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====Mind Impulse Unit====
A '''Mind Impulse Unit (MIU)''', also known as a '''sense-link'''{{Fn|21}}{{fn|35b}} is a neural link between a sentient brain and a piece of equipment, allowing an individual to control and monitor a system by thought alone{{Fn|19}}{{Fn|21}} allowing them to substitute for analogue or connective control systems{{Fn|3a}} as well as aiding in operating machinery or piloting vehicles in general.{{fn|35b}} These implants are very widespread among the Adeptus Mechanicus who regard them as objects of divine communion.{{Fn|19}}{{Fn|21}} As such they may often be limited to use by only the Adeptus Mechanicus and their spheres of influence.{{Fn|33}} MIUs are most commonly used in [[Dreadnought]] armour,{{Fn|3a}} the helms of Astartes [[Artificer Armour]]{{fn|4a}} and the [[Throne Mechanicum]] of gigantic [[Titan]]s of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]].{{fn|10}} The [[Helm Mechanicum]]s of [[Knight]]s are also described as operating via mind-impulse{{fn|37}} and as being technologically derived from the same Throne technology as knightsMechanicum's of Titans.{{fn|38}} More rarely, MIU's may even be used to control spacecraft.{{fn|3a}}
MIU's are technically complex and producing them is difficult.{{fn|3a}} Advanced MIU's consist of a headring which picks up and amplifies a users instructions{{fn|3a}} or alternatively include wrist connector probes (or mechadendrite connectors) as well as a spinal plug.{{Fn|19}}{{Fn|21}} More basic or crude MIU rigs are simply just a spinal or cortex connector.{{fn|3a}}{{Fn|19}}{{Fn|21}} Unlike the headring, the spinal or cortex implants cannot be easily removed without risking physical or mental damage to the user.{{fn|3a}} Lesser quality systems not appropriately tuned to the user's brainwaves will be more challenging to exert one's willpower over. While quality models perfectly attuned to the user feel like an extension of one's own body.{{Fn|19}}{{Fn|21}} MIU's still requires significant training to use at all, and a great deal of practice to be used effectively.{{fn|3a}}
