ProtohumanAny humanoid variant which fails to meet the stringent criteria for humanity established by the Office of the Imperial Inquisition, usually owing to physical characteristics which are perceived to be animal-like. Protohumans enjoy even fewer rights and privileges than Worker-caste humans—they exist outside the caste system, and are often employed as servants and labourers. Since the division between Human and Protohuman is not particularly scientific, these cousin species are often interfertile—something the Empire finds quite upsetting. Examples: |