Formal introduction, as well as universe clarification.

Name: Miles
Last Name/Origin: Unknown (Even to himself!)
Species: Human (Formerly) Cyborg (Currently)
Age: 18
Sex: Male
Height: 6.3 feet
Skin color: Caucasian
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Dark brown
Other characteristics: Nothing about his appearance is set in stone, as he uses a modular system of cybernetic parts.

Miles is a hyper-intelligent being and has one of, if not the greatest minds in the galaxy. This is in due part, by his remarkable brain and its ability to file away information as soon as it is taken in and retain it indefinitely, not unlike a computer. There doesn't seem to be a maximum capacity either, so Miles can remember every digit of PI, what he had for breakfast 2,568 days ago, and how to play Beethoven on a Hydraulophone all without so much as a second thought!

Appearance

Miles looks like an average human male, with a normal body-type, dark brown eyes, and black hair. He wears a Denim jacket, Jeans and work boots, as well as a T-shirt underneath the jacket that he changes daily. The T-shirts often have quotes on them or designs in general. Currently, he has a cybernetic endoskeleton. This didn't change his appearance, as the cybernetics meshed perfectly into his body, and unless certain modes are active, he is entirely indistinguishable from a normal human.

Origin

Miles doesn't know where he came from. As he puts it "I just started existing one day. Like waking up from pure blankness." According to him, he was never a child, and just woke up in a fully developed adult body, with the ability to walk, speak, breath, and think, but no memories of a prior life. Miles has some theories, the easiest to accept would be that he was created artificially. He's run many tests and hasn't found many inconsistencies that separate him from humans, apart from his brain. His was far more complex. It's possible that a God of some sort created him, but he doesn't want to jump to conclusions about anything.

Because of this uncertainty, he doesn't talk about his past without being asked. He isn't afraid to share what he knows when people ask and is interested in anyone's input, but he has stopped searching for an answer that he might not even want to know. If you have any theories, he's all ears.

Backstory:

Early Life:
Miles was "born" in Felarya, the term being used loosely in this context. More accurately, he awoke directly on the western outskirts of the grove of carnivorous plants. When Miles first awakened, he had no natural memories. His head was mostly empty, but he did recall how to move, speak, and use basic common sense; including some critical survival skills. He made a proper judgment call and opted to walk away from the grove, and to wander through the dense jungle, and find a place to live. He took note of many things as he traveled, and quickly learned of his incredible memory. Eventually, he wound up at Safe Harbor. Miles was welcomed into the community and gained his first acquaintances there, including a friendship with Jade, the giantess that founded the settlement. Their first meeting was nothing special, but as Miles got to know her more, he was impressed by her resolve. Jade became a mentor, of sorts. She taught him how to fight, to a certain extent, and give him lots of valuable information on the larger predators in the area.

Miles set up his home in Safe Harbor, and stayed for a long time, pitching in some extra hands to perform work. He learned about Felarya from the settlers there, as well as adventurers who passed through. Miles would take any chance he could get to learn from others and was fascinated with stories he heard about the world outside of the village. He would later found a library within the town, and wrote down everything he knew. Miles published stories of adventures he heard, wrote down detailed information on flora and fauna, and studied many other academic pursuits, such as art, literature, and most importantly, science.

Scientific Background:
Miles is passionate about scientific research. From chemistry to geology, he spends most of the day performing experiments and testing theories. Through sheer trial and error, and extensive cross-referencing information, he made great strides in technological advancement. Miles established a Lab after four months of living in Safe Harbor, building it as an extension of his library.  He had some assistants that would keep that running while he worked. Miles kept detailed notes of his progress and discoveries, and even his failures. Through his work, he came to mostly the same conclusions as previous scientists and was catching up on their progress rapidly. By year one, he had completely caught up to modern science. (Within Felarya.)

It was at this point that he began to get more ambitious with his research. He wanted to study space, a place which he had only been able to view with telescopes and other such instruments. He prepared an expedition, which began with the construction of a mapping satellite. Miles used the satellite to map out the solar system, all the while, designing a spacecraft for himself. By year two, his entire trip was planned out, and the village celebrated with a massive farewell party. The people of Safe Harbor were excited by the prospects of this expedition and were all well aware of what might come of a success full trip. The trip was scheduled to last 2-4 years; Miles didn't come back for 16.

Technological supremacy:
Miles was attacked early on in his mission. His attackers were a somewhat advanced race of aliens, with large quantities of valuable material. They made him work as a slave, and he was ordered to do menial labor and did so for a long time. Later on, the aliens began to notice his intelligence, so they put him to work as an engineer. Miles worked hard, not deterred by his enslavement. His masters were quite lax in the engineering section of the facility, and far from cruel, having almost as much if not more benefits than a job would. The main difference was that he couldn't leave. Miles decided that this was more of an opportunity, rather than enslavement, and treated it as such. His hard work did not go unnoticed by his masters either. He was rapidly promoted, eventually reaching chief engineer status, due to his work ethic, loyalty, and clearly, superior intelligence compared to most of his co-workers. Miles learned immensely from the aliens and even started to consider them as his second family, and no longer his masters. With his power, he continued to rise, working alongside his previous masters. Despite Miles once being a slave, the aliens respected him for his loyalty. He developed powerful technology for them, as well as breakthroughs in their developing technology. His ideas changed them, and in turn, the aliens freed all their slaves, turning to a more diplomatic approach. After 13 years, Miles had earned his freedom, and went on his own, funding a laboratory on the planet, so he could engage on a project he had been long awaiting.

Cybernetics:
Miles was granted ample funds to start his research on cybernetics. He invested extensive time on designing an AI system to manage the technology outside of his body, and would later interconnect him to the rest of his devices. He then began to outline the procedure. He would replace every part of his body, besides his brain, with an artificial reconstruction, or a functional replacement. He would be able to rid many natural body functions, by replacing his Skeletal system and natural muscles. Because this allowed movement without chemical energy like a regular human body, he wouldn't need a digestive tract or circulatory system. He would not need defense against disease either, because he was no longer organic. The one part he would keep intact was his brain, instead opting for a defense of nanobots that would repair the brain with technological upgrades when needed, and protect it from disease. With that out of the way, he was able to begin the fun part — gadgets, and weapons.

Miles was never a very violent person, but he did know that it was a dangerous world and that even the most peaceful people would have to fight, at some point. Miles' primary reason would be to protect others. After all, he planned on returning to Felarya and would need weapons to survive there, if he ever wanted to approach predators. And besides, it would be pretty fun to hold his own against a 100-foot tall naga! He designed many different weapons, from miniature homing missiles to powerful shoulder-mounted machine guns.

With all the parts set out and functional, it was time for the last challenge; installing them. Miles knew he would have to rely on AI to do it since he would be completely removing his skeletal system and intricately rewiring his nerves. Miles designed a mechanical device to connect the components. Controlled by his AI assistant, it would carefully insert each element, with barely a little chance of failure. It took him three years of work to complete every component. He had given his entire life to the pursuit of technology, and soon, he would give up his mortal body.

Personality:

*Coming soon!*

Comparative Skevol Series 4: Monsters.
A small coin with the depiction of Demechrelle sleeping peacefully on its face. May she slumber another millennium...


Felaryan Guide to Tech:
A guidebook on a datapad displaying the three main technological factions in Felarya consisting of data on Vishmitals, Delurans, and the more secluded Miritans. There are also some notes on Telks and other less friendly sources of tech as well as a rumor of something in the west said to be a futuristic Roman Empire.


Basic Spell-Sling:
A magitech gun. Slightly rare and valuable...if it weren't bent in the shape of a ribbon. Useless but what in multiverse did that to it???


Hotel Vivian Gift Card:
A life-size voucher for one free night at Felarya's popular tourist destination; Hotel Vivian. A five-star resort with glowing reviews from survivors featuring a room by the majestic Chordoni Waterfalls.
Non-refundable. No purchase necessary because we bill next of kin. Good for 24 hours only.