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The backpack contains the main power plant, environmental system and additional stabilizers.
Whilst power armour is most commonly associated with the Adeptus Astartes, the [[Sisters of Battle]] and many [[Inquisition|Inquisitors]] also use powered armour of one sort or another. Typically however these armours may not contain the same strength enhancing properties or life-support functions of Space Marine power armour nor do they provide the same amount of protection. All armourmay further be augmented by various artifacts, relics and enhancements such as [[pauldrons]] and [[greaves]]. <sup>1</sup>
Power armour has been in use since before the Age of the Imperium, from the techno-barbarians of Earth to the original Space Marines created by the Emperor. Over the history of the [[Imperium]], power armour has developed into many different forms. Need, circumstances and recovery of new materials and technology has shaped the armour's evolution.
*<sup>3</sup> [[Codex: Space Wolves (5th Edition)]] p61 by [[Phil Kelly]]
*<sup>4</sup> [[Codex: Witch Hunters]]
*<sup>5</sup> [[Dawn of War: Dark Crusade]] - Commander screen; Wargear section
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