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==Inquisition==
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}}{{Fn|2e}} 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}} Mind wiping those involved in a daemonic encounter is typically done as an attempt to ensure that their taint and knowledge of it doesn't spread.{{Fn|5}}
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.{{Fn|2d}}
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Genefather (Novel)]], Chapter 18
*{{Endn|4}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book Eight - Malevolence]], pg. 30
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Gathering Storm: Fracture of Biel-Tan]], pg. 89
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