Shiv

The Shiv are a race of humans in the Lost Regiment Universe.

Biology
The Shiv are a race of humans that were breed by the Kazan for ten generations by the Order of the Shiv into the ultimate warriors of the Kazan Empire. The Shiv are pale olive, the skin an amalgamation of all the various subspecies of cattle since the breeders of the Order sought from all the human races the prime examples of physical strength and endurance, which they then bred.

Culture
Having been bred to be absolutely loyal and to expendable the Shiv are the shock troops of the Kazan. They are fanatically loyal to the Kazan, even willingly sacrificing their lives needlessly in ritual sacrifices to consecrate warships. And other times accept themselves to be culled to be feed the Kazan populace for celebrations.

Appearance

 * Down to the Sea (2000) by William R. Forstchen