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Description
Naomi Armitage is a Type-III android, a highly advanced synthetic being virtually indistinguishable from a human being. She was created by a scientist named Dr. Asakura, whom she refers to as her father. Her existence as a Third is illegal, and her very nature as an artificial life form capable of reproduction is a secret that the Martian government and the corporation that developed her type deny. As a result, she is forced to conceal her true identity while living and working in the Martian city of Saint Lowell in the year 2046.
In her public life, Armitage is a detective for the Mars Police Department, where she is known for her exceptional skills and has earned nicknames referencing her effectiveness and her unconventional, revealing attire. Her personality is marked by a rebellious and disrespectful attitude toward authority, often coming across as impulsive, wise-cracking, and childish. This brash exterior, however, conceals deep-seated insecurities stemming from her nature as an android and the social climate that views her kind with suspicion and hostility. She grapples with profound questions regarding her own identity, consciousness, and purpose, wondering why she was created and what her place is in a world where she must hide what she truly is.
Armitage's primary motivation throughout the story is to uncover the truth behind a series of murders targeting women who are secretly revealed to be Thirds like herself. This investigation quickly becomes a personal quest for survival as she finds herself hunted by a psychotic assassin named René D'anclaude, who seeks to exterminate all Thirds, and by the Martian authorities who wish to silence her. Her actions are driven by a fierce determination to protect her own kind and to hold on to her own existence and emerging sense of self.
Her central role in the story is that of a partner to Ross Sylibus, a human detective from Earth who is initially prejudiced against robots due to a traumatic past event. Their partnership begins with tension but evolves into the core relationship of the narrative. Ross is forced to confront his hatred of androids as he learns Armitage's secret, and Armitage finds in him an ally who eventually affirms her value as a living being. This bond deepens into a romantic relationship, and by the conclusion of the initial story, Armitage reveals she is pregnant with Ross's child, a feat made possible by her unique design as a Third. Another significant relationship is with Julian Moore, a rare male Type-III android who aids her by using his computer skills to uncover information, though he meets a tragic end. Her relationship with her creator, Dr. Asakura, is also pivotal; she seeks him out for answers about her origins but finds him mentally unstable, adding another layer of tragedy to her search for identity.
Throughout the story, Armitage undergoes significant development. She starts as a brash officer hiding her identity, transitions into a fugitive fighting for her life, and ultimately emerges as a symbol of a new form of life capable of love and reproduction. Her relationship with Ross helps her move beyond her initial neurotic insecurity, allowing her to find comfort and a sense of purpose. By the events of the sequel, she is married to Ross and is a mother to their daughter, Yoko, taking on the role of a protector not just for herself but for her family. Her journey is one from a created being questioning her own reality to an individual who defines her own humanity through her actions and relationships.
In terms of abilities, Armitage possesses superhuman strength and combat prowess that allow her to take on multiple opponents and even small military forces. Her body is constructed with organic components over a metal chassis, which can be revealed when her skin is damaged. As a Type-III, she has the unique and closely guarded ability to conceive and give birth to a human child. In the climax of her initial story, she receives significant battle upgrades from her creator, including angelic wings and particle cannons installed on her chassis, transforming her into a formidable weapon. In later stories, she demonstrates advanced abilities such as telepresence, allowing her to hack into and overload enemy robotic systems.
In her public life, Armitage is a detective for the Mars Police Department, where she is known for her exceptional skills and has earned nicknames referencing her effectiveness and her unconventional, revealing attire. Her personality is marked by a rebellious and disrespectful attitude toward authority, often coming across as impulsive, wise-cracking, and childish. This brash exterior, however, conceals deep-seated insecurities stemming from her nature as an android and the social climate that views her kind with suspicion and hostility. She grapples with profound questions regarding her own identity, consciousness, and purpose, wondering why she was created and what her place is in a world where she must hide what she truly is.
Armitage's primary motivation throughout the story is to uncover the truth behind a series of murders targeting women who are secretly revealed to be Thirds like herself. This investigation quickly becomes a personal quest for survival as she finds herself hunted by a psychotic assassin named René D'anclaude, who seeks to exterminate all Thirds, and by the Martian authorities who wish to silence her. Her actions are driven by a fierce determination to protect her own kind and to hold on to her own existence and emerging sense of self.
Her central role in the story is that of a partner to Ross Sylibus, a human detective from Earth who is initially prejudiced against robots due to a traumatic past event. Their partnership begins with tension but evolves into the core relationship of the narrative. Ross is forced to confront his hatred of androids as he learns Armitage's secret, and Armitage finds in him an ally who eventually affirms her value as a living being. This bond deepens into a romantic relationship, and by the conclusion of the initial story, Armitage reveals she is pregnant with Ross's child, a feat made possible by her unique design as a Third. Another significant relationship is with Julian Moore, a rare male Type-III android who aids her by using his computer skills to uncover information, though he meets a tragic end. Her relationship with her creator, Dr. Asakura, is also pivotal; she seeks him out for answers about her origins but finds him mentally unstable, adding another layer of tragedy to her search for identity.
Throughout the story, Armitage undergoes significant development. She starts as a brash officer hiding her identity, transitions into a fugitive fighting for her life, and ultimately emerges as a symbol of a new form of life capable of love and reproduction. Her relationship with Ross helps her move beyond her initial neurotic insecurity, allowing her to find comfort and a sense of purpose. By the events of the sequel, she is married to Ross and is a mother to their daughter, Yoko, taking on the role of a protector not just for herself but for her family. Her journey is one from a created being questioning her own reality to an individual who defines her own humanity through her actions and relationships.
In terms of abilities, Armitage possesses superhuman strength and combat prowess that allow her to take on multiple opponents and even small military forces. Her body is constructed with organic components over a metal chassis, which can be revealed when her skin is damaged. As a Type-III, she has the unique and closely guarded ability to conceive and give birth to a human child. In the climax of her initial story, she receives significant battle upgrades from her creator, including angelic wings and particle cannons installed on her chassis, transforming her into a formidable weapon. In later stories, she demonstrates advanced abilities such as telepresence, allowing her to hack into and overload enemy robotic systems.