This page contains many lore elements that are not considered part of the new, official lore. It's very unlikely that it will still be considered canon for new lore, but will maintain relevance in old lore.
Manipuware are an alternate type of Malware commonly found in the Love Computer. They're prideful, arrogant, and primarily aim to manipulate others, only to backstab them at the perfect time for personal amusement and as the primary method of capturing Lovegrams or spreading corruption. Their bit tattoos are permanent, representing their dedicated club or crew, and units without these tattoos are seen as lesser and subject to bullying.
Additionally, Manipuware are the standard class variant of Manipuware, and are the "mascots" of the Love Malware species.
Weapons/Abilities[]
Like many Corruptions, Manipuware are capable of infecting Programs and other software both when alive and when deceased. However, Love Malware cannot infect other Corruptions. When Love Malware infect other software, the software corrupts into a Malware whose type matches that of the original software (i.e. if a Manipuware corrupts a default Program, the Program will corrupt into a default Malware).
Manipuware are also known to wield the following weapons and tools:
- Malware Data Miner
- Mines
- Malware BattleAxe
- Malware Warhammer
- Malware Sword
- Malware Knife
- Data Chunk
- Data Star
- Malware Baseball Bat
- Malware Mace
- Malware Bit Miner
- Malware Chakram
- Malware Hatchet
- Malware Chain
Rank Variants[]
Manipuware can have different rankings in addition to different classes.
Advanced Manipuware[]
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More Facts[]
- As stated in their description, Manipuware typically inhabit the upper layers of the Love Computer.
- Manipuware's name is a portmanteau of "manipulate" and "malware".
- Manipiware's default accessory is called "Tats: Shocka".
- Originally, Manipuware gained the trust of Lovegrams and pretended to be friendly to fool Passionwall Security so they can get away with killing and/or corrupting. However, this is no longer canon.
- This is reflected in their old description "In most cases, a love corruption won't start murdering computer inhabitants as soon as they're able to. These folk take it slow and gain their victim's trust first, making it hurt much more when they're ready for slaughter."
- Manipuware was originally just called "Love Malware" and had a much simpler design. They were remodeled and renamed in Databrawl Roleplay on March 11, 2023.
More Images[]
Love Malware Brawlers are a larger, stronger, and faster class variant of Love Malware.
Weapons/Abilities[]
Ground Smash - Love Malware Brawlers have the ability to perform an AOE "Ground Smash" attack by slamming their fists into the ground, which causes a cloud of colored dust (which matches Love Malware Brawlers' color, albeit more dusty/grayish) to rise from the ground.
Megapunchers - Love Malware Brawlers have the ability to punch their enemies with their fists, called "Megapunchers".
Rank Variants[]
Love Malware Brawlers can have different rankings in addition to the standard, basic rank.
Advanced Love Malware Brawler[]
Advanced Love Malware Brawlers are the upgraded version of Love Malware Brawlers.More Facts[]
- Love Malware Brawler was removed temporarily on March 11, 2023, and will be brought back once it gets an up to date design.