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When a repentant's crimes are so heinous that not even [[arco-flagellation ]] is punishment enough, he may be interred in one of the ancient and holy shriving machines known as Penitent Engines.{{Fn|8}} A multitude of wires, chemical injectors, and pain-nodes are implanted into the [[heretic]]'s spine and body, which are then attached to the mechanical suit, as the pilot is suspended amidst the gears and electro-shackles, with their arms clamped wide and locked into the mechanisms of the Engine’s giant weapon-limbs.{{Fn|7b}} A key component of the Penitent Engine is the Excruciatum Locus, a parasitic pain regulation device, originally of [[Nostramo|Nostraman]] design, lodged directly into the pilot's thalamus. This device delivers artificial pain signals at least two orders of magnitude higher than can be achieved through physical infliction, magnifying the pilot's frenzied behaviour in combat without causing physiological harm.{{Fn|6}} When outside of combat, chemical implants inject feelings of guilt and pain directly into their brains, reminding them of their sins. Driven by the heretic's frenzied need for forgiveness, the armoured machine charges forward into the enemy ranks, knowing that only in death can forgiveness be granted.{{Fn|8}}

The Penitent Engine is armed with a variety of immense melee and ranged weapons. Armaments can include twin [[Heavy Flamer]]s, large [[Chainfist]]s, and circular saws mounted on each fist.{{Fn|7b}} Some configurations feature a flamer slung over a [[Chainblade]].{{Fn|7a}} The Engines hurl out vicious streamers of flame, which can explode in [[promethium]]-laced clouds among the enemy.{{Fn|7a}}

Penitent Engines piloted by [[Sisters Repentia]] modified to wield heavier firepower are known as [[Mortifier]]s.{{Fn|3}}

*[[Canoness]] [[De Chatelaine]] {{Fn|7b}}*[[Colonel]] [[Maxim Draszen]]{{Fn|9}}