Not Vegan Friendly

 The Intergalactic Council has ratified the **Universal Harvest Mandate**, streamlining the processing of the human species. To maintain the "organic" quality of the meat, we adhere to a two-stage extraction. Scientists claim the livestock feels no pain; however, the rhythmic twitching and high-frequency vocalizations during the exsanguination phase suggest a delightful neurological "spark" that enhances the flavor.

Before the harvest, the human must be broken. We utilize three primary methods to shatter their cognitive functions, ensuring the meat does not sour from the adrenaline of terror.

A pneumatic steel rod is driven directly through the frontal lobe. The skull fracture is instantaneous. While the human remains biologically "alive," their eyes will roll back, and their limbs will go limp, turning them into a heavy, breathing slab of meat ready for the hooks.

In high-volume industrial zones, humans are shackled by their ankles and hoisted onto a moving rail. They are dragged, screaming, toward a shimmering vat of electrified brine.

 * **The Contact:** As their heads dip into the water, a high-voltage surge bypasses the nervous system.

 * **The Effect:** The body undergoes a violent tonic seizure—the spine arches so severely it may snap—before the human falls into a deep, vegetative stupor.

A historical homage to the humans' own primitive cruelty. Groups of "premium" humans are herded into a stainless steel vault.

 * **The Descent:** As the CO_2 concentration hits 90%, the humans experience a sensation of burning lungs and "air hunger."

 * **The Result:** After 30 seconds of frantic clawing at the reinforced glass, they collapse. This method is preferred for preserving the skin, as it leaves no puncture marks.

Once the human is senseless, the **Harvest of the Fluid** begins. The blood is a vital byproduct, filtered into high-nitrogen fertilizers or thickened into "Black Curd" for lunar delicacies.

Using a serrated vibro-blade, the processor must sever both the **carotid arteries** and the **jugular veins** in one fluid motion.

> **Warning:** If the cut is too shallow, the human may regain consciousness as the blood pressure drops, leading to "thrashing," which can damage the equipment.

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For the larger, "alpha" specimens, a long blade is driven through the hollow of the throat directly into the aortic arch of the heart.

 * **The Fountain:** The heart, still beating reflexively, acts as a natural pump, geysering the hot, copper-scented liquid into the collection troughs.

 * **The End:** As the brain is starved of oxygenated blood, the final "light" leaves the eyes, and the carcass is moved toward the scalding tanks for hair removal.

## Processing Guidelines by Demographic

| Segment | Method | Notes |

|---|---|---|

| **Juveniles (Veal)** | Bolt Puncture | Thinner skulls allow for a cleaner kill; meat is exceptionally tender. |

| **Males (Draft)** | Electrical | High muscle density requires increased voltage to prevent bruising. |

| **Females (Prime)** | Gaseous | Preserves the aesthetic quality of the skin for luxury leather goods. |

After the throat is slit and the human is drained of its "soul-juice," the conveyor carries the limp, pale husk into a vat of boiling water (180^\circ\text{F}). This loosens the follicles, allowing the mechanical scrubbers to strip the skin smooth.

The resulting carcass is then split from groin to sternum, the organs harvested for the "offal" markets, and the ribcage pried open for the final inspection.

**Enjoy the harvest, my fellow connoisseurs,let the feast begin.