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The Inquisition uses this process with varying degrees of frequency and used at their own discretion on various [[acolytes]] and hecnhman{{Fn|1a}} or on more elite assets like [[Eversor Assassins]].{{Fn|1b}} Inquisitors will mind-wipe or execute individuals exposed to the knowledge of [[Daemons]] at their own discretion, whether it be a [[guardsman]] or [[planetary governor]].{{Fn|1c}}
Some Inquisitors often use the brutally invasive mind-cleansing and mental reprogramming techniques to repair the mind's of their assets and acolytes. Often times the most effective way to repair a damaged mind that has experienced severe mental trauma is to force it to forget the trauma suffered in the first place.{{Fn|2a}} When the [[Ordo Malleus]] requisitions [[Imperial Guard]] troops to combat Daemonic threats, at the conclusion of an operation the Inquisitor typically disposed of said troops, often times via bombing. Some see this as a mercy after witnessing such mind-bending horrors. However, if they are highly-trained elite troops or otherwise seen as valuable, they might be fortunate enough to be mind-wiped. This is an intensive process reserved typically reserved for troops the Inquisitor plans to keep in their service and use in future operations.
==Sources==
**{{Endn|2b}}: pg. 82
**{{Endn|2c}}: pg. 165
**{{Endn|2c}}: pg. 176
[[Category: Equipment (Inquisition)]]
