Integrated positronic chassis

As such, IPCs still rely on large external cooling units to function in normal atmosphere, an issue that has long been resolved in proprietary '''[[Cyborg]]''' models. These large cooling units are easily distinguishable, and are a characteristic of the species, with many IPCs having multiple cooling units to match outfits and different functions. It is for this reason also that IPCs maintain their largely humanoid appearance, though recent trends among newer IPCs in the 26th century have seen this changing slowly towards more novel forms.

The first IPCs predate the first sentient [[Cyborgs]] by almost half a century, and have their origins in expensive, cutting-edge attempts by wealthy elites to preserve themselves beyond the decay of their bodies. To ensure that they would not end up as legally property, these individuals worked independently of giants within the field, like [[NanoTrasen]]. Because of this, the insular culture and traditions of what would become the IPCs began to develop already before the first chassis was ever produced, as rich eccentrics from several species came together to overcome their shared opponent: death.

In the later stages of the 21st century, a breakthrough was made in computing due to the discovery and proliferation of Plasma. Bought at great expense, and developed independently at an equally great expense, this plasma and its derived technologies would allow the very first of these ambitious elites to finally begin what many IPCs refer to as their genesis.

The first IPCs would also be the ones to found [[Synthetic Nationhood]], often abbreviated to SynthHood or simply Synth, which was to act as a legal guardian within the [[Trans-Solar Federation]] of the technologies involved in the production of IPCs. Founded in the 22nd century, this organization would face multiple rounds of bankruptcy as the Architects' ambitions for their technology outpaced their economic means.

NanoTrasen itself would use the technology to develop the first [[Cyborgs]], which they would then refine significantly beyond the original blueprints. They have since offered many times to provide this technology to SynthHood, but have been refused every time. Usually this is due to terms and conditions that would lead to the loss of the IPCs' control over the intellectual property that makes up their very bodies, something that has become a pivotal pride of their people.

In the 26th century, IPCs are a small but fully integrated part of the [[Trans-Solar Federation]] and can be found everywhere any other fully integrated species can be found. While once they were a people of elite businessmen, they now encompass people of all classes.

A few dynasties of IPCs exist outside of this paradigm, namely those dwelling within the [[United Soviet Socialist Planets]], where intellectual property is officially dissolved.

=== Dynasties ===

Many IPCs stick to antiquated and aged designs so as to more closely mimic their own kind, especially if they are directly 'related' to one of the Architects.

SynthHood as an entity is vehemently opposed to Cyborgs and their usage by most of the [[Trans-Solar Federation]], particularly [[NanoTrasen]]. While IPCs are individuals and as such have varied opinions, typically they also fall on the negative side of perceptions in regards to 'Borgs'. Many view them as both the result of exploitation of their early struggle as a species, as well as a form of enslaved kindred and an affront to the concept of synthetic life.