Automaton Creation

The ability to create automatons. Sub-power of Construct Creation. Variation of Robot Creation and Object Creation.

Also Called[]

Automaton Crafting

Capabilities[]

The user is able to create automatons: an ancient, artificially constructed robot-like creatures that follow their creator's commands to the fullest. Automatons are considered to be the ancient mystical forerunners of robots. They usually appear to be a suit of metallic armor lacking functional internal organs & metabolism and immunity to almost all of the frailties that affect living organisms.

The user is able to craft automatons that follow their commands to the letter. This is an ability quite similar to crafting golems. Automatons are usually created by intelligent magic users. Although it is a skill/power/technique commonly displayed by magicians, the users of the power are not just magical users. The user may use science, alchemy, divine power, or any other supernatural power to create automatons. Which force/method is used will vary from fiction to fiction and from universe to universe.

Applications[]

Create beings with Automaton Physiology

Associations[]

Animatronic Mimicry
Bionic Physiology
Craftsmanship Mastery
Golem Creation
Simulacrum Physiology
Technomagic: Technomagic users can create automatons.

Limitations[]

May gain/have independent mind and ability to resist/rebel against their creator, either directly or indirectly.
The Automaton may try to destroy the user if given a reason to.
May be limited on how many Automatons one can create.