A Deathbringer refueling via biomass conversion.[1]
Biomass Conversion,[2][3][4] also known as Biomatter Conversation,[5] is a process by which organic matter is transformed into fuel. The process was developed and patented by Faro Automated Solutions (FAS).[3]
History[]
In the Old World[]
Biomass conversion was developed by FAS at the Greenhouse.[6] It works by expelling a black cloud,[1] described as a nano-haze, to strip organic matter layer by layer from something up to several meters away before returning it to the device it originated from, refueling it, all happening within a few seconds.[7][1][8] When used on a pod of dolphins, the sight was described as "a big pink swirling milkshake of dolphin chum",[5] while when used on plants, the cloud simply gains red glowing embers within it.[1][8] All organic matter is a suitable fuel source.[9]
Biomass conversion was utilized by FAS in its Chariot line of military combat robots, intended as an alternative fuel source in the event of fuel supply line interdiction[2] or other emergencies.[10] It was definitely incorporated into the Scarab[2] and Khopesh,[3] with conflicting evidence as to whether it was also incorporated into the Horus.[4][5]
When the Chariot swarm owned by the Hartz-Timor Energy Combine went rogue due to a glitch,[10] the robots utilized their biomass conversion capabilities to keep themselves fuelled and went onto rapidly start attacking everything around them[11] and expand around the world.[10] Thus the swarm, which became known as the Faro Plague, became an existential threat to life on Earth.[12]
When testing Adamantine Wreath as a possible way to stop the Faro Plague, biomass conversion was used on it to ensure its immunity from its effects,[8] which was successful. However, they weren't able to be deployed in time.[13]
In the New World[]
Horizon Zero Dawn[]
Biomass conversion has only been seen in use by the Chariot machines once, used by a Deathbringer shortly after reactivation.[1]
Horizon Forbidden West[]
Biomass conversation was accidentally activated in the Greenhouse by Aloy and Alva while searching for data in the Greenhouse. Fortunately, its effects were contained within the testing grounds.[8]
Gallery[]
![The effects of biomass conversion.[8]](/wiki/File:Biomatter_conversion_demonstration.png "Biomatter conversion demonstration.png (3.2 MB)")
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 The Face of Extinction
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 FAS-ACA3 Scarab (Datapoint)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 FAS-FSP5 Khopesh (Datapoint)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 FAS-BOR7 Horus (Datapoint)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Banda Sea Incident
- ↑ Test Log: Elm
- ↑ Phantom Limbs
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Seeds of the Past
- ↑ Interview: Tom Paech
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Record: 1 Nov 2064
- ↑ Regarding The Rumors
- ↑ The Bad News
- ↑ Too Late
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| Technology | |
|---|---|
| Devices | Black Box - Ectogenic Chamber - Focus - Gene Locked Hatch - Machine Lure - Ornament - UltraWeave Mk7.1 |
| Facilities | Cradle |
| Robots | @lfred - Machine - Multiservitor - Survey Drone - Thrasher - Ti-D-O |
| Signals | Extinction Signal |
| Software | AI - Poly-Phasic Entangled Waveforms |
| Vehicles | Ascension - Odyssey - Vert |
| Other Technology | Biomass Conversion - Mutiny Suppression Protocol - Override |