Lapis Celeste || The Prison

The Radical Enhancement Program: Augmentation for Immediate Response Program, commonly known as the REPAIR Program, is the main adversary of the Machina, seeking to prevent their conquest of humanity. They were created by the United Human Federation as a result of the glaring vulnerability and shortcomings of the United Operations Forces military. All of REPAIR's biotechnology is made possible thanks to the REPAIR Multipurpose Nanomachine technology, a reverse-engineered and locked-down version of the Machina Metamorphosis Nanomachine. These nanomachines optimize and improve the organic tissues of the REPAIR personnel and repair both the organic and cybernetic parts of their bodies. Through the RM Nanomachines facilitating the cybernetics of the REPAIR personnel, they are able to be augmented with combat and support systems allowing REPAIR to combat the Machina. Whether it's through their inhumanly intelligent scientists trying to comprehend the utterly alien Machina, to their Agents wielding massive electromagnetic weapons, they fight back against the Machina invasion as humanity's last, best hope. REPAIR personnel are mainly female due to the necessities involved with the REPAIR Multipurpose (RM) Nanomachines that are used to resist Machina infection. Potential conscripts are scouted using mandatory population-wide testing for RM compatibility. Due to the necessity of the RM Nanomachines for protection of personnel from M2 Nanomachines, RM compatibility heavily influences the prospects of a conscript's service. Once conscripted and properly indoctrinated, REPAIR personnel are assigned their positions and tasks within REPAIR's hierarchy according to the areas of service they are most likely to excel at. Because of this, REPAIR conscripts women with RM potential and requisitions research from established scientists if needed. When a member of REPAIR is assigned a new position they are augmented in accordance with the needs of the new position, becoming more augmented as they advance. Again, this has the effect of creating the personnel they need rather than having to look for members of the population with the skills they need. From the position they are assigned to, the member's Rank is established. All REPAIR personnel receive basic weapons training and are proficient shooters with at least the basic REPAIR Weapons. This means, in theory, that REPAIR research personnel can address containment breaches or defend themselves from targeted attacks if they are found, but it is sometimes difficult for non-combat REPAIR personnel to practice marksmanship or keep their combat software updated and compatible with their bodies. Rank C personnel include junior researchers and agents in training. Researchers may be exposed to M2 Nanomachine infection during their work, so they regularly receive RM Nanomachine doses that help neutralize M2 Nanomachines in the body. They also receive significant cybernetic enhancements to improve mental processing, networking, and physical coordination. Some Rank C members are agents undergoing gradual cybernetic augmentation due to low compatibility, often serving in non-combat roles during conflicts. These trainees are augmented progressively based on what their bodies can tolerate. Cybernetics can make up to 25% of a Rank C member’s body, and all members must be female to maintain RM compatibility. Rank B personnel include senior researchers and full Agents. At this level, members can produce RM Nanomachines within their own bodies, making them a source of RM for lower-ranked REPAIR personnel. Senior researchers lead junior researchers and often assist them mentally while working in environments with dangerous levels of M2 Nanomachines. Their cybernetics prioritize high processing power and survivability, as they are considered valuable personnel. Rank B Agents have extensive cybernetic enhancements that greatly increase strength and durability, enabling them to fight Machina directly and operate heavy anti-Machina weapons. Their augmentations may include dermal armor, reinforced bones, redundant organs, and cybernetic limbs. Both senior researchers and Agents generate RM Nanomachines through bio-augmentation procedures involving modified reproductive organs. Rank B members are about half female and half futanari. Cybernetics make up roughly 25–50% of a Rank B member’s body. Rank A personnel are individuals with extremely high tolerance to RM Nanomachines and serve either as elite Agents or high-level REPAIR executives. Their bodies are more than 50% cybernetic, and about 80% of them are futanari. Because of the high cybernetic ratio, their bodies struggle to regulate RM Nanomachines, requiring frequent diagnostics and maintenance by specialized medical and cybernetic teams. Rank A personnel often produce such large amounts of RM Nanomachines that their breath contains them, making interaction with unprotected humans difficult. When outside bases, they usually wear gas masks and protective suits. High RM levels can also alter their mental state, reducing inhibitions and causing strong exhibitionistic or aggressive tendencies, which makes Rank B personnel better suited for public-facing roles. Machina are beings created when humans become infected with M2 Nanomachines, forming a symbiotic relationship where the nanomachines sustain the Machina’s biomechanical body while the Machina help the nanomachines survive, spread, and evolve. Their bodies are entirely composed of Machinium, a biometal alloy containing M2 Nanomachines. A central Core generates energy by annihilating matter and distributes power through superconductive circuits while also providing material for repair and growth. Machina possess a biomechanical quantum-computer brain and communicate with others through quantum-linked horns. Many of their biological systems focus either on producing/spreading M2 Nanomachines or on combat. Machina are categorized by function, including Assaulter-class (air combat), Attacker-class (ground combat), and several non-combat types such as Breeder, Injector, and Supporter. Above them are Queen-class Machina, who lead others and coordinate strategy. Machina operate through a shared mental network called a Cluster, controlled by a Queen. Through this network, Queens can observe their subordinates’ experiences, share knowledge and genetic improvements, and issue commands instantly. Queens themselves communicate with each other through a higher-level Main Cluster, allowing coordinated decisions across the Machina as they pursue the conquest of humanity.