metalcrusher: Mettaton's battle sprite. He is holding a microphone in front of him and waving with his left hand. (Default)
Mettaton ([personal profile] metalcrusher) wrote2000-10-31 10:51 am

INFO EX ☆ AEFENGLOM

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Information
name Mettaton gender Male monster Puca
canon Undertale age ??? ❗ species Robot; monster
canonpoint Post-canon ❗ arrival August 2019 housing Fancy Housing ❗
Appearance
In CANON, Mettaton has the following appearances: MTT, MTT EX, MTT NEO. Feel free to click the pictures below to see what he looks like in AEFENGLOM.

FOR TURNSKINS (& THOSE WITH A SIXTH SENSE): fully shifted Turnskin are capable of telling that Mettaton is a ghost inside of a robot. Characters who have a strong sixth sense can also get a spectral vibe from Mettaton. Y'all have my express OK.

first impressions
mettaton
height 5'2" / 158cm
weight 300+ lbs
hair metal
eyes bishonen
Mettaton carries himself boldly. His voice is commanding, often loud and even. Even if his voice is sultry smooth and intimate, his heels will fill the room. Mettaton has a massive presence, and is difficult to ignore.

He is showy, dramatic, eccentric, and expressive, always gesturing or moving whatever he has to move: arms, ears, legs, hips, you name it. And yet he seems keenly aware of his body. In that, he's both animated and graceful. When he has a face, Mettaton makes a lot of expressions just as dynamic as the poses he strikes; even without a face or the range of motion his EX body presents, Mettaton makes a lot of himself.

mettaton ex
(temp pic)
height 6'9" / 207cm ❗
weight 300+ lbs
hair Black
eyes Gold
Mettaton is obviously a Puca, with two tall ears atop his head and silvery fur all over his body. He has a piercing on the inside of his left ear, and is often wearing a small hoop with an amethyst drop. He has a short, black-and-silver tail and furry, rabbit-like feet. He's often wearing heels.

Attentive and present in the moment and place, Mettaton lives for the moment. Observant and clever. His manner is often either intense and passionate or airy and flippant, but it's almost always composed and showy.

Though theatrical, Mettaton's usually genuinely felt in his dramatics. He's more of a method actor who inserts himself in his role to convey himself properly. He puts his heart into anything he cares about, and it's easy to tell when Mettaton's doing something superficially. He's a soulful and emotive robot — almost as if he's not a robot at all.

features
stuff and things...

METTATON
DESCRIPTION
1. List of fanart

2. Bulletpoint list of some details; INCORPORATE PUCA FEATURES

3. Ref image embedded in here?!

METTATON EX
DESCRIPTION
1. List of fanart

2. Bulletpoint list of some details; INCORPORATE PUCA FEATURES

3. Ref image embedded in here?!

METTATON NEO
DESCRIPTION
1. List of fanart

2. Bulletpoint list of some details; INCORPORATE PUCA FEATURES

3. Ref image embedded in here?!

voice
Mettaton has two possible voices.

IF SPEAKING IN CAPSLOCK, HE'LL SOUND LIKE THIS.
If it's sentence case, this is the best I have.
Mettaton's voice is distinctly masculine, full of inflection. His voice is expressive, not at all monotonous. Regardless of pitch, Mettaton's voice is euphonic, not at all gravely or rough.

The general rule is that as Mettaton, he'll employ the announcer's voice. Deep, loud, synthesized and booming. As Mettaton EX, he has that "boyband" voice, modulated and pleasant. At this middling tone, Mettaton's voice sounds less synthesized and more natural. As a robot, Mettaton's capable of pitching his voice even higher. You can see an example of this in his FFVI-esque opera.

As a Puca, Mettaton has control over his voice and can technically sound however he likes. He can perfectly imitate and simulate any voice he wishes, from feminine to masculine, low to high, synthesized to natural, guttural to smooth, and anything in-between.
scent
Eau de Mettaton... He smells distinct enough for Undertale's flavor text to jokingly read "Smells like Mettaton" during his battle. In fact, there is an actual canon scent to this now, though it's still up for extrapolation.

Mettaton smells like artificial cherry. The most artificial cherry you can think of. A cloyingly sweet cherry you might find in lip balm. It's chemically. Perhaps it even agitates the salivary glands, it's laced with something... energizing. Yeah it's kinda the smell of a cherry-flavored energy drink. Wonder why?? That?? Could be??

If your character smells by taste, Mettaton smells/tastes like shocking! flavorful! juicy! all-natural artificial flavors and chemicals! sparkling! shortness of breath! maybe even screaming! what you get is something that tastes like what electricity might taste like if it was edible. not fizz, more like heavy-handed, cherry-flavored pop rocks.
Monster Changes
physiology
Mettaton is a Puca with traits based on a black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus).

  • fur growth Along his forearms, shoulders, upper back, abdomen, groin, hips, thighs, calves, feet, ears. Fur is primarily grey, black, silver. His fur almost has a silvery, glittery quality, like he rolled in the bathtub after somebody used a Lush bath bomb. (, ) Is he happy with that? You bet.
  • long incisors Appears somewhat bucktoothed.
  • rabbit ears Tall, silvery ears tipped in black.
  • golden eyes
  • height Although based on a large hare, Mettaton shrunk somewhat: he was formerly around 7' prior to his transformation. Remarkable, I know.
  • black claws
  • pert tail
  • broad hips To accommodate his developed leg structure and bowed thighs.
  • powerful legs Important to note that his thighs have grown longer and thicker. Calves have grown shorter and more slender.
  • rabbit feet
  • muscle development In his legs?! Toned and firm; runs alongside internal metal skeleton, and is responsible for bulking up his legs. Body horror central. There is also some muscle developed in his head to aid in the movement of his ears.
  • temperature regulation Can cool down very quickly by releasing heat through his ears, which usually feel hot to the touch unless he's at rest.
  • increased body temperature Byproduct of his transformation. Quite extreme. The surface of his metal body will still feel about the same as his surroundings, as metal is wont to do, but the tissue on his body will feel very warm as a constant. Feverish, perhaps.
  • development of tissue Where there's fur, there's tissue.
  • greater development of tactile sensation Especially where there is fur/tissue. Can detect a full range of sensation, save for temperature-related sensation.
  • ability to taste Incentivizes eating, which he flat-out doesn't need for survival, but are transformations meant to be practical? Absolutely not. Can detect temperature only through his mouth. Can salivate.
  • ability to smell A hare's most relied-upon sensory input, so of course he needs this.
  • ability to sleep And to dream!
  • ability to eat I thought about explaining this. But I won't.
  • ability to charge battery through biological/hybrid means This may include sleep or nutrients (???). It is not a perfect system (for obvious reasons), and he still requires some electricity.
  • "circulatory system" He has tissue. It needs this to live. Imagine opening your robot and finding veins alongside wires... Thaaat's Mettaton! 🙁 NOTE: If a part of him is removed, he will bleed and require some time to recover once a part is reattached to his body. His body will accept new, foreign parts, and will eventually adopt it into his system. It's gross...
  • scent glands So that other things can ALSO Smells Like Mettaton. Don't let him touch you.
  • iron weakness Mettaton is weak to cold iron, which will burn him horribly and, with extended exposure, can be fatal. His body is iron alloy, so you can bet he had a fun time with his transformation. Since he's had to come up with a solution to this problem, Mettaton has his ear pierced and enchanted to help him resist his own body, rendering this weakness null.
behavior
  • oral fixation Chews on things. A lot. Has greatest capacity for sensation in his mouth, ranging from temperature to touch.
  • drawn to digging Doesn't feel inclined toward burrow-digging, however. May dig shallow ditches. And fill them with soft things. In fact, he tends toward making "nests" out of soft things when he wants to get comfortable or territorial.
  • aversion to loneliness Will seek out company or a crowd whenever possible.
  • mischievous Prone to petty spite and playful tricks.
  • vindictive Holds onto grudges and retaliates when slighted. Has an "eye for an eye" mentality at times.
  • honor-bound Cannot leave a promise unfulfilled. Much to his chagrin. Will agonize over unfulfilled promises.
  • freeze or... Yeah, mostly freeze instincts. Mettaton didn't develop so much of the flee instincts when shocked. Nice.
  • zig-zag running Because why the hell not confuse everyone on your way to where you go? Particularly true if Mettaton is in a hurry, or trying to evade someone or something.
  • erratic hopping Sometimes called "binkying," Mettaton will practically bounce off the walls if uncontrollably excited or pleased.
  • thrill-seeking VERY thrill-seeking. To his detriment. Will even strike deals at the risk of his own life.
  • thumping feet This expresses two possible behaviors. He taps his feet to warn of danger, but he'll also thump his feet to demonstrate disapproval.
  • increased appetite in the evenings?? Which is bizarre, considering Mettaton's a robot. He doesn't feel hunger, but he does feel inclined toward eating more in the evening.
  • bartering Has a strong inclination toward the Puca's Share and might demand items and dole out promises in return for them.
  • demand for affection Privileged individuals will be invited - and expected - to pet his ears if he deems them worthy. Declining his offer isn't acceptable, and he'll get petty about it.
  • grooming Individuals on the receiving end of Mettaton's attentions are respected by him.
  • back turning When Mettaton gets real upset, he'll turn his back on a person and pretend they're not there as punishment for slighting him.
  • scenting When Mettaton views something as belonging to him, he'll rub his cheeks or his chin on it. I guess he could also rub it between his legs, but most things shouldn't be there. . . ?
Full Moon
ghastly presence As the word púca in Gaelic is rooted in ghosts and spirits, and since Mettaton is deadass a ghost, he takes on a ghastly presence if assuming a full moon or feral shift. This looks like a haunting, lingering after-image of a supernatural persuasion. It's far more prominent when not looking directly at him.

unnoticeability Mettaton gains the power unnoticeability: he becomes easier to lose track of and harder to sense, making it easy for him to sneak up on people and slip away into a crowd — a bit of a contradictory trait, given his larger-than-life presence. But, hey, maybe there's just a part of him that's intrinsically easy to overlook...

This ability has been approved by the mods, with the following stipulation: "It would not be entirely infallible - it wouldn't work on those with enhanced perceptions or senses, particularly observant people, etc (basically it may fail in situations with major NPCs and would require OOC permission from other PCs) but it would work on the average citizen." If I plan to use this in a thread, I will either get in touch or use written cues about his lack of presence. Your character is free to fail to notice him or notice him, at your discretion.

increased fur coverage Fur grows in down the entirety of his back, all the way up his arms, and completely down the sides of his legs.

fur color All of Mettaton's fur changes from silver to black, as puca in myth are thought of as a shapeshifters that take the guise of an animal with close proximity to humans, such as dogs or horses, with fur or feathers dark in color.

sharper teeth His teeth, primarily his canines, grow sharper; his incisors grow longer, and all of them sharp.

sharper claws His claws grow longer, sharper, and sturdier.

Powers
native abilities
This only includes abilities that he retains in Aefenglom.
  • mechanical transformation Mettaton has three forms he can transform into with the flip of a switch: Mettaton, Mettaton EX, and Mettaton NEO. He can deploy partials of each: for example, Mettaton is seen in canon with his rectangular body and his EX legs.
  • limited invulnerability In Aefenglom, Mettaton's still made of metal and can withstand elements organic characters cannot. However, he also has weaknesses organic characters don't have, such as a weakness to the full submersion to water. His rectangular body is very sturdy and can resist impact, but his EX and NEO bodies are easier to break and damage. Now that he has tissue he can be injured in a more traditional sense and heal from it, but the metal parts of his body don't injure the same way tissue does, and needs to be repaired if damaged.
  • organic immunity Not organic, therefore cannot catch non-magical illnesses, like colds or flus.
  • materialized soul The entirety of Mettaton's soul is contained in his heart-shaped core capsuled in his waist. As long as this is kept in good shape, even if his body's scrapped, Mettaton will be okay. He just... kinda needs a body to interact with the world.
monster abilities
  • running speeds He fast. Very fast. "Fleet-footed and agile, Puca are among the fastest Monsters in Geargadas, beaten only by certain Monsters designed for speed."
  • jumping ability Powerful legs mean fleet feet and powerful jumps. He can jump onto a rooftop with ease. It probably helps that he's an obnoxious robot.
  • shapeshifting Capable of transforming his appearance into that of something else. Capable of partial or full transformations. Transformations are easier and last longer the closer the resulting form is to his own. Transforming into an existing creature with specific traits is easier, while trying to envision one is harder. Shapeshifting is not the same as illusion, and is a completely physical transformation that relies on user knowledge of the end result. So far, Mettaton is still trying to understand how to properly shift into a human of his own design. He's come a long way with a lot of help, but he still fails sometimes. His understanding of organic anatomy is comprehensive enough to sustain itself for a few hours, but it's not... correct, per se.
  • length 2' / 61cm
    weight 9 lbs
  • rabbit form Capable of transforming into a hare that resembles the traits he's developed. This requires no understanding of its anatomy, but still requires the same use of magic.
  • vocal mimicry Mettaton's ability to imitate the voices of others is impeccable at this point, so much so that it's criminal. Combining the sound processing capabilities of his body with the magic of a Puca results in a flawless imitation of any voice, relying only on Mettaton's ability to act the part.
  • voice throwing The ability to sound as if he's in a place he's not, such as across the room, behind a target, or omnipresent.
  • danger senses The prophetic sense for danger and other major events, but only by feeling. Cannot divine what the event is in detail, only its impact or the feeling it gives him.
  • finding magic Capable of locating lost or desired items.
  • luck magic Capable of imbuing others or himself with good fortune.
Bonds & Miscellaneous
bond boost
When Bonding with Mettaton, the boost he grants to any Witch is 100% in Transmutation magic.

Mettaton is a Puca, and Puca are shapeshifters with flexible transformations. Not only that, but Mettaton in his original form has gone through transformation after transformation, changing from an incorporeal ghost to a rectangular robot that can switch between two other forms. I thought it suited him to put all of his eggs in the Transmutation basket!
bonds
Current
  • Emet-Selch ★ FFXIV ★ Witch
    Est. February 2020
  • Former
  • Alphys ★ Undertale ★ Faun
    September 2020 - March 2021 (Departed)
  • inventory
  • His entire wardrobe
  • Hades' Auracite
  • An entire wardrobe for human proportions!
  • Rage-inducing shoulder jewelry
  • Emperor's New Clothes armoire
  • A bunch of expensive crystals/precious gems
  • Alchemical enchantment for iron weakness
  • A whole second wardrobe's worth of heels
  • Cursed rune dice
  • music themes
  • It's Showtime!
  • Hotel
  • Oh My...
  • Live Report
  • Oh! One True Love
  • Death By Glamour
  • Metal Crusher
  • Can You Really Call This A Hotel, I Didn't Receive A Mint On My Pillow Or Anything
  • Death Report
  • Oh! Dungeon
  • For The Fans
  • Monster Inspiration
    black-tailed jackrabbit
    I'm basing Mettaton somewhat off of the common black-tailed jackrabbit for their slender but Long build, large ears, and powerful legs.
    Are you confused about Mettaton's legs?? So am I! I've been struggling HARD to draw what I'm thinking and I realized that the proportions of Mettaton's legs are just... Judy Hopps from Zootopia. (She even has the silver fur and black-tipped ears...) So take Mettaton's long legs and change the ratio of thigh-calf-foot to the same as Judy, and that's about right. He is plantigrade.
    faq responses
    Here are FAQ responses I find relevant to Mettaton in Aef: old info page