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A '''Mechadendrite''' is a catchall name that covers a variety of tendril-like prosthetics additional artificial limbs used almost universally by [[Enginseer]]s and other members of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] ,{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|5}} as well as the [[Techmarines]] of the [[Adeptus Astartes]].{{Fn|3}} This can range from [[servo-arm]]s to tendril-like appendages, each designed for a specialised purpose.{{Fn|5}}
==Overview==
Mechadendrites assist in the manipulation of objects, micro-construction, maintenance, research and defence. A mechadendrite is connected to the central nervous system of the [[Techpriest]], and so is controlled through thought just like a biological limb. They are powerful mechanical tools with the strength to lift entire [[Battle Tank]]s off the ground, or with the dexterity to deftly fix the smallest components or solder shut the most minute wounds in a vehicle’s flank.{{Fn|3}}
Mechadendrites are constructed from metallic alloys and have small motors and actuators within their armoured structures. They are usually longer than the Techpriest's natural limbs and are with multiple joints (simulating mechanical tentacles) to allow maximum reach and flexibility. {{Fn|3}} [[Tech-Adept]]s of Grade II and above are permitted to have mechadendrites.{{Fn|6b}} Members of the Adeptus Mechanicus from the Enginseer rank and above are known to have mechadendrites, and although they may often only have one fitted, one could have as many mechadendrites as the body will support.{{Fn|3}} [[Tech-Priest]]s almost universally bear a number of mechadendrites, some so laden with additional appendages that they appear as a hive of writhing serpents.{{Fn|6b}}
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[[Servitor]]s can also have mechadendrites to assist the enginseer they are assigned to.{{Fn|3}}
 
==Mechadendrite Types==
*'''Ballistic Mechadendrite:''' Attached with a ranged weapon.{{Fn|4}}
 
*'''Exploration Mechadendrite:''' Functions as an [[auspex]].{{Fn|5}}
 
*'''Manipulator Mechadendrite:''' An additional artificial limb in the form of a [[servo-arm]].{{Fn|5}} These are possibly one of the most common mechadendites seen. Often utilised by enginseers and techmarines, it aids in their battlefield repair duties. The powerful pincers allow them to both lift great weights and act as an additional brutal limb in combat.{{Fn|4}}
 
*'''Mechadendrite Stabiliser:''' Designed to aid an individual in maintaining stability in environments with fluctuating, limited, or absent gravity.{{Fn|6b}}
 
*'''Medicae Mechadendrite:''' Designed for [[Medicae|medical and surgical]] assistance.{{Fn|4}}
 
*'''Micro-mechadendrite:''' A small limb that may have an assortment of different standard forms of [[data-tether]], typically used to interact with a control unit or [[cogitator]].{{Fn|6b}}
 
*'''Optical Mechadendrite:''' Equipped various pict-capture, lumen, or sensory devices. It is highly flexible and designed for inspection and sensory application.{{Fn|4}}
 
*'''Utility Mechadendrite:''' Equipped with a wide variety of tools needed for the work of a tech-priest. As an example, this combi-tool could include: injectors, sacred unguents, incense, small chainsaws or other cutting instruments.{{Fn|4}}
 
*'''[[Prehensile Dataspike]]:''' A dataspike attached to the end of a mechadendrite. Often used by [[Legio Cybernetica]] Tech-Priests to forcibly plug into a variety of machines and mechanical servants. Purposes for doing so includes gaining data, wrestling control, or direct harm.{{Fn|6b}}
 
==Images==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200px">
Ballistic Mechadendrite.jpg|Ballistic Mechadendrite{{Fn|4}}
Manipulator Mechadendrite.jpg|Manipulator Mechadendrite{{Fn|4}}
Medicae Mechadendrite.jpg|Medicae Mechadendrite{{Fn|4}}
Optical Mechadendrite.jpg|Optical Mechadendrite{{Fn|4}}
Utility Mechadendrite.jpg|Utility Mechadendrite{{Fn|4}}
</gallery>
==See also==
*[[Imperial Bionics]]
*[[Mechatendril]]
*[[Servo-arm]]
*[[Servo-harness]]
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Death or Glory (Novel)]], Chapter Thirteen
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (10th Edition)]], pg. 36
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Only War: Core Rulebook]], pgs. 205-209
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Wrath & Glory Core Rulebook]], pg. 244-245
*6: [[Imperium Maledictum: Adeptus Mechanicus Player's Guide]]:
**{{Endn|6a}}: pg. 77
**{{Endn|6b}}: pg. 97-99
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