Robots

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This page is an explanation of the types of robots that are featured in The Knights of the Multiverse, particularly those featured on Earth Prime.

Typically, most robots in this series fall under two categories:

Androids[]

Androids are robots that appear almost exactly like humans, or at the very least have a vaguely humanoid appearance.

Droids[]

The most prominent types of Androids that are featured extensively in the series are the ones from Earth Prime, which are referred to simply as "Droids". These Droids are powered by Photon Power Cores (like the mechs) that can last, as estimated by some scientists, about one hundred-and-twenty years with their base cores, and their electronic A.I. brains have developed to the point where they essentially have their own free will; they can think for themselves, are able to develop their own individual/unique personalities, quickly adapt to any situation they find themselves in, and feel a full range of emotions like joy, anger, sadness and both familial & romantic love, just like humans. Their development has even advanced to the point where they can even produce a tear-like liquid from their eyes and consume human food (though it's more of a luxury than a necessity like it is for humans. They have special internal systems that simply convert the food's matter into extra energy for their cores). They're even able to enter a "sleep mode" that they can activate at will that'll deactivate them for several hours (though in this state, they will reactivate should they detect a disturbance or hear a strange noise in their vicinity), with which their Photon Cores will automatically recharge themselves; although naturally, they will charge faster when connected to a charging port. Combined with a majority of them having artificial skin made of artificially created super plastic that covers their entire body, they've essentially become near identical to humans, only having wires instead of veins and oil & similar fluids instead of blood. As such, they are treated as equal citizens (though not without many years of much content from the general populace), but there are obviously still instances where their creators and some people treat them like tools and trash, though actions like these are looked down upon and the people that perform these actions can face severe consequences. This have even reached a point to where Robot disposal centers - which were facilities that destroyed any unwanted or "fired" Droids when their owners no longer wanted them - are considered outlawed, and any still operating are considered illegal operations. Though like those that use them as tools, there are likewise a good number of people who "throw them away" without their consent, either because they're simply bored of them, or they don't meet their creators' standards. For reasons that very from creator-to-creator, most Droids created on Earth are female; the most common reason comes from the creator wanting a daughter that they never had, though of course there do exist male Droids. The ones made to resemble humans usually come in three forms: small (around the size of a nine-year-old human child), a human teenager (about 14-16 years old), and or as tall as a human adult, though there are instances of younger-looking Droids having their bodies rebuilt into the older "age" as they mature. While there's no scientific proof to this, it's believed that when two Droids share the same structure & various internal systems, their electronic brains resonate and they become "attracted" to each other. This is most often shown with Droids that are meant to be siblings, with them establishing a bond between each other practically upon first sight/contact.

Like mechas, Droids come in two distinct variants:

Normal-Types[]

The standard types of androids that can be found generally anywhere on Earth Prime. These kinds of androids are meant to simply act as assistants to their "masters" and are used in a variety or roles and environments that are considered too dangerous (or menial) for humans, but also work in fields that require extensive specialization and knowledge. They are typically designed to act as housemaids, nurses, chefs, or factory workers, or even as children for couples that can't have any. Most are made to resemble humans, with artificial skin that covers their entire body. They do have lines on their joints, but these are hard to notice sometimes. Examples of these kinds of androids include characters like the MU Androids and the Lulli Series.

Battle-Types[]

Similarly to mechas, these kinds of Androids are built with only one true purpose: to fight. These Droids are built to be compatible with all kinds of different weapons, ranging from laser blasts to simple blades, with some having Photon-based weapons/powers that give them superhuman-like abilities, some resembling elemental powers like fire and wind/air. Some try to use their weapons in other, non-lethal ways to try and aid humans & other Droids in both big & small ways or use them for good to protect others, a good majority of them choose not to, only using the powers they have for their own selfish goals. Like normal-types, they are able to adapt to any situation they find themselves in; however, this ability also allows them to learn & adapt after each battle against their enemies, which often manifest in the form of developing new techniques, which helps them to overcome the increasingly powerful adversaries they may face. Examples of these kinds of androids include Atros, Ayako and Tobikage. Some of them are also equipped with replicas of Honey Kisaragi's Airborne Element Fixing Device to they can change from their battle attire to more normal clothing.

The two types of smaller robots usually stay separate, though hybrids do exist, either through having armor attach to their bodies such as the case with Lorelai & Minerva, or by simply being rebuilt into a Battle-Type like Honey Kisaragi Jr.. There are even some Normal-Types that have weapons only for self-defense purposes like Roscarl.

Mechas[]

Mecha, also called "Super Robots" or "Mobile Suits" is the term given to giant robots on Earth Prime, even the ones from other dimensions. They are typically almost as tall as skyscrapers, sometimes even bigger, and house an enormous arsenal, usually consisting of lasers, missiles and bladed weaponry like swords & axes. Unless it's a mass-produced type of robot or are supposed to be similar like with Mazinger Z and Great Mazinger, each has their own unique skill sets. Mechs that are used by hero-type pilots are classified as "Super Robots". Some mech suits are even programmed with a type of Artificial Intelligence, though it is a very rare case. Unique to mechs in this series, the ones with mouths are able to move them in perfect synchronization with their pilots' voice, and the ones with masks (particularly the ones with segments in the middle) light up when their pilot speaks. Mech suits typically fall under three different variants:

Standard Mech[]

The standard type of giant robot that is only piloted by a single pilot from a cockpit either located inside of the mech itself (commonly located in the head) or by some kind of vehicle that docks on a part of the mech's body. These kinds are usually only used for construction and other menial jobs.

Super Robots[]

Normal-Type Super Robots

Normal-Type Super robots are Mechs that possess a number of weapons. Examples of Normal-Type Supers include the Mazinger line of robots, Jeeg and most Gundams.

Transforming Super Robots

A type of Super Robot able to convert into a secondary form, which will typically take the form of a standard vehicle like a jet, car, or even a tank, but sometimes they are able to change into things like weapons or even animals. Like the standard models, sometimes the pilot operates a separate vehicle that docks with the main unit. Such examples of transforming mechs include Raideen, Daimos and Daitarn 3.

Combiner Super Robots

A super robot that is composed of multiple vehicles, typically jet fighters or cars, that are piloted by several pilots and merge together. Though a rare case, some combiners are able to use their separate components to convert into different forms, as seen with the Getter Robo lineup of mechs. Examples of normal kinds of combining mechs include Xabungle, DaiRugger XV & Zambot 3. Some even consist of several Super Robots combining into a large Super, such is the case with robots like Daioja, Albegas & God Mars.

Mobile Suits[]

Mobile Suits are the types of Mecha found in the Universal Century universe, including their Gundams. The thing that makes these kinds of mecha the most distinct is how they are powered by a Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor.

Other Types of Robots[]

Cybertronians/Transformers

Cybertronians like Starscream hail from the planet Cybertron and have the unique ability to change their shape (or transform) into a variety of shapes like cars and jets. They are also not powered by something as simple like a battery pack, but rather a Spark, an electrically charged mass of positrons formed from the supernatural substance they are fueled by known as Energon. Certain Transformers are also able to combine with Mini-Cons, a small, human-sized race of Cybertronians that were created to serve as worker units, to gain new powers or hidden weapons.

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Notes[]

The depiction of Androids in this series are heavily inspired by Astro Boy, and the theme of them trying to find their identities is a major theme in the series, and the Earth Prime androids being referred to as "Droids" is obviously taken from the Droids of Star Wars, with some of the robots in the main cast taking some inspiration on how those robots are treated in their universe. They even take some elements from other types of robots seen in other franchises, like the idea behind their "life spans" and neural net processors coming from the T-800s of the Terminator franchise. The series also tries to explain why a majority of the androids seen are built to resemble children, mostly young girls, since a majority of the time they lacked said explanation (leaving a lot of questions as to why).

While many Droids featured in this series have more simplistic android weapons like arm cannons, rocket feet and butt loads of missiles, many more have elemental powers, which is largely inspired by Mega Man's Robot Masters. For certain characters (especially the ones who were often only one-shot characters in their source material), their power sets and characters were expanded, mainly by taking inspiration from other characters with similar powers, especially heroes from Marvel and DC Comics.

The depiction of romance between Droids is based off of the idea of the Conjunx Endura from the Transformers IDW Comics, meaning that the romance has nothing to do with sexual attraction and isn't based solely on their "age" or what gender they're programmed as - though they still can think that one or the other appears very handsome/beautiful, as seen by Emily and Agnes when they first met - and is simply a result of the two growing fond of one another over time (although to avoid any "unpleasant" thoughts, couples of different ages mainly compose of either child-frame & teenager-frame and older-teen-frame & adult frame). This also means that Droid couples can be made up of both same sex and opposite sex-coded 'bots.

Almost all types of giant robots, both piloted and constructed with A.I., are simply referred to as "Mecha" in this series. The only exceptions are alien races like Transformers.

Whenever robot characters - both human and Mecha - that don't have mouth units speak, their eyes will light up, a trait based off of the hero robots from the Brave Series.