Editing Asterians (section)

== Military ==

Asterians mostly use remotely operated constructs (you know, like an advanced species actually should) with only Kalyshi and Overseers personally being seen on the battlefield. The Kalyshi use what at a distance appear to be primitive blade weapons and bows, but on closer inspection are made from highly advanced materials that can even cut through Forge Father armour. They've also been known to eschew mechanical transports in favour of riding large beasts into battle. Overseers are essentially Generals, and only hit the ground in person if shit is empire-shaking in importance.

The constructs can be divided into roughly three categories:
*Drones: Ranging in size from personal shield and support drones, up to large, heavily armoured hovering tanks, and fast attack craft comparable in size and role to Enforcer dropships.
*Marionettes: The backbone of the army, remote controlled soldiers with a variety of weapons at their disposal. Interestingly, one Asterian can control many marionettes at the same time, hence making the Asterian default battle experience similar to an actual videogame for said Asterian. See ''Mom'', esports do have a future.
*Cyphers: The elite drones, where one asterian controls one cypher unlike marionettes. Since the connection between cypher and asterian requires a complex ritual, it results in a more in depth connection with the construct, allowing them to be faster and more reactive than Marionettes. the price though, is that if a Cypher is destroyed on the field, it's possible for the whiplash to destroy the mind of the pilot if safety protocols don't enact fast enough. Cyphers are flexible with acces to normal rifles, energy gauntlets, jet scooters, and even katanas.

All in all, on the battlefield, an Asterian army is an elite force, trading armour for speed and flexibility.