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Autonomy is widely worshipped by many of [[cosmere]]'s worlds and cultures. She -- or, sometimes, he or they -- appears in various forms and under various names throughout her many religions. In some places, there are entire pantheons of gods where every member is actually a different persona of her.{{book ref|mb7|20}} Religions worshipping Autonomy include [[Ker'Reen Philosophy]] of [[Taldain]], which worships her under the male persona of [[Sand Lord]], the [[Eelakin]] faith, which considers the island of [[Patji (island)|Patji]], the site of the Patji avatar, one of its gods, and the [[Scadrian]] faiths of [[Trelagism]] and later [[Trellism]], in which she is known as the god Trell.{{book ref|
Autonomy will often seed these religions on various planets -- including those already Invested by other [[Shard]]s. These are seeds of influence she can later reactivate in order to exert her influence on the planet; for example, reactivating Trelagism as Trellism with the [[Set]].{{book ref|mb7|20}}
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Autonomy herself interferes directly in a number of cosmere's worlds.{{wob ref|2744}} She might have aided Odium in killing and splintering [[Devotion]] and [[Dominion]] among other [[Shards]].{{epigraph ref|sa3|44}}{{wob ref|2614}} She has been taking over multiple worlds through her avatars, with [[First of the Sun]], [[Obrodai]] and [[Scadrial]] being known to host her avatars at one point or another.{{book ref|
When subterfuge proves insufficient, Autonomy has access to more forceful methods, as she commands an army known only as the [[men of gold and red]].{{book ref|mb7|35}} They are humanoid figures with golden skin and red eyes that give them their appellation, equipped with advanced firearms.{{book ref|mb7|60}}{{book ref|mb7|65}} Their full capabilities are unknown; while they specialize in widespread destruction, they are reportedly difficult to control, making unleashing them an irreversible act.{{book ref|mb7|50}}
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