Monday, January 15, 2024

Decontamination team clears transit hub

decontamination team in transit hub

Transit hubs were the main hotspots for virus and mutation transmission after the memetic 5G versions had been shut down. Even centuries after The Fall they remained dangerous, with proximity activated 'sleepers' set to attack whenever higher levels of mental activity came within psi distance. 

Reactivating transportation systems, especially to other surviving arcologies and robo-mines was a high priority, and hazmat teams supported by any available remaining combat robots would be dedicated to the task, with humans being seen as more disposable. 

When organic team members came under attack, robot support units would provide devastating fire support that was frequently lethal to both parties.

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Lunar factory

Moon factory

The automated factory StelCore V, on the surface of Ganymede. Known for its eccentric exterior design, the large spheroid was packed with adaptive manufacturing nanoswarms, and used to produce practically anything. It was best known for making the finest crystal structures in Jupiter orbit. 

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Drunk Jeff and the H/K

jeff and hunter seeker
Jeff and the H/K bot

Hunter Seeker robots, such as the GyDam HS-5 Opal Beetle and the HS-37 Arachnid, were popular even in The Before Time, capturing runaways and fleeing felons. Their AI would tap into any and every information network, bypassing privacy protections. Their legal AI was even more sophisticated.

Friday, January 12, 2024

Holo projector array

holo projector array

Technicians setting up the Arcus holographic projector array outside the capital of Io. It was used for concerts and Jovian Opera primarily; colonists from all over the moon would attend in their vacc suit finery. Attendance went up dramatically after the atmosphere became breathable. 

 

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Lunar asteroid shelter

 

moon-shelter

Early colonies on the moons of Jupiter were austere, but nanomorphic materials allowed for a greater range of artistic and aesthetic possibilities. The result was the Choncology Revival style, which merged geometric shapes and shells. The spectacular city hall of Armstron can be seen here, viewed from within the E5 emergency meteor shelter. 

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Special Forces of Arcology VII

special forces

Arcology Seven Special Forces on a mission in former Venezuela, hunting for the mutant cyborg gorilla rebel leader known as Augustus. 

The gorillas, long enslaved on plantations throughout the region in lieu of more expensive (and less disposable) robot labourers, turned to rebellion and guerilla tactics under their leader, Augustus. 

Monday, January 8, 2024

Grand Lady Alesea

Mech lady

Lady Alesea, guardian grand master of the Cameld Biodome; the elite were charged with fielding their own mecha in the defense of the dome, backed by peasant militia and repurposed industrial robots. Lady Alesha’s exploits included slaying the Appalachian Cyclops and the cyborg wraith, Scron.