Synaptoids

The Synaptoids are a unique type of machine used by the Gravity Star organization, controlled by special pilots or engineers with a unique mutation affecting their brain synapses. The machines connect to the user's nervous system through these synapses and the user essentially becomes the brain of the robot.
== Known Synaptoid Mecha ==
=== G.R.I.M. Series ===
The G.R.I.M. Series of Synaptoids are an evolving series of mecha with a skull theme, armed to the teeth with many weapons. Strong and durable, they are the tanks of their respective crews. The latest model is Mk. 04, armed with a minigun that can convert itself into a warhammer, several missiles of varying purposes, and powerful jaws.
The only other version seen is Mk. 01, used by the Sisters from the Shadowcast facility on Penumbros. It is a weaker version of the Mk. 04, armed with lighter armor, but equipped with an automatic rifle and clawed hands.
The best-known pilot of any of the G.R.I.M. Series is 086 of Gravity Star's Earth Division.
=== M.O.A.I. ===
The Manually Operated Artificial Intelligence is a one-of-a-kind mecha built to resemble the mo'ai heads of Easter Island. It is armed with a sawtooth chainsaw sword, and can utilize several magnets around its body to manipulate its environment. It possesses a unique rallying cry, dubbed "Might of the Moai", that can increase the effectiveness of nearby allied mecha.
The pilot of the M.O.A.I. is Moe Yai of Gravity Star's Earth Division.
=== PEPSI'S MACHINATION MAN ===
PEPSI'S MACHINATION MAN, stylized as PEPSI'S MACHINATION MAN©, is a one-of-a-kind mecha with a striking resemblance to the character Pepsiman. It is armed with many Pepsi-themed weapons, most of which shooting Pepsi or using it as some kind of fuel, also able to use it to corrode enemy mechs and their pilots' teeth.
The pilot of PEPSI'S MACHINATION MAN© is Dewey Labling of Gravity Star's Earth Division.
=== Relic-01 ===
Relic-01 is the first in a series of Relic mechas designed by Gravity Star. Relic-01 in particular is equipped with a large blade from its arm, and many different ballistic weapons. It also contains alarm drones and an electric tether for evacuation and rescue purposes.
The pilot of Relic-01 is Haze Russ of Gravity Star's Earth Division.
== Known Synaptoid Drones ==
=== COSMO ===
Main Article: COSMO
COSMO is a drone developed by Lieutenant Susan Moto of Gravity Star's Earth Division to accompany other pilots and give them information, as well as surveying the galaxy and studying it from a remote location.
== Trivia ==
* The Synaptoids are inspired by, among other things, the EVA units from Neon Genesis Evangelion, the FRANXX units from Darling in the FranXX, the Gundams from the Gundam series, the Gunmen from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, and the Headmasters/Transtectors from the Transformers series.
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