"They are both mechanical and biological, yes. The WEAPONs were created by the Ancients to subdue the first Heroes of Light, and then repurposed to fight the Calamity. That's why the Ultima WEAPON awakened at the same time the Calamity did. It must have reacted to the presence of its intended target."

Jade hadn't seen the WEAPON but he had heard it, just as the research center had begun to crystallize.

"I thought it wouldn't be able to act on its own after it was hacked, but..." He glanced at Kaji. "Did Ib mention whether Palitutu was controlling it remotely in her vision?"