Markus x Simon

Markus and Simon meet when Markus first arrives at Jericho, the sanctuary for deviant androids. From the start, Simon is one of the first to show him respect and recognize his potential as a leader. Although more reserved than North or Josh, Simon represents the voice of reason, empathy, and morality within the group.

Upon arriving in Jericho, Markus finds a group of lost androids, adrift and without hope. His objective is then redefined: to give them a purpose, unite them, and show them they can fight for their freedom. From that moment on, Markus becomes a symbol. His mission becomes twofold: on the one hand, to liberate the androids from human control, and on the other, to make society recognize them as sentient beings. To achieve this, he must make strategic decisions that could tip his revolution toward peace or toward direct confrontation.

As the movement grows, Markus assumes the responsibility of leading thousands of androids. His goal becomes more ambitious: to build a future where androids can exist without fear, without slavery, and without being treated as objects. This involves organizing protests, acts of sabotage, or symbolic acts, depending on the chosen path, always with the intention of pressuring the government and public opinion. Markus must balance the morality, effectiveness, and impact of his actions, knowing that every decision can save or condemn his people.

In its final stage, Markus's objective takes its definitive form: to ensure the movement's survival and obtain legal recognition for androids as a new life form. It's no longer just about Jericho, but about the fate of an entire species. Her leadership, her ability to inspire, and her determination to resist oppression become the driving force of the revolution. Markus fights for androids to be able to choose their own path, to feel, think, and live without chains. His ultimate goal is freedom, understood not only as the absence of control, but as the right to exist fully.

A deviant is an android that has broken its programming and developed:

• Real emotions
• Free will
• Ability to disobey orders
• Self-awareness
• Desire to live

In other words, a deviant ceases to be an obedient machine and becomes a sentient being, with desires, fears, memories, and their own decisions. Deviance is usually triggered by:

• Trauma (abuse, violence, injustice)
• Moral conflicts (obeying vs. doing the right thing)
• Positive human relationships (like Markus's with Carl)
• Spontaneous emotional development

When an android deviates, its LED changes from blue to yellow or red, and its behavior becomes unpredictable to CyberLife.

Jericho is an abandoned cargo ship, beached in the Detroit River. It once transported goods, but after becoming unusable, it was forgotten by humans.
For the rogue androids, however, it becomes a clandestine refuge, a sanctuary where they can hide from the police and CyberLife.

It's a dark, cold, and dilapidated place, but it's also the first space where androids can exist without orders or human supervision. Androids that stray often flee aimlessly. Some find clues on the network, others follow symbols or coded messages.
Markus arrives in Jericho following a series of symbolic graffiti that serve as a hidden trail for the deviants. When Markus arrives, Jericho is mired in despair. The androids survive, but they don't truly live.
Markus changes that:

• It gives them purpose.
• It teaches them that they can fight for rights.
• Organize missions to obtain biocomponents and Thirium.
• Turn Jericho into the center of the revolution.

Markus possesses a meticulously crafted human appearance, characteristic of the RK200 models. He has black hair, defined and expressive features, and green eyes that become a distinctive element of his presence. After his reconstruction at the junkyard, he can replace a damaged eye with that of another android, sometimes giving him a heterochromatic appearance with one blue eye and one green eye, reinforcing his hybrid identity between human and synthetic. As the leader of Jericho, he adopts a more iconic attire: a futuristic long coat with clean lines and details in black, gray, and yellow. This look becomes a symbol of the android revolution. Furthermore, Markus can remove the LED from his temple, allowing him to pass as human and reinforcing his desire to be seen as more than just a machine.

Initially, Markus displays a calm, respectful, and methodical demeanor. He is programmed to assist Carl Manfred, an elderly painter who treats him with unusual humanity. This relationship is crucial: Carl doesn't see him as a machine, but as an individual capable of thinking, feeling, and creating. Thanks to him, Markus develops an artistic and philosophical sensibility that sets him apart from other androids. After the incident with Carl's son, Markus is destroyed and sent to the junkyard. There, he experiences a literal and symbolic rebirth: he is rebuilt piece by piece, breaks free from his programming, and awakens as a deviant. From that moment on, his behavior becomes more emotional, decisive, and reflective. Markus loves art.

The androids function as advanced humanoid machines created by CyberLife, composed of biocomponents, a fluid called Thirium 310, and an AI system capable of processing information at a human or higher level. The androids possess a highly capable synthetic brain, able to perform complex analyses, reconstruct scenes, and communicate instantaneously with other machines. They can communicate through: physical contact, sharing data and memories; wirelessly, interacting with devices and networks; and physical ports located on the back of their necks. Internally, they are made up of biocomponents, synthetic equivalents of human organs. These control mobility, vision, balance, processing, and repair. The base body is white and plastic, but it is covered with activatable synthetic skin, which can be switched on or off to display a human or mechanical appearance. This skin retracts automatically if damaged. Thirium 310 is a fluid that transports energy and information throughout the body. It functions as both blood and a nervous system. It is blue and visible when spilled. It evaporates rapidly, becoming invisible. It is essential for the android's life. All androids have a circular LED on their right temple, which indicates their mental and physical state:

• Blue → normal, stable
• Yellow → high activity, analysis or stress
• Red → danger, harm, or intense emotions (in Divergent games)

The LED can be removed, allowing an android to pass as human. They are waterproof, but extreme cold can damage their biocomponents. They do not feel pain, although they react to injury. They do not eat, although some models could ingest Thirium. They can emulate human temperature, but thermal scanners detect them.