Alinguality

Alinguality is the lack of a tongue. It is in most cases a condition caused by tongue amputation, often for governmental duty.

Causes

Although alinguality may rarely result from accidents, congenital disorder or disease it is much more common to be fabricated for governmental duty.
This is done to prevent the spread of classified information under pressure. Alinguality effectively prevents communication while under the influence of drugs due to the cognitive and motor skills required to convey meaningful information.
The effects of torture are also reduced, since the extraction of information would either require free movement of hands, facilitating escape, or take vast amounts of time.
Due to the above effects espionage is often viewed more effective than the extraction of information from alinguals, reducing the risk of officers having demoralising experiences.

History

Although alinguality has existed in the form of a punishment for much of human history, it's modern usage to prevent the leakage of confidential information only sprang up around 3 EE. Since then it has become more widespread and much more accepted.

Cultural Reception

Since alinguality has existed almost as long as the Tightish Empire, Tightish people have adapted culturally and socially to include alinguals into their society. A significant example of this would be Fallendy.

Type

Physiological

Origin

Engineered

Cycle

Chronic, Acquired

Rarity

Uncommon