Machina

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A machina system is a system that is multiple, but still has a strong collective, external identity that is important to the system and how it functions. Headmates in a machina system present very separately from each other internally due to being multiple, but may find it easy to present as one person externally due to the shared identity. Said headmates may have separate interests, hobbies, and etc, but still may feel united under hobbies and interests belonging to the collective. Headmates in a machina system may have a strong family dynamic with each other due to possibly having worked together to create their collective identity, and a shared desire to protect it and each other. Machina systems may still be partitionary, but the collective identity may still be collective knowledge with the help of a headmate such as a gatekeeper. Machina systems may choose to present as one person or as separate headmates depending on the circumstance, and made also have varying experiences with consciousness.

History
Machina was coined by Mizuki on March 16th, 2024. It is derived from the Latin word for machine, due to machina systems functioning similarly to a machine. A machine is a collective, functioning entity, but it is made up of separate, unique parts that work together to make it function, and need special care to work correctly.