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The process Skitarii creation is a closely kept secret of the Adeptus Mechanicus, but what is clear is that involves heavy cybernetic augmentation to those with a fanatical faith in the [[Omnissiah]].{{Fn|9b}} During the process of conversion into a Skitarii most of their organs and tissue are modified or replaced entirely with circuit, bio-plastic, and metal.{{Fn|26}}

[[Image:SkitOrg.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Organization of Skitarii Forces]]

Each [[Forge World]] of the Mechanicus operates a '''Legion''' of Skitarii. This is in turn divided into a number of '''Macroclades''', which in turn are broken down into 4 '''Cohorts''', each consisting of 3 '''Maniples'''. The vast majority of Skitarii troops are not brought into battle by aircraft or armoured personnel carriers, rather they simply march into battle without stopping even if they have to start the journey months in advance.{{Fn|9a}}

Skitarii can also be divided into several types, based on their battlefield role{{Fn|5}}:

*[[Cataphractii (Skitarii)|Cataphractii]]: Armour units. The range of armour goes from small transports to heavy walkers and superheavy tanks such as [[Baneblade]]s.{{Fn|19a}}

*{{Main|Adeptus Mechanicus Armoury}}

The Skitarii generally have more advanced weaponry and equipment than their [[Imperial Guard]] equivalents, due to the technological expertise of their [[Techpriest]] masters. [[Bionics]] are quite common and devices such as weapon links and sensory feeds are also common amongst them.

*{{Endn|31}}: [[Liber Mechanicum]], pg. 67

*{{Endn|32}}: [[Citadel Journal 21]], pg. 5

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