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Naomi Armitage is the central character of the cyberpunk series Armitage III. She is a highly advanced Type III android, also referred to as a Third, created by Dr. Asakura, whom she calls her father. Her design originates from the Assasinroid program, which produced mechanical and biological hybrids intended as perfect assassins. However, the Thirds were later repurposed to help increase the Martian population through their ability to bear children. Naomi is unique even among Thirds because she combines the raw physical power of the earlier Assasinroid models with the refined capabilities of the later Thirds.
Much of Naomi’s early life remains a mystery. Dr. Asakura raised her as a normal child and sent her to school. At some point she became aware that she was a robot living in a society that harbored deep prejudice against artificial beings. This realization shaped a defensive and often anti‑social personality. Despite these challenges, she earned a special A‑class license, which allowed her to pursue nearly any career. She chose to become a police officer, likely as a way to channel her anger toward the Martian society that rejected her kind. Naomi is highly competent in her work, but her abrasive demeanor prevents her from advancing far within the force.
As a Martian Police officer, Naomi is extensively trained in standard issue weaponry and likely in unconventional arms as well. Her android physiology grants her a range of superhuman abilities: she can punch through steel, run at incredible speeds, and endure most energy‑ and ballistic‑based attacks, though weapons specifically designed to kill Thirds remain a threat. She is resistant to pain and can be cut, but her tolerance is unusually high. Naomi can interface directly with machines and, to a limited extent, control them remotely—a capability she typically employs while wearing her visor. The most dramatic enhancements come from upgrades installed by Dr. Asakura shortly before his death. Three military‑grade lasers were built into her left forearm, capable of firing either a focused cutting beam or longer‑range energy blasts. She also received a fold‑out flight pack called the Angel Wings, which granted the power of flight; the wings were effectively destroyed during the battle at Danich Hill.
Naomi’s personality is defined by a constant internal conflict between her more pleasant, refined Third side and the aggressive, combat‑oriented Assasinroid side. She possesses a dark, playful sense of humor and keeps cacti as a hobby. While generally personable, she can be hostile when conversation turns to the topic of robots. Her motivations are deeply tied to her search for identity and purpose. The series begins with the murder of another Third, which forces Naomi to confront the truth about her own nature. Initially, she believed herself to be a Third but was unaware of her ability to bear children. Over the course of the story, her confusion grows until the antagonist Wilber D’anclaude reveals the intended purpose of the Thirds.
Naomi’s role in the story is that of a protagonist and investigator. She partners with Ross Sylibus, a human policeman from Chicago who carries his own trauma about robots. Their relationship develops from professional partnership into a deep personal bond; Ross eventually becomes her lover and the father of her child. Naomi also maintains a close, father‑daughter relationship with Dr. Asakura, even as his later actions become erratic. Another significant connection is with Julian Moore, a male Third who aids her and Ross; Julian’s death affects her deeply.
Throughout the series, Naomi undergoes substantial character development. She begins as a defensive, angry officer who hides her android identity. As the murders of Thirds escalate, she is forced to reveal her nature and flee from the police. She grapples with the revelation that Thirds were originally designed as weapons and later as a means of reproduction. Her existential crisis culminates in a moment of vulnerability where she seeks comfort from Ross, who assures her she is a living being. This acceptance allows her to move forward, and she later embraces her ability to conceive, eventually having a daughter named Yoko. In the sequel Armitage: Dual‑Matrix, she takes on an active role in protecting the secrets of the Third project and defending her family.
Overall, Naomi Armitage is a complex, emotionally conflicted android who struggles with the divide between her artificial origins and her fully human feelings. Her blend of combat prowess, technological abilities, and deep personal growth makes her the emotional and narrative anchor of the series.
Much of Naomi’s early life remains a mystery. Dr. Asakura raised her as a normal child and sent her to school. At some point she became aware that she was a robot living in a society that harbored deep prejudice against artificial beings. This realization shaped a defensive and often anti‑social personality. Despite these challenges, she earned a special A‑class license, which allowed her to pursue nearly any career. She chose to become a police officer, likely as a way to channel her anger toward the Martian society that rejected her kind. Naomi is highly competent in her work, but her abrasive demeanor prevents her from advancing far within the force.
As a Martian Police officer, Naomi is extensively trained in standard issue weaponry and likely in unconventional arms as well. Her android physiology grants her a range of superhuman abilities: she can punch through steel, run at incredible speeds, and endure most energy‑ and ballistic‑based attacks, though weapons specifically designed to kill Thirds remain a threat. She is resistant to pain and can be cut, but her tolerance is unusually high. Naomi can interface directly with machines and, to a limited extent, control them remotely—a capability she typically employs while wearing her visor. The most dramatic enhancements come from upgrades installed by Dr. Asakura shortly before his death. Three military‑grade lasers were built into her left forearm, capable of firing either a focused cutting beam or longer‑range energy blasts. She also received a fold‑out flight pack called the Angel Wings, which granted the power of flight; the wings were effectively destroyed during the battle at Danich Hill.
Naomi’s personality is defined by a constant internal conflict between her more pleasant, refined Third side and the aggressive, combat‑oriented Assasinroid side. She possesses a dark, playful sense of humor and keeps cacti as a hobby. While generally personable, she can be hostile when conversation turns to the topic of robots. Her motivations are deeply tied to her search for identity and purpose. The series begins with the murder of another Third, which forces Naomi to confront the truth about her own nature. Initially, she believed herself to be a Third but was unaware of her ability to bear children. Over the course of the story, her confusion grows until the antagonist Wilber D’anclaude reveals the intended purpose of the Thirds.
Naomi’s role in the story is that of a protagonist and investigator. She partners with Ross Sylibus, a human policeman from Chicago who carries his own trauma about robots. Their relationship develops from professional partnership into a deep personal bond; Ross eventually becomes her lover and the father of her child. Naomi also maintains a close, father‑daughter relationship with Dr. Asakura, even as his later actions become erratic. Another significant connection is with Julian Moore, a male Third who aids her and Ross; Julian’s death affects her deeply.
Throughout the series, Naomi undergoes substantial character development. She begins as a defensive, angry officer who hides her android identity. As the murders of Thirds escalate, she is forced to reveal her nature and flee from the police. She grapples with the revelation that Thirds were originally designed as weapons and later as a means of reproduction. Her existential crisis culminates in a moment of vulnerability where she seeks comfort from Ross, who assures her she is a living being. This acceptance allows her to move forward, and she later embraces her ability to conceive, eventually having a daughter named Yoko. In the sequel Armitage: Dual‑Matrix, she takes on an active role in protecting the secrets of the Third project and defending her family.
Overall, Naomi Armitage is a complex, emotionally conflicted android who struggles with the divide between her artificial origins and her fully human feelings. Her blend of combat prowess, technological abilities, and deep personal growth makes her the emotional and narrative anchor of the series.