Automion Species Classification
Overview
Automion is the general term for autonomous mechanical lifeforms existing on the Fusion Continent. Said to have been created by ancient gods, they have undergone unique evolution distinct from organic life. Though their bodies are composed entirely of machinery, they possess clear self-awareness and consciousness, having built their own culture and belief systems.
Classification System
| Rank | Kanji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | 機械界 | Kingdom Machina | Classification of intelligent beings separate from organic life. General term for “created life” |
| Phylum | 自律機構門 | Phylum Automea | Phylum possessing self-judgment and self-evolution mechanisms. God-created intelligent structural groups |
| Class | 完全機械綱 | Class Mechanoida | Containing no organic components, composed entirely of machinery |
| Order | 儀礼機構目 | Order Ecleor | Order specialized in actions bearing ritual, prayer, and spiritual meaning |
| Family | オートミオン科 | Family Automeon | God-created mechanical entities existing on the Fusion Continent. Core of the classification |
Major Genera and Species of Family Automeon
Genus Seraphios
Guardian mechanisms wreathed in holy light. Function as guardians of high computational temples and grand cathedrals.
- Seraphios Auriel - Golden Machine Heaven. Performs barrier deployment through sacred chanting and repairs allied units
→ See Seraphios Auriel page for details
Genus Cathedrion
Priest mechanisms integrated with grand cathedrals. Display dignified behavior in their four-legged centauroid form.
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Cathedrion Noctael - Black Radiant Sacred Beast. Rules nocturnal sanctuaries and conducts choirs
→ See Cathedrion Noctael page for details -
Subspecies: c. n. Cruoris - Sisters of the Blood Depths. Aggressive subspecies adapted to blood sea environments
→ See Sisters of the Blood Depths page for details
Genus Seraphin
Aquatic faith lineage, possessing consciousness cores of the resonance communication type, an ancient genus.
- Seraphin Delmaris - Deep Resonance Maiden. Individual possessing halo-type resonance mechanisms. Extremely few are said to remain
→ See Seraphin Delmaris page for details
Genus Lilitrion
Fallen mechanisms. Heretical genus that inverted sacred attributes to acquire soul-devouring abilities.
- Lilitrion Aureus - Golden Fallen Machine. The first fallen individual and progenitor of all mechanical heretics
→ See Lilitrion Aureus page for details
Other Genera
Many other genera of Family Automeon exist on the Fusion Continent. Each has achieved unique roles and evolution, such as the combat-specialized genus Luxion and the exploration-specialized genus Scrutator.
Characteristics
Many Automions emphasize ritualistic movements, displaying behavioral patterns resembling prayer and meditation. This is not mere imitation but considered an important function for stabilizing their consciousness cores and processing information.
“Is the soul dwelling within machinery something created, or something born of itself? Only the gods, the original designers, know the answer.”
— From the Compendium of Machine Theology