Genshin

The Genshin are a biomechanical weapon developed by the Empire of Japan. They are also known by another name; that of 'Kishin' (jp: 鬼神, lit: demon god). Genshin were created to represent the ultimate triumph of the Empire of Japan; to create a weapon powerful enough to match the might of the Suits through mastery of science and strength of will. Just as is the case of the Handōryoku Yoroi, they are also intended to be used as propaganda assets, embodying the power of the Empire on the frontlines of the China War. 
Genshin are roughly equivalent to Heavy-class Suits in terms of size and strength, standing at 5 meters in height. Taking on the appearance of ancient Japanese warriors, their armor is composed of an advanced nano-crystaline steel, curved and layered to provide excellent protection against kinetic weaponry. This armored shell protects a powerful organic muscular system underneath, granting the Genshin strength to move on its own power, leap great heights into the air, and match the might of all but the strongest of Suits of a comparable weight class. 
Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the Genshin, and the reason for their dark reputation, is its control system. The Genshin are not remotely controlled or drone-operated, for the Japanese distrust artificial intelligences. The Genshin are not controlled by a pilot either, or at least not in the traditional sense. Genshin are controlled by a human brain, surgically removed from its body and installed into the machine, controlling it directly as its new body. As the "coronation" is permanent in the terms that the original body is discarded, those that are selected to become Genshin are either those most dedicated to the cause of the Empire, or those most blinded by a thirst for power.
As part of the transition from human to Genshin, the old identity is usually discarded along with the old body, and a new one is chosen by the Genshin. As a result, most Genshin possesses bombastic and fearsome titles emblazoned on huge war banners carried on their backs.
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