Glassheart Cyborg

The Glass heart giant is a type of cyborg.
== Origins ==
Originally composed as a remedy against cancer, to help disabled, sickly, or severely injured citizens to not only be able-bodied, but to regain their vitality and to live forever in the mechanical sense of the word. 
The operation was also commonly used for inhabitants of the flying city who couldn't adapt to their new environment. 
== Glasshearting Procedure ==
Glasshearting is specific amongst cyborgizations as it is designed to remove most of the biological body's non essential components, while keeping the most recognizable and communicative aspects of the body. All body parts but the head and heart are kept, and placed within an autobody (a mechanical chassis that replaces more than 70% of the original body). The heart is encased in a reinforced glass barrel and connected with tubing to the rest of the body. The autobody is powered by the electrical output of the heart, and the body is powered from a backpack unit which is filled with a metalophagic agent, which is fed metal in order to power the glassheart.
=== Side effects ===
The  procedure causes the removal of the cranium and subsequent depressurization causes the head to expand. The heart, which is kept in a clear tube (hence the name) also depressurizes. Complete recovery takes 2 years to complete, in the meantime, the newly made glassheart can suffer from extensive periods of sleeplessness and phantom pain, as well as brutal coughing fits.
== Glasshearts in society ==
Culturally, glasshearts proudly expose their hearts in order to dissociate them with robots. They are a favored cyborgization method for the Dalmer who are brain scan skeptics. Due to their frame and unsubtle form, glasshearts are more suited to an outdoor lifestyle, although their exposed head means they are more likely to get sick. 
Their technical experience from the constant maintenance of their bodies makes them competent mechanics and handymen.
== Combat ==
In combat, glass giants use their conductive body in order to use electrical power as a weapon against enemies. As their hearts are visible, enemies tend to believe this is their weak spot. They take advantage of this by densely fortifying their hearts with layer upon layer of reinforced glass. Despite their brutish appearance, they have the same tactical acumen and abilities as regular adventurers. Their great strength makes them ideal as weapon platforms and their immense draw length is useful for firing longbows and giantbows. 
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