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[[Image:SkitariiSymbol.jpg|thumb|right|Symbol of the Skitarii]]
The '''Skitarii''' (sg. skitarius, pl. skitarii),{{Fn|1}} sometimes referred as '''Tech-Guard''' (or Tech Guard),{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|54}} are the cyborg armies of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] and its primary military force alongside the [[Collegia Titanica]] and [[Cult Mechanicus Battle Congregation]]s.{{Fn|12}}
The military forces of the Skitarii are known as the '''Legiones Skitarii'''.{{Fn|12}}
==Overview==
[[Image:SkitariiSoldier.jpg|thumb|right|Skitarii Soldier]]
"Skitarii" are armies of specially augmented cybernetic warriors sworn to a specific [[Forge World]] and serve alongside the [[Collegia Titanica]] and [[Taghmata Omnissiah]] as the military forces of the Mechanicum.{{Fn|11}} Skitarii, sometimes referred as '''Tech-Guard''' (or Tech Guard) to outsiders, both refer to these cybernetically augmented infantry.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|54}} During the [[Great Crusade]] the Skitarii Legions were sworn directly to the [[Fabricator-General]] of [[Mars]]{{Fn|50}}, though since the [[Horus Heresy]] they have been broken up to be commanded by individual [[Forge Worlds]].{{Fn|9a}}
[[Image:SkitRangerArt.jpg|thumb|right|220px|[[Skitarii Ranger]]s{{Fn|9c}}]]
While their bodies are more machine than flesh, Skitarii are not true [[Servitors]] and still retain independent thought. Those with the highest level of augmentation are known as '''[[Skitarii Alpha]]s''', a high honor in Skitarii culture. Due to their extensive modification Skitarii can excel and survive in almost any atmosphere.{{Fn|9b}} Skitarii are also known for their near-emotionless nature, a result of both brain surgery and psychological condition.{{Fn|22b}} Because of their conditioning Skitarii are so loyal to their [[Tech-Priest]] masters that they will even blindly kill one another if ordered.{{Fn|19b}} Despite their training and augmentations, Skitarii prove less effective when cut off from the input of their tech-priest leadership.{{Fn|54}}
