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When the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] creates a servo-skull, they reverently prepare the removed cranium with oils and salves, then implant it with grav-drives and powercells. The residual blobs of grey matter are preserved and sealed within, then threaded through with biowire and psycho-reactive crystals.{{Fn|29}}
Servo-skulls are most strongly associated with the Adeptus Mechanicus, but are used throughout the organizations organisations of the Imperium to perform specific tasks for which they are installed with the basic equipment required, usually a pair of simple manipulator pincers, a weapon, a [[Pict Recorder|pict recorder]], a projector, surgical implants, stab-light, loudhailer, or various other devices for the many roles that exist. Though they typically take the form of skulls with various mechanical appendages, other designs have also been utilised. The lords of [[House Draconis]] for example, utilised set of five servo-skulls crafted to resemble various mythical creatures, the [[House Pegasson|Pegassus]], the [[House Chimaeros|Chimaer]], the [[House Minotos|Minot]], the [[House Wyvorn|Wyvornne]] and the [[House Draconis|Dracon]] in reference to heraldic icons of each [[Knight House]] of [[Adrastapol]].{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|5}}
The roles they fulfill include [[Librarium]] functionaries, medical assistants, lumen-bearers, proclaimers or scroll-carriers. Some are designed for military roles, and among these some are built with enhanced optical sensors to allow them to fulfill a scouting role.{{Fn|1}}
**{{Endn|18b}}: pg. 145
*{{Endn|19}}: [https://archive.ph/EcDaC Warhammer Community: Grotmas Calendar Day 15 – All we want for Christmas is an orbital assault] ''(archived from [https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/a1g4ckja/grotmas-calendar-day-15-all-we-want-for-christmas-is-an-orbital-assault/ the original] 06 Dec 2024, last accessed 06 Dec 2024)'' — [https://assets.warhammer-community.com/eng_grotmas_detachment_astra_militarum_bridgehead_strike_2024-vwm6rffrsh-tmndy9eaer.pdf Bridgehead Strike PDF File], pg. 2
*{{Endn|20}}: [[Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond Warhammer 40,000]]
- ''Skullclamp''
*{{Endn|21}}: [https://archive.ph/grW4P Horus Heresy Legions: Vengeance or survival? Unlock a brand-new Iron Hands Warlord in this month’s Battle Pass!]''(archived from [https://www.horusheresylegions.com/horus-heresy-iron-hands-battle-pass-2/ the original] 11 August 2025, last accessed 11 August 2025)''
*{{Endn|22}}: [[Imperium Maledictum: Macharian Requisition Guide]], pg. 31
