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For many Bondsmen though, the mental imperatives transmitted through their [[Helm Mechanicum]] feel unnatural and invasive. It is common for new pilots to feel a sense of resentment or upset at having their desires and opinions directed remotely, by the Nobles who command them. Some Bondsmen rebel and become [[Freeblade]]s rather than
endure the mental dominance of another. There are also Bondsmen who do not have the requisite mental fortitude to withstand these feelings and lose their grip on their sense of self. In order to ensure none of this occurs, it is common for Knight Houses to have newly created Bondsmen train at the side of a [[Knight Preceptor]], before they fight beside their chosen Bond-liege. By doing so, the Bondsmen have time to view the dutiful and heroic examples set by their assigned Knight Preceptors. This in turn, plants a firm aspiration in their minds to do their duty and live up to the examples the Preceptors have set for them. In time, this will cause the Bondsmen to accept their subservience and eventually the will of their chosen Bond-liege.{{Fn|2}} During their conditioning, though, the [[Knight Preceptor]]s, are also assessing the Armiger pilots' abilities. Most Bondsmen begin piloting from the helm of a [[Warglaive]], for its weapons and role are both relatively straightforward. Those pilots who demonstrate a cool nerve and a marksman's eye, however, are soon recommended for a promotion by the Knight Preceptors, which will have the Bondsmen command a [[Helverin]]'s ranged firepower.{{Fn|2}}
==Types of Armiger==
*[[Knight Helverin|Armiger Knight Helverin]]
