Mechanicus

(Creation of The New Flesh )

"Generation.. Taking the world apart, this is a sign; it's the coming of a new kind."

Once a denizen of the swamp, now remade into a perfect harmony of flesh and metal; Deus-22145 is one of the Menagerie created by The Demon King. It is unique of the others by one simple inclusion, it could think on its own and could not be manipulated by tapping into its hardwired brain. Its cortex has combined with the system, causing the neural floodgates to open and the additions and the host to become a single entity. They are not controlled by one another; but instead have become something More.. . A symbiotic relationship that has caused it to develop some interesting quirks.

Aside from having its own thoughts, even dreams; it also had the idea that it was not an unusual creature in the least. It assumed everyone to be made in some way like it was; which fortunately included flesh and blood just as much as mechanical parts. It has the uncanny ability to help the healing processes in the tissues of itself and others by interacting with the nervous system and stimulating their various cells to new heights of regenerative properties. It shows an aptitude for survival by being able to integrate living tissues supplied from others to create its own flesh to replace that which has degraded over time. However; this visage has suffered extensive degredation and is no longer in place, leaving the creature unable to hide its mechanical nature to others by its appearance. Its interior organs are still being maintained by ingesting foreign tissues for assimilation. This makes it the first of the Menagerie to 'hunger' for its own subjects.

It is now wandering through Nexus Park; seemingly of its own volition. The Demon King watches over his minions; but this does not mean it is doing his wims. It seems to be trying to establish some sort of relationship with the natural denizens of the area, as it shows no fear in approaching them in the open. However, it seems unaware of its supposed limitations; and does not understand the hesitancy of the Flesh and Bone when it comes to the subjects of relationships or integration. It feels no prejudice to any species, and views all things as simply a different version of itself. It is known for attempting to 'improve' upon those it feels have a distinct disadvantage, ergo shows great protective tendencies to those lacking in the ability to defend themselves. This is a subject of much amusement to its creator, who despite his nature revels in all forms of expansion of knowledge; even the emotional variety. Perhaps this is why Deus has been given the capacity to Feel , in the traditional sense and in the metaphorical and philosophical.

Deus tends to wander near the Lake and the surrounding areas, as it sees the open water source as an obvious choice of liquid nourishment for both itself and others made, albeit a little, of flesh. It does not have a specified gender, but is capable of generating the visage of both. It usually prefers to keep its own true face, though; and therefore rarely will alter its physical appearance in more than the most basic of ways. This means it can be a man or a woman, upon choice; yet chooses neither. It can create the reproductive organs of both, if requested; but is usually focused its organic replication in its inner organs in order to maintain some semblance of what it once was. This is a subject of much curiosity for it, and is its usual query while interacting with others that may recognize some aspect of familiarity with its actions and or phrases.

It carries with it a tattered note, and an even more weatherbeaten diary that it reads occassionally when it thinks no one is watching it. While it still professes to not know what it once was, it's behaviour vaguely resembles that of a teen who was more curious about the world than afraid. Occassionaly, it's been known to cough for no apparent reason; a tiny sign of what.. or rather, who, it once was.