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[[File:Cross Biomata.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Schematics for a biomata weave.]]


'''Biomata''' are artificial bio-cybernetic bodies used by [[Runner|Runners]] as temporary housing for their disembodied consciousnesses. They are 3D printed by [[Sekiguchi Genetics]] through a combination of [[WEAVEworm|biological]] and technological means, granting the Runner enhanced abilities beyond that of a standard [[Human|human]], including cyberintrusion measures.

== Printing process ==
Biomata shells were woven by [[Sekiguchi Genetics]]' patented [[WEAVEworm]] technology, which wove shells from [[synthsilk]] in a process that took up to eight hours.<ref name="WEAVEprocess">''Marathon'' (2026), Codex, WEAVEworm Stasis Knot: SHELL PRINT PROCESS OVERVIEW</ref> The shells were woven in the following order:
*Skeletal structure
*Nervous system
*Circulatory system
*Viscera (digestive, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, and filtration systems)
*Viscera support webbing
*Frontal/parietal cranial enclosure
*Semi-flexible skeletal structures
*Muscular system
*Integumentary system

During, between, and after each of these stages, grafting is completed for a number of advanced systems, the most crucial of which is the neural housing and its biosync and memoratic layering, which is onlined in microfractional instances alongside each step of the process.<ref name="WEAVEprocess"/>

== Shells ==
[[Shells]] are unique biomata variants which grant Runners specific abilities and personalities. Known shells include:

*[[Assassin]], shadow agent
*[[Destroyer]], combat specialist
*[[Recon]], intel specialist
*[[Rook]], scavenger
*[[Thief]], covert acquisitions
*[[Triage]], field medic
*[[Vandal]], combat anarchist

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Marathon Announce Press Kit Compressed 06.jpg|A biomata shell in the process of being woven by [[WEAVEworm|WEAVEworms]].
File:Cross BiomataWeave.jpg|A biomata shell being woven.
File:WEAVEbiomata.jpg|The [[synthsilk]] portions of a biomata shell being woven.
File:Marathon Announce Press Kit Compressed 07.jpg|A biomata shell being woven.
File:Biomata DigitalCloseup.jpg|A closeup of a digital render of a biomata shell.
File:Marathon Announce Press Kit Compressed 05.jpg|The hand of a biomata shell being woven.
File:Cross 2893BeginRun.jpg|A biomata shell being printed in [[2893]].
File:Techtest full4 final.jpg|A [[Runner]] loading in to a biomata shell.
File:Front Page Image 1920x1080.jpg|A biomata render from the cover of the Marathon soundtrack.
File:Marathon LoadingScreen.jpg|A partially-woven biomata shell surrounded by [[WEAVEworm|silk moths]].
File:SekGen BiomataStare.png|An undifferentiated female biomata shell.
File:YouTube ShellDecay.jpg|A [[Vandal]] showing signs of rapid decay after shell death.
</gallery>

=== Merchandise ===
<gallery>
File:Marathon-CE-Beauty-Box-1920x1080.jpg|A biomata on the [[Marathon Collector's Edition]] box.
</gallery>

== Appearance ==
*''[[Marathon (2026)]]'' {{1st}}

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	'''Biomata''' are artificial bio-cybernetic bodies used by [[Runner\|Runners]] as temporary housing for their disembodied consciousnesses. They are 3D printed by [[Sekiguchi Genetics]] through a combination of [[WEAVEworm\|biological]] and technological means, granting the Runner enhanced abilities beyond that of a standard [[Human\|human]], including cyberintrusion measures.		'''Biomata''' are artificial bio-cybernetic bodies used by [[Runner\|Runners]] as temporary housing for their disembodied consciousnesses. They are 3D printed by [[Sekiguchi Genetics]] through a combination of [[WEAVEworm\|biological]] and technological means, granting the Runner enhanced abilities beyond that of a standard [[Human\|human]], including cyberintrusion measures.