#Thermal Protector

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What Is The Purpose Of Thermal Protector For Motor?

In the world of electrical engineering and motor technology, ensuring the longevity and safe operation of motors is paramount. One critical component in achieving this is the thermal protector. This device is designed to safeguard motors from the damaging effects of overheating, which can lead to motor failure, safety hazards, and costly downtime. In this article, we will explore the purpose of thermal protectors for motors, how they work, and the benefits they provide.

Overheating Protection

The primary function of a thermal protector is to prevent motors from overheating. Motors generate heat during operation, and under certain conditions—such as heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, or inadequate ventilation—the temperature can rise to dangerous levels. A thermal protector monitors the motor's temperature and disconnects the power supply if the temperature exceeds a pre-set threshold. This automatic shutdown prevents the motor's windings and insulation from being damaged by excessive heat.

Prolonging Motor Life

By preventing overheating, thermal protectors play a crucial role in extending the lifespan of motors. High temperatures can degrade the materials used in the motor's construction, leading to insulation breakdown and mechanical failure. Regular exposure to overheating can result in repeated damage, significantly reducing the motor's operational life. Thermal protectors help maintain the motor within safe temperature limits, ensuring that it operates reliably over a longer period.

Preventing Fire Hazards

Overheated motors can become serious fire hazards, especially in environments where flammable materials are present. When a motor overheats, the risk of ignition increases, which can lead to catastrophic fires. Thermal protectors mitigate this risk by shutting down the motor before it reaches temperatures that could cause a fire. This protective measure is essential in industrial settings, residential applications, and anywhere motor-driven equipment is used.

Ensuring Safe Operation

Safety is a paramount concern in any application involving motors. Thermal protectors contribute to the safe operation of machinery and equipment by ensuring that motors do not operate under unsafe conditions. They provide an automatic response to overheating, preventing potential accidents and ensuring the safety of both the equipment and the people operating it. This is especially important in industries where motors are critical components of larger systems, such as manufacturing, HVAC, and transportation.

Minimizing Downtime and Maintenance Costs

Unplanned motor failures can lead to significant downtime and high maintenance costs. When a motor overheats and fails, it can disrupt operations, requiring time-consuming repairs or replacements. Thermal protectors help minimize these disruptions by preventing motor damage before it occurs. By maintaining the motor within safe operating temperatures, thermal protectors reduce the frequency and severity of maintenance activities, leading to lower overall maintenance costs and improved operational efficiency.

Complying with Safety Standards

Many industries have specific safety standards and regulations that mandate the use of thermal protection devices for motors. These standards are designed to ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical equipment. Using thermal protectors not only helps in meeting these regulatory requirements but also provides a measure of assurance to operators and stakeholders that the motors are being used safely. Compliance with safety standards is essential for legal and insurance purposes, and thermal protectors play a key role in achieving this compliance.

How Thermal Protectors Work

Thermal protectors are typically integrated into the motor's design or installed as external devices. They operate based on temperature sensing elements, such as bimetallic strips or thermistors, which react to changes in temperature. When the motor's temperature rises above the safe threshold, the thermal protector triggers a switch that disconnects the power supply. Depending on the type of thermal protector, it may reset automatically once the motor cools down, or it may require manual resetting.

Types of Thermal Protectors

There are several types of thermal protectors, each suited to different applications and motor types:

Bimetallic Thermal Protectors: These use a bimetallic strip that bends when heated, triggering the switch to disconnect the power supply. They are commonly used in small motors and appliances.

Thermistor-Based Protectors: These use temperature-sensitive resistors (thermistors) to monitor the motor's temperature. They provide precise temperature sensing and are often used in more sophisticated applications.

Electronic Thermal Protectors: These use electronic circuits to monitor and control the motor's temperature. They offer advanced features such as adjustable temperature thresholds and remote monitoring capabilities.

Thermal protectors are indispensable components in the safe and efficient operation of motors. By preventing overheating, they protect motors from damage, extend their operational life, reduce the risk of fire hazards, ensure safe operation, and minimize downtime and maintenance costs. Furthermore, thermal protectors help in complying with industry safety standards, providing peace of mind to operators and stakeholders. As technology advances, thermal protectors continue to evolve, offering more precise and reliable protection for motors in a wide range of applications.

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What Is The Purpose Of Thermal Protector For Motor?

In the world of electrical engineering and motor technology, ensuring the longevity and safe operation of motors is paramount. One critical component in achieving this is the thermal protector. This device is designed to safeguard motors from the damaging effects of overheating, which can lead to motor failure, safety hazards, and costly downtime. In this article, we will explore the purpose of thermal protectors for motors, how they work, and the benefits they provide.

Overheating Protection

The primary function of a thermal protector is to prevent motors from overheating. Motors generate heat during operation, and under certain conditions—such as heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, or inadequate ventilation—the temperature can rise to dangerous levels. A thermal protector monitors the motor's temperature and disconnects the power supply if the temperature exceeds a pre-set threshold. This automatic shutdown prevents the motor's windings and insulation from being damaged by excessive heat.

Prolonging Motor Life

By preventing overheating, thermal protectors play a crucial role in extending the lifespan of motors. High temperatures can degrade the materials used in the motor's construction, leading to insulation breakdown and mechanical failure. Regular exposure to overheating can result in repeated damage, significantly reducing the motor's operational life. Thermal protectors help maintain the motor within safe temperature limits, ensuring that it operates reliably over a longer period.

Preventing Fire Hazards

Overheated motors can become serious fire hazards, especially in environments where flammable materials are present. When a motor overheats, the risk of ignition increases, which can lead to catastrophic fires. Thermal protectors mitigate this risk by shutting down the motor before it reaches temperatures that could cause a fire. This protective measure is essential in industrial settings, residential applications, and anywhere motor-driven equipment is used.

Ensuring Safe Operation

Safety is a paramount concern in any application involving motors. Thermal protectors contribute to the safe operation of machinery and equipment by ensuring that motors do not operate under unsafe conditions. They provide an automatic response to overheating, preventing potential accidents and ensuring the safety of both the equipment and the people operating it. This is especially important in industries where motors are critical components of larger systems, such as manufacturing, HVAC, and transportation.

Minimizing Downtime and Maintenance Costs

Unplanned motor failures can lead to significant downtime and high maintenance costs. When a motor overheats and fails, it can disrupt operations, requiring time-consuming repairs or replacements. Thermal protectors help minimize these disruptions by preventing motor damage before it occurs. By maintaining the motor within safe operating temperatures, thermal protectors reduce the frequency and severity of maintenance activities, leading to lower overall maintenance costs and improved operational efficiency.

Complying with Safety Standards

Many industries have specific safety standards and regulations that mandate the use of thermal protection devices for motors. These standards are designed to ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical equipment. Using thermal protectors not only helps in meeting these regulatory requirements but also provides a measure of assurance to operators and stakeholders that the motors are being used safely. Compliance with safety standards is essential for legal and insurance purposes, and thermal protectors play a key role in achieving this compliance.

How Thermal Protectors Work

Thermal protectors are typically integrated into the motor's design or installed as external devices. They operate based on temperature sensing elements, such as bimetallic strips or thermistors, which react to changes in temperature. When the motor's temperature rises above the safe threshold, the thermal protector triggers a switch that disconnects the power supply. Depending on the type of thermal protector, it may reset automatically once the motor cools down, or it may require manual resetting.

Types of Thermal Protectors

There are several types of thermal protectors, each suited to different applications and motor types:

Bimetallic Thermal Protectors: These use a bimetallic strip that bends when heated, triggering the switch to disconnect the power supply. They are commonly used in small motors and appliances.

Thermistor-Based Protectors: These use temperature-sensitive resistors (thermistors) to monitor the motor's temperature. They provide precise temperature sensing and are often used in more sophisticated applications.

Electronic Thermal Protectors: These use electronic circuits to monitor and control the motor's temperature. They offer advanced features such as adjustable temperature thresholds and remote monitoring capabilities.

Thermal protectors are indispensable components in the safe and efficient operation of motors. By preventing overheating, they protect motors from damage, extend their operational life, reduce the risk of fire hazards, ensure safe operation, and minimize downtime and maintenance costs. Furthermore, thermal protectors help in complying with industry safety standards, providing peace of mind to operators and stakeholders. As technology advances, thermal protectors continue to evolve, offering more precise and reliable protection for motors in a wide range of applications.

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Thermal protectors play a critical role in ensuring the safety and reliability of electronic devices by preventing overheating. These compact devices respond to temperature fluctuations, interrupting the electrical circuit when excessive heat is detected, thus safeguarding sensitive components from damage. As electronic devices become more prevalent in various industries, the demand for efficient thermal management solutions, including advanced thermal protectors, continues to rise. Their versatility and effectiveness make them integral components in maintaining the longevity and performance of electronics, from consumer appliances to industrial machinery.

[h0lydrag0ns]

Simon 'ghost' Riley headcanons! (Ghost x reader version)

1. Affection in private

Although Ghost is cold and distant, with you he allows himself to show his softer side. He likes to cuddle in silence after a difficult day, finding comfort in the presence of his loved one.

2. Silent protector

He would never say out loud how much he cares about you, but he is always attentive to the small details: making sure they get home safely, checking for anything that might cause you trouble.

3. Unexpected details

Despite his gruff appearance, Simon has an impeccable memory for the things that matter to you. He remembers important dates, your favorite foods, and even what songs you like, surprisingly.

4. Difficulties with vulnerability

Ghost struggles with expressing his emotions openly due to his traumatic past, but makes an effort to be honest with you, even if that means just sitting in silence and letting you pet him. He loves that, actually. But he will NEVER admit it.

5. Restless sleep

Due to his experiences in combat, he often suffers from nightmares. ( I already said that in my other post, if you guys wanna see it.) On those nights, you and only you are the only person able to calm him, either with soft words or simply by holding him until he falls asleep.

6. Silent support

He's not one for many words, but he's always there when his love needs him. If you're stressed or sad, he'll just stay by your side, offering his presence as a reminder of that you arent alone.

7. Discreet jealousy:

Although he trusts his partner, he can't help but feel a little jealous when someone gets too close. However, he will never show it in an obvious way, he will just limit himself to placing a protective hand on your back or kill someone with a look.

8. Practical gifts:

Ghost isn't the traditional romantic type, but he does like to give things that have meaning or utility, like a well-designed pocket knife, thermal clothing for the cold, or even small accessories.

9. Dry humor:

You are one of the few people who can enjoy his sarcastic and dry sense of humor. He loves to make witty comments at the most unexpected moments, Especially when you're mad at him.

10. Uncertain future plans:

Despite his dangerous life and soldier's mentality, deep down he dreams of having a safe place with his partner. Perhaps a house far from the chaos, where he can finally let his guard down.

Masterlist ﾟ⁠.⁠*⁠･⁠｡ﾟ

[stickycreeblers]

SandWings

It's finally time, people!!!

SandWings have been on the agenda for a while and I'm so happy to finally have them done. Here's as much info as I can give right now.

General

SandWings are medium-sized bipedal dragons that inhabit the desert, badlands, and other transitional biomes of Pyrrhia. They come in a variety of muted desert-y colors, but the most common include: Yellow, brown, red, dusty orange, and some black.

SandWings, unlike most other tribes, are built for running long distances rather than flying. While their wings are still perfectly good for travel, it's far more efficient to travel on foot, since they are the fastest tribe on the ground.

Their wings are smaller in comparison to their body than most other tribes as well, so they largely rely on desert thermals to keep them aloft. In places with minimal air currents, or with excess cold, SandWings have trouble gaining lift.

SandWings have light armoring along the scales of their back, although these armor-plated scales are not quite as tough as you would expect. These armored scales are thicker than the rest as to protect them from the harsh sun; although they do double as a nice additional protector from other SandWings' venomous tails. Otherwise, they're not great for protection.

Their armored appearance bears heavy resemblance to MudWings, and it is believed that MudWings and SandWings are quite closely related; albeit MudWings are much more on the heavyweight-end.

A SandWing's horns can be of any shape and array, although most commonly, SandWing horns protrude forward like bull horns; especially female SandWings, where they're used to vie for the throne. These horns are utilized at high-speed to ram into targets, and to duel with rival SandWings. Being hit by a SandWing horns-first at top-speed is near equivalent to being impaled by a motorcycle on the freeway.

SandWings are also adorned with frills along their head, neck, & chest. Male SandWings have additional frills along their lower jaw & lower torso.

These frills are continuously-growing, meaning that SandWings typically cut, style, & shave them at their discretion. Some SandWings prefer their frills long, like Princess Blister. Other SandWings cut them quite short to keep them out of the way during battles, like Six-Claws. Short frills became standard for SandWings during the War of SandWing Succession, as they became a distraction or a detriment otherwise. It was rare for a SandWing not to have short frills during the 20-year conflict, if they were battlers and not factory-workers.

SandWings are notorious for their potent venom. This venom is created and stored in sacs inside the barb at the tip of their tails.

While adult SandWings are perfectly capable of killing another dragon with a lethal dose, SandWing dragonets are far more deadly. Not strictly because of the venom, but because they lack the control needed to limit how much venom they inject. A sting from a newly-hatched SandWing is more likely to kill you than a sting from an adult, who can decide how much they want their sting to hurt.

Culture

SandWing culture is nothing mysterious; they have some of the most well-known festivals and armaments in the continent.

SandWings, having so much land to themselves, utilize much of it for factories and plants. They are one of the most technologically advanced tribes, with steampunk-esque mechanisms and structures throughout their kingdom.

Their metals of choice include copper, tin, and bronze; much of it mined within the desert itself. However, with the SkyWings' alliance, SandWings on Burn's side of the war have been able to import metals and other materials from the mountains to create stronger weapons & armors. Similarly, Blister & Blaze's forces have been able to do this as well, albeit with fewer materials overall and less armored dragons total.

Weapons and armory aren't the only things SandWings create with their metallurgy though. SandWings, having deep respect for their veterans and a cultural motto that you will always survive to fight, also create advanced prosthetics.

Prosthetic legs & arms are the most common, but you might also catch a SandWing with a prosthetic wing or tail. Some SandWings get horn replacements if their horns break off in battle and become less effective at fighting with.

Prosthetic wings are by far the rarest to find, since they are the most expensive to make & obtain, and don't actually perform quite as well as a normal wing. Most dragons with prosthetic wings use them to show off their worthiness in battle, how they survived and were heavily rewarded for their supreme skill and efforts.

Each prosthetic, weapon, and piece of armor comes branded with several labels: The name of the factory it was made in, the name & seal of the queen/princess it was made under, and its serial number. These labels would allow each rival sister to check their dragons' true alliance. SandWings with the seal of a rival sister would be killed, as it would then be apparent who they went to for their supplies.

After the end of the War of SandWing succession, the seals for Burn, Blister, and Blaze were retired in favor of Queen Thorn's own seal. As a result, armor with the royal SandWing sisters' seals were considered limited collector's items, and have increased dramatically in their value.

Prior to the death of Queen Oasis, these seals were not a generic serial label, but a gift from the Queen, almost like being knighted. To have armor with the Seal of the Queen was considered a great honor, but times have changed.

RGAAAAH I HOPE Y'ALL LIKE THIS If you have any questions or ideas you want me to fill in on, please shoot me an ask or something bc I would love to answer !!

[willowwindss]

100 Inventions by Women

LIFE-SAVING/MEDICAL/GLOBAL IMPACT:

Artificial Heart Valve – Nina Starr Braunwald

Stem Cell Isolation from Bone Marrow – Ann Tsukamoto

Chemotherapy Drug Research – Gertrude Elion

Antifungal Antibiotic (Nystatin) – Rachel Fuller Brown & Elizabeth Lee Hazen

Apgar Score (Newborn Health Assessment) – Virginia Apgar

Vaccination Distribution Logistics – Sara Josephine Baker

Hand-Held Laser Device for Cataracts – Patricia Bath

Portable Life-Saving Heart Monitor – Dr. Helen Brooke Taussig

Medical Mask Design – Ellen Ochoa

Dental Filling Techniques – Lucy Hobbs Taylor

Radiation Treatment Research – Cécile Vogt

Ultrasound Advancements – Denise Grey

Biodegradable Sanitary Pads – Arunachalam Muruganantham (with women-led testing teams)

First Computer Algorithm – Ada Lovelace

COBOL Programming Language – Grace Hopper

Computer Compiler – Grace Hopper

FORTRAN/FORUMAC Language Development – Jean E. Sammet

Caller ID and Call Waiting – Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) – Marian Croak

Wireless Transmission Technology – Hedy Lamarr

Polaroid Camera Chemistry / Digital Projection Optics – Edith Clarke

Jet Propulsion Systems Work – Yvonne Brill

Infrared Astronomy Tech – Nancy Roman

Astronomical Data Archiving – Henrietta Swan Leavitt

Nuclear Physics Research Tools – Chien-Shiung Wu

Protein Folding Software – Eleanor Dodson

Global Network for Earthquake Detection – Inge Lehmann

Earthquake Resistant Structures – Edith Clarke

Water Distillation Device – Maria Telkes

Portable Water Filtration Devices – Theresa Dankovich

Solar Thermal Storage System – Maria Telkes

Solar-Powered House – Mária Telkes

Solar Cooker Advancements – Barbara Kerr

Microbiome Research – Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello

Marine Navigation System – Ida Hyde

Anti-Malarial Drug Work – Tu Youyou

Digital Payment Security Algorithms – Radia Perlman

Wireless Transmitters for Aviation – Harriet Quimby

Contributions to Touchscreen Tech – Dr. Annette V. Simmonds

Robotic Surgery Systems – Paula Hammond

Battery-Powered Baby Stroller – Ann Moore

Smart Textile Sensor Fabric – Leah Buechley

Voice-Activated Devices – Kimberly Bryant

Artificial Limb Enhancements – Aimee Mullins

Crash Test Dummies for Women – Astrid Linder

Shark Repellent – Julia Child

3D Illusionary Display Tech – Valerie Thomas

Biodegradable Plastics – Julia F. Carney

Ink Chemistry for Inkjet Printers – Margaret Wu

Computerised Telephone Switching – Erna Hoover

Word Processor Innovations – Evelyn Berezin

Braille Printer Software – Carol Shaw

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HOUSEHOLD & SAFETY INNOVATIONS:

Home Security System – Marie Van Brittan Brown

Fire Escape – Anna Connelly

Life Raft – Maria Beasley

Windshield Wiper – Mary Anderson

Car Heater – Margaret Wilcox

Toilet Paper Holder – Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner

Foot-Pedal Trash Can – Lillian Moller Gilbreth

Retractable Dog Leash – Mary A. Delaney

Disposable Diaper Cover – Marion Donovan

Disposable Glove Design – Kathryn Croft

Ice Cream Maker – Nancy Johnson

Electric Refrigerator Improvements – Florence Parpart

Fold-Out Bed – Sarah E. Goode

Flat-Bottomed Paper Bag Machine – Margaret Knight

Square-Bottomed Paper Bag – Margaret Knight

Street-Cleaning Machine – Florence Parpart

Improved Ironing Board – Sarah Boone

Underwater Telescope – Sarah Mather

Clothes Wringer – Ellene Alice Bailey

Coffee Filter – Melitta Bentz

Scotchgard (Fabric Protector) – Patsy Sherman

Liquid Paper (Correction Fluid) – Bette Nesmith Graham

Leak-Proof Diapers – Valerie Hunter Gordon

FOOD/CONVENIENCE/CULTURAL IMPACT:

Chocolate Chip Cookie – Ruth Graves Wakefield

Monopoly (The Landlord’s Game) – Elizabeth Magie

Snugli Baby Carrier – Ann Moore

Barrel-Style Curling Iron – Theora Stephens

Natural Hair Product Line – Madame C.J. Walker

Virtual Reality Journalism – Nonny de la Peña

Digital Camera Sensor Contributions – Edith Clarke

Textile Color Processing – Beulah Henry

Ice Cream Freezer – Nancy Johnson

Spray-On Skin (ReCell) – Fiona Wood

Langmuir-Blodgett Film – Katharine Burr Blodgett

Fish & Marine Signal Flares – Martha Coston

Windshield Washer System – Charlotte Bridgwood

Smart Clothing / Sensor Integration – Leah Buechley

Fibre Optic Pressure Sensors – Mary Lou Jepsen

[eclipian]

Ocean Dragon Headmate

pt: ocean dragon headmate

reminder beings will almost definitely not turn out exactly as described, and these can be edited and changed as needed.

divider credit

" The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination, and brings eternal joy to the soul. "

Name: Dragon , Drake , Draco , Seal , Leopard , Sea , Ocean , Wave , Ripple , Flipper , Swimmer , Skipper , Hǎibào

Age: 100+

Pronouns: He/Him , Hy/Hym , Hu/Hum , Hx/Hxm , They/Them , Thy/Thym , Thuy/Thum , Thxy/Thxm , It/Its , Ix/Ixs , Iz/Izs , Drake/Drakes , Drag/Dragon , Dragon/Dragons , Draco/Dracos , Seal/Seals , Oce/Ocean , Ocean/Oceans , Sea/Seas , Rip/Ripple , 🌊/🌊s , 🦭/🦭s , 🐉/🐉s , 🐲/🐲s

Gender: Transvir/Evovir , Dracovir , Dragonboy , Dragonboyfriend , Allegoricalgender , Draconivir , Dragonprotag , Dracohonum Waterdracohonum , Atlantiagender , Aquaetheric , Oceanfluid , Altaren , Noxquor , Fretumgender , Sealthing , Sealgender

Attraction: Sophian , Thermal Attraction (cold) , Famiaffectis , Silly Attraction

Other IDs: Dragon Ambitherian , Dragonalius , Oceanipsese , Inviazuresea , Miscehydryx

Species: Leopard Seal Dragon

Role: Protector and Shepherd

Aesthetics: Ocean Core , Ocean Grundge

pt: name , age , pronouns , gender , attraction , other ids , species , role , aesthetics

artist credit + tags: @bahtive & @galaxy-starshine

[monarch-afterdark]

Titan History: Kong

Welcome once again to Monarch: After Dark, the digital gateway between you and the organisation dedicated to understanding and navigating this troubled new world we live in.

Apologies for the lack of communication in recent weeks, Monarch has been hard at work collecting data and collaborating with global governments through the most recent Titan crisis, including the disposal of deceased Titan remains and the best course of action to take with Godzilla in his new resting place.

That said, today's communication will be going over a Titan who has been surging in popularity across the globe over the past few years; the undisputed king of the Hollow Earth, Kong.

(Pictured above: Kong approaching an Apex Cybernetics research facility on Skull Island, circa. 2017)

Monarch Database File: Kong

Monarch Designation: Titanus Kong

Height: 337 feet

Weight: Unknown

Nature: Unknown

Behavioural Classification: Protector

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Until recently, Kong was believed to be the last of his kind. Born during a climactic final battle between his parents and a horde of Skullcrawlers (ravenous amphibian predators on Skull Island), Kong grew up in an isolated world filled with danger at every angle. Growing up to become the guardian deity of Skull Island, Kong was held in great reverence by the native Iwi tribe that lived on the island. His species, designated Apus giganticus, were also known protectors of the Iwi, fighting off the Skullcrawlers and other threats until their last breath.

During his centuries on the island, Kong fought a variety of creatures, from the Mire Squad and Sirenjaws to other Titans such as the mysterious Kraken or night-bringer Camazotz. However, in 2021, a storm generated by Monster Zero fused with the perpetual storm surrounding Skull Island and plunged it into chaos. Three years later, in 2024, Kong was removed from the island as the key to a daring plan to uncover a Hollow Earth energy source to stop Godzilla. The two alpha Titans clashed twice before setting aside their differences to take down Apex Cybernetics' rogue superweapon, Mechagodzilla.

Currently, Kong now resides in the Hollow Earth alongside a newly-freed tribe of his speices, an orange ape-like Titan which he seems to have adopted as a son, and the ancient ice Titan Shimo.

(Pictured above: Monarch officials reviewing recovered footage of Kong from the doomed 1973 expedition to Skull Island, circa. 2019)

While Kong's exact origins are unknown, research conducted within the Iwi settlement appears to place his birth somewhere in the 17th Century, making him perhaps the youngest Titan on record. However, his entangled history with Monarch began much later, in 1973.

In a time where Monarch was on its last legs and facing the possibility of being shut down, founding figure William Randa and geological advisor Houston Brooks lobbied to piggyback on a Landsat expedition to Skull Island. With a military escort courtesy of the Sky Devils squadron, the team dropped seismic charges on the island to map the bedrock beneath the surface. Unknown to them at the time, their charges awakened the Skullcrawlers living in thermal vents beneath the island and incurred Kong's wrath.

Kong swiftly destroyed the Sky Devils' helicopters, leaving the survivors split into two groups. One, including Brooks, encountered the Iwi and stranded WW2 pilot Hank Marlow, where they learned about Kong and his history with the Skullcrawlers. A second, including Randa, embarked on a mission of revenge driven by Colonel Preston Packard.

(Pictured above: Kong battling the remnants of the Sky Devil squadron after being lured into a napalm trap, circa. 1973)

After being lured into a napalm trap by Packard, Kong was initially helpless to battle the recently awakened Skull Devil, the last of the adult Skullcrawlers that had a hand in wiping out his family centuries prior. Recovering quickly, the two beasts engaged in a brutal encounter. Following some assistance from the expedition survivors, Kong triumphed by tearing out the Skull Devil's innards, avenging his parents in the process.

His next major sighting occured in 1993, but without a Monarch presence on Skull Island at the time, this is pending investigation. According to witnesses, Kong did battle with a large underwater Titan (designated 'Kraken'), after being coaxed to the island's coast by Annie, a young girl stranded on the island for years with a strange dog-like beast as a companion. After exchanging many blows, Kong ultimately killed the Titan by tearing its body in half.

In 1995, Aaron Brooks (Houston's son) led an unauthorized expedition to Skull Island, as he felt unsatisfied with leaving protection against the Skullcrawlers to Kong alone. During their stay, mythographer Walter Riccio experienced vivid visions of Kong's origins, under the influence of an Iwi medicinal drink. When Riccio destroyed the wall to the Iwi village, Kong stepped in to vanquish the Mother Longlegs swarm that seized their chance and killed Riccio before communing with Aaron and the Iwi.

(Pictured above: Artistic rendition of Kong tearing the "Kraken" Titan in two, based off eyewitness testimony, circa. 1993)

In the following decades, Kong was largely left to his own devices as the island's guardian. Though Monarch teams briefly assisted him in 2015 with a crisis involving the unknown organisation Janos Biotech and the island's Snarehunter population, and Kong himself kept a horde of Skullcrawlers that attempted to leave the island in response to Monster Zero's 'alpha call' in 2019, no major events really transpired between 1995 and 2021.

In 2021, as mentioned previously, Skull Island was plunged into chaos when one of Monster Zero's residual storms merged with the storm system surrounding Skull Island. When darkness fell, the bat Titan Camazotz emerged and battled Kong for dominion over the island. Thanks to a daring pilot triggering a sonic boom to disorient Camazotz, Kong was able to prevail, though he was ultimately unable to save his home.

Three years later, and the artificial habitat Monarch built for Kong was unable to hold him much longer. He was reluctantly taken to the sea and transported to Antarctica's Outpost 32 (now rebuilt as a Hollow Earth station), though not without attracting Godzilla, who destroyed the naval fleet transporting him and almost drowned the ape. Following the acquisition of an axe left in the Hollow Earth by his ancestors, Kong and Godzilla clashed again in Hong Kong. While Godzilla prevailed through sheer power, Kong refused to submit to his rule.

(Pictured above: Kong leaping onto Godzilla's back from a building after staging an ambush, circa. 2024)

After being revived by an exploding H.E.A.V, Kong jumped in to stop Mechagodzilla from executing his organic counterpart. Setting aside their differences, the two Titans teamed up to take down the mecha. A blast from Godzilla's atomic breath charged up Kong's axe, and he was able to deal the finishing blow by hacking Mechagodzilla to pieces and holding its severed head in triumph. The two Titans regarded each other one more time before parting ways.

Which brings us to the present. While much of what transpired is still being compiled to our databanks, it is known that Kong returned to the surface on three different occassions. The first was to have an infected tooth removed at a Monarch facility, the second was in Egypt to coerce Godzilla into assisting him, and the third was a two-on-two battle in Brazil between Kong and Godzilla, and Shimo and the "Skar King", evil ruler of the Kong tribe in Hollow Earth.

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And there you go! An up-to-date account of Kong's history in the modern world, intertwined with Monarch from the 1970's. Currently, Kong is enjoying life down in the Hollow Earth, and as the world should do, this is where we leave Kong's story be, until the world needs him again.

Until next time,

Monarch: After Dark

[you-are-the-dragon]

The Sky is Calling

Congratulations, young one. Do not focus on your celebration, though, as now you have a choice to make. This is the first big decision you have to make in your life as a dragon:

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With one mighty leap, you push your body into the air. Robust wings act on instinct, helping you climb higher and higher. Finally, reaching the needed height, your wings hold steady, spread wide to catch a thermal. As your parents, their parents, and ancestors before dating back to the world's birth, you reach greater heights than you previously understood with the air’s obedience and the natural magic within. With minimal effort on your part, the winds lift you, treating you as the sovereign of the sky as heritage dictates. As a kind ruler, you don’t make the air do all the work. Those magnificent wings, like massive nets, catch the rising warm air to aid in the process. With this partnership between the magic of the air and yourself, you claim your birthright.

The sky is yours.

The land and sea is yours.

The territory you will claim will be yours to rule.

Provided that you prove worthy.

With a birthright comes responsibility and the need to decide what sort of life to lead. All dragons require a strength to help them survive, titles to be called and to have bards sing from now until the stars die, and a hoard of what things the dragon feels drawn to acting as proof of their renown. With these three things, a dragon will not only survive but attract a mate that will help carry their bloodline forward. While the songs about you may last longer than your own life, your bloodline will bring continued notoriety long after your bones become one with the earth.

But right now, your mind is more focused on the joys of flight. For a year now, you had tested these unblemished wings by gliding and flapping them against a strong wind. This was instinctual and helped to build the power required for this day. You have felt the sky’s call, but not as strongly as today. The wind sang its song of freedom and exploration as it blew against your face, coaxing and taunting any young dragon to join it in flight. Finally, surrendering to the call, your heart felt the the urgency that it is time to leave the home of your giver and tender. 

It matters not if your parents were caring protectors and educators, passive observers and demonstrators, or tyrants to hide from in the shadows. You learned enough in their territory to take the next step forward. You have grown, and this flight is not only a moment of joy but the start of something new. A new world, a new life, and an adventure that will carry titles earned when it is made into a song. Just as when you broke through the shell and took that first breath of fresh, magic-filled air, life will open new opportunities and challenges. A new chapter in life to surpass just as being an eggling, hatchling, and wrymling. 

Announcing this new step in this story, you bellow out a triumphant song. Harrolding to the land you are leaving, to Tender and Giver who gave you life, to the world about to be seen that:

You are now a fledgling!

But where, little fledgling, will you go? As significant as his moment of advancement may feel, you are still so young and small for one of the mighty dragons. Loved and feared. Honored and Hunted. There will be as many threats as there are allies on this journey. Dragon kind is a force of nature that is both destructive and creative. They are beings whose breath is a weapon of good or evil, whose fang and claws bring protection or death, whose mind and emotions bring cunning or intelligence, and whose heart and life can see or cause the rise and fall of many.

Through the songs of migrating birds, you gained the knowledge of various lands that may be of use. One might be the territory that you can claim and rule over. It will mold you just as the magic within will seep into it, turning it into a powerful ally. During the times of deep sleep, the land will shape your body to better suit it as ruler. During those times, the land will protect the vulnerable sleeping form. So choose wisely:

To the south is earth covered in rich forest. The previous dragon who ruled there had long since passed. Her wickedness and cruelty to the neighboring two-legged beings resulted in slayers coming from far and wide, seeking the honor and glory of being the one to end her life. While she did kill all who faced her, the last did land a fatal blow that ended her as well. Her body is said to be in the center of the territory, causing the trees to grow to abnormal heights. To claim this land, you must convince the trees to listen to your magic, not hers, which still lingers beyond the grave. Also, consider the neighboring two-legged beings. Considering their previous monarch, they may not take kindly to a new dragon on the land. How will you be compared to her? More of the same or completely different?

By flying toward the west, you will find the ocean, which may be a better choice. There are rumors of an underwater labyrinth to call home. The sea is rich with treasure, from sunken ships to delicate pearls to harvest. A port town built on the coast may prove useful, though it is home to a savage mix of two-legged beings who raid lands far and wide. If you choose to interact with them, it will be a violent life, but one that could bring many titles and a great hoard. Provided that you are allowed to join them on their adventures across the open water. Perhaps, in time, they will serve you in exchange for keeping their home and ocean travels safe. For this territory, one must hone their strength and might and learn how to be like the water. Deadly and yet serene.

Another option is to go north, to the mountains. There, you will find the mighty city of scholars and magic users. Within their libraries and schools is so much knowledge and wisdom. Wonders for a young mind like yours to behold. Be aware that an ancient gold dragon is living there already. You know very little of him. He was a giver at one time, but his mate passed away around the time you hatched. What stories have said, he is mighty and strong, both in mind and body. It will take a sharp mind to convince this grand elder of 1,000 turns or more to allow you to live in his land? To truly claim this land requires proving to him that you would be a worthy successor to his territory instead of one of his bloodline. There are other young ones there, looking to do the same. You will need to rise above them as the most worthy. Do not forget, even if you succeed, what about the two-legged and other young dragons? Will they accept you as sovereign or seek your destruction at any moment of weakness? Not all can play the game of political power that this land will offer.

To the East is an unforgiving land of sand where a canyon will provide a place to make a lair. Very little is known of that land, so there is no way to prepare for what you might face. And yet, there is a sense of adventure in the unknown that sings out to any who listen. As the ruler of that land, will you become just as unforgiving, or will you learn another way?

Poll

[shonpota]

If you can donate non money stuffs to Palestine, you can donate:

Clothes:

Desert-coloured clothes: light brown to gray range. This can help civilians to blend into surrounding and less likely genocided.

Veil, or fabric with light brown to gray colour. It helps them blend from above too.

DON'T DONATE BRIGHT OR CATCHY COLOURS. IT WILL MAKE THEM EASILY VISIBLE.

Bags, backpack especially. They can carry their belongings and shield their head.

Face mask made of fabric or not. Preferred to have khaki, light brown, grayish brown.

Gloves and socks for winter. We are nearing winter now.

Underwears to keep them hygienic

Aluminium foil blanket to keep them warm and to hide their body temperature from night/thermal vision.

Sunglasses to prevent Israeli drones detect their faces!

Face cover cloth or buff (still desert colored)

Hat! Wider the better! We need to keep them from sweatin too much so they won't get dehydrated. It hopefully make IOF miss their bullets.

Hazmat suit to combat against white phosphorus and any poisons weapon that's breathable and absorbed by skin

Miscellaneous:

Gas mask + filters

Tough stainless steel food and drink containers

Helmet that cover whole head

Arms and legs protector

Antiseptic

Water filters

Medications in demands

First Aid Kit

Pads for women

Milk for babies

Oxygen cans

Vitamins

Tool to sharpen rocks (idk what it is called)! Since Palestinian citizens mainly rely on rocks for defense, might as well make it sharp and hope it will hit IOF arteries or joints.

Fire blankets

Shovel to quickly dig out any rubbles and respectably bury the martyrs! Everyone in Palestine needs shovels.

Know any donation organization? Recommend these lists on them. Any information will always help.

[fortitudehall]

I NEED TO FUCKING STOP

the faculty.

among all things, fortitude hall is still an academy for young heroes ... and a respectable school like them must be staffed with the most respectable and knowledgeable educators in the superhero community. though most of them are supers who have decided not to pursue the life of a hero, or heroes who have retired from the cause, there are also some that are human who are brave enough to take on the task.

members.

( william levy fc ) maximo reyes / firestarter. hero support mentor. former superhero named firestarter, and former member of the protectors. father to maxwell reyes, he retired from hero work after the new protectors were created and tried to build a quiet life with his son. took up being a mentor when he found out his son is a super as well, seeing it as a sign that his job as the original firestarter was not over yet. when he's not doing hero work, he co-owns a restaurant chain with his brother. powers: pyrokinesis, thermal ionization, heat absorption.

( ioan gruffudd fc ) theodore clark / dr immortal. professor of superhuman biology. a member of the original protectors and captain fortitude's right hand man. retired from hero work after the last stand and the death of his friend. he then focused on researching his own field of biology-- one that deals with the anatomy of superhumans-- before he was approached to return when the new fortitude hall was rebuilt. he returns only to be a professor and to also share his own knowledge of his body, and his research on other heroes. powers: absolute immortality, empathy, clairvoyance.

( aaron pierre fc ) alderic mercier / temporal man. mentor for combat and defense. the origins of alderic has always been a cause for both confusion and awe from the people around him. from his own story, he says he was a member of the protectors as well-- but not from this timeline, nor from this dimension. and after the destruction of his own reality from an unfathomable force, he says he came here to make sure this reality thrives, fight for it if needed be. powers: time manipulation, dimensional travel, teleportation.

( jake gyllenhaal fc ) joakim lindgren / goliath. mentor for combat and defense. the origins of alderic has always been a cause for both confusion and awe from the people around him. from his own story, he says he was a member of the protectors as well-- but not from this timeline, nor from this dimension. and after the destruction of his own reality from an unfathomable force, he says he came here to make sure this reality thrives, fight for it if needed be. powers: time manipulation, dimensional travel, teleportation.

[1-2-3-4-4498-0]

The rise in the demand for electronic equipment and the upgradation of existing grid networks across the globe will propel the demand for the Thermal Protector market. The growth of the global thermal protector market is further driven by the expansion of the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Along with this, the increase in consumption of electrical equipment in applications such as building & construction, power transmission & power distribution, building, construction, and mining boosts the growth during the thermal protector market forecast period.

[cyberpunkhopendreams]

Okay. Y'all's clothing game to the new cyberpunk reality needs some work.

First thing you're going to do: you are going to find yourself the following items:

Undershirts, 100% cotton.

Dress protectors. They go in your armpits. They are not strictly for dresses. They can go on any sleeved garment.

Boxers, 100% cotton, the kind that extend down your legs.

These are your barrier garments. You live in a cold climate? Your barrier garments are thermal underwear.

A shirt you wore over an undershirt? Does not need to be washed unless you wear it two more times OR it has been visibly stained or sweat-marked. If you live and work in a place with air conditioning, this won't be much of an issue. Getting sweaty all day? Well, laborers of yesteryear had the same laundry burden as you do, then. Take comfort in that.

Pants? Same rule. Three wears per wash unless it goes dirty.

Linen went out of fashion a loooong time before the plastic fabric era, mostly due to the explosion of cheap cotton coming out of America prior to the civil war and the industrial revolution running with it. Cotton is still your cheapest natural fiber, followed by cellulose fibers like rayon, woolen materials, and THEN linen.

TL;DR, barrier garments still exist, they're now called undershirts/camisoles and boxers.

"hey why are all the barrier garments like linen shirts or chemises or combinations going away?"

"oh we have more washable fabrics now! you don't need to worry about sweat reaching your outer clothing when you can just chuck it in the washing machine!"

"cool!"

[100 years later]

"so uh all of those new washable fabrics are leaching microplastics into our water, and the constant machine-washing wears garments out faster. they're also not really sturdy enough to be mended, so we keep having to throw them out and now the planet is covered in plastic fabric waste that will never break down. also it turns out that the new washable fabrics hold odor-causing bacteria VERY well. so could we get those barrier garments back please?"

"sorry babe linen now costs $100000/yard and since it's been so long without them, nobody knows how to adapt barrier garments to the current styles anyway"

"..."

"maybe try this new $50 undershirt made of Special Sweat-Wicking Plastic Fabric! :) :) :)"

[ausangateperuonline]

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Considered sacred by the local Quechua people, Ausangate is more than just a peak—it’s a protector, a spiritual entity that has watched over the Andes for centuries. Trekking here is a journey through remote, untouched landscapes where ancient traditions still pulse through mountain communities.

The Ausangate Trek is perfect for adventurous souls seeking solitude and authenticity. It’s not your typical tourist trail—there are no crowds, no shops, just raw nature and high-altitude wonder. Each step takes you deeper into a world of surreal colors, thermal springs, roaming alpacas, and sweeping Andean views.

With Ausangate Peru, your trek is in expert hands. This local company specializes in crafting small-group experiences that prioritize sustainability, safety, and cultural respect. Their expert guides are passionate locals who share not just the trail, but the stories and legends that bring Ausangate to life.

If you’re ready to escape the ordinary and connect with something truly powerful, the Ausangate Trek is calling. Let Ausangate Peru guide your journey to the sacred peaks.

[atplblog]

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