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A '''Mechadendrite''' is a catchall name that covers a variety of additional artificial limb [[bionic]] implants that are used almost universally by the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]],{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|5}} as well as [[Techmarines]] of the [[Adeptus Astartes]],{{Fn|3}} and both of their [[Chaos]] or [[heretek]] aligned counterparts.{{Fn|7}} This can range from [[servo-arm]]s to tendril-like appendages, each designed for a specialised purpose.{{Fn|5}}{{Fn|7}}
==Overview==
Mechadendrites are constructed from metallic alloys and have small motors and actuators within their armoured structures. They are usually longer than the Techpriest's natural limbs and are with multiple joints (simulating mechanical tentacles) to allow maximum reach and flexibility.{{Fn|3}} [[Tech-Adept]]s of Grade II and above are permitted to have mechadendrites.{{Fn|6b}} Each limb is controlled by the mind and purpose-built. Being able to coordinate more than one mechadendrite with competence takes decades of discipline and training.{{Fn|5}} Tech-Priests almost universally bear a number of mechadendrites, some so laden with additional appendages that they appear as a hive of writhing serpents.{{Fn|6b}}
Members of the Adeptus Mechanicus from the [[Enginseer ]] rank and above are known to have mechadendrites, and although they may often only have one fitted, one could have as many mechadendrites as the body will support.{{Fn|3}}
[[Servitor]]s can also have mechadendrites to assist the enginseer they are assigned to.{{Fn|3}}
*'''Micro-mechadendrites:''' A small limbs that may have an assortment of different standard forms of [[data-tether]], typically used to interact with a control unit or [[cogitator]].{{Fn|6b}}
*'''Optical Mechadendrite:''' Equipped with various pict-capture, lumen, or sensory devices. It is highly flexible and designed for inspection and sensory application.{{Fn|4}}
*'''Plasma-cutter Mechadendrite:''' A [[plasma cutter]] is attached. This industrial tool can cut through the thickest metals and [[adamantine]] plating with ease. It can alternatevly alternatively be used as an improvised [[plasma weapon]] when overloaded.{{Fn|8}}
*'''[[Prehensile Dataspike]]:''' A dataspike attached to the end of a mechadendrite. Often used by [[Legio Cybernetica]] Tech-Priests to forcibly plug into a variety of machines and mechanical servants. Purposes for doing so includes gaining data, wrestling control, or direct harm.{{Fn|6b}}
*'''Utility Mechadendrite:''' Equipped with a wide variety of tools needed for the work of a tech-priest. As an example, this combi-tool could include: injectors, [[sacred unguents]], incense, small chainsaws or other cutting instruments.{{Fn|4}}
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