"Coming out of nowhere, The Mechanika Virus led to a horrific pandemic that nearly wiped out humanity. Infected organisms first experience mechanization in one of their body parts, the mechanization spreads until the whole body is mechanized, resulting in the host's death. The time between infection and death varied from person to person. Interestingly, mechanized patients acquired super physical power and no longer felt pain."
"If I die before you people can pour me into a computer, I want Caroline to run this place. Now she'll argue. She'll say she can't, she's modest like that. But you make her! Hell, put her in MY computer, I don't care!"
— Cave Johnson, Portal 2
"You have been a most worthy adversary, but in every game, there are winners and there are losers. And as you know, in this game, losers get roboticized!"
— Robotnik, Sonic the Hedgehog (SatAM)
"Humanity used to be a God-given right. Now it's a privilege. You follow the rules, I allow you to keep it. But, when you don't... you must lose your humanity."
We are the Borg. Jar'rod and his men will be part of our collective.
— Armek of Borg, Star Trek Online
"Why am I able to conjure up feelings my programming shouldn't allow?
Frustrating glimpses of people who loved me but what would they think of me now?"
Frustrating glimpses of people who loved me but what would they think of me now?"
— Jon and Al Kaplan, "Murphy, It's You!"
"Take a look at your own reflection
Right before your eyes
It turns to steel!"
Right before your eyes
It turns to steel!"
— Black Sabbath, "Computer God"
You're probably asking yourself, "But don't I need clean air to live?" Why, of course you don't; not with Dr. Eggman's all-inclusive Robotomy Treatment, that is! Perks include never having to eat, sleep, or think ever again. That's what we call "living the good life!"
Comstock took my body! Wasn't even sick! Comstock... gonna pay!
—Handyman, BioShock Infinite
Sometimes, they just kill people. Those are the lucky ones. The others, they take. Those ones come back, faster, stronger, better. But they lose so much more. They lose what makes them human.
—"Logical Conclusions - Apocalypse," The End of the World: Revolt Of The Machines
Three artificial body parts violate my body's pure flesh. I shudder when I think of it... and these objects shudder with me.
— Body Purist colonist having a bit of an overreaction, Rimworld
"Let me tell you a story. Not long ago, I met someone who impressed me very much. He was strong and full of confidence... A knight of the highest order. I was so impressed... I gave him a complete remodel!"
— Susie, Kirby: Planet Robobot
"As a child, my father would have Gamora and me battle one another in training. Every time my sister prevailed... my father would replace a piece of me with machinery, claiming he wanted me to be her equal. But she won... again and again, and again, never once refraining."
—Nebula, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Simon Jarrett: Don't take this the wrong way, but I meant any humans left except for me.
Catherine Chun: Have you looked at yourself lately? You're a walking, talking diving suit with some electronics slapped on for good measure.
Simon: I...I don't...
Catherine: You don't want to think about it? Well, start thinking about it.
Simon: I don't want to do this anymore. I don't want to be this. I want out.
—SOMA
Cyberman: Emotions have tormented you all of your life. Now you will be set free. This is your liberation.
Ms. Hartigan: For the love of God, have you no pity!?
Cyberman: Correct.
Ms. Hartigan: For the love of God, have you no pity!?
Cyberman: Correct.
