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	Traditional independent combat robots themselves, while expensive and difficult to maintain, are still well within the reach of megacorporate players such as NanoTrasen or Hephaestus Industries. With their ability to field these dangerous weapons posing a constant threat to governments such as the [[Sol Alliance\|Sol Alliance]], the construction of robots purpose-built to wage war are heavily regulated. In 2458, the [[Republic of Biesel\|Republic of Biesel]] attempted to bypass this heavy regulation, and the results were a year-long blockade from an Alliance fleet led by the 33rd fleet’s Admiral Frost. The events related to that are covered here.		Traditional independent combat robots themselves, while expensive and difficult to maintain, are still well within the reach of megacorporate players such as NanoTrasen or Hephaestus Industries. With their ability to field these dangerous weapons posing a constant threat to governments such as the [[Sol Alliance\|Sol Alliance]], the construction of robots purpose-built to wage war are heavily regulated. In 2458, the [[Republic of Biesel\|Republic of Biesel]] attempted to bypass this heavy regulation, and the results were a year-long blockade from an Alliance fleet led by the 33rd fleet’s Admiral Frost. The events related to that are covered here.

	The advent of the positronic brain is by no means budging the foundation of combat robotics, however their ability to sustain themselves indefinitely by their afforded rights in Tau Ceti poses an interesting favorable dynamic. It is suspected that IPCs remain a secret tool of power to the Republic of Biesel, with the ability for megacorporations to provide themselves with a relatively self-sustaining robotic military presence in the form of free positronics. These waters have long been tested by Hephaestus Industries and Terraneus Diagnostics, who secretly (but pretty obviously) use military-grade positronic chassis to quite some success since the brain’s creation. Figures such as the Hunter-Killer chassis secretly used by the Synthetic Liberation Front and taken from Hephaestus are good examples of these and their functions. Whether or not the megacorporations intend to maliciously raise a force of IPCs is unknown.		The advent of the positronic brain is by no means budging the foundation of combat robotics, however their ability to sustain themselves indefinitely by their afforded rights in Tau Ceti poses an interesting favorable dynamic. It is suspected that IPCs remain a secret tool of power to the Republic of Biesel, with the ability for megacorporations to provide themselves with a relatively self-sustaining robotic military presence in the form of free positronics. These waters have long been tested by Hephaestus Industries and Terraneus Diagnostics, who secretly (but pretty obviously) use military-grade positronic chassis to quite some success since the brain’s creation. Figures such as the Hunter-Killer chassis (not Purpose related) secretly used by the Synthetic Liberation Front and taken from Hephaestus are good examples of these and their functions. Whether or not the megacorporations intend to maliciously raise a force of IPCs is unknown.

	===History===		===History===

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	In the modern age, artificial intelligences have grown to become a universal presence among even the most niche in militaristic fields. Where there are interstellar empires, there are robotic, intelligent bounds that oversee and assist with a wide array of fast-paced and demanding routines. From tactical data analysis on a galactic scale to battlefield weapons control systems, little in warfare finds its way without some form of automation. In a more independent sense, individual combat robots have seen prolific use in history and have rapidly lost traction in recent years. Special materials, expensive commodities, and extensive labor used to fabricate and maintain complex individual combat chassis continue to dwindle, leaving them best utilized for high-end automated defense for only the most prized assets. Despite the decline, combat robotics had provided massive sway during the [[Timeline_of_Humanity#The_First_Interstellar_War\|Interstellar War]], nearly putting an end to what would now become the strong Frontier Alliance.		In the modern age, artificial intelligences have grown to become a universal presence among even the most niche in militaristic fields. Where there are interstellar empires, there are robotic, intelligent bounds that oversee and assist with a wide array of fast-paced and demanding routines. From tactical data analysis on a galactic scale to battlefield weapons control systems, little in warfare finds its way without some form of automation. In a more independent sense, individual combat robots have seen prolific use in history and have rapidly lost traction in recent years. Special materials, expensive commodities, and extensive labor used to fabricate and maintain complex individual combat chassis continue to dwindle, leaving them best utilized for high-end automated defense for only the most prized assets. Despite the decline, combat robotics had provided massive sway during the [[Timeline_of_Humanity#The_First_Interstellar_War\|Interstellar War]], nearly putting an end to what would now become the strong Frontier Alliance.

	Most, if not all excluding the obvious (such as the [[Skrell\|~~Jargon~~ Federation]] or the [[Empire of Dominia\|Empire of Dominia]]) star-faring entities utilize central intelligences of varying complexity to control internal ship systems, with weapons being of note here specifically. Space combat can sometimes be extremely taxing on organics mentally and physically. The usage of central intelligences to control weapons systems across vessels in this manner to render organic input obsolete won’t be covered here.		Most, if not all excluding the obvious (such as the [[Skrell\|Nralakk Federation]] or the [[Empire of Dominia\|Empire of Dominia]]) star-faring entities utilize central intelligences of varying complexity to control internal ship systems, with weapons being of note here specifically. Space combat can sometimes be extremely taxing on organics mentally and physically. The usage of central intelligences to control weapons systems across vessels in this manner to render organic input obsolete won’t be covered here.

	Traditional independent combat robots themselves, while expensive and difficult to maintain, are still well within the reach of megacorporate players such as NanoTrasen or Hephaestus Industries. With their ability to field these dangerous weapons posing a constant threat to governments such as the [[Sol Alliance\|Sol Alliance]], the construction of robots purpose-built to wage war are heavily regulated. In 2458, the [[Republic of Biesel\|Republic of Biesel]] attempted to bypass this heavy regulation, and the results were a year-long blockade from an Alliance fleet led by the 33rd fleet’s Admiral Frost. The events related to that are covered here.		Traditional independent combat robots themselves, while expensive and difficult to maintain, are still well within the reach of megacorporate players such as NanoTrasen or Hephaestus Industries. With their ability to field these dangerous weapons posing a constant threat to governments such as the [[Sol Alliance\|Sol Alliance]], the construction of robots purpose-built to wage war are heavily regulated. In 2458, the [[Republic of Biesel\|Republic of Biesel]] attempted to bypass this heavy regulation, and the results were a year-long blockade from an Alliance fleet led by the 33rd fleet’s Admiral Frost. The events related to that are covered here.
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	===History===		===History===
	The original combat applications of robots in the ~~Jargon~~ Federation hundreds of years ago have long since been forgotten, all traces of them mostly intentionally eradicated by the elite over time. However, in human terms, simple robotic creations have existed for as long as four centuries. They span back to the early 1990s -- when the first true industrial “exoskeletons” first came to be. The groundwork laid here would later be utilized in the creation of robots of all shapes and sizes -- but during the rise of synthetics in the late 23rd century, a horrible twist of events would occur during the Interstellar War.		The original combat applications of robots in the Nralakk Federation hundreds of years ago have long since been forgotten, all traces of them mostly intentionally eradicated by the elite over time. However, in human terms, simple robotic creations have existed for as long as four centuries. They span back to the early 1990s -- when the first true industrial “exoskeletons” first came to be. The groundwork laid here would later be utilized in the creation of robots of all shapes and sizes -- but during the rise of synthetics in the late 23rd century, a horrible twist of events would occur during the Interstellar War.

	What was once seen as a grand tool for the industrialization of Mankind now became one of their most fearsome weapons. Combat robots in their first true iteration appeared in the beginning portion of the Interstellar War, independent chassis capable of unleashing destruction in conventional warfare unseen. Mostly automated, these complex robots were unleashed by the Sol Alliance against Coalition forces. Were the war itself fought in any traditional way, the Coalition would have seen itself wiped out. The robots served undefeated in direct engagements, and the adoption of nonstandard battle techniques came to be the Coalition’s saving grace. The damage caused by the synthetics utilized by Alliance forces however is something largely disregarded and in some cases outright forgotten. Now, little remains of the mechanical threats of the past. Unreliable records state that the robots of old such as an infamous “terror-series” line utilized biological and atmospheric weaponry, while others say that weapons of mass destruction were seen as “acceptable measures” by unmonitored war-machines.		What was once seen as a grand tool for the industrialization of Mankind now became one of their most fearsome weapons. Combat robots in their first true iteration appeared in the beginning portion of the Interstellar War, independent chassis capable of unleashing destruction in conventional warfare unseen. Mostly automated, these complex robots were unleashed by the Sol Alliance against Coalition forces. Were the war itself fought in any traditional way, the Coalition would have seen itself wiped out. The robots served undefeated in direct engagements, and the adoption of nonstandard battle techniques came to be the Coalition’s saving grace. The damage caused by the synthetics utilized by Alliance forces however is something largely disregarded and in some cases outright forgotten. Now, little remains of the mechanical threats of the past. Unreliable records state that the robots of old such as an infamous “terror-series” line utilized biological and atmospheric weaponry, while others say that weapons of mass destruction were seen as “acceptable measures” by unmonitored war-machines.

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	===History===		===History===
	The original combat applications of robots in the Jargon Federation hundreds of years ago have long since been forgotten, all traces of them mostly intentionally eradicated by the elite over time. However, in human terms, simple robotic creations have existed for as long as four centuries. They span back to the early ~~1990’s~~ when the first true “exoskeletons” first came to be~~. Around this time, the military applications for even the slightest automation were seen as the guaranteed future - war would one day no longer be fought by men, but by robots on either side~~. The ~~capacity for destruction that these dangerous weapons of war would reach~~ would ~~not~~ be ~~truly seen [[Robotics Overview\|until~~ the ~~2180’s, where technological marvels like the Skirmisher fielded great results in material engineering.]] The materials utilized here would go on to make up~~ robots of all shapes and sizes - during the rise of synthetics in the late 23rd century, a horrible twist of events would occur.		The original combat applications of robots in the Jargon Federation hundreds of years ago have long since been forgotten, all traces of them mostly intentionally eradicated by the elite over time. However, in human terms, simple robotic creations have existed for as long as four centuries. They span back to the early 1990s -- when the first true industrial “exoskeletons” first came to be. The groundwork laid here would later be utilized in the creation of robots of all shapes and sizes -- but during the rise of synthetics in the late 23rd century, a horrible twist of events would occur during the Interstellar War.

	What was once seen as a grand tool for the industrialization of Mankind now became one of their most fearsome weapons. Combat robots in their first true iteration appeared in the beginning portion of the Interstellar War, independent chassis capable of unleashing destruction in conventional warfare unseen. Mostly automated, these complex robots were unleashed by the Sol Alliance against Coalition forces. Were the war itself fought in any traditional way, the Coalition would have seen itself wiped out. The robots served undefeated in direct engagements, and the adoption of nonstandard battle techniques came to be the Coalition’s saving grace. The damage caused by the synthetics utilized by Alliance forces however is something largely disregarded and in some cases outright forgotten. Now, little remains of the mechanical threats of the past. Unreliable records state that the robots of old such as an infamous “terror-series” line utilized biological and atmospheric weaponry, while others say that weapons of mass destruction were seen as “acceptable measures” by unmonitored war-machines.		What was once seen as a grand tool for the industrialization of Mankind now became one of their most fearsome weapons. Combat robots in their first true iteration appeared in the beginning portion of the Interstellar War, independent chassis capable of unleashing destruction in conventional warfare unseen. Mostly automated, these complex robots were unleashed by the Sol Alliance against Coalition forces. Were the war itself fought in any traditional way, the Coalition would have seen itself wiped out. The robots served undefeated in direct engagements, and the adoption of nonstandard battle techniques came to be the Coalition’s saving grace. The damage caused by the synthetics utilized by Alliance forces however is something largely disregarded and in some cases outright forgotten. Now, little remains of the mechanical threats of the past. Unreliable records state that the robots of old such as an infamous “terror-series” line utilized biological and atmospheric weaponry, while others say that weapons of mass destruction were seen as “acceptable measures” by unmonitored war-machines.

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	One of these designs were the original heavy lifting industrial units of the early 2040’s, more akin to cars that operate as suits with the ability to effortlessly move several tons of whatever would fit in its clamps at a time. These were the precursors to the now widespread “APLU” units, and their function was much the same. Simple high-end moving work was all they were built for, and little has changed in their designs since. Another is what is known as the OMNI-SAAS, the omni-environment self-sealing automatic assistance suit. Designed in the early 2050’s, it was designed for absolute protection against the elements and compatibility with any environment on Earth. Its design was praised by explorers and the military alike for its incredibly robust nature, capable of wading effortlessly through extreme water pressure or standing on the very edge of a molten lava flow. More specialized exosuit designs would crop up in the years to follow, from pressurized firefighting suits to swift and effective medical exoskeletons.		One of these designs were the original heavy lifting industrial units of the early 2040’s, more akin to cars that operate as suits with the ability to effortlessly move several tons of whatever would fit in its clamps at a time. These were the precursors to the now widespread “APLU” units, and their function was much the same. Simple high-end moving work was all they were built for, and little has changed in their designs since. Another is what is known as the OMNI-SAAS, the omni-environment self-sealing automatic assistance suit. Designed in the early 2050’s, it was designed for absolute protection against the elements and compatibility with any environment on Earth. Its design was praised by explorers and the military alike for its incredibly robust nature, capable of wading effortlessly through extreme water pressure or standing on the very edge of a molten lava flow. More specialized exosuit designs would crop up in the years to follow, from pressurized firefighting suits to swift and effective medical exoskeletons.

	In 2259, ~~Necropolis Industries~~ would find itself riding on the wave of success from the first true RIG - built for combat by their own hands. Expensive and unwieldy, these were hardly efficient in any way, however they set in stone a new standard for vacuum-proof exosuits. These were wholly retractable with a basic skeleton to every limb with a central control unit on the operator’s back capable of extending and sealing armor tightly over their body at will. These would allow for industrial-grade strength and durability with all the necessities one could possibly want from such a device, from integrated medical equipment, to leaping actuators or even high-caliber weaponry.		In 2259, the now Zavodskoi Interstellar would find itself riding on the wave of success from the first true RIG - built for combat by their own hands. Expensive and unwieldy, these were hardly efficient in any way, however they set in stone a new standard for vacuum-proof exosuits. These were wholly retractable with a basic skeleton to every limb with a central control unit on the operator’s back capable of extending and sealing armor tightly over their body at will. These would allow for industrial-grade strength and durability with all the necessities one could possibly want from such a device, from integrated medical equipment, to leaping actuators or even high-caliber weaponry.

	===Mech History===		===Mech History===

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	True automation to Humanity has many repeating faces and synthetics are no exception. Here are some examples of relevant designs, and their histories.		True automation to Humanity has many repeating faces and synthetics are no exception. Here are some examples of relevant designs, and their histories.

	~~More information on synthetic history as a whole can be found [[Synthetic History\| here.]]~~

	==IPCs==		==IPCs==

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	More information on IPCs can be found [[IPC\| here.]]		More information on IPCs can be found [[IPC\| here.]]

	~~===Baseline Model IPCs===~~

	~~[[File:Baseline.png]] '''Creation: 2439'''~~

	The most iconic type of integrated positronic chassis is the renowned baseline frame, with a traditional “TV-head” and skeletal design giving them a simplistic look with whatever finish their designer wishes. From accounting models to security units, these frames are known for their versatility and relatively cheap nature. Their popularity exploded in the 2440’s when several pro-synth advocates distributed the frames in mass after funding their creation, citing them as the “final word in android utility.” Since then, their marketing potential has skyrocketed, often fueled by famed individuals such as Aristalus and Renter Max being baselines themselves. More often than not, these IPCs are seen as the face of resurgent robotics.

	~~===“First Generation” Industrial Model IPCs===~~

	~~[[File:G1.png]] '''Creation: 2438'''~~

	One of the first ideas after the advent of IPCs was the exploitation of an exceedingly smart and dextrous robot handling feats of strength and durability becoming more prominent. This of course would be the case, as more quickly than any other standardized “frame” came the first generation of industrial IPCs. Created by Hephaestus Industries building off of a prototype frame from the late 2300’s, the first generation of industrial IPCs were topaz-colored machines of rather large size meant for only the most stressing fields of work. Their expense would quickly be paid off however, as the frames were wondrous at dealing with whatever could be thrown at them. The most prominent issue with these were a low battery life, requiring constant recharging to maintain a schedule.

	~~===Hephaestus “Second Generation” Industrial Model IPCs===~~

	~~[[File:G2.png]] '''Creation: 2450'''~~

	A relatively new model, the Hephaestus deluxe super-duty frames as they are technically called are often referred to as the “second generation” of the original industrial IPCs of old. They are seen universally as a direct advancement of the previously mentioned design, and much of it shows - the absurd durability of these frames derived from the first generation’s servo and hydraulic designs. The striking differences between the two include a token Hephaestus appearance - typically olive green with dark brown and black internals, giving it a rugged militaristic look with its armor attached. The super-duty frames are on par with the originals in terms of strength, but possess several additional layers of armoring and cooling to sustain the added weight. An upsized cell is not enough to sustain these frames for more than a few hours at a time under work-related stresses.

	~~===Xion Industrial Model IPCs===~~

	~~[[File:Xion.png]] '''Creation: 2441'''~~

	Inspired by the monumental success seen by its parent company Hephaestus following the launch of the initial ‘industrial’ model IPC, the subsidiary Xion Manufacturing Group developed a variant model designed to tap into the markets the original industrial wasn’t quite suited for. While retaining the sturdy and mechanically powerful design that led to the original industrial’s success, the XMG model traded less plating and a gangly appearance for an improved and open cooling system, allowing for a cheaper, more generally utilizable frame that finds use among organizations and facilities that require the work-horse capability of an industrial model but find themselves unable to spring for the official Hephaestus brand model.

	~~===Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals Mobility Model IPCs===~~

	~~[[File:Zenghu.png]] '''Creation: 2447'''~~

	Following the crowd piled around the idea of smart robots came Zeng-Hu with unorthodox designs for compact and agile frames designed initially for medical retrieval and security work. The Zeng-Hu frames were initially an offshoot of baseline frames made to work as highly mobile private medical dispatches in several high-security Zeng-Hu facilities. These frames have utility comparable to that of their derivative, with durability and strength sacrificed for speed and efficiency. Able to maintain a sprint for hours in full gear, the capacity for quick response led to these mobility frames becoming common sights working in security fields as well, being staffed by Zeng-Hu in high numbers in Human space. The digitigrade legs and polymer plating assisted heavily with this pursuit of speed, giving the mobility frame a unique and organic silhouette.

	~~===Bishop Accessory Model IPCs===~~

	~~[[File:Bishop.png]] '''Creation: 2448'''~~

	While Bishop had dedicated itself to luxury cybernetics production for the majority of its existence, the field of positronics and their frames was an unrelated yet convenient area of expansion for the quickly growing company. Designer prosthetics were quickly and easily able to be refitted into designer synthetic components, leading to the development of the ludicrously expensive Bishop Accessory frame. From service duties to secretarial functions, Bishop prides itself on two main facets of its designs: image, and elegant functionality. While unable to lift the sheer weights of an industrial, or match the unrelenting speed and durability of its parent company’s Mobility Models, a Bishop can precisely and delicately calculate, measure, pour, and mix a shot of Carthusian Sazerac within the minute, and, in the words of the company, “with a postured and elegant air unmatched by any other frame in the galaxy.”

	~~===Shell Model IPCs===~~

	~~[[File:Shell.png]] '''Creation: 2457'''~~

	As the growing market of IPCs eventually caught the eye of the mighty Einstein Engines, there was a very sudden and urgent need to have some differentiation. These smart humanoid androids began to usher in a new era, and Einstein would not want to miss out on the profit, but just about every conceivable niche had been filled - all except one. Mimicry. Built off of a skeletal prototype baseline design with a skull-shaped head, the first Shell frame came to be - what was effectively an IPC with complex facial actuation and synthskin coating it. The early models were seen in early 2455, but fooled nobody to say the least with exposed hydraulics and servos on joints and exposed cooling conduits. Terraneus Diagnostics would present the first attempt at total mimicry in 2457, when the first relatively expensive models entered a crowd of observing officials to demonstrate their insidious effectiveness. After an hour-long debut of the now-decreed Shell unit’s capabilities, those robotic in the crowd revealed themselves to the shock of everyone involved. Since then, the Shell frame has been infamous for its infiltration capabilities and use by terrorist groups, though the designs have proliferated heavily over the years as the advent of tagging in Tau Ceti cracked down on these hostile acts.

	==Bound Synthetics==		==Bound Synthetics==

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