Wakatrics are the primary population of the new-world, being synthetic lifeforms they can live for a long time and are considered highly social. Wakatrics enjoy changing up their forms for whatever may fit their needs and often live in small villages. Ever since the Virus started up again, they've retreated to the safety of settlements.
They are considered to be curious and some have an adventurous spirit that cannot be quelled no matter how many may try. These wakas often venture into the wasteland in search for answers and a cure.
can be a subclass? yes
Wakatrics internals mirror that of an organic creature to some degree. Having a metal skeleton and wires that act arteries. Their processors act as the brain and heart of the creature.
Most wakatrics lack a mouth and do not have any digestive tracks to speak of. As expected from synthetic beings they rely on electricity which is fed to them through various plugs and ports spread throughout the world or by Sentinels.
A wakatric can simply plug their tail into an available power supply when they're running low to recharge.
Most wakatrics prefer to live in groups though they can be solitary just as well.
Settlements are often led by matriarchs, this position is based on skill as opposed to inheritance.
Family structures:
Wakas follow a Found family structure over 'blood' relations but some create other wakas (or even mokas) for the purposes of starting a family of their own.
Depending on their Model a Wakatric starts their life being awakened or Created by another. Though their bodies do not physically grow, their minds need time to age and mature - it commonly takes several years for a newly sapient Waka to be considered a mature adult though it can of course be faster or slower.
Some wakas grow up alone because whoever made them has abandoned them while others grow up in a supportive community.
Being synthetic creatures, Wakatrics are functionally immortal, there's few things can end their existence permanently:
Having their processors or main cables destroyed
Wear and tear on their bodies without proper replacements & repairs
Short circuits / Meltdowns
Being fully consumed by the Virus
Running out of power can serve as a temporary death, as long as their bodies stay intact shutting down is merely a long sleep until the next recharge.