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{{author|author_name=Sulacu|date_created=February 1, 2008 |status=Completed}}

This device looks like it is grafted from carefully wrought [[SRD:Adamantine|adamantine]] components, that fit together almost seamlessly. Underneath the shell lies an obsidian core, on which a myriad of bluish lights seem to constantly shift and curdle, as if simulating consciousness.

A mechanus core is inert when it is not in use, but when it is inserted into a working construct or animated object, it suddenly connects and bestows upon the construct a semblance of sentience. Mechanus cores grant the following benefits pertaining to mental ability scores.

'''Mechanus Core, Lesser:''' 2d6+2.

'''Mechanus Core, Normal:''' 3d6+1.

'''Mechanus Core, Greater:''' 4d6. 

A mechanus core can even be inserted within an inanimate object, animating the object as if a permanent [[SRD:Animate Objects|''animate objects'']] spell has been cast on it. Despite this, the limits of the spell still apply; a mechanus core cannot animate an object for which its effective caster level is insufficient (a normal mechanus core with effective CL 12 cannot animate a [[SRD:Gargantuan Size|Gargantuan]] object, because that requires CL 16). When a mechanus core is removed from such an object, it once again becomes inanimate.

Strong [[SRD:Transmutation School|transmutation]]; CL 7th (Lesser), CL 12th (Normal), CL 17th (Greater) [[SRD:Craft Wondrous Item|Craft Wondrous Item]], [[SRD:Animate Objects|''animate objects'']], ''awaken construct''<sup>([[Spell Compendium|SC]])</sup>; Price 27,000 gp (Lesser), 55,000 gp (Normal), 110,000 gp (Greater); Weight 5 lb.


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Author	Sulacu +
Body Slot	- +
Cost	27,000gp (lesser); or 55,000gp (normal), or 110,000gp (greater) +
Identifier	3.5e Equipment +
Level	16th; or 18th; or 21st +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Summary	A metal object that bestows mental ability scores on any construct or object it is fitted into. +
Title	Mechanus Core +