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The Mechanical cherub, also known as a "Golden Child" or "Golden Cherub", is one of the Builder's Children. It is a small, golden robot made in the image of a boy.

Background[]

Very little is known about this small robot. Garrett first encountered a cherub in Angelwatch, and again inside Soulforge Cathedral. Although its purpose is unknown, it was more lifelike and agile than any of the other Builder's children, which may indicate that it was among a second generation of Karras's creations.

Behavior[]

When first encountered, the mechanical cherub appears literally out of thin air after reading The New Scripture of The Master Builder in Karras' room in Life of the Party. It is unarmed, and will run for help as soon as it spots any trouble and will try to contact a nearby Masked Servant at Angelwatch, but will be ignored. When it has nowhere else to run it will assume a fencing stance, as if threatening Garret with a sword. It does not "talk" like its brethren, but it does make squeaking, clicking, and whirring noises.

Tactics[]

While it doesn't attack, it does follow Garrett around until it can find a guard. The mechanical cherub is immune to all forms of damage, and is best avoided. The only thing that can affect it is a simple Flash Bomb. When thrown, it will behave like a human when blinded; walking slowly with its hands feeling in front of it.

The best thing to do is just lock it up in the room with the scripture by locking the door as it won't be able to open it.

Appearances[]

Thief II: The Metal Age[]

Trivia[]

  • Only two of these robots have been seen in game but it's possible that it's the same child and Karras took it along with him to Soulforge Cathedral.
  • The exhaust pipes on the child's back are partially transparent.

Behind the Scenes[]

The mechanical cherub was likely added by the developers to simply give the player a jump.

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