PAX

PAX
Character Information
Name Origin: Pax
Human Name: ?
Cluster: Pax Imperial Cluster
Area Observed: Ganymede
Rank: Empress
Class: Assaulter (Shield-Type)
Height: 210cm

PAX is an anomaly among Machina Queens for her unwavering commitment to humane treatment of those she captures. Hive PAX currently operates as something of a tourist destination for Machina across the Solar System.

Biography

PAX appears at first to be a typical sexually aggressive Machina, she is eager to display her body and closely introduce humans to it. Her affinity seems to be for REPAIR Agents. However, unlike typical Machina, PAX exhibits unusually high degrees of restraint towards humans. Observation indicates she will flirt, cajole, or even physically impress herself upon potential victims, however, those displaying strong resistance apparently have their bodily autonomy respected. It is noted that this respect will come in the form of a "reprieve" implying a temporary state of affairs. PAX generally does seem to desire a degree of consent from humans she encounters; whether this fulfills a sexual desire of hers or a greater purpose remains unknown. She additionally enforces this same behavioral criterion upon her subordinates.

Some noted exceptions to this rule have been observed. In occurrences where REPAIR Agents are fatally injured during fighting; she will expose them to M2 corruption, even against their wishes. It has been noted that PAX has sometimes violated her code of conduct, exact reasons unknown, but tentative speculation suggests humans which display weak resistance towards her may become targets despite verbal protests. Conversely, Agents which display extremely negative reactions towards her might also undergo an immediate, forceful corruption depending on circumstances.

PAX has publicly expressed a desire is to establish peaceful coexistence between Machina and humanity; however, she believes REPAIR is an obstacle that must be overcome to accomplish this. Her goal is to bring about the concept of a ‘Pax Machina’ which will see humans guided towards their ‘natural’ evolution. She has stressed a need to convince humanity not to fear or hate Machina.

Behavior of PAX Cluster is noted to have shifted significantly after encountered during 'Incident-Ganymede248-I18-MQ' with PAX Cluster operating in coordination with ARACHNE Imperial Cluster in an invasion of nearby colonial settlements. After Action Reports noted PAX Cluster did not target civilians for corruption, even when clear opportunities presented themselves.

PAX has sub-divided her hive, establishing a city within where captured humans live, with the aim to cultivate interpersonal relationships through fraternization. PAX appears to display a high degree of patience with those she detains; she operates under the maxim that sooner or later humans will willingly request her blessing. Reconnaissance has indicated the residents of this city do no exhibit normal adverse reactions to the danger of interacting with Machina.

Currently her Hive appears to operate as an experiment towards acceptance rates of Machina infection among pacified humans. REPAIR has noted some Agents reappear on the battlefield as Machina months or years after first captured.

Origins

First official sighting of PAX, then unnamed, occurred in SY 247 on a colony in Titan orbit after the Saturn Night Event. She was among many human residents who recieved unknown nanomachine treatments, for further details, see: 'Incident-Saturn247-O1' The colony was deemed lost when she evolved to Category 4. After her subordinate Machina reached Category 3 status, her newly created Cluster attacked nearby colonies.

Aggression remained typical for a Category 4 Machina in her next two attacks, until 'Incident-Titan247-I23-PAX'

(Incident-Titan247-I23-PAX Excerpt: Colony was targeted by PAX for invasion; intruding through the main port terminus. Local UOA security was engaged in several hours of fighting, and a single docked cruiser was lost. Machina stormed inside and began a mass infection event one hour after combat began. Due to brave rearguard actions of UOA fighters, 70% of populace was evacuated through service shuttle ports.)

(Incident-Titan247-I23-PAX Supplement: [REDACTED] Classified Captain-Up Only: UOA forces were defeated within the first hour of combat. Two hours after mass infection began, all Machina in PAX Cluster inexplicably ceased attacks on remaining human elements. Uninfected humans were allowed to evacuate without further harassment. Survivors stated that Machina appeared to suffer some kind of breakdown. Cause so far remains unknown. )

PAX relocating to Jupiter area in SY 248; she assaulted and occupied Archaeleous City, see 'Incident-Ganymede248-I15-PAX' Local UOA forces made delaying actions, but ultimately were not able to hold her off. After a partial evacuation, the city was deemed lost.

Post-battle satellite reconnaissance showed that PAX evacuated detained human survivors to her Hive, which again deviates from normally observed construction, appearing to be subdivided into two sectors. Some evidence appears to show the possibility of sustained human habitation.

Throne

The throne of PAX is distinguished by her large twin shield mounts, which host a suite of defensive equipment and weaponry. It is further enhanced by large jet thrusters.

Arsenal and Abilities

In personal combat PAX wields both physical and energy shielding, capable of absorbing extremely high-powered direct attacks from heavy weapons or providing all around protection from flanking fire. Her primary methods of attack involve the use of high powered electric bursts, delivered from her shield mountings. They are capable of unleashing short range omni pulses, medium range lightning attacks, and short range high voltage stuns. All of which are capable of stunning Agents and overloading electrical equipment.

Also mounted are plasma weapons, which are mounted in fixed fittings inside of her shields. These are noted to only be used to disable heavy weapons and cut into structures.

Cluster

• ATHENA

Relations

PAX has exceptionally close relations with:

• BASILISK
• PRISMA
• KRAKEN
• SANZANG

PAX is has friendly relations with:

• WOLPERTINGER
• APOPHIS
• CHARBYDIS Cluster
• DREADNOUGHT Cluster

PAX is a rival towards:

• VIRGIN LORD

PAX is hostile towards:

• MINOTAUR
• TYRANT
• TSUKOYOMI Cluster
• ALPHA GLUTTONY

PAX is aligned with:

• ALPHA JAGANNATH