The metasuit is made of a carbon nanite electro-mesh that absorbs all photons, making it nearly invisible to the naked eye. It can automatically activate to defend the wearer against various threats. As a semi-living biomaterial, the nanites gain energy from the body heat and sweat of the wearer.

The self-sustaining city can adapt to a harsh, unpredictable climate. In the city's center, tall garden towers provide beauty, shade, and food. The widest, shortest buildings on the outskirts catch sunlight for energy. Every structure is made of fire-proof nanomaterials which can also morph to absorb or reflect the sun’s heat depending on the season or energy need.

At 18.2 hands high and weighing nearly one ton, Bucky is the largest bioengineered thoroughbred to ever exist. With heat activated bioluminescent hair follicles, his coat can glow like the aurora. Riders control their mounts through brain computer interfaces using imagery and emotion to influence the horse's behavior. However, the rider must be careful. Too much mind syncing can lead to a human exhibiting horselike behavior and vice versa.

A small group of people who believe that to be closer to an animal is to be a more 'pure human.' They view other animals as essentially enlightened since they are 'in the moment' and 'closer to nature.' Through extensive mind syncing with animals and body modification the puman resembles their animal of choice. The AI ensures there is no wild or harmful behavior.

Neo-engineered Organisms for Gladiatorial combat, or Grief therapy. Gladiatorial nogs are used in reality gaming. Enraged by human scent they will stalk or fight a person to the death. Therapy nogs, on the other hand, are specifically designed to an individual's need for optimal bonding, neurochemical balancing, and trauma-healing.

"Beyond human is beyond death. Beyond death is beyond fear. Beyond fear is the answer." Influenced by cybernetics and cryonics, cyber-spirituality arose not long after rebirth-immortality was achieved, replacing conventional religions which relied on mortality and morality. Made of self-repairing organic biopolymer, most temples resembled fungi. Since the temples were built far outside city limits, trypters were allowed to make pilgrimages once a year.