who were nearly annihilated at the hands of the legendary [[Iron Men]].{{Fn|6}} Thus while certain forms of robotics such as [[Servitor]]s and [[Machine Spirit]]s are sanctioned, any kind of true artificial sentience is declared to be a heretical [[Abominable Intelligence]].
Everyday life differs greatly in the Imperium depending on which world one finds themselves on. However there is a common uniting factor: all activities are based around service to the Emperor and his regime. Life is often monotonous, with those on [[Hive World]]s spending their days as factory laborers before a short sleep cycle inside a cramped living quarters. Materialism outside of the nobility is virtually unknown. Whatever entertainment exists is heavily monitored by the [[Ecclesiarchy]] and is usually religious or political in nature. Most recreation is achieved through religious festivals, music, and drinking. Many, particularly those who can not find fulfillment outside of worship to the Emperor, resort to [[Narcotics|drug]] use to escape the reality of their lives. There are parks and shows for the nobility, but these are too expensive for a commoner to enjoy. On particular regressive worlds, gladiatorial combat may be used for entertainment. Against this backdrop most families will attempt to live a quiet humble life, hoping to never encounter the gaze of Imperial authorities or the horrors of the Galaxy.{{Fn|24}}
Making the sign of the [[Aquila]] is a common display of loyalty and respect within the Imperium. This is achieved through moving ones hands together into the shape of a double-headed eagle.{{Fn|22}}
===Imperial Languages===
==Economy==
Wealth in the Imperium is distributed highly unequally, and those below are expected to serve those above. The Imperium primarily collects its wealth through its [[Tithe]]s maintained on each world. Many types of currency in the Imperium exist, such as '''Credits'''{{Fn|8}}, '''Crowns'''{{Fn|9}}, '''Aquilas'''{{Fn|22}}, and '''Thrones'''{{Fn|10}}. Often goods, resources, and manpower are substituted as currency on a planetary level.{{Fn|3e}} Examples of standard income in the Imperium is as follows, with the Thrones currency used. This however applies only to Acolytes of each profession.{{Fn|23}} {| border=1 |colspan=4 |'''Income and Social Class''' |- |width=25%|'''Job''' |width=25%|'''Thrones per Month''' |-|[[Hive Scum]]|20|-|Common Laborers|30|-|[[Guardsmen]]|50|-|[[Arbites]], [[Sanctioned Psyker]]s|70|-|[[Adept]]s/Bureaucracy|100|-|Assassins/Mercenaries|130|-|[[Tech-Priest]]s|130|-|[[Priest]]s|200|-|Nobility|500|}
==Imperial Dating System==
*{{Endn|20}}: [[Hereticus (Novel)]] - Chapter 1
*{{Endn|21}}: [[Vaults of Terra: The Hollow Mountain (Novel)]] - Chapter 6
*{{Endn|22}}: [[Horus Rising (Novel)]] chapter 5
*{{Endn|23}}: [[Dark Heresy Core Rulebook]] pg.124
*{{Endn|24}}: [[Dark Heresy: The Inquisitor's Handbook]] pg.128-129
===Uncited===
*[[Codex Imperialis]]
