The description of the Disquieted One mentions the Machine, stating that ' All denizens of Nevada share a bond.

Krinkels has also said that the operation of the Higher Powers should be demonstrated primarily via the game, plus the Contract 4 mission in Arena Mode is the final piece to complete this connection.

Although it is unknown if they have a connection, due to how Doc describes The Machine, the latter may have some connection to the Higher Powers.

The machine will attempt to bite the player if they get too close.This attack can harm the Wreckers and Workers. The machine will rotates its blades around it in an attempt to hit the player.It will attack the player with its facial shield upon getting too close.Same past mechanic, but it will now position in the center and sweep the arena in a circular motion.This attack can harm the Workers and Wreckers. It will move in whatever direction the player is in. The machine will hop onto the top middle half of the arena and begin charging its laser.It can launch fireballs from its eyes, signalled by a roar before starting this attack.After some time, the Machine will launch fireballs that will attempt to track the player and will move horizontally when landing. It can cover its skull making it invulnerable to damage, and will summon Clock Workers and Cog Wreckers to attack you.The attacks the Machine has are listed below: However, the 'Grand Steward', that appears as the Final Boss of Arena Mode, is most likely an avatar for the Machine to use against the player. Other than that description, we do not have a clear or direct view of the Machine. 'The Machine is the theoretical, all-governing body that exists within the manifold of what is real.'ĭoc also mentions that the Mandatus is an arm that The Machine stretches to understand what happens in Nevada. The machine is referenced in Madness Combat 9.5 with the line 'MachineWitness processing.' followed by hanks status with the retainers. This implies that the Machine is not only a Higher Power, but among the most powerful. It seems to be a member of the Higher Powers, as it is stated by the Gambler that the Machine is the sibling to the Maker, who is the 'Highest Power'. The Machine seems to be breaking down during Arena Mode, with it being stated by both the Gambler and Maker that if the player does not retell their story, Nevada will be destroyed. While we don't know much about the Machine, we do know it is intrinsically linked to Nevada's reality, and has a sort of 'bond' with every living denizen within it. The Machine is a mysterious and unknown entity spotted by 2BDamned in the Arena Mode of MADNESS: Project Nexus after completing Contract 2. The Maker, The Player, the Gambler, 2BDamned

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