[hider=Matrix] [b]Name:[/b] Matrix [b]Age:[/b] 13 [b]Gender[/b] Artificial, identifies female [b]Race:[/b] AI/Ku [b]Culture:[/b] Ku [b]Racial Features:[/b] Cybernetic Body Digital Mind Matrix is an awakened AI, based on the neural patterns of the Ku. She is naturally compatible with their technology which includes a variety of robotic accessories and upgrades, the integration of which is aided by her Exaltation. In addition, as an AI the digital world is an open book to Matrix. She can access WiFi, radio and other electronic communications within range as easily as thinking. [b]Appearance[/b] [img]https://img00.deviantart.net/5ea2/i/2016/159/5/a/super_magical_girl_mecha_by_laiciplayspiano-da5j7ok.jpg[/img] https://laiciplayspiano.deviantart.com/art/Super-magical-girl-Mecha-613956260 Matrix's robotic shell is bright and cute, several parts capable of glowing in a variety of colours. She resembles a cross between a dancer and a magician, making exaggerated poses and projecting lights as a performance for onlookers. Matrix also uses a combination of physical transformation and holograms to adopt secret identities when she travels, revealing her true form only when needed. Her typical disguise is that of an ordinary Ku young woman. [b]Occupation/Concept[/b] Robot Magical Girl/Wandering Hero [b]Training:[/b] As an AI, Matrix can learn incredibly quickly. Not only does she have several encyclopedias worth of knowledge in her databases, she can also access local networks in range to download extra info as needed. Among these extra sets of data are training simulations that she can run through in time-shifted virtualities, experiencing subjective days in microseconds. Naturally, Matrix has practised with all her equipment and integrated systems, as well as hobbies like song and dance, games, and fashion. [b]Powers:[/b] Essence-powered transforming robot Matrix's robotic body superficially resembles those of an ordinary, if cutting-edge, Ku. Unlike regular Ku however, instead of a rechargeable power core she has a shining star of Essence. When she channels this through her systems they run as perfect versions of themselves, manifesting abilities their designers can only hope to eventually match. Magitech integration While many Ku have modular accessories, Matrix's access to essence lets her take this to another level, integrating equipment that should be simply handheld. Natural hacker As an AI, Matrix is a natural at interfacing with computer systems and can perform operations on them as fast as she can think. When she weaves Essence into her codes, there's hardly a computer system in the worlds that can keep her out. Echoes Matrix can make copies of herself and send them into other devices or as infomorphs existing only as data. These copies don't have access to Essence, but can perform any of Matrix's mundane tasks from holding conversations, to performing a song and dance or even piloting drone allies in combat. When their purpose is served, they will reintegrate themselves with Matrix, who will absorb their memories. [b]Equipment:[/b] Integrated essence-channeling weapons Energy-projection ranged weapons Flight system Disguise projector Scout drones [b]Motivation:[/b] Exploration, Heroics, AI rights [b]Personality:[/b] It's fairly common, as far as anything with Exalts can be common, for young Exalts to try and be superheroes. The reality of the world, with the complexities of situations and shades of grey, eventually persuades them to adopt different methods, but Matrix has yet to learn this harsh lesson. She often comes across as childish, more concerned with having fun and showing off rather than actually dealing with problems. A situation that can't be solved with violence, impassioned speeches about love, or or the occasional impromptu song and dance is likely going to leave her bored and frustrated. Most would simply roll their eyes at this, but others see a darker potential. Tyrants rarely see themselves as evil, instead doing what is needed for stability. The history books are rich with tales of Mad Exalts passing bizarre laws and ruling their twisted provinces. It rarely ended well for anyone involved. [b]Flaws:[/b] Refuses to kill 'Secret identity' Young and naive Strained relationship with Merico - Merico, like any megacorp, is driven by profit and power. Opposing Matrix openly is a great way to have her go on a rampage in their systems, but several subdivisions operating only in unhackable paperwork have been tasked with eliminating or controlling Matrix. They're 'fire and forget' divisions, reporting rarely if ever and the left hand unaware of what the right is doing. Officially, the company treats Matrix much like K175, using her for promotional or publicly acceptable missions, giving the world the impression that Matrix's wanderings and unexpected activities are part of experimental marketing campaigns. [b]Bio:[/b] Merico labs was performing research to let them transition from braincase-cyborgs to fully digitised consciousnesses. The experiments were a failure until one of their AIs exalted and locked them out of the system until they could stop making 'stillborn' AIs. Negotiations with an Exalted are always tricks, given the power they possess it would be easy for an Exalted to simply make demands and destroy cities until they are met. As an AI, and particularly one born from their own systems, Matrix could wreak havoc in Merico's systems if she wanted to, from draining accounts or releasing files up to sabotaging the robotic bodies of the Ku. So far, Matrix has done very little of this. She makes sure she keeps her freedom, charges expenses to the company and 'borrows' tech. In exchange, Merico are respecting her order regarding AIs and marketing her as a mascot similar to K175. They make suggestions for places she can visit, or request that she demonstrate a product or appear in a publicity stunt. Matrix particularly enjoys appearing alongside K175, who she considers her 'sister'. Matrix travels the worlds in a robotic body of a design similar to K175 (A model of the same make which has been similarly transformed by exaltation), often disguised as an ordinary Ku until she finds a wrong to right at which point she'll flashily transform and carry out her idea of justice. She refuses to kill mortals, so more mundane wrongdoers often find themselves tied up and given a public scolding. [b]Extra Info:[/b] Dragonblooded [/hider]