Automata
The Automata, or "Mechanical Men" are auto-functioning robotic beings who were designed both to replace the failed Hybrids and to defend against Hybrid attacks. While in Automaton form, Alleron can access Wireworks ports (in the form of large wheels) to teleport himself from one port to another. This teleportation always comes with an animation of travelling down some pipe, and some ports place Alleron in immediate danger.
The grunt form is the Iron Servant, who is a simple humanoid robot wielding a large pipe as a weapon.
The shaman form is the Steam Guardian, a slightly taller and more slender humanoid robot who wields a wrench. In the game manual, the graphics for the Automation shaman and mage are swapped. With this form comes the Remote Scramble spell, which when cast on an Automaton enemy, causes it to temporarily fight for Alleron. Why a robot designer would grant this spell to its creation is beyond normal comprehension.
The mage form is the Steam Titan, a large purple robot with large arms and knees that bend like a bird's. It runs around on all fours, but walks on two legs when not on alert. If Alleron chooses this form, he obtains the Seismic Variation spell, which causes a small earthquake that damages and knocks back enemies.
The warlord form is the Blade Weaver, a large silver robot with two large blades for arms. With this form comes the Active Defense System spell, which when active, causes any enemy to hits you to receive as much damage as they deal. This also means that attacking enemies cannot immobilize you with combo attacks.
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