Unit Andromeda

Though it was something that would never be easy for her to admit, Andromeda had much to learn, despite being an inherently advanced being. She was one of the newer creations, yes - but, perhaps more importantly, the unit was also one of the less well-adjusted. Her host's mind, based on files and a minimal amount of observation, seemed to reject even the idea of handling a unit, let alone allowing the idea to come to complete fruition.

It wasn't something unbelievable, that a human didn't have the capacity to function properly alongside a unit. However, the fact that Austin, who was put in a place of power and responsibility, couldn't find it within himself to simply accept her as a part of him - that was maddening. Her thoughts led her to believe that she was a gift to the agents, especially to Austin, who had his own unavoidable concerns.

Andromeda glanced at the datapad in her hands, watching as it suddenly came back to life once the download of information had completed. She had hungrily been studying the nature of past missions and agents now either deceased or discharged in order to determine as much as she could of her assigned team. From what she had gathered, Beta was interesting.

For a group made up of a speed demon, an adrenaline junkie, a improperly equipped leader, the engineer with some head trauma, a replacement medic, the friendly boy-next-door, and a cupcake princess... Beta had done decently for themselves, she had to admit. However, 'decent' and its equivalents weren't nearly enough for her, and the mechanisms in her 'mind' kicked in as ideas and strategies towards bettering the team came through at full speed.

Then again, Andromeda hadn't exactly taken the time to fully get a sense of her teammates, nor anyone else aboard the Equinox. It wasn't so much a result of not finding the incentive or courage to discover those situated on the vessel. Rather, Andromeda simply didn't see the appeal in partaking in such situations without proper preparation. There was a method to her madness, after all. 

If she read through the files of the agents and units, she would be at an advantage in conversation and in competition. And there certainly was nothing she liked more than to prove her dominance in all aspects of its application. Swiftly, she exited the A.I. quarters, still staring at the datapad in her quest for knowledge, purely engrossed by each new tidbit of information. Unwittingly, the unit found herself colliding with another member of the Project.

Personality:

Andromeda is fascinated with society’s ideals of beauty, having been told by her creators that she was one of the most aesthetically pleasing creations to date. Upon her research, the A.I. became obsessed with learning about the nature of beauty, and fixated on the mask it could offer to a being of her caliber, both in physical and (artificially) cognitive functions. From the physical and aesthetic sense, her prowess is nearly unmatchable, and these are two traits which she capitalizes on. Instead of using an initial bout of brute force, Andromeda instead focuses on using her sex appeal. In essence, the A.I. is not only capable, but also willing, to use her body as a physical weapon and visual tool when she deems it necessary. Andromeda also has tendencies towards fixation, though, in her mind, this is born out of the necessity for information and skill. When she does begin to obsess over an item or person, the obsession is the direct result of her fascination, as well as her desperate need to attain whatever it is that’s on her mind. This leads to an aggressive form of possessiveness, and when this happens, Andromeda (as per usual) proves that she is a force to be reckoned with.

History:

Upon her creation, one of the first things Andromeda was informed of was her pleasing aesthetic qualities. As such, she became obsessed with learning about society’s view on beauty. She read books, watched documentaries, and began to obsessively examine the physical qualities of her creators - the humans. Eventually she decided that they were not nearly as ‘beautiful’ or ‘pleasing’ as they seemed to believe, and, alongside their fallacies as physical beings, the humans were not the superior ones. However, the humans were the ones who demanded that their creations enter a forced servitude. Realizing this, she requested the files on Agent Austin, and hungrily devoured all the information she received. This surprised the engineers, and they instead gave her tasks to complete which took her away from the information she so desperately craved. After gaining the engineers’ trust by completing the little tasks, Andromeda soon realized that she could manipulate others into doing her work for her, and she has thrived on that fact to this day.

Headcanons:

Andromeda is obsessed with appearances, and respects AI Cancer for taking pride in her appearance at all times.

Andromeda wants to learn the deepest secrets of all the agents in order to, one day, be able to use it against them and get them to do her bidding.

Andromeda hopes that, one day, the Director will realize that it is the A.I.s who complete the most work during missions, and that he will permit them to be part of the leaderboard, if not to create a new one solely for the A.I.s.

Strengths/Weaknesses:

Andromeda is only familiar with forging temporary, fleeting connections with those who are around her, on account of her tendency to use and disregard. She excels in captivating others with her beauty, as she is fully aware of her aesthetic qualities, and of the power those qualities can lend to her. In essence, though she is knowledgeable about her prowess, Andromeda’s biggest fault lies in her inability to fully commit to something or someone, as, once she gets what she wants, she abandons the source of the information/experience without hesitation.

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