At first, these Mavericks could be dealt with via emergency shutdown devices leading to repairs. It is not by choice that they are Maverick, but rather because their malfunctioning minds make them act dangerously with no consideration of the consequences. Flawed/Error Mavericks Ĭrush Crawfish is an example of an error Maverick.Įarly cases of Reploids and Mechaniloids becoming Mavericks were due to their mental routines and programming suffering from manufacturing bugs. These standards are set by human ethics, but because Reploids are stronger than humans, punishments for Mavericks are far greater than would be warranted for humans, often resulting in extended prison time, deactivation, or outright euthanasia. The term describes criminal Reploids who engage in immoral behaviors such as murder, robbery, and vandalism. Reasons for 'going Maverick' may include software bugs, viruses, reprogramming, or even their own free will. There is no single cause for a Reploid or Mechaniloid to be considered a Maverick.
