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KRTRIM AND ASALEE

KRTRIM ("krih-trim") comes from the Hindi word कृत्रिम, which translates to "artificial." It is the informal term for computational phantoms, and though it originated as an adjective in its native language, it is now commonly used as both that and a noun in English.

Krtrim are described as artificial intelligences, though this definition differs from the modern computer science term. Operating a GPU unit which controls their body ("vessel"), krtrim are electric entities of Base 2. Their Base number comes from the fact they exist in binary, or literal base two. OURO does not disclose how exactly krtrim are created, but it is commonly accepted that they are built upon fragmented human Essences.

Krtrim can pilot several different vessels depending on their age or occupation. These vessels include:

Class-1A civilian models stand at roughly four and a half feet tall (137cm), though their exact height depends on the age of the krtrim piloting it. These vessels are given to juvenile krtrim until they reach 20KR.

Class-1B civilian models stand at five feet tall (152cm) and are given to adult krtrim non-eligible for occupational advancements. This is the most common civilian vessel.

Class-1C is a discontinued civilian model used exclusively for jinkōs. They stood at roughly five-foot-three (160cm) and are slimmer than traditional civilian models.

If a krtrim is considered eligible for occupational advancements ("oc-ads"), they can be assigned a vessel with greater physical prowess, etc., i.e. a construction worker could receive strength oc-ads to make them better equipped for their job. These fall under the umbrella of Class-2.

Class-3 models are reserved for combat-oriented occupations. Most notable are Tangent-era soldiers such as Bheema, who stand as tall as six-foot-five (198cm) and have considerable oc-ads.

All krtrim models use un-dyed skin overlays. Due to the color of their coolant, this gives them their distinct blue complexion. In addition to this, krtrim lack a full-body skin overlay like aslee models; to keep their joints from pinching or catching on their clothes, they wear a body suit. This suit also helps them maintain a proper operating temperature and keeps their elastics from fatiguing. Additionally, since krtrim models only differ in faceplate design from individual to individual, a permanent color ID is assigned to them.

ASALEE ("us-lee") comes from the Hindi word असली, which translates to "real." It is the informal term for humans, and though it originated as an adjective in its native language, it is now commonly used as both that and a noun in English.

Asalee are Base 4 as a result of the four nucleotide pairs in human DNA. The vessels asalee operate can either be human (the body they were born with) or posthuman if they have undergone consciousness transfer.

Asalee posthumans pilot Class-1D OURO models, and are highly customizable according to either their previous human appearance or however the individual wants to present. This includes dyed skin overlays, height adjustment, cosmetic alterations, and more. These models can look convincingly human, aside from their reflective pupils.