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== Assaulter_class ==

== Assaulter_class ==

Assaulter-class Machina are combatants whose main characteristic is the ability to fly. Assaulter-class Machina vary wildly and often overlap with other classes, since many of them are simply a derivative of an existing Machina from another Class that can now fly. Assaulter-class Machina adapt the quickest when given new Gene-Code via sex with other Machina.

Assaulter-class Machina are combatants whose main characteristic is the ability to fly. Assaulter-class Machina vary wildly and often resemble Machina from other classes. This is often because a substantial number of Types within this Class are simply a derivative of an existing Machina design from another Class with the added ability to fly and conduct aerial combat. It is because of this creation process as well, that Assaulter-class Machina adapt the quickest when given new Gene-Code via sex with other Machina.

Their identifying feature is their flight systems, usually including wings. However, it is important to consider their combatant status. A flying non-combatant would not be an Assaulter-class Machina. The basic, most common Type of Machina in this Class is the Interceptor-type.

Their identifying feature is their flight systems, usually including wings. However, it is important to consider their combatant status. A flying non-combatant would not be an Assaulter-class Machina. The basic, most common Type of Machina in this Class is the Interceptor-type.

== Hybrids and Chimeras ==

== Hybrids and Chimeras ==

When a Machina receives enough Gene-Code belonging to Machina of another Class, she can develop into a Hybrid. When identifying a Hybrid Machina, the two observable Classes are hyphenated together with 'Hybrid' prefixed to them. These Machina may still have a Type designation. An example of this might be 'Category 3 Hybrid Attacker-Injector-class Medic-type Machina'.

When a Machina receives enough Gene-Code belonging to Machina of another Class, she can develop into a Hybrid. When identifying a Hybrid Machina, the two observable Classes are hyphenated together with 'Hybrid' prefixed to them. These Machina still have a Type designation. An example of this might be 'Category 3 Hybrid Attacker-Injector-class Medic-type Machina'.

Chimera Machina are very rare Machina. This occurs when a very strong Category 3 Machina has acquired large amounts of traits from several Classes other than her own Class. As such they look like a combination of at least three Classes of Machina. Chimera Machina are very close to ascending to Category 4 and becoming a Queen-class Machina, and this means they are some of the most dangerous Category 3 Machina. Due to the complexity of their bodies, Chimera Machina are often simply identified by the Cluster they belong to. This designation does not match the standard designation structure due to it beginning as a REPAIR expediency in naming these extremely-high-value targets. An example of this might be 'Category 3 Chimera Machina - ARACHNE Cluster'.

Chimera Machina are very rare Machina. This occurs when a very strong Category 3 Machina has acquired large amounts of traits from several Classes other than her own Class. As such they look like a combination of at least three Classes of Machina. Chimera Machina are very close to ascending to Category 4 and becoming a Queen-class Machina, and this means they are some of the most dangerous Category 3 Machina. Due to the complexity of their bodies, Chimera Machina may have a Type designation, but are often simply identified by the Cluster they belong to. The latter designation does not match the standard designation structure due to it beginning as a REPAIR expediency in naming these extremely-high-value targets. An example of the former naming style might be 'Category 3 Chimera Protector-type Machina' and an example of the latter naming style might be 'Category 3 Chimera Machina - ARACHNE Cluster'.

== Proto_Machina ==

== Proto_Machina ==

Where a Hybrid Machina is two Classes at once, and a Chimera Machina is three or more Classes at once, a Proto-Machina can be thought of as having no Class at that particular time. This occurs during a certain set of circumstances where expedience is needed for Machina development. In these situations, the Machina are prevented from developing more than the bare essentials so their development is faster, but otherwise develop from Category 1 through to Category 3 as normal. This can be ordered by a Queen whose situation necessitates new forces as soon as possible, or may be triggered by [[Outbreak Protocol]]. Once the situation improves, the Proto-Machina will be released from the restrictions and allowed to develop the equipment she would naturally have.

Where a Hybrid Machina is two Classes at once, and a Chimera Machina is three or more Classes at once, a Proto-Machina can be thought of as having no Class at that particular time. This occurs during a certain set of circumstances where expedience is needed for Machina development. In these situations, the Machina are prevented from developing more than the bare essentials so their development is faster, but otherwise develop from Category 1 through to Category 3 as normal. This can be ordered by a Queen whose situation necessitates new forces as soon as possible, but they are usually triggered by [https://wiki.machinamaincluster.com/index.php/Machina_Behaviour#Outbreak_Protocol Outbreak Protocol] situations. Once the situation improves, the Proto-Machina will be released from the restrictions and allowed to develop the equipment she would naturally have.