Golems

*Note: This article contains heavy **spoilers**! Read with caution!*

**Golems** are a type of robot that can be seen in *Phoenotopia* and *Phoenotopia Awakening*. While many different robots are referred to as "golems" in-game, this article refers specifically to the friendly or neutral Golems and not to Metal Ghouls or other enemy robots. Golems are often used as laborers to do various tasks, including housekeeping, load transporting, and facility maintenance.

## Description

Golems are the remnants of ancient technology that has been salvaged and repaired by the otherwise technology-fearing people of the present. In *Phoenotopia*, they appear as thin, blueish, humanoid machines with large white eyes. Most Golems don't seem to be able to talk, instead only beeping when interacted with, though the few Golems that can talk appear to be quite intelligent. Golems can usually be seen either standing around or walking back and forth along a short path. For the most part, Golems exist only as a background element and have little effect on gameplay.

In *Phoenotopia Awakening*, Golems appear similar to how they looked in the previous game, but appear more detailed. Additionally, certain Golems are different colors; most civilian Golems are colored blue or red, but Golems working for the GEO Club are green, and Stellanite Golems are bright orange. Unlike in the original *Phoenotopia*, almost every Golem Gail encounters exhibits human-level intelligence and is capable of holding a conversation.

## Locations with Golems

### Panselo

The first Golem that the player can encounter is at Panselo where Rutea has managed to repair one. This golem walks around outside and beeps when interacted with, though at one point it will utter the word "destroy". This Golem is apparently abducted along with the rest of the villagers.

### Anuri Temple

A Golem Head is found at the end of the temple. This Golem has a different design than others as it fell from space and was designed by the Stellanites. Additionally, this Golem is mainly used by Billy (PHO)/Bart (PHOA) as a remotely controlled avatar rather than being autonomous.

### Rhodus Checkpoint

One very friendly Golem, built from scratch by an engineer, can be found at the Rhodus Checkpoint; when spoken to, it will give Gail a Dandelion. Despite the fact that most Golems in *Phoenotopia Awakening* express personalities, a Peace Minister observing the Golem and its creator claims that the Golem is too chatty and asks the inventor if he's added extra personality chips in the Golem.

### Atai City

In *Phoenotopia*, the inn at Atai has a Golem working as a housekeeper, but it is instead hiding in an alcove. One of the workers at the inn is searching for the Golem, who was supposed to have cleaned the guest rooms, and complains that they're supposed to make lives easier, not harder.

### Daea

In *Phoenotopia*, a couple Golems are near the entrance of the Daea jail. These Golems appear to be laborers carrying large backpacks. A nearby soldier praises these new batches of Golems for working tirelessly. He also goes on to praise the new person that the king hired to repair them, presumably referring to Thomas.

### Thomas's Lab

Thomas is a scientist from Panselo who specializes in Golems. In *Phoenotopia*, his lab is surrounded by several Golems that walk around outside and inside. In *Phoenotopia Awakening*, all the Golems are inside the lab, performing various tasks. One particularly advanced Golem named Arch sits at a desk at the front of the lab where he serves as the lab's secretary.

### Cosette

After the village of Cosette was struck with a plague that caused a famine, many Golems were sent over there to help the remaining humans maintain the village. One woman, Sally, even has a pet Golem dog named Doggoro.

### Ancient Crater

In *Phoenotopia*, the Stellanite's Golems are found waiting for Gail's arrival here. Unlike Earth's Golems, they are purple with smaller eyes. Much like Billy's Golem Head, they are used as avatars for the Stellanites in orbit above Earth.

### Pristine City

Pristine City is full of ancient Golems who were originally created to serve the humans who lived there during the Great War era. Most of the city's Golems still carry out their original purpose and offer various services to Gail upon her arrival, but one Golem claims that it and a few others have found a new purpose for themselves. This is also where the Stellanite Golems meet up with Gail in *Phoenotopia Awakening*, and where Mr. Planto was created.

### Phalanx Tower

A lone Golem sits near the top of Phalanx Tower, its only purpose being to warn people about the Phalanx and to try and stop them from risking their lives trying to fight it. Gail is able to convince this Golem to let her pass, and upon defeating the Phalanx, the Golem will congratulate her and offer her a great prize: bragging rights.

### Adar's House

In *Phoenotopia*, the secret area next to Adar's House is an ancient facility maintained by fully-functional Golems that are capable of casual conversation. Most of them refer to Gail as "master" and act subservient to her. Two Golems are idly discussing a television series before they notice her, at which point they quickly reassure her that they're not slacking off.

One Golem is found charging itself at a station and doesn't seem to realize Gail is human as it brushes her off and tells her to use the station next the one it is occupying.

Another Golem is seen maintaining a room filled with cryopods, presumably holding humans in stasis. The Golem mistakes Gail for one of the pod's occupants and promises to perform maintenance on the pods.

### GEO Dungeons

A GEO Golem awaits Gail at the end of each GEO Dungeon, where it will reward her with a GEO Ticket for completing the dungeon. There are also two broken-down Golems in the Ancient GEO Dungeon - one that gives Gail vague hints about the dungeon, and one that gives her an Antique Pin at the end - and a fully operational Golem in the Ancient GEO Base that activates the dungeon's puzzle in exchange for two Crystal Lenses.

## Notable Golems

* Arch
* Mr. Planto