Backbone
Form
Form noun - The outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance.
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Regular Gears form "the backbone", they're built for rugged combat and often feature sharp claws and armoured carapaces, so they resemble ancient mythological monsters.
Source: Hive Caste System - The good outcome results in the character taking a level in badass and gaining a backbone along with the combat skills thanks to this training, which may take the form of anything from simple self defense classes to outright maddening them into misanthropy.
Source: Teach Him Anger - The pillars of moral character form the backbone of Soryu Oh's characterization in Kissed by the Baddest Bidder.
Source: Pillars of Moral Character
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