Is Aloy a Machine?

As we explore the world of Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West, the question begs to be asked: Is Aloy a machine?. The titular character of the game franchise is often surrounded by misconceptions about her nature and purpose. While some think she is human, others believe she is a Machine, and this article sets out to clear up these doubts and present the actual truth about Aloy.

What are Machines?

In the world of Horizon Zero Dawn, machines are humanoid beings created through a blend of human knowledge and machine learning. Developed by GAIA, machines are designed to serve various purposes, including hunting and warfare. While they initially function within designated parameters, some machines like Aloy’s ancestors underwent significant technological advancements, evolving into distinct forms and intellects. Machines like Zoras can mimic human appearances and traits, while others, such as Thunderjaw, mimic beasts and giant creatures. These entities form the intricate ecosystem within Horizon’s dystopian future.

Physical Appearance:

Aloy’s appearance could be regarded as the starting point of this investigation. Her porcelain doll-like physique, red hair, and striking physical features all indicate a constructed entity, almost like an artificed being rather than a genuine human creation. Moreover, her DNA contains traces of both humans and machines, which also sparks doubt as to the legitimacy of her human appearance. Some of her distinctive physical characteristics also hint toward machine intervention or enhancements (Table 1).

Is Aloy an Artificial Construction?

Examining various points about Aloy may reveal further indicators of either her machine nature or attempts to misdirect us as the protagonist.

• Conspiracy: Echoes of Humanity– As discussed above, certain traits from humans and the GAIA Machines’ construction processes exist in Aloy’s genetic structure. How might she manifest emotions like Sunderfall through the power of All-Range Scanner that mirrors those humans experience emotionally?
• A Machine with Unstoppable Strength_: Like other Hunters in Horizon Zero Dawn (and, particularly, The Herometer Machine), an inanimate creation can produce a disproportionate quantity of violence with such remarkable strength from her early encounters with Tallneck "Skyeyes;"

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