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==Notable Variants== Like [[Tau Drones]] and [[Squig]]s, if there is a function, there is a Servo-skull for this. There is a shit-ton of servo-skull variants, but we are listing the ones where we have sufficient information and images of. These are: ===Data Skull=== [[File:Data_Skull.PNG|60px|right|thumb|Imagine turning your skull into an iPad.]] Data Skulls contain a data screen set into their backs. This makes them the perfect item for relaying important targeting data, recording the findings of [[Inquisition|Inquisitorial]] investigations and many other uses. They are also used by other branches of the Imperiums such as the [[Adeptus Astartes]] and the [[Imperial Guard]] as well. Knowlwedge is power after all, and having a mobile computer tag along with you is pretty neat. By some, its functions overlap with the Scryerskull used by the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]]. The main difference it seems, is that the Data Skull is less complex and advance, but it is overall cheaper to produce. Data Skulls often work with cogitators as a result. Like all things servo-skull, it is likely that the skulls of a Data Skull are made from those working in any institution local, galactic or otherwise, in the military sector. <gallery> Data_Skull_front.PNG </gallery> ===Gheistskull=== [[File:Gheistskull.PNG|190px|right|thumb|BEEP BEEP BOOM!]] The Imperium's loitering munitions bomber. Gheistskulls like all servo-skulls, are made from the skulls of deceased Imperial subjects, in this case, the [[Imperial Navy Breachers]]. They carry compact explosives that launches devastating EMP waves that will fuck up any nearby machinery. Nevertheless, self-destructing isn't its main job although it is a sweet bonus. Its main use like most servo-skulls, is in reconnaissance. Given the dangers of boarding actions in the 41st Millennium, this makes sense to use a disposable robot to scout out ahead. They accompany Breacher teams, during boarding attacks and are controlled largely by the [[Navis Void-Jammer]]. Crunchwise, these things are meant to frustrate TEQs more then GEQs since TEQs usually have more technological nick-knacks for its EMP to exploit. When self-destructing it hits anyone within 2"/circle of the skull. While it's not very dangerous, EMP makes it have a Lethal equal to the enemy's armour save. {{Clear}} ===Guardian-skull=== [[File:Gun-skull.PNG|150px|right|thumb|The Emprah's drone strikes. [https://askrobouteguilliman40k.tumblr.com/post/663465795871997952/qsy-draws-a-lot-an-adeptus-mechanicus Art by qsy-draws-a-lot.]]] AKA the Gun-skull or Combat-skull or the Imperium's UCAV Drone Strike, the Guardian-skull unlike most servo-skulls is built for combat in mind. Designed with a somewhat reinforced structure and fitted with a single, efficient weapon system and targeting selection programs, Guardian-skulls -- also known as Gun-skulls and Combat-skulls depending on their armament, whether it be ranged or melee -- are uncommon but prestigious and effective bodyguard devices. On [[Necromunda]], a Gun-skull is usually equipped with a compact [[autopistol]] and will target whatever or whoever the owner does when they make a ranged attack. Their small size, tireless vigilance, and ability to hover in the shadows silently make them surprisingly discreet and effective servants. Its [[Tau|Weeaboo]] equivalent would be the [[Gun Drone]]. Like all things servo-skull, it is likely that the skulls of a Guardian-skull are made from those working in any institution local, galactic or otherwise, in the military sector. {{Clear}} ===Lingua-Vox-skull=== [[File:Vox_Drone.PNG|100px|right|thumb|Duolingo of the 41st Millennium.]] Simply known as the Voxs-kull. These things are essentially Duolingo in the shape of a floating human skull with an attached microphone. Considered as one of the more civilian-friendly and useful variants of servo-skulls. Lingua-Vox-skulls are incredibly specialised for that one purpose only, so their systems of communication and translation is incredibly advanced. As you can imagine, these flying halloween decorations are useful for [[Ambassador Imperialis|diplomats]] and [[Rogue Trader (Warhammer 40,000)|explorers,]] a Lingua-Vox-skull is a specially designed Servo-skull equipped with an advanced linguistic cogitation engine. The Lingua-Vox hovers just over the shoulder of its master, aiding them in translating and understanding unfamiliar tongues. Its Tau equivelent would be the [[Escort Drone]], but without the gun. Like all things servo-skull, it is likely that the skulls of a Lingua-Vox are made from those working in the [[Ambassador Imperialis]]. {{Clear}} ===Monotask-skull=== [[File:Mono-task_Skull.PNG|120px|right|thumb|Even in death. I am still a pencil-pusher.]] Possibly the most common and iconic of servo-skulls. Monotask-skulls are designed and equipped to offer assistance with a particular task, and most are fitted with a basic set of extendable manipulator pincers and whatever else by way of gear their duty requires. They are multi-useful and most of them even comes with in-built printer to act as a floating scribe for speeches and events. When you think of servo-skull, this is the one that pops out in your mind. Considered as civilian constructs, monotasks are often unarmed, so they don't do too well in the heat of battle and find more comfort in a [[Fortress-Monastery]] than anything else. [[Tl;dr]], they are 40k's equivelent of the iPhone. Fuckers are ''everywhere''. Like all things servo-skull, it is likely that the skulls of a monotask are made from those working in the [[Administratum]]. {{Clear}} ===Servo Commissar-skull=== [[File:Commissar_Skull.PNG|150px|right|thumb|Yes. It looks like something out of [[/v/|Oddworld.]]]] The absolutely [[wat|''ridiculous Servo Commissar-skull'']] are pre-programmed with litanies and admonishments, used by [[Commissar]]s. As one can imagine, heaving a servo-skull with a giant Commissar cap is going to look fucking ridiculous and funny due to how over-the-top it is. They broadcast these sayings in order to properly motivate Guardsmen, as well as to remind them of their duty to the Imperium. But quite frankly, some believes that they are used when the Commissar is feeling like a lazy fuckwit on-duty. Now, questions on whether it is capable of [[Blam|Blamming]] Guardsmen is unknown, but it wouldn't surprise us. They are best shown as an add-on for the video game, [[Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr]]. [[Lulz|Yes. That servo-skull is using the barrel of a gun as a cigar.]] Like all things servo-skull, it is likely that the skulls of a Servo Commissar-skull are made from those working in the [[Schola Progenium]]. Now whether it is also crafted from fallen Commissars. Now ''that'', is a question for the ages. {{Clear}} ===Servo-hunter=== [[File:Servo-Hunter.PNG|100px|right|thumb|Imagine a CCTV camera that can fly.]] A variant Servo-skull often utilized by [[Enforcer Security Force|planetary Enforcer cadres and less well-funded enforcement agencies]] which do not have access to the meticulously-engineered [[Cyber-Mastiff|Cyber-mastiffs]] or Grapplehawks of the [[Adeptus Arbites]]. These agents make use of shoddily constructed cyber-familiars to carry out similar duties. Servo-hunters are classic examples of such second-rate technology: these small, comparatively simplistic familiars are an inferior local variant of a Servo-skull, tasked with the exploration of a fixed location and the identification of any potential targets within. Popular amongst the Enforcers of the worlds of the Malfi Sub-sector, Servo-hunters are traditionally encased within the skulls of faithful hunting hounds, as the deceased animal's spirit is said to ensure that the drone's rudimentary logic-engine remains loyal and fierce, although human skulls are still used as well as that image can attest. A Servo-hunter, when activated and released, will float silently on tiny lift-motor gravitic suspensors and begin to search a nominated area for any targets which match preset parameters (usually human-sized heat sources). When these are located, it will provide its handler with some audible alarm, and will remain alongside the target, sounding that alarm, until deactivated. The Servo-hunter can also be used to patrol an area for intruders, or simply alert the controller if anyone approaches. Like all things servo-skull, it is likely that the skulls of a Servo-hunter are made from humans or animals working in a [[Enforcer Security Force]]. {{Clear}} ===Scryerskull=== [[File:Scryerskull.PNG|90px|right|thumb|Cawl's noodly brothers.]] A Scryerskull is a type of servo-skull deployed for tactical advantage on the battlefield. The [[tech-priest]]s of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] take the assessment and exploitation of battlefield resources very seriously indeed - so much so that many of them continue their work in this role beyond the point of death as servo-skulls dedicated to tactical analysis, transmitting a torrent of binharic code outlining battlefield strengths and weaknesses back to their masters. As you can imagine, these are the go-to servo-skulls for the AdMech and function as mobile, floating computers that can further enhance a tech-priests' computational power. [[Belisarius Cawl|Uncle Cawl]] is known to use ''several'' of them due to how old his processing power is. Like all things servo-skull, the Scryerskull as aforementioned are made from the remains of long-dead [[Tech-priest]]s with a [[Rule 34|technophillia]] beyond that of even most AdMech standards. <gallery> Cawl.jpg|Try to find as many Scryerskulls as possible. </gallery> ===Skull Probe=== [[File:Skull_Probe.PNG|140px|right|thumb|The Space Marine's UAV.]] The Skull Probe is a military device utilised by Loyalist [[Space Marine Chapter]]s for reconnaissance. It appeared as a skull-shaped drone that hovered a meter above the ground, so it appeared to be a variant of the anti-gravitic Servo-skull commonly used by a wide variety of Imperial Adepta. It was capable of stealth and quick flight that was faster than most units could move on foot, though it could not hover over obstacles. A Skull Probe is valuable to the [[Space Marine]]s as a scouting unit for its mobility and inexpensiveness, though they were unarmed and quite fragile. They were able to temporarily neutralise an enemy structure, allowing the Space Marines a temporary tactical advantage, though this usage would destroy the skull in the process. They appear only in the [[Dawn of War]] games. Like all things servo-skull, it is likely that the skulls of a Skull Probe are made from failed aspirants or [[Chapter Serf]]s. {{Clear}} ===Tome-skull=== [[File:Tome-skull_2.PNG|150px|right|thumb|The Bible holders of an Inquisition's Kill Team.]] A new type of servo-skull released in Kill Team: Ashes of Faith. The Tome-skull is a key robot used when accompanying a Kill Team of [[Inquisitorial Agents]]. The main job of the Tome-skull, as its name implies, is to carry a important Imperial tome across the party. Why ''that'' is the case is unknown. If it is used for [[Ecclesiarchy|Ecclesiarchical]] purposes, than I guess it makes some sense. Either way, the Tome-skull acts more like a neat cheer leader of sorts. By itself, it is harmless like most servo-skulls. Taking one down is going to sting a little, especially for morale purposes. Like all things servo-skull, it is likely that the skulls of a Tome-skull are made from either someone in the [[Ecclesiarchy]] or the [[Administratum]]. <gallery> Tome-skull.PNG </gallery>
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