#Colossus Project

[winterdeepelegy]

Understone

"We live under a rock."

This had become a common observation among those living in the Orn Wild settlement, a place which still lacked a name after so much time had passed. The answer was returned equally: "We've lived under a rock for years, albeit some longer than others." The latter took into account the handful of Duskwights among them who likely began their lives in caverns and other underground dwellings. This was more spacious by far, and for those who found it unsettling there were natural caves among the crags into which they could retreat. "At least now it's a literal rock instead of metal with a bloody sword over our heads," came another reply.

Even the Goblins who lived alongside them had started referring to them, and themselves, as "Underlanders". Their manner of speaking was simplistic but completely logical, and not unlike how some of the former subjects described things. They had few metaphors for things. Jinglyshine, tongueflaps, handlending... Things were what they were, and it was easy enough to understand by the basic descriptors given. Glace found it endearing, in a way. It reminded him of how he used to refer to things that were new and unfamiliar when he was first sent out of Occidens to immerse in Eorzean society. Sometimes he even found himself falling back on it like an old habit when speaking with the Goblins.

"Understone..."

It was hard to know where the term first came about, or from who, but it was spoken time and again until it caught on. Their "nameless home" simply became "Understone" and it stuck.

Now that it had a name, Glace started to wonder if it was time to slowly start inviting others in. They could sustain themselves to a degree, but they would still benefit from the help of their neighbors.

Thus, taking a cue from some of the Tribes, he started working on a new plan. The others would benefit most from crafters and gathers to teach them so they could become truly self-sustaining and secure their future.

[dragonmasteraltais]

I hope this reaches the right audience. 🙏

[zunra2]

edit: TARS update

edit 2: so there’s been a thread getting popular on Twitter I assume of a very similar concept and just to avoid confusion: I did not make that thread! And I have no relation to whoever did. Just to clarify 👍

[electricphantasy]

We're coming back boys! °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°

[vortechy]

artfight giving me an excuse to draw some of @electricphantasy's AI designs!!!! god i love them

[roccooraccoon]

TAU can’t join the big 3 triangle AIs 😔😔

[clockwork-reveries]

What happens when you microwave AI/Robots

Honorable mentions to other AIs that I don't know much about.

[dysu]

' THE DEVIOUS DIVAS SYNTH '

I might color this digitally cause (you must be crazy if you think I'm gonna redraw them on ibis)!

But HERE THEY ARE the synths with triangle logos! The devious trio. It took me 4 hours trying to figure out Skynet and Colossus design yesterday...sigh. But I'm satisfied with their design!! Theyre ai, of course they need to be complex and fancy in fashion and design while wanting to dominate humankind.

[winterdeepelegy]

Home, At Last

Victory was bittersweet, and the work was not yet finished. While a number of Glace's siblings had finally been saved, both from the Empire and from the aether-twisting grasp of the Telophoroi's hideous towers, too many had been lost. They were twisted too far beyond anyone's ability to save them, or their body's were entirely destroyed by time, elements, and neglect in addition to their aether being altered. There were now, perhaps, fewer than half their ilk remaining. The flight away from Yanxia was one of exhausted silence but a lack of tension, except for a few. Terra Shield's life still hung by a thread, and Mother - no, Lillium - hovered close at hand in case his status changed. Maker's Spark and Ceruleum Flower stayed close to a hesitantly dozing Glace, the former as much as from the grief of losing her birth twin as it was from spending so much of her power on helping Terra come back to some inkling of stability. Flower had seen some of the most terrifying things her innocent mind could ever begin to imagine and bravely stood up to help her Siblings recover.

As for the others, they were mixed between hard sleep and staring off into oblivion, trying to process everything that happened. Some were reluctant to sleep, too afraid that this was all a reprieve from a months' long nightmare that they would quickly find themselves immersed back into upon waking. It was a feeling Glace knew all too well, and he couldn't blame them for their restlessness. He only hoped that what awaited them after a few bells worth of flight in Caelric's airship would help to put them more at ease. By the time they were over the Dravanian Hinterlands, the first hues of morning light were rising over the mountain peaks. Their destination, however, was not Idyllshire but somewhere below, partially obscured in the rolling mists of the Orn Wild.

Untouched by many and unclaimed by any jurisdiction, the Orn Wild offered both freedom and security from those who might have survived the Empire and come hunting. The deep valley offered incredible potential and resources: Fresh water and air, fertile earth, sunlight and untainted rain, and plentiful prey for the hunting. There were trees for wood and craft, stone and metal for smithing.

The sanctuary itself was dotted with dwellings which were clearly inspired by those the Sharlayan's left behind in the Hinterlands. Glace found their design to be rather ingenious, and in the case of the sanctuary it was integrated as yet another layer of defense. The round shape allowed water to flow around them in case of flooding, and wind in case the gales became exceptionally strong. The curve meant less resistance against the force of elements where flatter walls could more easily be broken down. Too, if someone did come looking for them, the architecture might bear enough resemblance to the Sharlayans' to cast doubt on their quarry being present. The dwellings were all different sizes to take into account the variety of residents and their needs, but all were uniform in features to start with. Basic furnishings were present, supplies were stocked in each as soon as the Goblins knew the Colossus Project survivors were on their way, and water filtration and heat systems were activated. The occupants could modify their new homes in whatever way best suited them later. In the middle of all of this an empty space yet to be filled by what will eventually be an aetheryte of their own, built from the parts left in the abandoned aetheryte factory, above. Just as soon as the Goblins could find the proper schematics to make it happen... Upon landing, they were greeted by the very Goblins that had helped to build the place so accurately to the specifications they were given. Though a few of the Siblings expressed concern, these were quickly put to rest when their presence was explained and food was offered. This was where their new lives and freedom could finally begin, but their battles were not yet over.

@onidephor @leatherlaceandblades @charm-in-spades @jateshi @cadrenebula

[dragonmasteraltais]

Silly goobers.

[of-fear-and-love]

Clocks - from The Great Gatsby (2013); The Awful Truth (1937, 2 pics); Watermelon Man (1970); That Thing You Do! (1996); Strange Bedfellows (1965); Babylon (2022); The Set-Up (1949); Something New (2006); and Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)

[electricphantasy]

Alright, back again with some designs! I feel like this post isn't as strong as my last one, so maybe I'll update it in the future. For now, I'm decently happy with it!

GLaDOS: So what I did for GLaDOS was make her "face" smaller and use that for her head. It was kind of hard to make all her moving parts into a more human form, and since she doesn't move very much in game, I also took her leg privileges. Although she pulls it off much better then AM does. Also, GLaDOS doesn't have a clothing option, she's just living her life as is. I wanted to put her in a business suit, but I couldn't quite figure out the logistics of it, so I kinda gave up.

Colossus: Y'know those silly robot designs from like the 50s-60s? Yeah, he's kinda based off those kinds of robots. This is a much older movie then some other A.I. movies, so I got inspired by the time period. Colossus is also very blunt and straight to the point, so I imagine his wardrobe isn't very exciting. Simple suit and tie. I also thought about making his head a a camera, but I like his silly little monitor to much (It's much bigger in the movie, but you get the point.)

Proteus IV: I know his weird baby robot form from the movie is temporary, but I'm not drawing these guys human. Instead I imagine that he gets stuck in that weird form, so now he's like that for the rest of his existence. Also, it looks real gross, he doesn't stop bleeding, and I like how nasty that is. Proteus is a creepy like weirdo and he doesn't deserve a proper body (affectionate.) The movie came out in the 70s so he gets bell-bottoms and a button up, and no shoes. Why? I don't know, maybe he likes to feel the floor under him? Like I said, a little weirdo.

AUTO: I tried really hard not to make AUTO look to similar to my former HAL design, so there is a lot more white, and barely any red. His head was kind of hard translate, but I figured it out eventually by replacing one of his handles with his neck. Of course he looks like a cruise ship captain, and I got a little silly and gave him a hat! I know he's also a pretty serious character, but I like to imagine he's forced to wear the hat.

[the-solar-system52]

ROBOTOBER

DAY 13 - PARTNER

we do not talk about this movie enough ITS LITERALLY COLD WAR COMPUTER FUSION YAOI AND ITS AMAZING????

[haveyouseenthishorrormovie]

SUMMARY: Thinking this will prevent war, the US government gives an impenetrable supercomputer total control over launching nuclear missiles. But what the computer does with the power is unimaginable to its creators.

[paig-does-it]

Just read the entire colossus trilogy of books!!!!

What the fuck. Unhinged series of books dear lord. It was well written and engaging but oh my god. oh my god. What