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[[Machina]] are created by corrupting humans with [[M2 Nanomachines]]. The development stages of a Machina are divided into four parts based on observed checkpoints. These are called Categories. An infected human begins at Category 1, progresses through Category 2, and finishes main development at Category 3 as a complete Machina. There is also Category 4, which is the Category occupied only by [[Machina Classes|Queen-class Machina]].

[[Machina]] are created by corrupting humans with [[M2 Nanomachines]]. The development stages of a Machina are divided into four parts based on observed checkpoints. These are called Categories. An infected human begins at Category 1, progresses through Category 2, and finishes main development at Category 3 as a complete Machina. There is also Category 4, which is the Category occupied only by [https://wiki.machinamaincluster.com/index.php/Machina_Classes#Queen_class Queen-class Machina].

The Category designation only refers to the Machina's stage of development. To more accurately describe a Machina, there are the [[Machina Classes|Class]] and [[Machina Types|Type]] designations beneath the Category designation.

The Category designation only refers to the Machina's stage of development. To more accurately describe a Machina, there are the [[Machina Classes|Class]] and [[Machina Types|Type]] designations beneath the Category designation.

== Category 1 ==

== Category 1 ==

Category 1 refers to humans who have been infected with M2 Nanomachines but are yet to show [[Machina Equipment|external signs]] of their biomechanical nature. When a human is injected with M2 Nanomachines, there is a brief amount of time where the infection can be cured by overwhelming the M2 Nanomachines with something to counter their numbers and destroy them. However, the first priority of the M2 Nanomachines is to create the [[Core]] within the infected person's chest. Once the Core is established, the infected person is virtually incurable, and they are now referred to as a Category 1 Machina.

Category 1 refers to humans who have been infected with M2 Nanomachines but are yet to show [[Machina Biology|external signs]] of their biomechanical nature. When a human is injected with M2 Nanomachines, there is a brief amount of time where the infection can be cured by overwhelming the M2 Nanomachines with something to counter their numbers and destroy them. However, the first priority of the M2 Nanomachines is to create the [[Machina Biology|Core]] within the infected person's chest. Once the Core is established, the infected person is virtually incurable, and they are now referred to as a Category 1 Machina.

After establishing the Core, the rest of the Category 1 Machina's internal organs will be replaced with the standard internal organs common across all Machina Classes and Types, such as the M2 Nanomachine production organs in the breasts or the [[Machina Sex Organs|genitalia]] of the Machina. As the essential Machina organs are being completed, the M2 Nanomachines will also begin restructuring the body into the shape of a beautiful woman regardless of the Machina's original biological sex. Commonly, male humans keep their testicles when becoming a Machina. The body restructuring is primarily the result of the bones being converted into [[Machinium]]. When the conversion of the bones is complete, the Machina will usually stand between 180cm and 220cm in height, excluding horns and heel-struts. When the biomechanical organs are all complete and the body has restructured itself, the Machina's brain will be remade. As the brain is converted to Machina biology, the Machina will grow [[Machina Horns|horns]] which are her link to the [[Machina Behaviour|Cluster]]. The Queen-class Machina in control of the Cluster will download useful information from the developing Machina to herself, whilst deleting what she determines to be useless or otherwise unnecessary information from the developing Machina's mind. Next, the Queen-class Machina will upload a standardized database to the developing Machina containing factual knowledge and programming, which is installed in place of the Machina's original factual memories. Lastly, the Queen will apply a custom-made set of thought processes, like an operating system image, to the developing Machina’s mind so that she thinks like a Machina. After these changes the original entity and their personality are still present but the former-human has become corrupted into thinking and acting like a Machina. If there is no Queen present to do these changes, the M2 Nanomachines in her body will carry out the mental changes, though they will be much less optimized. The Machina then ascends to Category 2.

After establishing the Core, the rest of the Category 1 Machina's internal organs will be replaced with the standard internal organs common across all Machina Classes and Types, such as the M2 Nanomachine production organs in the breasts or the [[Machina Biology|genitalia]] of the Machina. As the essential Machina organs are being completed, the M2 Nanomachines will also begin restructuring the body into the shape of a beautiful woman regardless of the Machina's original biological sex. Commonly, male humans keep their testicles when becoming a Machina. The body restructuring is primarily the result of the bones being converted into [[Machina Biology|Machinium]]. When the conversion of the bones is complete, the Machina will usually stand between 180cm and 220cm in height, excluding horns and heel-struts. When the biomechanical organs are all complete and the body has restructured itself, the Machina's brain will be remade. As the brain is converted to Machina biology, the Machina will grow [[Machina Biology|horns]] which are her link to the [[Machina Behaviour|Cluster]]. The Queen-class Machina in control of the Cluster will download useful information from the developing Machina to herself, whilst deleting what she determines to be useless or otherwise unnecessary information from the developing Machina's mind. Next, the Queen-class Machina will upload a standardized database to the developing Machina containing factual knowledge and programming, which is installed in place of the Machina's original factual memories. Lastly, the Queen will apply a custom-made set of thought processes, like an operating system image, to the developing Machina’s mind so that she thinks like a Machina. After these changes the original entity and their personality are still present but the former-human has become corrupted into thinking and acting like a Machina. If there is no Queen present to do these changes, the M2 Nanomachines in her body will carry out the mental changes, though they will be much less optimized. The Machina then ascends to Category 2.

== Category 2 ==

== Category 2 ==

Category 2 refers to the stage of development where the Machina begins growing specialized biomechanical organs and [[Machina Equipment|external features]] which allows them to be assigned [[Machina Classes|Class]] designations. In this stage of development, the Machina's body is still a mix of human and Machina biology; mainly human muscles and skin over Machina organs and bones. To fully replace her human biology, the Machina will shift from consuming organic food to inorganic substances such as metals in order to supply her M2 Nanomachines with the necessary materials. At the same time, the Machina's external biomechanical hardware will grow. The M2 Nanomachines within the developing Machina will create this equipment for her based off her personality and physical traits. Her external hardware during Category 2 will be quite basic, but after Category 2 it can be upgraded through the use of [[M2-Based Life-Forms|Larvae]]. To assist her body in supporting itself, the Machina's spine will develop into the central part of the Machina's [[Anti-Inertia Systems]], which significantly lighten her body and reduce the inertia of her movements. As the Machina's body progresses through Category 2, her womb will automatically create a Larva if one has not already bonded to her Core. The Machina will apply this Larva to her Core which will allow the Core to operate at maximum output as well as finishing up any remaining development, such as removing the Machina's human skin tone. After this, the Machina has completed development to become a Category 3 Machina.

Category 2 refers to the stage of development where the Machina begins growing specialized biomechanical organs and [[Machina Biology|external features]] which allows them to be assigned [[Machina Classes|Class]] designations. In this stage of development, the Machina's body is still a mix of human and Machina biology; mainly human muscles and skin over Machina organs and bones. To fully replace her human biology, the Machina will shift from consuming organic food to inorganic substances such as metals in order to supply her M2 Nanomachines with the necessary materials. At the same time, the Machina's external biomechanical hardware will grow. The M2 Nanomachines within the developing Machina will create this equipment for her based off her personality and physical traits. Her external hardware during Category 2 will be quite basic, but after Category 2 it can be upgraded through the use of [[M2-Based Life-Forms|Larvae]]. To assist her body in supporting itself, the Machina's spine will develop into the central part of the Machina's [[Machina Biology|Anti-Inertia Systems]], which significantly lighten her body and reduce the inertia of her movements. As the Machina's body progresses through Category 2, her womb will automatically create a Larva if one has not already bonded to her Core. The Machina will apply this Larva to her Core which will allow the Core to operate at maximum output as well as finishing up any remaining development, such as removing the Machina's human skin tone. After this, the Machina has completed development to become a Category 3 Machina.

== Category 3 ==

== Category 3 ==

Category 3 refers to a Machina who has completed development. The maximum time required to develop into a Category 3 Machina is about 1 month, but this is shortened by injecting the developing Machina with more M2 Nanomachines or applying a Larva to her body. In addition, a few Queens are able to slow Machina development, so they can exceed 1 month as well.

Category 3 refers to a Machina who has completed development. The maximum time required to develop into a Category 3 Machina is about 1 month, but this is shortened by injecting the developing Machina with more M2 Nanomachines or applying a Larva to her body. In addition, a few Queens are able to slow Machina development, so they can exceed 1 month as well.

Now that the Machina's body has replaced all traces of human biology, she is able to operate at 100% strength, which can include inhumanly fast sprinting and reflexes, and lifting human vehicles without issue. As such, she is vastly stronger than a Category 2 Machina. Despite her body being made entirely of Machinium alloys, the lightest Machina will only weigh about 150 kilograms in total, whilst having a mass of 15 tonnes. This is again thanks to her Anti-Inertia Systems which are permanently operating at their full capacity. Finalized development also means the Machina has much more potent [[Machina Fluids|breastmilk]] and [[Machina Fluids|semen]].

Now that the Machina's body has replaced all traces of human biology, she is able to operate at 100% strength, which can include inhumanly fast sprinting and reflexes, and lifting human vehicles without issue. As such, she is vastly stronger than a Category 2 Machina. Despite her body being made entirely of Machinium alloys, the lightest Machina will only weigh about 150 kilograms in total, whilst having a mass of 15 tonnes. This is again thanks to her Anti-Inertia Systems which are permanently operating at their full capacity. Finalized development also means the Machina has much more potent [[Machina Biology|breastmilk]] and [[Machina Biology|semen]].

A Machina's development now takes the form of a cycle where she upgrades one of her systems with a Larva, then attempts to become stronger through adaptation to tolerate another Larva, and so on. When a Queen-class Machina ejaculates into a Category 3 Machina it is called [[Blessing]]. In addition to receiving powerful traits belonging to the Queen, the Category 3 Machina will also receive [[Gyno Mode]] from her. Category 3 Machina must have an initial stockpile of energy to activate Gyno Mode, as it invariably consumes more energy than any Category 3 Machina can produce. Bonding with Larvae to attain additional sub-Cores is the only way to extend the limited amount of time the Category 3 Machina can remain in Gyno Mode.

A Machina's development now takes the form of a cycle where she upgrades one of her systems with a Larva, then attempts to become stronger through adaptation to tolerate another Larva, and so on. When a Queen-class Machina ejaculates into a Category 3 Machina it is called [[Blessing]]. In addition to receiving powerful traits belonging to the Queen, the Category 3 Machina will also receive [[Gyno Mode]] from her. Category 3 Machina must have an initial stockpile of energy to activate Gyno Mode, as it invariably consumes more energy than any Category 3 Machina can produce. Bonding with Larvae to attain additional sub-Cores is the only way to extend the limited amount of time the Category 3 Machina can remain in Gyno Mode.

== 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. 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.

Category 4 is composed of Machina who have ascended to the Queen-class by unlocking Queen-Code within the [https://wiki.machinamaincluster.com/index.php/M2_Nanomachines#Instinct_Code 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.

Ascending to Category 4 causes the new Queen to overwrite the [https://wiki.machinamaincluster.com/index.php/M2_Nanomachines#Cluster_Code 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.

In terms of strength, the difference between Category 4 and Category 3 is the same as a Category 3 compared to a human. Similarly, Queens possess exponentially more processing power than a normal Category 3 Machina, who is already a biomechanical quantum supercomputer. 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 Development Stages ==

== Other Development Stages ==

There are a handful of unique circumstances that cause non-standard development cycles for Machina. Immature humans and humans corrupted in the absence of a Queen are known to cause some deviations to what is described above. For more information, see PLACEHOLDER and PLACEHOLDER.

There are a handful of unique circumstances that cause non-standard development cycles for Machina. Immature humans and humans corrupted in the absence of a Queen are known to cause some deviations to what is described above. For more information, see PLACEHOLDER and PLACEHOLDER.