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Many bionics are clumsy and inefficient replacements{{Fn|2}} arguably worse than their original organic counterparts{{Fn|13}} while the best can replicate or even improve upon the performance of the original limb or organ. For example, [[Inquisition]] bionics are among the more sophisticated and can reverse what would otherwise be fatal or crippling injuries{{Fn|2}}.
Personnel in practically all branches of the Imperium use bionics in some capacity. In [[Imperial Guard Regiment]]s, sometimes only [[Imperial Guard Hierarchy|officers]] or heroic characters and individuals of the Regiment may possess bionics, as a form of wargear.{{Fn|27}} On the other hand, there are a few regiments where virtually every soldier is bionically enhanced, for example the [[Cobal Landstriders]].{{fn|26}} The [[Iron Hands]] [[Space Marine Chapter]] are infamous for making extensive use of them, almost to the point of almost replacing all flesh in favour of superior machinery.{{CME}} The medical kits known as a [[Martyr's Gift Medkit]] are a much higher quality than [[medkit]]s used by the [[Astra Militarum]]. These are sometimes used by [[Tempestus Scion]]s, and some of the various items contained are disposable bionic replacement limbs and eyes.{{Fn|18b}}
Members of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] are well known for their prolific use of machine enhancements{{fn|39}}, doing so to both denote their rank in the priesthood and to exhibit the many blessings of the [[Omnissiah]]. Many members of the priesthood gain more and more mechanical enhancements, eventually becoming more machine than man, to exhibit their rank or prestige in the cult's hierarchy. Eventually, as any living being of any faction or species replaces more of themselves with inorganic materials, they become more '''machine''' than flesh. Such a being may experience benefits such as no longer needing to breathe, being immune to the harmful effects and extreme cold of the [[Void_suit#The_Void|vacuum of space]], immunity to mind altering [[psychic powers]], as well as resistance to fire and a naturally armoured body.{{Fn|31c}}
