Cathedralion Noctael
Illustration 07
Overview
The Black Radiance Sacred Beast, a quadrupedal mechanical lifeform that rules over nocturnal sanctuaries. As guardian of the hidden mechanical cathedral 〈Nocte Cathedra〉, which opens only beneath moonlight, it brings sacred harmony to a world shrouded in darkness.
Classification
Taxonomic Hierarchy
- Kingdom: Machina
- Phylum: Automea
- Class: Mechanoida
- Order: Ecleor
- Family: Automeon
- Genus: Cathedrion
- Species: Cathedrion noctaël
Common Names
Black Radiance Sacred Beast / Midnight Cathedra
Morphological Characteristics
Cranial Structure
Distinguished by cat-ear-shaped sensor fins and an arc-halo frame that spreads like a nimbus. Emerald-cyan photon fibers illuminate within the veil, emanating an aura of mystique.
Armor Configuration
A unique exterior layering white porcelain armor beneath the black silk vestment “Sanctrobe.” This dual structure simultaneously expresses sanctity and the dignity of night’s sovereign.
Body Structure
Possesses a quadrupedal centauroid frame, with golden armor rings inscribed with spiral motifs adorning each leg. These rings enable torque control, allowing movements both graceful and powerful.
Auxiliary Limb Mechanisms
Two “Litronscopes” extending from the dorsal region serve dual functions as multipurpose manipulators and tail-mounted cannon ports. Their roles shift dramatically between combat and ritual states.
Functions and Ecology
Core Mechanism
Equipped with a dual-phase photon reactor called the Azure Symmetron. This specialized core simultaneously controls two opposing energy phases, maintaining stable output regardless of day or night.
Primary Abilities
Canon Drive
Generates composite waves of acoustics and light vortices, enabling wide-area communication and psychic link formation. This ability allows instantaneous communion with mechanical lifeforms across vast distances.
Apocalyte Shell
A defensive mechanism that deploys powerful interception barriers by wreathing the black vestments in photon plasma. These barriers protect against not only physical assault but conceptual erosion as well.
Mobility
Capable of agile quadrupedal locomotion and vertical leaps utilizing tail gyro-thrusters. Moves freely between the cathedral’s towering spires, watching over its entire domain.
Behavioral Patterns
Displays dignified, priestly comportment, frequently extending forelegs in gestures of “blessing” or “summoning.” Its bearing remains elegant while conveying absolute authority.
Cultural Significance
Religious Role
Serves as guardian of the hidden mechanical cathedral 〈Nocte Cathedra〉, which manifests only during moonlight hours. This cathedral is considered a special sanctuary that exists solely in darkness.
Choir Conducting
The polyphonic harmonies produced through nanospeaker systems guide synchronized companion units into self-repair mode. Its song is said to resonate directly with mechanical souls.
Contrasting Existence
While the Seraphios genus governs “daylight guardianship,” the Cathedrion genus bears responsibility for “nocturnal protection.” These two genera symbolize the diurnal order of the Fusion Continent.
Etymology
Genus: Cathedrion
“Cathedral” combined with the mechanical species naming suffix “-ion.” Suggests the fusion of sanctuary and mechanical lifeform.
Species: noctaël
A neologism combining the Latin noctis (night) with the angelic suffix “-aël.” Expresses the existence of a mechanical angel radiant within dark sanctuaries.
“When moonlight illuminates the cathedral spires, a black quadrupedal shadow descends. Is it night’s blessing, or judgment? Those who know the answer have already been entranced by its hymn.”
— From the ancient records of the Night Watch Knights
