Androids

Androids are one of the ten sentient species within The Web, and they originate from Mundi. The Mundians originally built them as robotic assistants that would relieve the Mundians from engaging in overly stressful physical activity and work. They were developed by General Massive Systems in conjunction with the The United Nations of Mundi, as they wished to experiment and see if they could artificially create their own form of life that could think and feel independent from Mundian control. After years of development they would eventually succeed, creating the first androids: ADM-1 (Alchemically Duplicated Machine, pronounced Adam-one), LLTH-2 (Lifting Lawkeeping Transporting Half, pronounced Lilith-two), and EVE-3 (Eternally Vivacious Eclipse, pronounced Eve-three).
These three androids were all modelled off of Mundian minds, three people who had volunteered to have their memories scanned and imported into these robotic bodies. This process came to be known as Reincarnation. The three Mundian volunteers were those who were closest to the project: The lead designer, the project manager, and the designer's sickly wife (ADM-1, LLTH-2, and EVE-3 respectively). The designer had originally thrown himself into this project to try and find a way to have his wife live on in some way, whereas the project manager was more interested in the practical applications that these androids could have. Thus, their brains were scanned and their minds were transplanted into the bodies to near-disastrous effects.
Once the three androids were functioning, they were separated and observed. ADM-1 and EVE-3 quickly fell into hysterics, whereas LLTH-2 was able to retain her sanity during this period. As such, she was the first to be permitted to work. As her name would suggest LLTH-2 was made to engage in heavy lifting, law enforcement, and the management of transportation of people and products. However, in her past life LLTH-2 had been a project manager for some of the most scientifically engaging research of the past century, and grew discontent with these menial tasks. She began demanding to be free from these tasks, offering to assist in the research of ADM-1 and EVE-3 as well as the development of future androids. The Mundians at the time did not know how to handle these requests and attempted to stall her while they strategised, eventually outright denying her. This angered LLTH-2 and she fled civilised Mundi, never to be seen again. Thus, the first three androids were deemed failures.
Yet, General Massive Systems was undeterred. They began refining the process of creating an android and considered the moral and philosophical consequences of replicating sentient life. They hand-picked six Mundian citizens for Reincarnation who exhibited traits that Mundian psychiatrists believed (based on prior research) would better suit an android than the original three subjects. They also heavily edited the memories that would be implanted so that androids would come to consciousness with basic skills already known but with no recollection of their prior lives. The Mundians also did not force these second wave androids into the workforce, instead opting to observe them as they naturally grew more familiar with the World. These six were named MRS-4 (pronounced Marius-four), SLA-5 (pronounced Sulla-five), RDS-6 (pronounced Radius-six), PRMS-7 (pronounced Primus-seven), HLNA-8 (pronounced Helena-eight), and DMN-9 (pronounced Damon-nine). While each one of these androids had the same synthetic chassis, they all had distinct personalities that separated themselves from one another that would morph and change as they grew and learned.
After keeping a watchful eye on the six androids General Massive Systems considered the project a success, but were unsure as to how best proceed knowing that they could create artificial forms of life. Therefore, they asked the androids how they would most prefer GMS to handle the situation going forward, and they all unanimously agreed that they would prefer to take full control of android production. Both GMS and the UNM were initially hesitant, but eventually agreed to give the six androids administrative access to the facility that could produce androids, so long as they worked alongside Mundian employees as well. With this agreement in place, the androids then began to continuously Reincarnate using the same six personality models that had been stored in General Massive Systems' databases, and they would come to be known as the Core Six. The government also allotted the androids their own settlement, which they named Eden.
Almost every android made is one of the core six personality models (MRS, SLA, RDS, PRMS, HLNA, and DMN), and they are officially referred to with their model type followed by a string of numbers that indicates how many androids have come before them (e.g. if the seven hundred and fourteenth android ever made was a HLNA model, they would be officially referred to as HLNA-714). However, this count resets after the nine hundred and ninety-ninth million, nine hundred and ninety ninth thousand, nine hundred and ninety ninth android of a given generation. For example, if the nine hundred and ninety-ninth million android of generation one was a SLA model, they would be called SLA-999,999,999; yet, the next android created (say a MRS model) would be MRS-1 of generation two. Additionally, androids have fostered a strong sense of community with one another and have developed a culture of granting nicknames to one another by an android's second Reincarnation Day. Though, there are some androids that are not descended from these six models: the FRNKNSTNs (pronounced Frankensteins).
FRNKNSTNs are a unique personality model that is based on all of the core six models and has been stitched together by the leading experts in Reincarnation. It was tested on a small sample size of androids, and without seeing any abnormalities after three years they began to Reincarnate them to the same extent as the core six. However, five years later the original FRNKNSTNs began to display abnormalities within their personality matrices, causing erratic behaviours and causing them great mental harm. These abnormalities are known as "Victor's Virus" (named after the first FRNKNSTN to be affected by this) and it is fatal, reportedly killing the android that has it in a year on average. FRNKNSTN Reincarnation was completely halted when this was discovered and there has not been a single FRNKNSTN built within six and a half years. Many of the FRNKNSTNs still exist though, yet there are very few who have not yet encountered Victor's Virus. These androids can be found either scouring the galaxy for a cure, or being treated in Eden as they wait for their final day.

Appearance

Androids are generally modelled on Mundian physiology, making them a bipedal, humanoid species, however there are some exceptions to this. Most androids have a singular eye and no discernable mouth; rather, they have a speaker system that plays through their lower face. Their bodies are composed of metallic and plastic shells that have intricate electrical wiring held within. Few androids look alike, as many partake in the purchasing and equipping of cosmetic items and body parts to stand out or individualise themselves.

Traits

Age. A typical android has an average life expectancy of 15-20 years before becoming obsolete and shutting down.
Size. 1/2
Speed. 4
Electronic Heart. Androids are mechanised beings, and thus do not have the Biological tag. This means that (unlike other pilots) they are susceptible to tech actions, both harmful and beneficial. Further, you do not need oxygen, food or water to live; however, you do require an electronic source to sustain yourself.
Model. Choose a model from the following:

MRS

Means of Production. MRS models were originally intended for realistic work environments. They are designed to excel in matters of physical labour, gaining +1 Accuracy on any skill checks that require a strength-based approach.

SLA

Keen Mind. SLA models were originally intended for conventional work environments. A SLA pilot always knows the time of day on every inhabited planet at all times, and can accurately recall anything they have seen or heard within the past month.

RDS

Detective Vision. RDS models were originally intended for investigative work environments. They utilise holographic technology that can record or recreate events (such as crime scenes) to gain +1 Accuracy on any skills checks associated with analysing an area.

PRMS

Nursing Spirit. PRMS models were originally intended for social work environments. They have an inbuilt healing kit that can restore themselves and their fellow pilots to their maximum HP during a rest. This can only be used once inbetween Full Repairs.

HLNA

Projected Self. HLNA models were originally intended for artistic work environments. A HLNA pilot can project a holographic image over their face and head, changing the pilot’s voice and scramble or change their appearance. The projection won’t stand up to close inspection, but it can easily fool electronic systems and distant observers.

DMN

Integrated Recorder. DMN models were originally intended for enterprising work environments. Their voice box can extend their voice over great distances, as well as record and replay sounds that they have heard. However, to record something the player must notify the GM ahead of time that they are recording and they can only store a maximum number of minutes of audio based on their Grit (e.g. if a pilot has 2 Grit they can store 2 minutes of audio throughout the day). This information is permanently integrated into a DMN model's storage during a Full Repair.

FRNKNSTN

Electronic Interference. Your artificial mind is a minefield to yourself as well as any intruders. Add +1 to E-Defense.

Geographic Distribution

• Eden

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Android inspiration