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== Category 4 ==

== Category 4 ==

Category 4 is composed of Machina who have ascended to the Queen-class by unlocking Queen-Code within the [[M2 Nanomachines|Instinct-Code]] of their M2 Nanomachines. This occurs in two ways, the first and most common way is through the accumulation of many adaptations over time and traits from other Machina via sex in a combination that is powerful enough to satisfy the evolving conditions within the Instinct-Code of her M2 Nanomachines. The second way is much less common; very rarely, an infected person naturally possesses many extremely strong traits and unlocks Queen-Code immediately. In this scenario, her M2 Nanomachines will not stop at Category 3 and will continue upgrading her until she finishes development at Category 4 as a Queen-class Machina. In terms of strength, the difference between Category 4 and Category 3 is the same as a Category 3 compared to a human. Ascending to Category 4 causes the new Queen to overwrite the Cluster-Code of her M2 Nanomachines with her own, new Cluster-Code. Anything the new Queen corrupts will inherit her new Cluster-Code and subsequently belong to her. They can then spread her Cluster-Code to others, bringing them under the new Queen's control as well.

Category 4 is composed of Machina who have ascended to the Queen-class by unlocking Queen-Code within the [[M2 Nanomachines|Instinct-Code]] of their M2 Nanomachines. This occurs in two ways: The first and most common way is through the accumulation of many adaptations over time, and traits from other Machina via sex, in a combination that is powerful enough to satisfy the evolving conditions within the Instinct-Code of her M2 Nanomachines. TO unlock Queen-Code, a Category 3 Machina often may need to develop from her initial Class into a Hybrid of two Classes, then into a Chimera of three or more Classes before she unlocks Queen-Code. The second way is much less common; very rarely, an infected person naturally possesses many extremely strong traits and unlocks Queen-Code immediately. In this scenario, her M2 Nanomachines will not stop at Category 3 and will continue upgrading her until she finishes development at Category 4 as a Queen-class Machina.

 

In terms of strength, the difference between Category 4 and Category 3 is the same as a Category 3 compared to a human. Ascending to Category 4 causes the new Queen to overwrite the Cluster-Code of her M2 Nanomachines with her own, new Cluster-Code. Anything the new Queen corrupts will inherit her new Cluster-Code and subsequently belong to her. They can then spread her Cluster-Code to others, bringing them under the new Queen's control as well.

Other traits exclusive to Category 4 Machina are the Queen's third eye and her [[Throne]]. The third eye is an external indication that the Queen’s brain has developed the processing power to be the main server of the Cluster. With her vast processing power and authority from her Cluster-Code, she is able to command her Cluster and learn everything her subordinates experience. A Throne is the Category 4 Machina's equipment. It contributes power to the Queen-class Machina, rather than needing power from the Machina, and will also grant her powerful abilities. Thrones can be either Fusion-type, where they're still permanently fused to the Machina, or Vehicle-type, where they're large enough to act as a vehicle for the Queen and can be separated from her at will. Vehicle-type Thrones have a larger capacity for generating power and possess more abilities, but the Queen loses these when separated. All Category 4 Machina have access to Gyno Mode by default. Where they differ from Category 3 Machina is their ability to maintain Gyno Mode indefinitely.

Other traits exclusive to Category 4 Machina are the Queen's third eye and her [[Throne]]. The third eye is an external indication that the Queen’s brain has developed the processing power to be the main server of the Cluster. With her vast processing power and authority from her Cluster-Code, she is able to command her Cluster and learn everything her subordinates experience. A Throne is the Category 4 Machina's equipment. It contributes power to the Queen-class Machina, rather than needing power from the Machina, and will also grant her powerful abilities. Thrones can be either Fusion-type, where they're still permanently fused to the Machina, or Vehicle-type, where they're large enough to act as a vehicle for the Queen and can be separated from her at will. Vehicle-type Thrones have a larger capacity for generating power and possess more abilities, but the Queen loses these when separated. All Category 4 Machina have access to Gyno Mode by default. Where they differ from Category 3 Machina is their ability to maintain Gyno Mode indefinitely.