MANA

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MANA (Merine Analysis and Neutralization Automaton) units are a sort of "adapter" unit that enables the Merine forces to effectively deploy on any planet. Sent after a MERA unit succeeds in its mission, MANA units are typically deployed in threes. MANA-1 units are specialized in downloading and updating scientific research to and from the Merine global consciousness network, as well as altering any existing research to better fit the situation of the planet at hand. MANA-2 units are tasked with the construction and development of a functional research base, and as such, are mostly equipped with construction gear. MANA-3 units are dangerous enforcers that are incredibly durable and territorial. Utilizing technology that is not fully understood, MANA-3 units are capable of determining if any organic lifeform within 1km intends to harm Merine property. Their entire synthetic brain is calibrated to make it a precise, lethal fighter in both ranged and melee combat. All MANA units act with a localized copy of the Merine overmind linked with entangled particles, and so work very quickly to progress their base to enable the presence of MICA units.