Katanok

Katanok
Construct

Katanok are blind, insectoid machines that live in and maintain the Great Spirit Robot's superstructure.

The Katanok serve as an internal repair system for the Great Spirit Robot, tending to its structure, internal regulation systems, and hull. They have no need of visual receptors, as each Katanok is programmed with an innate, rigid understanding of the Great Spirit Robot and its inner workings; their other sensors, particularly their audio receptors, are keenly tuned to help them detect damage or other irregularities.

Every Katanok is fully aware of their mission and completely dedicated to fulfilling it, lacking any form of dedicated, long-term leadership. All Katanok, regardless of their specialization, participate in repair work and emergency response to incidents that require their attention.

The nature of the Katanok and their work ensures that they are very rarely, if ever, glimpsed by the Oropi inhabitants of the Matoran Universe, as they operate deep within the Great Spirit Robot's inner workings and outer hull. In the event that an unauthorized being should breach the boundaries of the Great Spirit Robot's superstructure, the Katanok will respond with force to remove or destroy what they consider to be a "faulty" unit operating beyond its assigned parameters. A few beings who have seen them and lived to tell the tale claim that the Katanok's faces have been stolen by the Great Spirit, lest they see the true nature of the universe and speak of it to others.

Abilities and Traits

Katanok have no will or identity of their own, single-mindedly carrying out pre-programmed directives. They communicate with each other using high-frequency sonic chirps.

All Katanok are capable of flight, propelling themselves using compact thrusters built into their chassis. Depending on what their current task requires, Katanok can equip themselves with various tools and payloads, including tanks of liquid protodermis or other chemicals, repair kits, weapons, or even healing implements. A magnetic pad on their thorax allows them to carry items while keeping their limbs free for work.

Subtypes

There are six types of Katanok:

• Katanok of Vacuum respond to breaches of the hull or domes, ensuring that pressure remains equalized and that interior atmosphere is not lost.
• Katanok of Magnetism are general-purpose repair units.
• Katanok of Plasma act as welders, and are often the first to take offensive action against intruders or those who would disrupt vital repair work.
• Katanok of Electricity perform electrical work, rerouting power around disrupted areas as needed and refueling other Katanok.
• Katanok of Gravity are typically the first to be deployed to damaged sites, stabilizing the area so that repairs can begin.
• Katanok of Sonics are messengers, and will actively attempt to deter beings who lack proper authorization from entering the Great Spirit Robot's substructure.