Robot Reproduction

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Notice: Contains mentions of sex and sexuality.

Robot Reproduction is the process in which robots create more robots through the combination of code. There are two sexes, male (11), and female (00). A male and female robot will perform sexual intercourse, during which they will connect or ‘lock’ together. While connected, the male robot will begin transferring over code. If successful, the female robot’s gestation chamber will sequence the code with her own values and begin generating a baby.
After approximately 14 (Xon) months, the newborn will expelled or ‘birthed’ from the female and become its own independent being.

ANATOMY

Both sexes have distinct internal and external sexual mechanisms to allow the process of reproduction.

Male

Schlong

Female

A Hole™

Sexual Dimorphism

All robot types have at least some form of sexual dimorphism, where they possess additional traits separate from their reproductive mechanisms. All female CAs, Apturas, and Dismantlers lack abdominal plates due to the ability to get pregnant. Tersi don't have plates on either sex.
A non-sterile female robot can sometimes have abdominal plates; a condition called (tbn). Due to the nature of this, it's considered a defect and is dangerous to their wellbeing should they ever become pregnant. The plates can be surgically removed but it is painful. The condition is rare.

CAs & Apturas

CAs and Apturas notably have low levels of sexual dimorphism, the only difference being the lack of abdominal plates in females. Males and females are generally around the same height and weight.
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Dismantlers

(females tend to be larger, males smaller)

Tersi

Male Tersi robots have a line going vertically center of the face, while females have it horizontally. Females also possess circular 'indents' on the side on the sides of their head.
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CREATION

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Genetics

Lines of code.

Main Article: Genetics
Each aspect of a robot, such as their type, sex, frame colour, optic colour, and health are laid out as a piece or line of code. In part of that line, the value determines what is expressed.
A female robot’s reproductive code supplies the general ‘outline’ of the would-be offspring plus some values. However it is the male’s reproductive code that determines most of the values. The male’s code can also override the already existing values given by the female if strong enough. Thus, most aspects like health (problems) are often inherited from the paternal side.

Heat Cycle

See also: Heat Sickness ^(tba)
During a heat cycle, a female robot’s System Defense involuntarily dampens its foreign code response, and thus makes it easier for pregnancy to occur. One of the unfortunate downsides is that viruses are then easier to contract. The term ‘heat’ cycle refers to a characteristic slight rise in body temperature, though very rarely to the point of overheat. A robot going through a heat cycle is referred to as being ‘in heat'. Other terms, usually slang, that refer to a female robot in heat are being pliant, receptive, and/or docile.
Other side effects are increased libido, mood swings, vivid and strange dreams/nightmares, irritability/aggression, low or intense desire to eat, withdrawing from or clinginess to partner/friends, and 'nesting' behavior (eg. Tidying personal space, cleaning)
Tersi, CAs, and Apturas have a heat cycle lasting 2 weeks, every 7 months*. In Tersi, CAs, and Apturas, it's more concealed, though Tersi robots have been known to suffer a bit more effects than CAs and Apturas.
In Dismantlers, a heat cycle is more noticeable, as she is usually more aggressive, and broody. A Dismantler's heat cycle will usually last 2-4 days but occurs every 2 months.
Being in heat isn't necessary for pregnancy to occur, it just makes it easier.