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| “ | Promises were made, Angstrom Levy, and we delivered on ours. But we now see your word is without value. We had a deal that you failed to honor. You do not get a second chance. You work for us now. Accept that, and we will tend to your wounds. Refuse, and your remains will gift us endless fascination. | „ |
| ~ The Technicians telling Angstrom he works for them now, or they’d kill him. |
The Technicians are minor antagonists in the Image Comics series Invincible and the Amazon Prime Video animated adaptation. Known for their advanced technological prowess and morally ambiguous nature, the Technicians play a pivotal role in the evolution of Angstrom Levy, one of Invincible's most formidable adversaries.
They are voiced by Doug Bradley, who also played Pinhead in the Hellraiser film series and Vitiate in Star Wars: The Old Republic.
History[]
Origins and Alliance with Angstrom Levy[]
Originating from a dimension devastated by their own scientific overreach, the Technicians transformed themselves into cybernetic beings to endure their self-inflicted apocalypse. Their insatiable quest for knowledge led them to exploit and drain resources from countless worlds to sustain their existence.
Angstrom Levy, after a failed experiment to absorb the memories of his alternate selves left him physically deformed and mentally unstable, sought the Technicians' aid. In exchange for his ability to access the multiverse, the Technicians healed Levy using their advanced cybernetics. This alliance, however, was fraught with tension, as the Technicians expected Levy to fulfill his promises to them, and they did not hesitate to assert their dominance when he faltered.
The Technicians' Ambitions and Downfall[]
Despite achieving a utopia in their dimension with Levy's assistance, the Technicians' ambition led them to attempt an invasion of Earth using a fleet of advanced spaceships. This incursion was thwarted by Emperor Nolan of the New Viltrumite Empire and Robot, who effectively ruled Earth at the time. The conflict culminated in the death of the last remaining Technician, slain by Nolan to ensure lasting peace.
Appearance and Biology[]
The Technicians are depicted as thin humanoids with various cybernetic enhancements, including mechanical limbs and rebreather masks integrated into their throats. These modifications are a result of their attempts to survive the toxic environment of their home dimension, which they themselves rendered uninhabitable through unchecked scientific experimentation.
The Technicians possess advanced cybernetic technology that grants them exceptional expertise in enhancing and healing beings, such as Angstrom Levy, through sophisticated augmentations. Their knowledge of dimensional engineering allows them to manipulate and traverse different realities, a capability they utilize especially through their alliance with Levy. Additionally, they are capable of draining resources from multiple worlds to sustain their continued existence. However, the Technicians rely heavily on others, like Angstrom Levy, to access different dimensions, which limits their independence. Furthermore, their overambitious nature and relentless pursuit of knowledge and expansion frequently push them into conflicts that spiral beyond their control, ultimately leading to their downfall.
Trivia[]
- The Technicians' design and narrative role draw parallels to classic science fiction tropes of the "mad scientist" and the dangers of transhumanism, including other pop culture examples like the Borg, the Cybermen, and Dark Mechanicum.
