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==Overview==
The use of [[bionics]] is widespread and ubiquitous throughout the the Imperium,{{Fn|1}}{{fn|17}}{{Fn|18a}} their presence among its populace a fact of life.{{fn|13}} From the prosthetic limbs of [[Imperial Guard Veteran]]s, to the to the [[Juvenat|life-extending sanguinary actuators of ancient savants]], to the multi-jointed [[mechadendrite]]s of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]]{{fn|17}} and even augmented criminals and [[gang|ganger]]s and [[pit slave]]s,{{fn|23}}{{fn|2828a}}{{fn|29}} one would be hard pressed to find a [[civilised world]] without any residents who do not sport some form of bionic implant.{{fn|17}} However, bionics are expensive and mostly limited to valuable servants of the Imperium, such as veteran warriors or skilled [[adept]]s, high-ranking Imperial officials and [[Inquisitor]]s, as well as [[Planetary Governor]]s who possess the required wealth.{{Fn|1}} Within the upper classes of [[Imperial_Culture| Imperial society]], where money is spent freely for the purpose of status and fashion, the scions of [[Noble|nobility]] strut with coiling wire and ribbed augmetic tubing like [[peacock]]s displaying a plumage. Some even among those not of the Mechanicus take such modifications to a mania or an obsession, becoming an [[Augmenticist]].{{fn|17}} The most subtle augmetics are priced at exorbitant costs,{{Fn|18c}} and generally speaking are above what the poor or even moderately-well off could afford.{{fn|3b}}
Anyone with a bionic or cybernetic implant can technically be considered a '''cyborg''', whether they have a single implant or are a heavily augmented [[servitor]] or [[skitarii]]. Most in the Imperium usually reserve the term "cyborg" when referencing a heavily augmented organic being, but not always.{{Fn|15a}}
While the more advanced versions of MIU are normally only granted to priests of the Adeptus Mechanicus, a '''MIU weapon interface''' is a more simplified version. An MIU weapon interface is used more widespread outside the Machine Cult and it much easier to use than its more advanced versions, making it a favourite of many military professionals.{{Fn|19}}
This simple version allows for hands-free operation of a single device attached to the user, such as a shoulder or wrist-mounted weapon. In some rare cases the weapon is carried normally;{{Fn|19}} the MIU allows the user a greater intimacy with their weapon's internal workings, such as ammunition count or barrel temperature. {{CME}} This is sometimes found amongst the [[Skitarii]] tech guard of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]], for example the [[Classiari Trooper]]s of the [[Calixis Sector]] wield MIU-linked [[Meltagun#Known_and_Mentioned_Meltagun_Production_Sites_and_Patterns|Mezoa Pattern Melta-Guns]].{{CMEfn|28b}}
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*{{Endn|26}}: ''Know Your Allies - [[Cobal Landstriders]] - Hazardous Atmosphere Division''{{GDE}}
*{{Endn|27}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear (2nd Edition)]], pg 70 ''Wargear''
*{{Endn|28}}: [[Rogue Trader: Hostile Acquisitions]], **{{Endn|28a}}: pgs. 68-69 - ''Cybernetics and Implants''**{{Endn|28b}}: pg.87
*{{Endn|29}}: [[White Dwarf 224 (UK)]], pgs. 45-49 - ''Pit Slaves''
*{{Endn|30}}: [[Necromunda: Underhive]], pg. 50 - ''Bionics''
