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===Sign of the Cog===
The '''sign of the cog''', '''sign of the cogwheel''',{{Fn|18}} '''sign of the Cult Omnissiah'''{{Fn|19a}}, or '''sign of the Icon Mechanicus''',{{Fn|19b}} is a hand gesture to indicate faith and deference towards the Machine God. This sign is equivalent in function to the [[Imperial Cult]]'s [[sign of the aquila]] but used in the context of one's faith in the Cult Mechanicus.{{Fn|17e}}
The sign of the cog is made by lacing both hands together across one's torso. The sign can be, and is regularly, made by unaugmented human hands.{{Fn|17e}} The knuckles are knotted and meshed.{{Fn|19a}} This gesture is often used while praying to the Machine God.{{Fn|17a}}{{Fn|17c}} It is also used when showing solemn thanks and respect to a member of the Cult Mechanicus{{Fn|17d}} or an honoured machine, such as a [[Knight]].{{Fn|17b}} Making a circular symbol over one's breast: the sign of the cogwheel, might be done to pay one's respects to the deceased.{{Fn|18}}
