VNM-18

[Page 160 and a bit of a tribute to my older days as a character creator, for everyone who, despite the painful experiences, gave me the ambition to create something of my own. This is for you]
Serial Designation Venom Nanite Murder Drone-18 is the penultimate model of the VNM line. Lacking the flaws of the previous models, it was designed to be the ultimate killing machine meant to exterminate the Absolute Solver.
== Physical Description ==
Model overall very similar in appearance to Serial Designation N, the basis for all male prototype models of this series. However, all yellow lights (including the ones on the visor) are red, the armband his left side is black with the number 18 in red on it, he mostly has a red X on his face as opposed to eyes. He lacks the nanite bulbs that usually come with most Disassembly Drones.
The nanite syringe on his tail is red instead of yellow with the metal canister and sharp tip being black. He wears a trench coat similar to N with a black fur collar. His hairstyle is also the same as N's, but is colored black instead of grey. He is also a bit taller than the average Disassembly Drone.
His equipment and wings follow a consistent black and red color palette, with yellow lights being red and the metal being black.
== Personality ==
VNM-18's personality is quite different from every previous model before him, especially 16 and 17. He is uncaring, unsympathetic, completely devoted to his mission and seems to greatly enjoy murder and bloodshed, as well as causing general or catastrophic destruction. Despite not needing oil like 17, he enjoys cannibalizing Worker and Disassembly Drones alike. He regards 16 and 17 as weak and stated that if he were to encounter them, he would tear them apart. He often makes twisted structures out of his victims to alleviate his boredom when there is nothing to kill. His personality sometimes causes him to abandon his mission objectives purely so he can kill some more, especially if he notices those who attempt to flee. He does not have any qualms about killing his victims, and will gladly do so in the most brutal ways imaginable, regardless of "age".
Despite his sadistic nature, he is fairly calculating. In most cases he kills his victims with no sense of planning, just whatever satisfies his bloodlust (for the time being). However, should an opponent prove to put up a fight or not immediately die, he will scan and analyze them extensively to figure out their weaknesses and what makes them tick, and will exploit them, whether these be physical or psychological.
In short, VNM-18 is the perfect killing machine. A total sociopath. And an entity that should not be engaged under any circumstances. Your only hope, run, hide, and pray he does not find you.
== Background ==
The VNM Series was greenlit by a German cybernetics company aligned with JCJenson under the name PROJEKT: HUNTER KILLER. The remnants of the company off world from Earth saw the destruction brought on by the Absolute Solver and sought to bring down the rogue A.I. by any means nessesary. To that end, they began development on a Drone Series that would be far deadlier than any standard Disassembly Drone or Solver infected Drone could ever hope to become, along with being impossible to corrupt. They captured multiple Disassembly Drones, using them as the basis for the VNM Series along with being test subjects and target practice for new weapons onboard the classified MORNINGSTAR Orbital Platform. Both Male and Female models were planned. Information about the Female models is vague, but it is known that the Male models were based visually on Serial Designation N. The exact reason for this is unclear, but it was believed that, baring a few visual changes, it could be used to deceive the Absolute Solver or any Drone Units allied with it, since N was well known for his incompetence in relation to other models leading to other Drones underestimating the VNM Series, and due to his close relationship with the original Solver host, possibly allowing the models to catch it off guard. 
== Abilities/Powers ==
High Intellect: VNM-18 is extremely intelligent, to the point where he can make his own upgrades and modifications to his Drone body.
Flight: He has a pair of black, retractable wings that can be used for flight. Can also impale anything (Drones, Humans, etc) with his "feathers."
V.E.N.O.M: Stands for Viral Electronic Nanite Overactive Mutation. Not much is known about it, but it seems to replace the corrosive nanites that is usually standard for all Disassembly Drones. The substance is located in his tail, and sometimes in his saliva, and it is implied to be stored in more parts of his body. It glows red as opposed to yellow. The substance seems to melt humans who come into direct contact with it, and turns Worker Drones into Thralls. When injected into Murder Drones, it overloads their cores and negates their regeneration, and may even mutate them beyond recognition. There is a 70% chance of complete overload and death, and only a 30% chance of mutation.
Teeth/Fangs: This version of VNM has improved razor-sharp teeth (often seen while he is smiling, giving him a menacing look) that can tear certain parts of his opponents to shreds, or even transfer saliva, V.E.N.O.M, a paralyzing agent, or even suck out blood or oil to take samples.
Saliva: Like all Disassembly Drones, his saliva can deactivate the corrosive nanites if he is stung by another Disassembly Drone. However, it directly melts Disassembly Drones or Worker Drones.
Tail: Like all Disassembly Drones, he has a tail which can impale his targets. However, it injects V.E.N.O.M instead of the usual corrosive nanites. It can even spray this substance at targets that are not in range.
Regeneration: He is rumored to have unique regeneration among the Disassembly Drone population that is capable of repairing any damage. He is even capable of intentionally "melting" himself into this substance and changing it while in his physical form into deadly weapons, tools, or move through any crack or surface. The regeneration fluid appears to be black, making it look like tar.
Interchangeable Hands: As expected, he can transform his hands into various weapons and tools depending on the situation, with black metal and red lights. It is unknown how many of these he has in his possession. He is also willing to use handheld weaponry that is not part of his equipment:
* Claws
* Laser/Missile cannons
* Retractable Blades (Note: these not only come out of his arms, but the rest of his body as well. They can extend to unknown proportions)
* A "Data Drive Spike" (Note: is used to interact with computers to either extract information or upload viruses)
* Blades made out of unknown material
* Extendable whip (?)
* Machine Guns
* EMP Launcher
* A chest compartment (used for storing small things)
* Countless other weapons (including equipment, mutation, absorption, and so on and so forth)
EMP Immunity: He is immune to all EMPs including the S.T.A.K.E, except for one model (see Weaknesses for more information).
Corruption Immunity: He immune to Drone Viruses as well as Absolute Solver corruption thanks to the RED ICE firewall.
Sun Immunity: 18 does not overheat or melt in direct sunlight, allowing him to hunt during the day as well as night, and also fight in the vacuum of space.
Absorption: 18 can absorb weapons to gain info on them and even add them to his arsenal.
ECLIPSE REACTOR (MK 7): Unlike 16 and 17, 18's body is powered by an experimental reactor utilizing an completely unknown power source that seems to run infinitely. He can intentionally overclock this reactor to fire a massive devastating laser that vaporizes anything it directly hits, and can also use it to massively increase his speed and firepower.
== Weaknesses ==
S.T.A.K.E (SPEAR OF HADES): A prototype weapon developed as a failsafe for rogue Disassembly Drones by an unknown third party. Stands for Staggering Targeted Artificial Killswitch Electronic. Fires a beam that is a focused EMP (Electro Magnetic Pulse) at it's target in order to incapacitate it. It takes about 30 seconds to charge and 5 minutes to cool after firing. The weapon was designed in order to counter/destroy rogue Disassembly Drones should they occur. The energy output can be adjusted to either short circuit the internal systems and components of their target or completely melt and destroy them beyond repair. He is only vulnerable to the SPEAR OF HADES model of the weapon, which has a black metal material and red energy color.
== Threat Level (THANATOS) ==
As the threat level of 18 far exceeds 16 and 17, his threat level is designated as THANATOS, only given to those who could potentially end all life in a universe and even other universes if given the chance.
== Trivia ==
* He sleeps upside down most of the time (him sleeping is pretty rare).
* Unlike previous models, he is never censored when he curses.
* His name is a shorten version of the word "Venom", which refers to his nanite type.
* He does not have nanite bulbs on his head because his visor provides all the different scanning modes.
* He wears boxers underneath his coat (which he considers as "technically" wearing pants).
* This model was offered a hat, but declined. It does have a spare with a skull and the number 18 on it.
* He is bilingual, able to speak a multitude of languages (including English, Spanish, German, and Japanese)
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