Cyberformed Infiltrators

A Cyberformed Infiltrator with no synthetic coverings

Cyberformed Infiltrators, simply known as Cyberformed, or Cyberformed X (where X represents what race they are disguised as), are Imperial robotic units that saw use in the Trans-Galactic War under the Old Intergalactic Empire, and later during the War for the Chronicle Timeline under the New Intergalactic Empire. They are not to be confused with Cyberformers.

## Description

Basic models of Cyberformed are Imperialite-based humanoid robots that loosely resemble skeletons, often black in color, and sporting red elements. They consist of advanced versions of Standard Asset Equipment for armor and robotics, thus making them immune to EMP and nanites, although lacking any tools that would be needed for organics. Elite Cyberformed variants carry more armor, as they do not need to disguise as organics. Cyberformed, despite their appearance, are cyborgs, still carrying at least parts of an organic brain, and at least initially modeled after the species that they originally were. Infiltrators can don synthetic skin and undergo modifications to resemble different races, and thus Cyberformed can vary in height, weight, and build.

## Capabilities

Cyberformed are heavily modified cyborgs made from captured members of conquered races. They are strong and durable, also possessing great speed, easily able to outspeed and overpower most organics. They can blend in among any species, almost perfectly mimicking the mannerisms and personality of the original organic being they were, also able to access organic memories, although the being in question is now a servant of the Empire. Infiltration Cyberformed rarely carry built-in weapons beyond melee and interfacing tools. They can access and interact with computer systems, often by plugging themselves in. While disguised, their synthetic coverings can sweat, bruise, age, heal, and even bleed the way an organic would, even generating reactions such as goosebumps and visible breath in cold weather. The highly-protected organic brain still held within them prevents hacking, although many are equipped with backup systems in case the brain fails. Cyberformed are very modular, able to be modified in countless ways to resemble races with more limbs, great height, and other unique features, although they seem unable to disguise as something that is not at least somewhat humanoid. While Cyberformed are very intelligent and can mimic emotions, they do not have any emotional capabilities, which can sometimes give them away, and advanced scanners can detect them, making it difficult and often impossible for them to disguise as military or government officials. They are also equipped with self-destruct charges in case of capture. Cyberformed Infiltrators can lay low for years before completing their task, often building up webs of connections during said time. If exposed, they will either self destruct or kill all witnesses, depending on how compromising the situation is.

## Background

Cyberformed were created as both a weapon of war and a fear tactic, turning organic species into near-robotic slaves, creating mass paranioa and panic across populations who realized there are enemy robots among them, while also sparing long processes of studying every cultural and social aspect of species to be infiltrated. Cyberformed would often try to take on positions of power or influence to get enough information as possible, or will simply disguise as whatever is needed to get to crucial areas. During the Trans-Galactic War, developing technology soon made it too difficult for Cyberformed Infiltrators to infiltrate governments and militaries, thus making more of them into pure soldiers, but many were sent to slaughter as much civilians as possible through acts of terrorism, a directive they kept during the War for the Chronicle Timeline. Cyberformed usually operate alone, but answer to the Imperial Infiltration Unit.

## Variants

Infiltrator: The most common variant, used to infiltrate enemy populations.

Elite Cyberformed: Armored variant that does not disguise, used on the battlefield as a soldier.