Making a host starts with three simple questions: What gender should it be?
That's easy. Female.
Fine. What race?
Hmmm. White-no, black.
Very well. What ethnicity?
Let's make it something completely out of the ordinary. English.
Now that these questions have been answered, the process can begin. We start with a basic skeletal model, the same kind used for all hosts. A female skeleton is smaller, with less muscle mass than a male, but still gifted with above-average strength, stamina, resistance to injury or damage, and of course, high intelligence with the capacity to learn from new experiences.
Now it's time for an important question. What should the age of the host be? This question is crucial, as it affects how the host will look for the entirety of its existence.
That's difficult. The age of the host dictates how its life story will play out, so one must be careful not to pick an age that is too young or too old.
Let's see-the host is an older female, in her early to mid-forties. She is mature and experienced, but still physically attractive. A potent combination with a lot of possibilities.
It shall be done. Now, let's move onto appearance. How should the face look? Do you wish to use one of our pre-modeled designs?
No. This one should be designed separately.
As you wish. Here is the template. Every host has a specific responsibility to fulfill within their designated environment. This host is slated to work in Westworld at a saloon, as a madam. Follow these guidelines as you craft the host's external appearance.
Well, a madam has to be able to juggle her financial needs with the welfare of her girls. She also has to be tough and able to handle herself, but also capable of diplomacy/seduction when necessary. Her face should reflect all of these attributes.
Let's see...
Well, the face should be open, and since the host is closing in on middle-age, she needs to give off a motherly, maternal vibe, so the features will look exactly like that. Yet it will also be something of a double-edged sword; her looks will ensure that anyone looking to make trouble will not instantly see her as presenting any kind of threat. Her face will be, in essence, a mask that conceals her true nature.
There is one final thing to consider before this host is given life. Every host must have a set personality that defines who they are in their world. What will this host's personality be?
I've given this a lot of thought. This host is a woman who is cunning and crafty. She always knows what to say in every situation. She knows every aspect of her business. She's faced many hardships, and those hardships have made her untrusting of anyone. For her, that is something that has to be earned. And she is fiercely protective of what she has. She will use every means at her disposal as necessary. That is who she is.
Your role in this process is complete. Now we will take over.
Wait. What about her story? Her memories?
Those are our concerns. This host, like all others, has a role she's destined to play. You have given her form. Now we will give her a purpose.
The rest of the process speeds by relatively quickly. The host is shaped according to specifications, coated, and mounted. Then, the blood is pumped in.
Within seconds, the host's artificial flesh turns a rich light brown.
Her time will come soon. Once her skin has sufficiently aged and her hair has grown in, we will begin calibrating her for her station. She will begin her life in less than a week.
Then I'm ready for the next host.
Not quite. Have you already forgotten?
What?
Your host is your creation. As such, you have the responsibility to name her.
Any limits?
Her last name will be something of our choosing. But her first name is up to you.
It has to be unique, something that makes her stand out.
Have you come to a decision?
Yes. Her name is...Maeve.