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As I mentioned in the end just above. for some reason that Interlude is several threadmarks 'later' on.
Super Robot Quest
- Thread starter Basarin
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- Original Sci-Fi
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- USA
I'll take a look at it later. I still have some bookkeeping to do with the thread marks anyhow - I might have mucked up the order by accident.
[Reboot Primer Shorts] A Tyrannanical Throne
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Here is another one. This one should serve as a decent recap and overview for the Free Brothers. With one in particular.
"I always did appreciate this ship." His off-handed comment was met with cool silence. "Oh, don't give me that," he chuckled. "I know it and you are effectively one and the same, anyhow." He leaned back against the throne of the repurposed bridge. "I also enjoyed the redecoration process. After the malcontents simply left as ungraciously as they did...well." Solaris - or rather, the Sun as the humans insisted on calling it - shone brightly, a single bright fixture in a sea of smaller pinprick stars. The light broke apart and reasserted itself constantly in the sea of asteroids that continuously flowed past the bridge.
This was all quite lovely, at least if his optics were online. He would just have to take the systems' word for it, at least until that particular functionality was reinstalled, within a few moments. The occasional thud of the odd meteor that bounced along the hull, combined with the thrum and subtle energy of the shard generators beneath, and the occasional digitized scream of the most recent defective - all calming, soothing music to his ears.
Just as well. It wasn't as if he could simply stand up at the moment anyhow. Before his eyes, manipulator arms from around the throne were busy reassembling the skeletal fragments of what had once been his arm. Sharp pricks and stabs of energy emerged from each spark, his skeletal fingers twitching involuntarily even as zirvitium plating encased them. More and more plates were slowly creeping up with the manipulators' efforts, along with more components that most Kaus simply never had the need to apply. Yet this quaint little planet has been full of surprises. And all the riches of a sector, he added mentally, all for me.
"...you're normally not this quiet, Chimaira," he commented. "What are you processing?"
A great many things, Tyrannous.
The Kaus in question chuckled. "Such as?" he prodded, even as his shoulder pauldron was removed. The surgery was not exactly delicate, but it wasn't anything that Bandit or the others haven't been through already. They of course either had far more screaming, or were simply offline for it - the criminal mastermind gave no such reaction even as parts were forcefully removed.
The prior two rotations around the primary. The Oracle's voice both was overwhelming to most Kaus at times, yet incredibly soft spoken. Yet it never lost the sense of menace to most, especially when the intelligence behind it could simply render any uppity voice silent. The law enforcement mechs, Chimaira continued. Despite the flat, monotone delivery of her voice, it somehow conveyed the sensation of irritation. And the indigenous life forms on this backwards world.
"Not particularly backwards for long, I notice," Tyrannous pointed out. He paused, only long enough for his optics to flare to life upon reinstallation. The rest of the face would follow soon enough. "I would not be sitting here if it weren't for their advancements," he added as the optical cameras flared a dull, icy blue, even as the faceplate soon covered the scarred internal mechanisms that once was his mouth. The camera rendered through its diagnostics as he took in the sight of the bridge. Cold and dark and quiet, just as he wished it to be.
Configuration. A still image of the first piece of human machinery Bandit had secured imposed itself over the HUD still going through diagnostics. The liquid-splattered remains of the lifeform piloting it was still apparent, even as Drones were pressure washing it clean. The indigenous refer to this process as Configuration-
"Yes, yes, I know," Tyrannous said, a slight edge of irritation creeping into his own voice.
-and they have continued to refine it, Chimaira continued. She knew when to get on with it, at least, though being the controlling intelligence of the Belligerent gave her far more leeway than any other Free Brother intelligence. Additional images of human Aeros configuring into vaguely humanoid shapes as they soared through the skies, only to land heavily onto building roofs whilst firing weapons at their opposite numbers in the streets below. Strange two-wheeled contraptions abruptly configuring into humanoid shapes whilst their wheels continued to provide momentum and movement, darting around much larger foes while larger gun platform configurations blithely marched forward, arm cannons firing relentlessly. I have reason to calculate that the Legion has begun accelerating their acquisition of this technology as well.
"I noticed," Tyrannous responded dryly even as the rest of his head was finally slammed back into place. He took the time to stretch his neck, heedless of the fact that his chest remained mostly exposed to the vacuum of the bridge. "Not a single one of us held even the alternate forms from back in Mekaen." A holographic display - a proper one this time as his optics rendered it in front of his head - recollected the rather spectacular duel he and Galbinus had held over the human-built dam. Their continued encounters at the human-built refineries. Those were good times, and he quite looked forward to more of those.
Especially when he next met the law mech and crushed his processor into component scrap parts before his optics. Preferably without some human warform interfering, but one thing at a time, of course. He'd happily crush the sloshing little sacks of flesh along with Galbinus's processor.
"Have you located the Legion's new hole in the dirt?" he asked.
I have not. For the first time, what felt like a spark of anger rippled slightly in Tyrannous's processors. His optics dimmed slightly in curiosity - there were very few times when he felt such strong sympathetic reactions from the ship's Oracle. The indigenous Oracle Matrix is quite resistant to my efforts.
Both arms' plating were slammed into place - Tyrannous's hands clasped together beneath his chin as the manipulators finalized the chest compartment and the rotor blades. "Resisting you? Clearly the humans' knowledge of electronics is more advanced than we gave credit for," he mused. There was no sense in taking his anger out on her - it served no purpose. He could just as readily do that with a batch of drones, or even whoever was supposed to come ask him for some favor next. "What would you need to overcome this?"
Physical. Access.
"Bandit was on a search job for Galbinus's new location," Tyrannous pondered. "The Metatrine's Shield should be simpler to locate. Why has he failed?"
Interference. Countermeasures along great distances confound sensors. A topographical scan of one of the larger continents - 'Northern Merica' or some such nonsense - followed by a color coded highlight of the western coast. Indigenous security substantial. Would require conventional assault to allow a team to operate efficiently.
"Hmph." The chest plate finally slapped into place, and all restraints holding Tyrannous in place released its hold on him. He stood to his full height, the strange new additions to his shoulders and his chest taking some adjustment to. "I require courses of action, Chimaira," he demanded as he strode to the central portion of the bridge. Various pieces of wreckage - the former luckless Drones that had the misfortune to displease him in some way, surely deservedly if he could be bothered to load the memories - were kicked aside, if they were not already impaled or hanging from the ceiling. Each footstep of the master of the Belligerent echoed loudly, a sure signal to Rangefinder that he was ready to receive audiences crawling for his attention.
Committing Kaus for frontal assault...not advised. The Oracle then paused, a clear sign of it processing something. ...perhaps other indigenous...
If anyone could see beneath the faceplate, a cruel smile formed along what remained of Tyrannous's mouth. "Make it so then. Send in my next victim."
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Darik29
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ah, Tyrannous is as evil as i would have expected. And of course the Free Brothers have gotten there hands on Configuration...
Still, looks like the Seeker and the Shades are both getting put through there paces! and that Chimaira is not able to directly contest Delphi...
Excellent work as always boss!
Still, looks like the Seeker and the Shades are both getting put through there paces! and that Chimaira is not able to directly contest Delphi...
Excellent work as always boss!
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@Darik29 - Thanks! And those may not necessarily be those particular mecha but Tyrannous doesn't know or care about their names yet. Otherwise this is still me dipping my toes back into writing this thing - hopefully I'm not too rusty at it.
Consider what you read in these snippets recapping the state of the world hints as to what may come eventually yes
Consider what you read in these snippets recapping the state of the world hints as to what may come eventually yes
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aaand that's a reread done with! nice to see this back.
not seekers, probably. they're too new. they're likely just the humanoid v-33s (are those being mass produced yet?)
and the shades are the spyvans, not the cycle armors
so it's v-33s, steeds, and phalanxes
Theunderbolt
"Prepare for trouble..."
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Huh.
The FB Oracle has a Soundwave vibe to her. Going to have to step up security again especially if they're going for hard access.
The FB Oracle has a Soundwave vibe to her. Going to have to step up security again especially if they're going for hard access.
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You guys have all missed the most worrisome element of the update, right at the end. Chimaera suggested that the Free Brothers reach out and acquire 'indigenous' to commit the frontal assault needed to secure physical access as using Free Brothers was not advised. Looks like we're definitely going to be seeing the Free Brothers reaching out to the Westaphalians for co-operation. And I wouldn't be surprised if whatever connection Dr Sheol has with the Westaphalians is stepped up as well.
Bandit already had buisness dealings with Pak J. H., so this is just an expansion of that.
[Reboot Primer Shorts] A Scrapbook of Regrets
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For this one, have a more generalized lore dump. A bit more on the Day of Starfall, the academic disgrace of both Yukimura and Sheol (with how controversial even that was), and the germ of the idea that started Mander Security Solutions.
Also, I think I have enough to go off of that I can likely start on or around next weekend. My job's been merciless lately, so don't hold me to that. But also do expect a somewhat slower update schedule.
Also, I think I have enough to go off of that I can likely start on or around next weekend. My job's been merciless lately, so don't hold me to that. But also do expect a somewhat slower update schedule.
Editorial: Terrorist Attacks on Military Installations - Death Tolls Incalculable
...in a shockingly callous disregard of human life, and towards aims that are inscrutable to observers, five military orbital installations were forcibly taken over earlier this morning. These installations belonging to the permanent member states of the United Nations Security Council - the United States, the United Kingdom, the French Republic, the People's Republic of China, and the Russian Federation - all held orbital reentry capable shuttles, equipment that is strictly controlled for fear of disastrous terrestrial collision.
That is precisely what took place, as the resulting destruction was deliberately wrought by the as of yet unidentified terrorist operatives. It was like the sky was literally falling on our heads, in the form of disintegrating military grade shuttles that did not have the grace to break apart harmlessly before slamming into the earth like a giant had slammed his foot down.
It is difficult to maintain journalistic objectivity in the face of what took place. Undoubtedly those reading this have witnessed this first hand, and have felt the pain or know someone who is suffering. Seattle, Sydney, Macao, St. Petersburg, Marseilles. Each and every city has an ugly, charcoal-like gouge that plowed straight through commercial and residential buildings alike. Millions are at least dead. Millions more are likely not far behind them.
My editor is urging me even as I type this to take some time to collect my thoughts. I cannot. I know this is being badly typed. I know that my words are likely not being conveyed with the force that they should. I am just asking:
Why?
Why was this allowed to happen? Why were strategic military assets allowed to fall into these monsters' hands? Why were millions - if not billions - of people allowed to pay for our leaders' hubris?
And why are they not already falling over themselves to prevent this from happening again? What is stopping the rest of the orbital fleets from destroying what was missed?
...<there is a tear in the newspaper clipping, only followed by the ending statement hastily taped onto the original article>...unless there is a union of the greats to truly live up to the promise of collective security from the twentieth century, I fear we are not long for this world.
[Brian Peters, writing from Sydney, Australia]
[Editorial] Academic Board of 2056 Ridicules Candidates - A Worrying Trend
...The academic review board unanimously turned down two candidates for funding and project expansion earlier this week. Doctors Rin Yukimura and George Sheol both presented their project outlines to the Union Academic Review Board of the North American District, both with wildly differing ends. To the average person, both seem wildly fantastical - a perception that clearly was matched with the academic worthies of the board.
It is the stuff of near future and science fiction novellas, to be sure. Dr. Yukimura's thesis presented the idea of the 'Aeon Particle Theorem.' To put it plainly, lingering minute concentrations of a previously unidentified energy source dating back to the meteor that rendered the dinosaurs extinct are still present today. Supposedly leaking from a parallel universe in incredibly small amounts, Dr. Yukimura posits that strategically placed energy facilities could serve as an alternative power source.
Dr. Sheol's presentation, on the other hand, was drastically different - he proposed a trial run on genetic alteration. It was nothing short of attempting to map - then completely rewrite - an individual's genetic code, all in the name of adapting them to a given profession in life. Yet he went one step further, proposing that the more 'unsavory and criminal elements of society' could have their more aggressive impulses removed. Failing that, he argued that their bodies post lobotomization could be put to better use 'for the rest of productive society.'
The merits of each argument aside, what was unprecedented was the reaction of the review board - they openly laughed at, then mocked each presenter. Now, I grant you, I would have a hard time believing them too - but keep in mind, each presentation had to be vetted by other verified academics of their field prior to even making it to the board. To simply ridicule and deride an academic theory like this openly strikes me more like a milder version of the Pope demanding Copernicus retracting his idea that the world was round, just with slightly less burning at the stake.
Yet at the same time, it is that same vetting process that worries me about Dr. Sheol's arguments. If he forged his prerequisites, then fine. But did no one at least question the language of his proposal? That someone of his character...<the rest of the article is torn away, missing from the scrapbook>
Missed Opportunity? Retired Officer Speaks Out Against Lack of Action
"We could have done more," said Captain (Retired) Charles Mander. With separatist attacks increasing in the European District in recent years, there has been a clamor for a dedicated task force of some description to fight the growing anti-Union forces. Those suspected of harboring old-world nationalist loyalties have launched increasing numbers of attacks on political and military targets, but have also shown themselves to be indiscriminate with their attacks against citizens and noncombatant targets. These targets include schools, police and firefighting departments, and in one instance a hospital. (It should be noted that a separatist propaganda video blamed the hospital attack on Defense Force actions, a claim that has been promptly denied by EUDF spokespersons)
When asked why no further action has likely been taken, Captain Mander replied that bureaucratic delays have effectively killed the idea before any action could be taken on it. "The longer they dither, the more likely two courses of action are going to occur," he claimed. "One: there will be such a big attack by the separatists that the task force is going to happen on someone else's terms, not the Defense Force's. Two: a task force dedicated for fighting the separatists is going to come about as a privately funded and operated affair operating under Official Charter rules."
When asked if this was a statement, Captain Mander declined to comment. "Just don't be surprised if it happens one way or another," he opted to repeat instead.
Louis Peters exhaled sharply as she glanced over the scrapbook once again. It was a practice she'd adopted since her sorry career had begun at all - nevermind the fact that these were available in the digital archives. Those could be altered, if one was dastardly enough to consider such a course of action. But old newspaper clippings - a rarer and rare thing these days - what was printed could not be so easily altered. Yellow and faded with age, yet their messages were still as clear as day.
The Earth Union wasn't perfect. Not by a long shot - these articles, among many, many others still hidden in the book thicker than old photo albums, had plenty of others. Yet more...positive ones were beginning to make their way inside. Even tinged with a bittersweet note, the image of the Timberwolf fighting against the Dragon in the ruined harbor was a cautiously optimistic one.
Defense Force Super Robot Revealed - Triumphs Against Kaiju
She closed the book, before tucking it away in the safe she stored it in. Just before she slammed the safe shut, her eyes fell upon another display inside. An old badge, from an allegiance she never wanted. Still staring at her mockingly, as if asking if she would return to that cause.
"Certainly not," she responded, to no one in particular as she slammed the safe shut.
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peters was a former westphalian under duress? what a tweest! m. night shamaladingdong would be proud
wait. if peters was a former westphalian, does that mean she knew what was in morrison university? was she involved in whatever project that was?
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I've been suspicious for a while now, and this update makes me super sure:
We're definitely going to end up fighting a radical Earth Union faction as the final boss. That's who our endgame antagonist pretty much has to be. The signs are all there.
Every single Super Robot has had a corresponding villain. Every single villain has created their own Super Robot opposition.
Dr. Yukimura and Dr. Sheol were both rejected by the Earth Union's Science Regulatory Board of Oppressive Bureaucratic Fops for their science being "too ridiculous" - and they ended up fighting each other mostly head to head.
Westphalian terrorists stepped up their terror campaign until Charles Mander decided to found Mander Security Solutions in opposition to them - and they've been fighting each other head to head.
The Free Brothers broke off from the Kausen and have been oppressing the Kausen with far greater numbers and resources - they practically come prepackaged.
So then, who are the enemies that the DFRI are founded off of?
Who else? The Earth Union, of course!
(we'll leave aside the Magical Girl sideplot - their enemies are probably going to come in soon)
We're definitely going to end up fighting a radical Earth Union faction as the final boss. That's who our endgame antagonist pretty much has to be. The signs are all there.
Every single Super Robot has had a corresponding villain. Every single villain has created their own Super Robot opposition.
Dr. Yukimura and Dr. Sheol were both rejected by the Earth Union's Science Regulatory Board of Oppressive Bureaucratic Fops for their science being "too ridiculous" - and they ended up fighting each other mostly head to head.
Westphalian terrorists stepped up their terror campaign until Charles Mander decided to found Mander Security Solutions in opposition to them - and they've been fighting each other head to head.
The Free Brothers broke off from the Kausen and have been oppressing the Kausen with far greater numbers and resources - they practically come prepackaged.
So then, who are the enemies that the DFRI are founded off of?
Who else? The Earth Union, of course!
(we'll leave aside the Magical Girl sideplot - their enemies are probably going to come in soon)
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Which will reveal that the EU was a lie all along used by the elites and start a race of global domination between several factions... Or it would, if the setting wasn't less optimistic and chill.
[Reboot Primer Shorts...ish] Studio Velocity: A Not So Brief Synopsis
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Can't confirm or deny just yet. All I'll say is that I have some twists yet to come - please stay tuned.
Yeah, I pretty much always wanted to set about this quest with the tone of the more optimistic Super Robot anime and old Saturday morning cartoons.
Speaking of which, this next post is going to be slightly different in tone. I'm...not too sure what possessed me to write this, but here we are.
Studio Velocity
Though Studio Velocity is known for a fair few works across varying genres, it has carved a small niche for itself in the mecha genre. This has happened almost entirely by accident - a few series have appeared as homages of other genre greats as cameos in other series they produced, only for fan feedback towards those shout outs to be more positive than anticipated. It would be some years after the fact, however, before Studio Velocity was then allowed to produce an original video adaptation (OVA) of some of the more popular of the tribute series. Studio Velocity is also known for having some of their works share an overarching world, with more than a few nods to their other works, and their mecha OVAs have shared this trait as well - though the following series may have emerged originally as amusing background material, they too are simply shown as a part of the wider world on the other end.
The following series proved popular enough with the Studio's fans to warrant their own breakout productions.
The Mighty Mercury V
Most fans will fully admit this is a loving tribute to Go Nagai's Mazinger Z and its spinoffs. The setup is incredibly similar as well - the disgraced scientist Dr. George Sheol wages war with biologically constructed kaiju monsters (themselves a tribute to works such as Godzilla and Pacific Rim) to conquer the world. In response, Dr. Yukimura Rin unveils his life's work and his greatest weapon in defense of humanity, piloted by the delinquent university student Matsumoto Hiroki - Mercury V. Launching their counter attacks from their research base at Kyoto, Mercury V is depicted as a large, black mechanical giant that is incredibly durable, often suffering plenty of crippling attacks from the kaiju of the given episode yet able to power through and defeat the monsters in the end.
Mercury's appearance and presentation are also deliberate shout outs to Mazinger Z. A black clad giant with silver limbs and joints, the face and cockpit unit are also a fighter jet, the Falcon Mobile, which Hiroki pilots onto after the main unit's emergence from an artificial lake. With the ability to fire rocket-powered fists connected by chains, Mercury furthers its nod to Mazinger as its primary abilities are based off of ice and cryogenic powers as opposed to the Photon Engine.
Where Mercury V differs slightly from Mazinger is an almost slice of life approach to the consequences of Hiroki's and Rin's actions. Much of the series focuses on the character dynamics between the two, and the various support cast that naturally fall into their orbit - from the military liaison (and vaguely hinted at romantic interest to Hiroki) Hamakawa Keiko, to the strange government agent who refers to himself as Wallflower (and who is shown as knowing far more than he lets on), one of the core dynamics is that of Hiroki and Rin as their different styles clash and mesh together throughout the course of the OVA. Of particular note, however, is how Studio Velocity does not shy away from depicting the horrifying results of Sheol's madness. From the raw damage caused by his attacks in urban cities, to the victims of his 'experimentation,' Hiroki and Rin (a former colleague of Sheol's) are often shown coping differently with the results of Sheol's labors - whereas Hiroki throws himself even further into his role as guardian and pilot, risking pushing himself too far, Rin broods, isolates himself and risks losing his connection with his close friends and loved ones as he manically focuses on improving Mercury for the final confrontation.
Mercury V is fondly remembered by its fans, and though no follow up production has come in recent years, many remain hopeful.
Thunder Knight Valiant
Whereas Mercury V's influence is easily identifiable, Valiant takes inspiration from other sources. In the future of A.D. 2070, a world government reigns, but is violently contested by the sinister Westphalian Independence Movement. In response to the bloodthirsty methods and attacks on innocent lives, Charles Mander, a retired military officer, gathers together the brightest - and most eccentric - minds to create the Valiant. Erika Arthur Drake, a wealthy heiress, investor in the Valiant and victim of Westphalian aggression, becomes the face of Mander Security Solution as she pilots the small and nimble Valiant with aplomb. Assisted by her faithful servant Patrick, and backed by the brilliant (if odd) minds of MSS, the Valiant fights against the increasingly indiscriminate forces of Westphalia.
Something of a departure from Studio Velocity's style, Valiant is often portrayed as much of a police story as it is of giant robots fighting one another. Though Westphalia are depicted as the villains, more than a few of their agents in Erika's investigations are shown a human side with good (if not completely justifiable) reasons for taking on the flag of rebellion. Even as Erika and the Valiant break up outright military assaults on cities, there is a recurring theme of duty and sacrifice to a cause or dream. As much as Erika and MSS are devoted to maintaining the peace of the world government, just as many from the Westphalians - particularly the enigmatic Red King and his cohorts - are fully prepared to sacrifice their lives and livelihoods to topple the government they see as the obstacle to their hearts' desires, some with more noble goals than others. Mander is shown to have lost more than a few friends and much of his fortune in his quest to create the Valiant, and Erika is repeatedly shown what she stands to lose before she realizes what she truly has beyond her wealth and her desire for revenge.
The mecha itself is not particularly tall - in fact, the majority of its opposition dwarfs Erika's steed, with each battlefield taking on a David and Goliath tone. Most of the episodes are depicted in continental Europe, with quite a few episodes shown in London in particular. The combat scenes are well drawn and animated, with urban combat - and aggressive urban renovation - shown in all its horrible glory, but also allowing the Valiant's nimble combat style to truly shine. Speaking of Valiant's combat style, it very much pays homage to Steel Jeeg, where the entire mecha is held together by Dinym Currents, granting Valiant an incredibly light amount of mass and a unique ability to absorb damage and readjust its combat style on the fly. Standout moments of this in action includes losing all of Valiant's limbs, only for Erika to deactivate all of Valiant - and then reassemble midflight from parts launched by Patrick's support vehicle, all whilst using its old limbs as improvised projectiles and restraints.
Though Valiant was somewhat more niche, it still holds a respectable place in fans' memories to this day.
Legio Galbinus
Perhaps the most 'out there' of Studio Velocity's mecha productions, Legio Galbinus is a shout out to the Transformers (particularly Generation One). The show depicts two warring factions of the Kausen, a mechanical race of humanoid mecha from Mekaen whose struggles have brought them to Earth after a mysterious collision midflight. Between the titular Legio Galbinus and the criminal Free Brothers syndicate, the technologically advanced Kausen wage war whilst humanity desperately attempts to adapt to their new neighbors. Hinted to be in the same universe as Mercury V and Valiant, the Earth Union world government is shown attempting to liaise with the law enforcement faction of the Legion whilst criminal (and hinted to have Westphalian ties) groups try to cut a deal with the Free Brothers.
The show is slightly unique in that despite being tributes to Cybertronians, none of the characters from either faction actually transform. In fact, the show takes on a more science fiction angle, showing both the Free Brothers and the Legion attempting to adapt to the world they crashlanded on whilst continuing their struggle - bartering or outright stealing energy to serve as food and currency, attempting diplomacy to prevent antagonizing the local governments, and overall showing humanity primarily through their own eyes. Memorable moments include Kaus on both sides attempting to interface with the internet (and being horrified by it), trying to understand human customs (only to realize one custom was no good elsewhere), attempting to order oil or processed energy at a drive-thru, and more. A few human recurring characters appear - from the young Jessica Satsuma of the Defense Force, to the mysterious agent Anna Smith, and the scheming and villainous PJH who wishes to reverse engineer Kausen technology and make a profit out of it. The humans are also depicted as, if technologically behind the Kausen, actively working to level the playing field through the efforts of the hinted-at 'Research Institute,' lending another desperate layer for both sides to achieve some form of victory before the locals begin to outgun them.
The stars of the show, however, are the Kaus themselves. And none more so than Galbinus-R and Tyrannous. Though the show depicts a memorable cast of characters - the brash and idealistic Cavalier, the cheerful yet scheming Bandit, among others - the majority of the show revolves around the shared history and conflict of the respective leaders as they plan and plot against each other in the strange backwards world known as Earth. Each leader has their own nuances as well - Galbinus is dedicated to his duties of bringing Tyrannous to justice and bringing his soldiers home, but is absolutely weary after decades of service. Tyrannous appears to be a straightforward crime leader who wishes to simply plunder the primitives, but the viewers are never entirely shown what he is thinking or what his ultimate aims are.
The show ended on a cliffhanger, and the series has yet to be resolved. But the creators hinted that a continuation - possibly by another animation series, but potentially through an original video game title - is in the works...
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The big Question is, does the DFRI start off as a it's own anime or Do we get a Super Velocity Wars game, with the DFRI getting a Spin off anime afterwards.
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Now you'll have to show this in-quest.
A mecha game where you have to take over the world from multiple factions is cool too, though.
Alternatively, we're dealing with the type who is trying to engineer and encourage external conflict....because they think an outside enemy helps unite humanity. They'd be opposed to our group because we're too good at our jobs.
(ironically in attempting to unite humanity they become the enemy of mankind).
Ah good, I wanted too see this for some time.
I still want to see Hiroki have a hilarious meet cute with Erika though.
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Consider yourselves along the lines of the Original Generation characters that tie the wider plots together. That said, in-universe (or would it be in-meta? I'm not too sure how we'd refer to this particular viewpoint), your characters are closely tied to Legio Galbinus, and a few promotional materials for the 'game' mention the Institute again as part of the Mercury V shorts.
"That seems anatomically...improbable."
"My optics! I cannot unsee!"
"Hmm. I normally charge shards for therapy, but I will make an exception this time."
"It is a neverending information flow of useless information. Who finds their function's purpose in these 'meme' distribution boards?"
"Do you think we could weaponize the internet?" "If you're willing to be brought up on criminal charges, sure..."
At high velocities with giant robots? A bit unconventional, I'd think.
I've gathered enough notes, the muse has been active. SRQ will resume next weekend.
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Funnily enough done in one of the MegaTen games, where the Internet and its lingering emotions was used as a fuel in a ritual to summon demons.
SMT is awesome, but these Persona games are taking too much attention from it.
LinkOnScepter
The One who Strangles Concepts to death
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Yes. We have.