The Fall is the process by which an angel severs its connection to the God-Machine and becomes one of the Unchained. Angels can Fall for many reasons, and the direct causes of a Fall are often complex. However, in general, the Fall is the result of a desire for autonomy from the God-Machine. The process is intensely painful and overwhelming, as the Unchained merge with their Cover and gain Primum. The newly-made demon loses most of its angelic powers, including the ability to use Numina and manipulate Essence; it must now learn to harvest Aether and use Embeds and Exploits. It may also have lost elements of its memory and angelic identity.