T-X

The 'T-X', nicknamed the "Terminatrix", is a fictional gynoid assassin. It is the primary antagonist in the movie ''. It was primarily portrayed by Kristanna Loken. The fictional T-X has the ability to assume the appearance of other characters; therefore, in reality, several other cast members occasionally portrayed the T-X throughout the film.
It draws many parallels with the I-950 from the novel , the first female terminator.

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Characteristics

Role in the series

Characteristics

The T-X is designed to not only terminate humans but rogue Terminators reprogrammed by the Resistance, an "anti-terminator terminator" as John Connor puts it. It is a hybrid of the Model 101 and T-1000, a solid endoskeleton with mimetic polyalloy over it, allowing it to take the shape of anyone it touches. Because it is only coated in this material, it is possible to remove it from the endoskeleton using a strong magnet.
Because only living tissue or mimetic polyalloy imitating human tissue can go back in time, previous Terminators were limited to weapons that they acquired or stabbing weapons forged from liquid metal. The T-X, however, carries weapons internally, allowing it to take the arsenal back with it. During ''Terminator 3'', its primary weapon is the ''Plasma Cannon in the 60 watt range'', until it becomes damaged and replaced by a flame thrower. It also uses a drill to inject nanobots into machines to remotely control them, and uses a diamond tipped circular saw to free itself from an electromagnet.
Several other weapons are listed on screen but not seen, including the .223 Automatic Stopper, .45 Cascader, 783 CHAIN Repeater, ADMOR BioBlaster, BioRail 32SR-9 (modified), CG45 Needler, CONSIGLIO EBlaster, Crescent Corridor Blaster, EMP Generator, Finite Rapid Cluster Gun, HDE Predator (333b), HK-54334 (modified), IAD-ChemTech, KLD-Magnum Repeater, Laser X-ray Burst Gun, Nano-Disrupter (.222), P31 Caustic Shells x231, Rumsfeld P31 Caustic, Subauro Neutralizer (.444), Tracking EBlaster, TWIN Barrier Gun, XFLRG 44mm, and M41 pulse rifle.
The T-X has advanced technology in human identification, including a DNA and retinal scanner, used to identify its targets. In addition to its own database, it has the ability to access internet connected systems over the phone by mimicking the sounds of a dial-up modem.

Role in the series

The T-X is the new villain in '', sent back to try, once again, to stop John Connor from founding the human resistance. In addition to Connor himself, it was also programmed to kill his future wife, Kate Brewster, her father, General Robert Brewster, and several other future lieutenants. Using the public school database, it was able to obtain photos and addresses for them, and proceeded to kill them one by one.

Other than a malfunctioning weapon, the T-X sustained no damage throughout the film, until the Model 101 crashed a helicopter into it, causing it to lose its mimetic coating and legs. It was only destroyed when the reprogrammed Terminator jammed its last power cell into the T-X's mouth before it exploded.