Nanomancer

Colloquially known as nanomancers, the official name in use by militaries is Nanomachine Swarm Operator. A guy who controls a swarm of nanomachines, via either cybernetic augments for biological humans, or modifications for synthetics. The use the swarm to both attack, defend, or restrain, or many other combat applications.

Career

Qualifications

A special forces role, and generally, varying from military to military, of course, the soldier chooses to follow this path. Mental fortitude is needed, as well as focus. Good physical and mental condition is a must, as are all the other basic soldier requirements, like the ability to follow orders.

Perception

Purpose

A special forces role. Used as support for more common troops, or as individual infiltrators or agents.

Demographics

Extremely niche role, the total count is around 20 000 people.

History

Formed from experiments with nanomachines and controlling them. When cybernetics got to the point where nanomachine control interfaces could be installed in cybernetic augmentations, the job became possible.

Operations

Tools

A nanomancer is generally dressed in a robe, often dark gray or black, concealing a more practical suit of armour. The nanomancer is equipped with cybernetics of varied roles. The main weapon is a swarm of nanomachines with extremely varied operation. These machines are usually around 2-5mm in width, and are deployed in swarms of a few hundreds of thousands. The nanomachines, controlled by the user's mind, can attack, form a wall, restrain something, move things, move the nanomancer, and many more roles, depending on the creativity and skill of the nanomancer. In addition, a nanomancer usually has a few more normal weapons, most often wrist-mounted laser guns, but melee weapons are also common. The majority of their equipment is high-tech, and only often seen nearer to the Core Worlds.

Materials

Nanomachines, son.

Dangers & Hazards

As a military combat role, the nanomancer is always at risk of injury or death. Par for the course.

Alternative Names

Nanomachine Swarm Operator, nanomachine wizard

Type

Military

Demand

A somewhat niche role, but still used occasionally.

Used By

• ASTUN

Related Technologies

• Nanomachines