History Main / SympatheticSentientWeapon

* In ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'' the [=EVAs=] and their pilots are forced to do horrible things for questionable reasons with the HumongousMecha having been human(s) at several points in their weaponization while the pilots for the most part were someone close to the [=EVAs=] covering the {{Cyborg}}s, SuperSoldiers, and due to some of the pilots age and upbringing TykeBomb aspects.

More often than not, you can expect some branch of ResearchInc to be behind it - either ForScience, or at the behest of [[CorruptCorporateExecutive their malevolent benefactor]], as part of some sinister plot. Or it could simply be a result of MadScience, [[PlayingWithSyringes unethical medical experiments]], or other [[AnOfferYouCantRefuse shady business]] the victim wouldn't voluntarily be a part of.

There's frequently an element of dehumanization, as the victim is often treated as [[HumanWeapon a weapon]], [[WeHaveReserves an expendable asset]], or an AttackAnimal rather than a human being. So expect them [[BreakTheCutie to be broken]] on the inside.

There's frequently an element of dehumanization, as the victim is often treated as [[HumanWeapon a weapon]], [[WeHaveReserves an expendable assest]], or an AttackAnimal rather than a human being. So expect them [[BreakTheCutie to be broken]] on the inside.

There's frequently an element of dehumanization, as the victim is often treated like a machine, weapon, or AttackAnimal rather than a human being. So expect them to BreakTheCutie.

After their enhancements, they may be a formidable foe, but they're still under control of their masters and have no real way to choose or refuse their missions, no matter how traumatizing or morally abhorrent. Because of the inherent danger of keeping around traumatized {{Super Soldier}}s with multiple reasons to hate them, the masters of these characters often control them through some form of coercion, ranging from [[ShameIfSomethingHappened blackmail]], MindManipulation or by outright [[EmptyShell making them mindless]] - often by way of [[CyberneticsEatYourSoul cybernetic enhancements]].

There's frequently an element of dehumanization with this trope, as this character is often treated like a machine, weapon, or AttackAnimal rather than a human being. So expect them to BreakTheCutie.

While this character is, by definition, in an unhappy situation, if the character is sufficiently emotionally numb, under heavy enough brainwashing, or ConditionedToAcceptHorror they might not consciously realize how unfortunate they are.

* In the ''{{Literature/Animorphs}}'' series the Hork-Bajir were peaceful, dopey race of herbivores that happened to be living incarnations of the LightningBruiser and AbsurdlySharpClaws tropes- making them the perfect shock troops for the Yeerks after being conquered and enslaved.

* In the ''{{Literature/Animorphs}}'' series the Hork-Bajir were peaceful, dopey race of herbivores that happened to be living incarnations of the LightningBruiser and AbsurdlySharpClaws tropes- making them the perfect shock troops for the Yeerks after being conquered and enslaved.
* ''StarTrekTheNextGeneration'': ''[[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS3E11TheHunted The Hunted]]'', Roga Danar

* SuperRobotWarsZ: The Sphere of Leo grants its power from any machine as long as the user is in pain. After many millennia in battle it wants to not fight anymore and decides to reside in a human, specifically the original character Mail.

After their enhancements, they may be a formidable foe, but they're still under control of their masters and have no real way to choose or refuse their missions, no matter how traumatizing or morally abhorrent. Because of the inherent danger of keeping around traumatized {{Super Soldier}}s with multiple reasons to hate you, the masters of these characters often control them with some form of MindManipulation or by outright [[EmptyShell making them mindless]] - often by way of [[CyberneticsEatYourSoul cybernetic enhancements]].

There's frequently an element of dehumanization with this trope, with this character treated like a machine, weapon, or AttackAnimal rather than an intelligent being. Expect lots of BreakTheCutie.

* Gunther in ''Webcomics/{{Collar 6}}'' was "Project Vojna," a SuperSoldier prototype who was being conditioned into a mindless, remorseless killer. Unfortunately for his handlers, they [[WouldntHurtAChild pushed him too far]] one day and he bolted.

* Gunther in ''Webcomics/{{Collar 6}}'' was "Project Vojna," a SuperSoldier prototype who was clearly being conditioned into becoming one of these. Unfortunately for his handlers, they [[WouldntHurtAChild pushed him too far]] and he bolted.

* The titular creature of ''Film/TheIronGiant'' is an alien robot with a GentleGiant personality who really DoesNotLikeGuns. However, when he faces the human army, it's revealed that he's actually a war machine with hidden weapons that get activated against his will.

* ''Anime/VariableGeo'': Once [[NebulousEvilOrganization The Jahana Group]] becomes aware of Satomi's immense latent fighting potential, they pressure her by causing [[IllGirl her brother's]] condition to relapse. Then had [[TheDragon Damian]] offer to cover the expenses for his treatment... [[AnOfferYouCantRefuse on the condition that Satomi enter the VG tournament.]] She's left with no choice but to accept their terms and is subjected to the cyber drive project, which turns her into a vessel for [[spoiler: [[BigBad Miranda Jahana]]]]'s disembodied spirit.

%%* In ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'' the pilots and the [=EVAs=] themselves can be considered this trope.

A more pitiable variant of the SuperSoldier or LivingWeapon, the Sympathetic Sentient Weapon is given increased combat ability by someone with power over them at the cost of their happiness and basic autonomy. The acquisition of their combat abilities is involuntary and often unpleasant or dangerous - expect MadScience, TrainingFromHell, [[PlayingWithSyringes unethical medical experiments]], or other sinister business volunteers wouldn't tolerate.

After their enhancements, this character may be a formidable foe, but they're still under control of their masters and have no real way to choose or refuse their missions, no matter how traumatizing or morally abhorrent. Because of the inherent danger of keeping around traumatized {{Super Soldier}}s with multiple reasons to hate you, the masters of these characters often control them with some form of MindManipulation or by outright [[EmptyShell making them mindless]] - often by way of [[CyberneticsEatYourSoul cybernetic enhancements]].

* ''Anime/VariableGeo'': Once [[NebulousEvilOrganization The Jahana Group]] becomes aware of Satomi's immense latent fighting potential, they pressure her, by causing [[IllGirl her brother's]] condition to relapse. Then had [[TheDragon Damian]] offer to cover the expenses for his treatment... [[AnOfferYouCantRefuse on the condition that Satomi enter the VG tournament.]] She's left with no choice but to accept their terms and is subjected to the cyber drive project, which turns her into a vessel for [[spoiler: [[BigBad Miranda Jahana]]]]'s disembodied spirit.

* ''Anime/VariableGeo''
** This applies to [[{{deuteragonist}} Satomi Yajima.]] Big time.
** After being scouted by [[NebulousEvilOrganization The Jahana Group]], who learns of her latent fighting potential, they arrange to have [[IllGirl her brother]] poisoned, then has [[TheDragon Damian]] offer to cover the medical expenses for his treatment [[DealWithTheDevil on the condition that Satomi enter the VG tournament.]] She's left with no choice but to accept their terms and is subjected to the cyber drive project which turns her into a vessel for [[spoiler: [[BigBad Miranda Jahana]]]]'s disembodied spirit.

* Grace from ''WebComic/ElGoonishShive''. She was created specifically to kill the CompleteMonster Damien (she has fireproof fur that makes her immune from his fire-based attacks, and special claws that reduce his healing factor), but is naive, "bubbly", and hates violence.

* In ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'' the pilots and the [=EVAs=] themselves can be considered this trope.

* ComicBook/{{X-23}} is a textbook example - she was cloned from ComicBook/{{Wolverine}} to be a TykeBomb and has been forced to kill a number of people, including her mother and her sensei.

A more pitiable variant of the SuperSoldier or LivingWeapon, the Weaponized Woobie is given increased combat ability by someone with power over them at the cost of their happiness and basic autonomy. The acquisition of their combat abilities is involuntary and often unpleasant or dangerous - expect MadScience, TrainingFromHell, [[PlayingWithSyringes unethical medical experiments]], or other sinister business volunteers wouldn't tolerate.

After their enhancements, this character may be a formidable foe, but they're still under control of their masters and have no real way to choose or refuse their missions, no matter how traumatizing or morally abhorrent. Because of the inherent danger of keeping around traumatized {{Super Soldier}}s with multiple reasons to hate you, the masters of Weaponized Woobies often control them with some form of MindManipulation or by outright [[EmptyShell making them mindless]] - often by way of [[CyberneticsEatYourSoul cybernetic enhancements]].