Android

Androids are defined as those whose bodies are at least 95% synthetic or are, in other words, completely assimilated. Some androids choose to keep an organic brain or heart, whether for sentiment or in response to the Question of the Soul, but many are completely robotic. Androids are capable of living indefinitely with proper maintenance and care.

For those born organic, it is sometimes difficult to reach this classification. Final stage assimilation parts are harder to subsidize, and reaching a high percentage of synthetic parts inside of the cyborg classification is considered a feat in itself. Purity of body, while technically the ultimate goal, is not necessary to achieve social standing as an assimilated individual. Therefore, only the strong-willed and personally-driven tend to go as far as becoming an android. The process takes an average of 50 years, but has been known to take as little as 25 to those with the right circumstances.

On the other hand, it is also possible to be born, or rather created, synthetic. Known somewhat derisively as automatons, these individuals are created through a modified version of Repairing known as Creation, in which any number of androids integrate pieces of themselves and their code into a specially developed husk, giving life and personality to it. While one android can accomplish this alone, at least four are usually required to give the automaton the diversity and complexity required of a true synthetic intelligence. (This is different from an artificial intelligence, the development of which is explicitly outlawed.)

Androids are known best for their Knowledge-based expertise, especially in technology and electronics. They are highly intelligent, quick to learn, and able to combine the details of their knowledge in complex and nearly creative ways, but they lack the ability to be truly artistic or imaginative. This weakness has led to some disillusionment about the nature of humanity and even an inclination to replace synthetic parts with organic ones. The Question of the Soul manifests differently in individuals, but is sometimes cited as the true fear of cyborgs who do not fully assimilate.

Skill Table
Androids can begin the game with 5 extra attribute points in Knowledge OR Strength.

Synthetic Parts
Androids may start with an implant (as approved). Androids are most likely to be approved for extra implants. Androids can start with any one of the following sets of synthetic parts.


 * Low Level Android
 * Entirely synthetic except for token brain or organic blood
 * Any number of implants (as approved).


 * Pure Android
 * No organic parts. Dependent on a grid connection.