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|name = Hand talon
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|image = Artificial Organ.png|Hand talon
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| image = Health item prosthetic.png
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|type = Medical Items
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| type = Medical Items
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|type2 = Body Parts
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|description = A razor-sharp talon which extends from a hidden opening between the middle and ring fingers. The talon is longer than the palm, but it becomes flexible upon retracting, allowing the user to curl it up and conceal it inside the hand. It can perform rapid slashing attacks, but is poor at penetrating armor.
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|meleeattack1dmg = 15
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| description = A razor-sharp talon which extends from a hidden opening between the middle and ring fingers. The talon is longer than the palm, but it becomes flexible upon retracting, allowing the user to curl it up and conceal it inside the hand. It can perform rapid slashing attacks, but is poor at penetrating armor.
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|meleeattack1type = Scratch
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| meleeattack1dmg = 15
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|meleeattack1part = Talon
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|meleeattack1cool = 1.5
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| meleeattack1part = Talon
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|meleeattack1ap = 15
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| meleeattack1cool = 1.5
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|MeleeWeaponAverageDPS = 10
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| meleeattack1ap = 15
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|MeleeWeaponAverageAP = 15
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| body part = Hand
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|mode = Melee
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| MeleeWeaponAverageDPS = 10
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|resources to make = {{icon|steel|40}} + {{icon|component|7}}
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| MeleeWeaponAverageAP = 15
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|damge type =  
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| mode = Melee
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| production facility 1 = Machining table
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| research = Compact weaponry
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| skill 1 = Crafting
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| skill 1 level = 5
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| resource 1 = Steel
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| resource 1 amount = 40
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| resource 2 = Component
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| resource 2 amount = 7
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| work to make = 15000
 
| mass = 4
 
| mass = 4
 
| marketvalue = 355
 
| marketvalue = 355
 
| max hit points base = 50
 
| max hit points base = 50
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| damage type = Sharp
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| techHediffsTags = AdvancedWeapon
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| thingSetMakerTags = RewardStandardLowFreq
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| page verified for version = 1.4.3704
 
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The '''hand talon''' is an [[Artificial body part|implant]] and [[body part weapon]] that gives a pawn an extra melee attack.
  
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The '''Hand Talon''' is an implant that gives a pawn an attack with 15% AP and 10.0 DPS. It does not affect manipulation.
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== Acquisition ==
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Hand talons can be crafted at a [[{{P|Production Facility 1}}]] once the [[Research#{{P|Required Research}}|{{P|Required Research}}]] research project has been completed. The required [[techprint]] can be obtained either by [[trade]] or completing [[quests]] for the [[Empire]]. They require {{Required Resources}}, {{Ticks|{{P|Work To Make}}}} of work, and a [[{{P|Skill 1}}]] skill of {{P|Skill 1 Level}}.
  
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== Obtaining ==
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The item can also be traded from exotic [[traders]], and can be earned as a [[quests|quest]] reward.
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== Summary ==
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The hand talon is a implant that is installed into a pawn's existing, organic hand. They are universal and can be installed on either the left or right hand but cannot be implanted into artificial body parts such as [[wooden hand]]s or [[bionic arm]]s. It adds an extra attack to implantee's melee verb pool. This attack deals {{P|Attack 1 Damage}} [[{{P|Attack 1 Type}}]] damage, with an {{AP}} of {{P|Attack 1 AP}} for an average {{DPS}} of {{P|MeleeDPS}}. The true {{DPS}} will depend on the [[Melee verb selection|specific melee verbs]] available to the pawn. The implant does not affect [[manipulation]] nor does it replace the function of any body part. Hand talons have no [[quality]].
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When [[social fight]]ing, colonists will not use the hand talon to attack their opponent.
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! {{Icon Small|Heart|32}}
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! style='text-align: left !important;'| Human Fist
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| {{Q|Human|Attack 1 DPS}}
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| {{Q|Human|Attack 1 AP}}%
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| {{P|Attack 1 Damage}}
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Crafted at a machining table if compact weaponry [[Techprint]] has been used.
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=== Installation ===
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The item can also be traded from exotic [[traders]], and can be earned as a [[quests|quest]] reward.
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Installing the part requires {{Ticks|2500}} of work, 2x medicine of [[Herbal medicine|herbal]] quality or better, and a [[Skills#Medical|Medical skill]] of 5.
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Removing the part requires {{Ticks|2500}} of work, 1x medicine of [[Herbal medicine|herbal]] quality or better, and a [[Skills#Medical|Medical skill]] of 5.
  
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== Effectiveness and uses ==
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If the operation fails, the part will be destroyed.
  
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The hand talon is a relatively powerful melee weapon, having the highest DPS of all of the implants given by the [[Research#Compact Weaponry|Compact Weaponry]] research. Hand talons are superior to a [[steel]] [[longsword]] against unarmored enemies, however due to it's lack of armor penetration falls short against heavily armored foes. It is not as powerful as a [[plasteel]] [[longsword]] or [[uranium]] [[mace]] however, and so is not particularly useful for a dedicated melee pawn if you have access to these more effective options.
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== Analysis ==
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The hand talon is a relatively powerful [[body part weapon]], having the second highest DPS of all options second only the [[power claw]]. And unlike the [[power claw]], it inflicts no [[stat]] malus. Its primary failing is in {{AP}} and single attack damage with the lowest of the all the damage-only body part weapons. Against unarmored enemies, the hand talon is slightly superior to a [[quality|good quality]] [[steel]] [[longsword]] but is inferior to normal quality [[plasteel]] [[longsword]] or [[uranium]] [[mace]]. As with all body part weapons, is not particularly useful for a dedicated melee pawn if melee weapons of decent material and quality are available.  
  
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Its greatest benefit comes in fitting it to ranged pawns, as it gives them a the ability to be effective in melee combat while still being able to hold a gun. Being able to give a ranged pawn the melee capabilities of a pawn with a [[steel]] [[longsword]] means that if an enemy raider closes to melee your pawn isn't completely defenseless. It also makes you pawns more versatile as they can switch from a ranged to melee role in an instant, and still be effective. This is useful if you need another melee fighter immediately for any reason, whether that be to melee block a choke point but no melee pawn in near/has been downed, or simply see that melee locking an enemy is a more effective way to combat them as they can't shoot back.
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Its greatest benefit comes in fitting it to ranged pawns, as it gives them the ability to be effective in melee combat while still being able to hold a gun. Being able to give a ranged pawn the melee capabilities of a pawn with a [[steel]] [[longsword]] means that if an enemy raider closes to melee range, your pawn isn't as defenseless as they would be otherwise. It also makes you pawns more versatile as they can switch from a ranged to melee role in an instant, and still be effective. This is useful if you need another melee fighter immediately for any reason, whether that be to melee block a choke point but no undowned melee pawn is available, or simply see that melee locking an enemy is a more effective way to combat them as they can't shoot back. In these roles, it may be better than the power claw in some circumstances, as despite the slightly lower DPS and significantly lower AP, it does not slow the pawn like the power claw. Additionally, the majority of melee enemies that would close with your ranged pawns are tribals and animals, both of whom are lightly armored, limiting the disparity between the two a mere {{--|{{#expr: {{Q|Power claw|MeleeDPS}}- {{P|MeleeDPS}} }}}} {{DPS}} and a significant {{--|{{%|1-{{P|Attack 1 Damage}}/{{Q|Power claw|Attack 1 Damage}} round 2}}}} loss in single attack damage, reducing the chance of body part destruction. Given that using ranged pawns in melee should be relatively rare, this is often worthwhile to avoid the power claw's penalty to [[Moving]].  
  
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== Drawbacks ==
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=== Part incompatibly ===
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A significant drawback of the hand talon is that it can not be simultaneously used with two [[bionic arm|bionic]] or [[archotech arm]]s. [[Manipulation]] above 100% does not affect [[Shooting Accuracy]], and so for a dedicated gunfighter this may not be a significant drawback. However, [[manipulation]] increases [[general labor speed]], meaning that if they have a role within your colony beyond fighting affected by [[manipulation]], such as crafting or constructing, they will be less effective at these roles than they otherwise could be. A pawn can still be equipped with one [[bionic arm|bionic]] or [[archotech arm]], and one hand talon without it negatively affecting their melee capabilities after [[Version/1.1.2610|1.1.2610]] changed melee verb selection.
  
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The main drawback of the hand talon is that it can not be simultaneously used with [[bionic arm|bionic]] or [[archotech arm|archothech arms]]. [[Manipulation]] above 100% does not affect [[Shooting Accuracy]], and so for a dedicated fighter this may not be a significant drawback. However, [[manipulation]] increases [[general labor speed|global work speed]], meaning that if they have a role within your colony beyond fighting affected by [[manipulation]], such as crafting or constructing, they will be less effective at these roles than they otherwise could be.
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If you choose two [[bionic arm|bionic]] or [[archotech arm]]s over one arm and a hand talon, you also have the option of the [[knee spike]]. The [[knee spike]] is not as effective in combat as the hand talon however, and has the significant drawback that you then can't install two [[bionic leg|bionic]] or [[archotech leg]]s, which are arguably more important than the arms. In this case you can install [[venom fangs]] which, while the weakest implant of all those mentioned, does not conflict with anything.
  
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If you choose [[bionic arm|bionic]] or [[archotech arm|archothech arms]] over hand talons, you also have the option of the [[knee spike]]. The [[knee spike]] is not as effective in combat as the hand talon however, and has the significant drawback that you then can't install [[bionic leg|bionic]] or [[archotech leg|archothech legs]], which are arguably more important than the arms. In this case you can install [[venom fangs]] which, while the weakest weapon of all those mentioned, does not conflict with anything.
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== Trivia==
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The stats page of the hand talon claims it replaces the hand and fingers, but this is incorrect. The hand talon is an implant and does not replace any body parts. The [[elbow blade]] and [[knee spike]] share this mistake.  
  
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== Version History ==  
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== Version history==
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*Added in initial release of Royalty
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* [[Royalty DLC]] Release - Added
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*Buffed in version ??
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* [[Version/1.1.2598|1.1.2598]] - Rebalanced. Decreased {{AP}} from 22% -> 15%, and decreased cooldown time from 2s -> 1.5s. {{DPS}} increased 7.50 -> 10, market value increased from {{Icon Small|silver||210}} -> {{Icon Small|silver||355}}
  
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Latest revision as of 11:32, 8 January 2024

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Hand talon

Hand talon

A razor-sharp talon which extends from a hidden opening between the middle and ring fingers. The talon is longer than the palm, but it becomes flexible upon retracting, allowing the user to curl it up and conceal it inside the hand. It can perform rapid slashing attacks, but is poor at penetrating armor.

Base Stats

Type
Medical Items – Body Parts
Tech Level
Industrial
Market Value
355 Silver

Melee Combat

Mode
Melee
Melee Attack 1
Talon
15 dmg (Scratch)
15% AP
1.5 seconds cooldown
Body Part
Hand
Melee Average DPS
10
Melee Average AP
15%

Creation

Crafted At
Machining table
Required Research
Compact weaponryTechprint
Skill Required
Crafting 5
Work To Make
15,000 ticks (4.17 mins)
Resources to make
Steel 40 + Component 7
Technical
thingSetMakerTags
RewardStandardLowFreq
techHediffsTags
AdvancedWeapon
tradeTags
ImplantEmpireCommon


The hand talon is an implant and body part weapon that gives a pawn an extra melee attack.

Acquisition[edit]

Hand talons can be crafted at a Machining table once the Compact weaponry research project has been completed. The required techprint can be obtained either by trade or completing quests for the Empire. They require Steel 40 Steel, Component 7 Components, 15,000 ticks (4.17 mins) of work, and a Crafting skill of 5.

The item can also be traded from exotic traders, and can be earned as a quest reward.

Summary[edit]

The hand talon is a implant that is installed into a pawn's existing, organic hand. They are universal and can be installed on either the left or right hand but cannot be implanted into artificial body parts such as wooden hands or bionic arms. It adds an extra attack to implantee's melee verb pool. This attack deals 15 Scratch damage, with an AP of 15 for an average DPS of 10. The true DPS will depend on the specific melee verbs available to the pawn. The implant does not affect manipulation nor does it replace the function of any body part. Hand talons have no quality.

When social fighting, colonists will not use the hand talon to attack their opponent.

  • Name Damage DPS AP Damage Type
    Heart Human Fist 8.2 4.1 12% Blunt
    Hand talon Hand talon 15 10 15% Scratch

    • Installation[edit]

    Installing the part requires 2,500 ticks (41.67 secs) of work, 2x medicine of herbal quality or better, and a Medical skill of 5.

    Removing the part requires 2,500 ticks (41.67 secs) of work, 1x medicine of herbal quality or better, and a Medical skill of 5.

    If the operation fails, the part will be destroyed.

    Analysis[edit]

    The hand talon is a relatively powerful body part weapon, having the second highest DPS of all options second only the power claw. And unlike the power claw, it inflicts no stat malus. Its primary failing is in AP and single attack damage with the lowest of the all the damage-only body part weapons. Against unarmored enemies, the hand talon is slightly superior to a good quality steel longsword but is inferior to normal quality plasteel longsword or uranium mace. As with all body part weapons, is not particularly useful for a dedicated melee pawn if melee weapons of decent material and quality are available.

    Its greatest benefit comes in fitting it to ranged pawns, as it gives them the ability to be effective in melee combat while still being able to hold a gun. Being able to give a ranged pawn the melee capabilities of a pawn with a steel longsword means that if an enemy raider closes to melee range, your pawn isn't as defenseless as they would be otherwise. It also makes you pawns more versatile as they can switch from a ranged to melee role in an instant, and still be effective. This is useful if you need another melee fighter immediately for any reason, whether that be to melee block a choke point but no undowned melee pawn is available, or simply see that melee locking an enemy is a more effective way to combat them as they can't shoot back. In these roles, it may be better than the power claw in some circumstances, as despite the slightly lower DPS and significantly lower AP, it does not slow the pawn like the power claw. Additionally, the majority of melee enemies that would close with your ranged pawns are tribals and animals, both of whom are lightly armored, limiting the disparity between the two a mere −1 DPS and a significant −32% loss in single attack damage, reducing the chance of body part destruction. Given that using ranged pawns in melee should be relatively rare, this is often worthwhile to avoid the power claw's penalty to Moving.

    Part incompatibly[edit]

    A significant drawback of the hand talon is that it can not be simultaneously used with two bionic or archotech arms. Manipulation above 100% does not affect Shooting Accuracy, and so for a dedicated gunfighter this may not be a significant drawback. However, manipulation increases general labor speed, meaning that if they have a role within your colony beyond fighting affected by manipulation, such as crafting or constructing, they will be less effective at these roles than they otherwise could be. A pawn can still be equipped with one bionic or archotech arm, and one hand talon without it negatively affecting their melee capabilities after 1.1.2610 changed melee verb selection.

    If you choose two bionic or archotech arms over one arm and a hand talon, you also have the option of the knee spike. The knee spike is not as effective in combat as the hand talon however, and has the significant drawback that you then can't install two bionic or archotech legs, which are arguably more important than the arms. In this case you can install venom fangs which, while the weakest implant of all those mentioned, does not conflict with anything.

    Trivia[edit]

    The stats page of the hand talon claims it replaces the hand and fingers, but this is incorrect. The hand talon is an implant and does not replace any body parts. The elbow blade and knee spike share this mistake.

    Version history[edit]

    • Royalty DLC Release - Added
    • 1.1.2598 - Rebalanced. Decreased AP from 22% -> 15%, and decreased cooldown time from 2s -> 1.5s. DPS increased 7.50 -> 10, market value increased from Silver 210 -> Silver 355
    Artificial body parts
    Arm/Hand
    Archotech arm • Bionic arm • Power claw • Prosthetic arm • Wooden hand • Drill arm Content added by the Royalty DLC • Elbow blade Content added by the Royalty DLC • Field hand Content added by the Royalty DLC • Hand talon Content added by the Royalty DLC • Venom talon Content added by the Royalty DLC
    Head
    Archotech eye • Bionic eye • Bionic ear • Bionic tongue • Cochlear implant • Denture • Aesthetic nose Content added by the Royalty DLC
    Head implants
    Joywire • Painstopper • Circadian assistant Content added by the Royalty DLC • Circadian half-cycler Content added by the Royalty DLC • Gastro-analyzer Content added by the Royalty DLC • Learning assistant Content added by the Royalty DLC • Mindscrew Content added by the Royalty DLC • Neurocalculator Content added by the Royalty DLC • Psychic harmonizer Content added by the Royalty DLC • Psychic reader Content added by the Royalty DLC • Psychic sensitizer Content added by the Royalty DLC • Venom fangs Content added by the Royalty DLC • Control sublink (Standard, High) Content added by the Biotech DLC • Mechlink Content added by the Biotech DLC • Mech gestation processor Content added by the Biotech DLC • Remote repairer Content added by the Biotech DLC • Remote shielder Content added by the Biotech DLC • Repair probe Content added by the Biotech DLC
    Spine
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    Bionic stomach • Nuclear stomach Content added by the Royalty DLC • Reprocessor stomach Content added by the Royalty DLC • Sterilizing stomach Content added by the Royalty DLC
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    Leg/Foot
    Archotech leg • Bionic leg • Prosthetic leg • Peg leg • Wooden foot • Knee spike Content added by the Royalty DLC
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    Psylink neuroformer Content added by the Royalty DLC • Xenogerm Content added by the Biotech DLC
    Deprecated
    Scyther blade • Psychic silencer Content added by the Royalty DLC

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