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===Melanchromic Organ===
'''Phase 13:''' This implant controls the amount of melanin in a Marine's melanin-possessing organs (skin, hair, and eyes). Exposure to high levels of sunlight will result in the Marine's skin darkening to compensate. It also protects the Marine from other forms of radiation.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2a}}{{Fn|3}}
*Known mutations: **[[Raven Guard]] grow paler and paler until their skin turns white, while their eyes and hair darken until both are pitch black.
**The melanchromic organ of [[Salamanders]] will react to the radiation of [[Nocturne]] by turning their skin jet black and giving them bright, burning eyes. It also provides even more radiation tolerance than usual for a Space Marine.
**[[Space Wolves]] sometimes have pale yellow eyes and normally have hair that turns grey and then white as they age. They also grow extra hair.
