Story Information: The Metaloidian Empire

by AGKAlphaGhostKing

Just a place where the information that readers of The Metaloidian Empire can go to if they feel like checking something without digging back into the chapters to find. That, and for all of the small details that would more or less clog the story a bit with exposition. Spoilers inside for any that care. Don't have to listen to me, I'm just the summary for this story.

22. Multiple Forms

Multiple Forms

One of the rules that was instituted with Ferrou's standard was the regulation of forms. Before the rule of the first Ferrou, Metaloidians typically had one singular form, specialized specifically for survival and combat. During Ferrou's first reign, the institution of a Civilian Form was put in place as proof of how stability and progress was possible under Ferrou. In the processing of newly formed Metaloidians, a Civilian form is dictated as the first form taken. The Enlisted Form is a standard for troops under Ferrou. Any other forms other than these two are specialized forms for the Metaloidian's position.

Active Combat Form-

The Active Combat Form is one that has fallen out of practice as time has gone by for the Metaloidian Military. This form is one that all Metaloidians that came into being before the reign of Ferrou possesses. The distinction of this form as the Active Combat Form came to be when the Enlisted Form was created for the Metaloidian Military. The distinction between the two are those that are composed of elements that give them more of a "stony" appearance than a metallic one are organized and recognised as such.

Enlisted Form-

The Enlisted Form is one that is given to all new Metaloidians in their training and creation through the Imperial Refineries. This is one of the two forms that had been introduced to the Metaloidian race, although this is the only one that is mandated to a specific design. However there are multiple integrations of this design depending on the individuals since many within their ranks do not have the same qualities as the others. There is the Enlisted Form for Metallic Metaloidians and one for their Metalloid members.

Metallic version- Starting at the bottom, the lower half of this form is basic in design as the need for pockets or pouches is voided by the skill of manipulating one's own being to conceal and store a multitude of items. However, since the dexterity of this skill may be easier than most, there are two openings on the sides of the uniform that do resemble pockets. Many can either form these as just a seam, or allow them to be functional. The "boots" of this form are near flat as they have small slants at the bottom for traction. Those that can, make these more or less malleable depending on the situation. The upper half of this form is one that accentuates an aggressive looking design as even though there are smooth curves along the form, the most prevalent are sharp angles where sections meet. The shoulders are squared and blocky, with the "lapels" more or less serving as bars to attach things to. The chest is also simplistic in design, while it is a solid piece, there are three sections that set back and narrow the lower they go on the torso. It is textured with a circular hammered pattern, with the marks increasing in size the closer they are to the Seal of Ferrou that is on the center of the torso. This means that near the limbs it is a smaller pattern, while on the back it follows the same as the front, with only a smooth blank plate in the center of the back. The arms are similar to humans' in appearance, barring the textured palms, "polygonal-esque" texture extending from the shoulder, and the compartments for weapons and items in them. The tips of the fingers are pointed and often sharpened depending on the task. The headpiece for this form is similar to the one worn by the original form of the current Ferrou, the difference is that on the side is a miniature and simplified version of the Seal of Ferrou.

Metalloid version- This form is similar in several aspects to the Metallic version, but instead of the hammered texture, they are allowed to have their more rock-like texture be accepted.

Civilian Form-

The Civilian Form is the one that was instituted under Ferrou and was the only one that was allowed to be personalized, in the assurance that this form would allow the citizens of Metaloidia to find parts of themselves that were not of war. This was implemented to ensure the possible adaptability to certain situations and to boost morale.

Historian Form-

This, like many specialized forms was granted in lieu of an Enlisted Form. However, these are allowed to be personalized to the extent of their position.