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The reason I mention this is the Combine are partly the formerly conquered populations of the interdimensional empire.

https://combineoverwiki.net/wiki/Memory_replacement
>Memory replacement is a psycho-engineering process used by the Combine as part of the transhuman operation, transforming humans into Combine Soldiers and Combine Elites.
>This method essentially brainwashes a normal human into a pawn with complete loyalty to the Combine, replacing most if not all the memories of his former self.