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'''Bionics''',{{Fn|1}} '''Augmetics''',{{Fn|8}} and '''Cybernetics''' are [[Imperial]] mechanical or technological substitutes for biological limbs or organs. Generally, the replacement is stronger, more durable, or more effective than the original, or gives its user completely new abilities.{{Fn|1}} Taking on various bionic enhancements is also a central facet of the [[Cult Mechanicus]].{{Fn|34}}

==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|28a}}{{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}}

A more esoteric example could be subdermal induction ports can allow the siphoning of electrical energy to boost one's own vitality. In junction with [[Luminen]] capacitors and an internal power reservoir of [[Potentia Coil|potentia coils]], one could gain the ability to [[Electro-Priest|manipulate electricity]] in potentially extreme ways.{{Fn|21}}{{Fn|31a}} This Mechanicus-exclusive implants internal power sources could also be used to power integrated weapons, such as a [[laspistol]] or [[lasrifle]].{{Fn|42a}}

The list below is by no means an exhaustive collection of the innumerable types and patterns of bionics. A sample range of both common and esoteric augmetics are listed. For a full list of Imperial Bionics, see [[Imperial_Equipment_(List)#Bionics]]