#Ultra compact design | Explore Tumblr posts and blogs

cryptid-catnip · 8 months ago

Text

An Unnecessarily In-Depth Deconstruction of the Lore and Problematic Elements of HDG

Why did I make this fucking post. (TWs for discussions of imperialism, cultural genocide, and a mention of systematized sexual assault)

So, to preface, I am going to be pretty harsh when it comes to criticizing the setting and lore of HDG, but I do not give one iota of a shit if someone finds its more problematic elements hot. Hell, I myself have found quite a few of the more fucked stories hot.

Secondly, if you want to rebute this post, please refrain from using Thermian Arguments as much as possible. If you don't know what a Thermian Argument is, it was coined in this video by Dan Oslen. It's only a five-minute watch, but, if you can't be bothered, it details an increasingly common argument in fandom spaces which consists of rebuking problematic elements of media by using in-universe reasoning, despite the fact that everything in a story is there because the writer put it there.

With that out of the way, let's begin.

So, in a previous post of mine, I wrote that The Combine from Half-Life 2 are essentially the same archetype of sci-fi civilization as the Affini (ie, ancient, vast conquerors whose interstellar conquest is so ancient that not even they know where they're from), with the only difference that the Affini are to be seen as the heroes of the story because... well because the writers say so.

Now you may say "Callie! You stupid bitch! Life in the Compact is way better than that on Terra!" and, to that I say "That's a Thermian Argument."

GlitchyRobo (and basically all other HDG writers) made the conscious decision to have Terra be Super-Mega-Ultra-Death-Capitalism(TM) to serve as justification for the Affini's colonization of Terra.

And this opens up a massive can of worms, considering that the Affini canonically want all non-Affini to be Florets and believe that all non-Affini would be better off as Florets.

The reason I'm calling this a can of worms is because the Affini are so vast, so long-lived, both individually and societally, that there has to have been at least one society that was doing really well for themselves, and were crushed by the Compact, right?

As I've alluded to prior in this post, the Affini are a fundamentally imperialist entity and does not care what your opinion is on their interstellar conquest, now go get your mandated mindbreak implant.

I think it's fair to say that the Affini are a shining example of the Designated Hero trope, as for a civilization whose bread and butter is imperialism, cultural genocide and systematized rape, they ARE The Good Guys, because The Narrative says so. This isn't even hyperbole, nearly all of the Canon Guidelines and the Writing in HDG pages are "The Affini are the good guys and are always in the right and are 59 steps ahead of the Terrans and functionally and narratively invincible with awesome tits."

But special mention goes to this line which basically confirms the thing I said previously:

What if you feel okay on your own? What if you don't want the Affini Compact running the show? What if you're already a communist society and are doing your level best to ensure everyone gets what they need?

The Affini response will be, "That's okay, petal, you've done enough. We'll take it from here."

And this line, which is basically just there to handwave some of the grimiest elements of HDG:

(Discussions about systemic floret sterilization and comparisons to real life reproductive violence and eugenics are definitely overthinking it.)

Like, motherfucker, I'm not the one who wrote this implication into the story. It's not my fault you decided to do White Man's Burden IIIIIIIIINNNNNN SSSSSPPPPPAAAAAACCCCEEEE with the femdom plant aliens.

And this is not only wretched morally, but it's just bad fucking writing. It is the closest that comes to an actual rule in writing (unless, like other "rules" in writing, it exists in your story for the purpose of deconstruction): DO NOT HAVE IMMORTAL, ALL-POWERFUL PROTAGANISTS.

The Affini are written like the player character of "That Guy" in every RPG horror story ever, with them being essentially invincible and immortal (functionally and narratively), are portrayed as the good guys while conquering planets and brainwashing people.

Or, to put it another way, most HDG stories feel like pro-Compact propaganda written by and for the Affini.

I was going to end this post with a thing where I say, "well i don't really think any of the writers/fans think that this would be good in practice/irl, and they all know it's just wish fulfillment kinkfics", but I genuinely do not think that's true for many people.

The constant defense of the righteousness of the Affini Compact in the text itself, as well as the constant stressing in the fucking wiki, leads me to believe that many people just straight-up believe that they are in the right, and not just the purpose of being kinkfics, and that deeply fucking disturbs me.

#callie writes #hdg #human domestication guide #affini #floretposting #plant girl #glitchyrobo

58 notes · View notes

materialsscienceandengineering · 1 month ago

Text

Deep-trench 3D printing enables next-gen RF devices with unprecedented precision

For decades, traditional lithography techniques—such as electron beam lithography and nanoimprinting—have struggled to meet the demand for ultra-fine, high-aspect-ratio structures in general. Similar difficulty also applies to metal-based radio-frequency (RF) components. Issues like poor thickness control, uneven sidewalls, and material limitations have constrained performance and scalability. Two-photon polymerization (2PP), known for its nanometer-scale precision and 3D design capabilities, has emerged as a promising alternative. However, integrating 2PP with robust metallization for functional RF components remains elusive due to process incompatibilities. Bridging this gap has become critical for enabling compact, high-frequency devices that can meet the evolving needs of wireless communication, material sensing, and chip-level integration.

#Materials Science #Science #3D printing #Polymers #Electronics

14 notes · View notes

sepublic · 8 days ago

Text

Improving upon the B3 Ultra Battle Droid (and Ruminations on the B1’s Evolutionary Lineages)

Everyone rightfully gives flak to TROS for its incredibly lazy Xyston-class Star Destroyer design. You know the ship that can BlOw uP a pLaNeT and whatnot. It’s literally just a regular Star Destroyer but with some extra paint and a weapon slapped on haphazardly with no real integration into the overall shape and surface of the design. Oh and it’s technically “scaled-up” but I’m not giving credit for that.

But holy shit Legends gave us something just as bad with the B3 Ultra Battle Droid because like. With the B1 and B2, there’s a clear design language in the evolution:

When designing a droid that’s actually built for warfare against enemy combatants who can fight back, rather than just suppressing people who are already outmatched, you can tell some Geonosians at Baktoid Combat Automata sat down and asked themselves: How can we streamline this design? How can we make it more efficient? The original B1 was designed in their image and its humanoid shape meant it could operate pre-existing weaponry and vehicles, rather than waste resources building new armaments and the like into these new droids. But for the proposed B2, that wasn’t gonna cut it.

So they not only armored up the B2, they made it more streamlined. Baktoid realized they were too reliant on the humanoid shape but that it wasn’t really all that necessary. Rather than make the head its own separate gangling thing, build it into one solid, compact torso and minimize the number of joints because joints are a weak point. Build the blasters into the droid itself. The red sensor is all the droid needs to see with and it’s very small and off to the side, which throws off the conventions of aiming for most troops, and it’s within the armor. It’s all very efficient.

With that design language in mind, surely a proposed B3 Ultra Battle Droid would continue that philosophy right? So what does it look like?

I hate this so much. It’s literally just a B2 but someone added some extra bits and weapons that clearly stick out and changed the paint and oh my god it’s literally the Xyston. It’s TROS-levels of lazy design. Even down to being scaled-up to be bigger!!! It’s also got these inexplicable spikes on the back of its legs but the placement is so impractical that I can’t imagine the B3 actually doing anything with these hooks.

What’s crazy is that the B3 Ultra Battle Droid had its debut in a Star Wars comic where it was unnamed which otherwise makes the laziness of its design perfectly fine. Like if it ain’t broke don’t fix it-type philosophy.

But then some EU writer decided instead of naming it as a B2 variant, it’s actually the next evolved step in the B-Series Battle Droid line, it’s not some in-between phase it’s the B3 itself! And it also has some stupidly-impractical hooks that look cool but add nothing to the functionality. Christening this thing as the B3 just exposes the design as lazy because with the precedent of how the B1 so drastically changed into the B2, you set up expectations for the B3 to be a similarly radical follow-up. But now it isn’t!

I’ve seen like one attempt to redesign the B3 into something a little more original and streamlined but I’m still dissatisfied with how similar it still looks so it makes me think. How would I redesign the B3 Ultra Battle Droid, say in the new canon, to be an actual evolution and not just Original OC Do Not Steal!!!

If the philosophy is to make the Battle Droid more streamlined and compact (and add some missiles and a flamethrower), then why do the arms need to be their own thing? Joints are a weakness and it makes the actual weapons stick out while creating unnecessary distance between the weapon and the source of its power, which is strangled by the narrow choke points that are the shoulder joints.

So build a bigger and more compact torso where the weapons are a part of the solid shape. No arms, except for compact ones that can fold away when not in use; You never know when the B3 might need to grab or hold onto things! Make the legs more stocky in order to handle the weight. Give it wide toes to distribute that weight as well and grip the ground so the B3 doesn’t fall over as easily. Hell, let the toes grip the ground and reinforce the pneumatics of the legs so that if a Jedi tries to force-push the B3 over, it can stay in place and resist the (literal and metaphysical) force!

Also, the B3 has a hatch in the front to spew the flamethrower. It’s not just sticking out there, it’s all built in and the hatch is shaped almost like a dragon’s maw (while still being streamlined) for aesthetic and functionality! The back has plating that can slide away to fire targeted missiles. This also means that if a Jedi were to jump on top where the blasters are angled away, they could still be blown up.

Because it’s a bit bigger (but not as ludicrously scaled-up as the EU B3) this hypothetical B3 can pack more firepower and so its blasters hit a lot faster, stronger, and more plentifully as well, like a Gatling gun. That means it’s not really viable to deflect a stream of fire from even a single Ultra Battle Droid because there’s just too many of them coming too fast and hot.

This is important because the tactical philosophy behind taking down Jedi during the Clone Wars was less about having the perfect Jedi-killing weapon, and more just overwhelming them with as much blaster fire as possible, from as many angles as possible, as simultaneously as possible. Jedi are great and fast and accurate but in the end their lightsabers can only be in one place at a time and they’re living beings who wear out. So just throw a gazillion Battle Droids at them from all sides and wait until they inevitably slip up because you can build so many Battle Droids while it takes years to train a single Jedi.

(I’ve heard that in actual warfare, being able to outlast your enemy and possessing superior numbers is usually the most reliable way to win. Tactics don’t mean much in the face of logistics if you can’t feed your troops for extended periods of time, as Sun Tzu pointed out. Having the biggest baddest thing ever doesn’t matter when it’ll still be blown up. But if there’s a bunch of smaller things then blowing up one is just distracting you from defending against the others swarming on you. Everyone wants to be Big and Macho and Blaze of Glory in war but in the end it’s about patience and practicality.)

I actually even have thoughts and sketches not just for the B3, but also for a B4 and finally a B5… I may have gotten a bit carried away but in the end I’m not confident enough in what I’ve made so for now I’ll just say this: As I molded the B3’s design in my head like clay and constantly kept re-shaping it, I found myself unconsciously gravitating to the ED-209 from Robocop:

Indeed, I realized my B3 ended up following a similar design philosophy to the AT-STs and the like. Where it was a big compact shape that shoots death while being an impervious block, but then has legs so it can maneuver all sorts of uneven terrain.

I’ll also add some additional ramblings as well! It’s interesting how in The Clone Wars, the crew understandably didn’t even bother with the boringness of the B3 when they opted to create a new Battle Droid to improve upon the B2. But I guess someone didn’t want to “disrespect” pre-established lore so the beloved Commando Droid was given the designation BX instead.

It’s an interesting design! It hearkens more to the B1 than the B2 with the re-introduction of an actual neck and head, which alongside the name suggests it as a branching evolutionary line that splits off at the B1! And I can really appreciate the logic behind it; Adding so much armor to the newest B-series iteration is kinda useless after a point because it’s just gonna weigh the thing down more than it will protect it, especially if a lightsaber will cut through the thing as cleanly as possible.

So then don’t bother with clunky armor! You don’t need armor if you’re not going to be hit anyway! Thus we have the acrobatics and light frame of the BX. It’s zipping all over the place, too fast for lightsabers or blaster bolts to hit and that’s more practical than a heavy block that is so big and slow it’s impossible not to hit. Like the B2 it’s still a bit more streamlined, albeit to make the BX more aerodynamic. Whereas my proposed B3 relies on overwhelming firepower as its defense, especially in numbers, the BX just avoids the problem all around. Sometimes the best solution to an issue is to not engage in it at all!

But yeah, this thing does feel like it was made for Jedi in mind, what with the understanding that armor becomes redundant when lightsabers are a thing. Not that it doesn’t have extra armor as explicitly pointed out in its debut! It’s like how size becomes more of a liability after a point, so you need to find the right balance. This also gets me to the Droideka as well:

I do appreciate how even before the B2, someone realized that armor plating is redundant and too much of a literal burden when you can just rely on energy-based force fields! Ngl as a kid before I knew of the EU B3 or saw the BX, I always thought to myself that this thing would work as a B3 Battle Droid, especially thanks to the framing of this great piece of art here:

It kinda does continue the design philosophy of the B2, doesn’t it? In terms of focusing on armor, albeit forgoing standard armor for the more efficient force field. Having built-in blaster arms, but no fingers because this shape has truly moved past being humanoid. It can still be compact though by folding into a wheel-shape that allows it to move quickly, at speeds a B2 can’t! Funny how it’s introduced before the B2, like at some point both the IRL and in-universe designers realized the earlier point about striking a fine balance per the variable needs of different war campaigns and so created the B2. The B2 also strikes a fine balance in cost since I’m sure metal is cheaper than the complex technology of a force field.

If you think about it, the Droideka folding into a wheel where it becomes even more mobile is a reference to the B1s folding up to be stored! So again the B1 and Droideka were clearly designed concurrently and then the B2 came after. So with all that in mind, one could argue that the B1 splits off into three different lines, or at least into the B2 and BX, and then the B2 splits off into B3 and Droideka.

Evolution branching off isn’t limited to just biology and it’s fun how different paths are essentially different designers choosing to develop different aspects of the original B1! So the B2 was its compact armor and fire-power, and the BX was its agile movement and precision. Because the B1 certainly has more of a range of motion than the B2, so obviously someone appreciated that as its own strength (with its own flaws) that needed to be kept when the B2 lineage sacrificed that.

Which meant it needed to be improved upon to show its worth, in light of the aforementioned point on the B2’s armor being useless against Jedi anyhow. Similarly, the BX retaining its humanoid shape coincides with it being a lot more strategic and better at handling complex machinery; We see B1s as commanders and operating vehicles, but not B2s. The BX retains that advantage and the shake these machines were built to be used by. Even the name Commando Droid implies this thing is programmed for complex, tactical missions that the huge brute force of the B2 lacks the sophistication for. Different scenarios and threats lead to different purposes and designs thriving, again like evolution.

Because as much as one could improve upon a Battle Droid, there comes a point where the cost means that just one of, say, a B5 is less efficient than countless B1s, because a B5 only needs to be destroyed once, and if it’s a big enough target that makes it easier for compensating blaster fire to hit it. And if you can build a big death machine, so can the enemy when your B5 can’t be used against a Jedi because an AT-TE is aiming at it.

So a mix of all the different variants is the best bet at having the best of all worlds because they cover each other’s weaknesses, which is what happened on the battlefield obviously. And if numbers truly are the best bet, then I can’t help but imagine an evolution of the BX-line where an idk. A BZ Swarm/Hive Droid is small and light and zips through the air like that training droid from A New Hope. But it shoots actual lethal blaster bolts and has a bit more armor and speed to it. It’s not much on its own but it’s too fast to hit and there’s so many of them because the cheapness of its size affords that and now you have a swarm where each bee only needs to shoot you once to win.

Of course, this proposed BZ would lose on what the BX provides in being able to handle complex tasks and machinery, so either it’s a separate lineage in and of itself, or per its Swarm designation it’s capable of coordinating with other BZs to be a pair of floating hands and feet operating a vehicle while a fifth acts as the head taking in information and conveying orders. That does get into the matter of how they coordinate and if a central computer is necessary, like how the B1s originally used one in their debut to act as a swarm themselves. So maybe this Swarm Droid would be its own lineage that continues this feature, as the BX maintains the agility and coordination and the B2 the defense and fire-power.

But in the end, as much as one can ruminate on how the B-Series could’ve evolved, such evolution takes time not in just noticing a deficiency to improve upon, but also in developing the solution. And in the end the Clone Wars lasted for only a few years before Baktoid Combat Automata was shut down by the Empire, and with Palpatine pulling the strings he could never let the CIS win anyway. In fact it’s a plot point in a canon book where CIS developers obviously not aware that their cause is a farce do too well in creating Cortosis-armored B2s, so Palpatine leaks their development to the Jedi to prevent his Republic from being defeated before it can become the Empire!

And I will also say this: I never considered it this way but the B1 Battle Droid is one of the more absurd Pokemon evolution lines, to rival the Eeveelutions.

#Star Wars #Battle Droid #B3 Ultra Battle Droid #B1 Battle Droid #B2 Super Battle Droid #BX Commando Droid #Droideka

6 notes · View notes

solomorne · 3 months ago

Text

there’s literally like. so much empty space in the new change. i don’t understand why there’s so much empty space bordering the information. i don’t

like what the fuck is all this. u can compact this down so easily. it’s just wasted space and makes it so much larger than it needs to be. i don’t understand. it feels like bad ui design . even discord updated its ui to allow for ultra compact recently to save space . i can’t believe i’m saying discord is better at ui design but i am follow their damn example we don’t need ui that takes up an unnecessary amount of room not everyone has a phone bigger than their hand!!!!! make good use of the room you have you greedy FUCKS

#fray.txt

12 notes · View notes

phos-phorus · 5 months ago

Text

F1 x Neon Genesis Evangelion

Here are the different EVA unit descriptions for each team!!

1. EVA-00X “The Prototype” (Mercedes)

• Design: Silver and turquoise color scheme, resembling a cutting-edge prototype F1 car. Sleek, efficient, and heavily reliant on AI assistance, mimicking the real-life team’s focus on data and engineering.

>Special Features:

• Extreme Stability Control: Advanced aerodynamics prevent instability at high speeds.

• Energy Recovery System (ERS): Can temporarily boost movement speed or power output using stored energy.

• Adaptive Halo Shielding: A reinforced frame around the cockpit area, inspired by the F1 halo device, providing additional protection.

• Story Role: The “corporate” team. Mercedes has the most advanced Eva, but its reliance on AI creates tension. George struggles with imposter syndrome, while Lewis is the veteran trying to balance idealism with survival.

2. EVA-03V “Berserker” (Red Bull)

• Design: A deep blue, red, and yellow color scheme, sleek yet aggressive with sharp wing-like structures on its back and Bull horns adoring its head.

>Special Features:

• Overdrive Mode: When reaching critical damage, the EVA enters Velocity Mode for approximately 30 seconds where speed and power drastically increase at the cost of all power. The team is currently working on exceeding the 30 sec. mark.

• Active DRS Wings: Can adjust its wing structures mid-combat for high-speed maneuvers.

• Unpredictable Handling: Like a Red Bull F1 car, it thrives on an aggressive but controlled chaos approach.

• Story Role: Max’s Eva has a tendency to go Berserk unpredictably, often winning fights in brutal fashion but leaving him mentally drained. Checo struggles with the pressure of being his backup.

3. EVA-04R “The Scarlet Arrow” (Ferrari)

• Design: Red and black, featuring smooth, elegant curves and golden accents resembling classic Ferrari designs. A beautiful yet temperamental Eva, built for high speed and lethal precision but suffering from synchronization issues (aka, Ferrari’s real-life strategy blunders).

>Special Features:

• Ultra-Lightweight Chassis: Built for sheer acceleration, allowing for blistering speed.

• Emotionally Linked Core: The EVA’s performance is deeply tied to the pilot’s emotions—frustration and desperation can enhance its capabilities but may lead to unpredictable malfunctions.

• Overheating Issues: Similar to Ferrari’s reliability problems, this EVA is prone to mechanical failures under extreme stress.

• Story Role: The tragic heroes. Charles has a deep emotional bond with his Eva, but it often fails him at the worst times. Carlos is the pragmatic warrior, keeping them afloat despite Ferrari’s chaotic leadership.

4. EVA-07A “The Immortal” (Aston Martin)

• Design: Dark green with neon yellow accents, heavily armored but still sleek, resembling a fusion of a tank and a hypercar, specializing in high durability and counterattacks.

>Special Features:

• Regenerative Armor: Can withstand heavy damage and self-repair over time, making it incredibly durable.

• Grip Adaptation: The EVA’s feet have adaptive grip controls, allowing it to move effortlessly across different terrains.

• Ancient Core Synchronization: An older unit, yet inexplicably keeps up with the latest models due to the pilot’s (Nando’s) unmatched experience and having seemingly unbounded fortune.

• Story Role: Alonso, the immortal warrior, is an old veteran who’s seen it all and somehow always survives. Lance struggles to prove he belongs (gets told he only got into the Eva program because of his father and that he actually never was one of the chosen children)

5. EVA-05M “The Papaya” (McLaren)

• Design: Bright orange and blue, lightweight and compact. An experimental Eva excelling at ranged combat with a powerful energy rifle.

>Special Features:

• Adaptive Handling AI: The EVA constantly tweaks its movements for optimal combat efficiency, making it unpredictable to enemies.

• Hybrid Power Mode: Uses a combination of traditional energy cores and an advanced turbo boost system for short bursts of hyper-acceleration.

• Precision Over Power: Unlike other EVAs that rely on brute force, this unit specializes in tactical strikes, often falling behind to analyze before charging at the enemy.

• Story Role: The underdog team. Lando is talented but relies too much on the Handling AI, while Oscar adapts quickly to the high-stakes environment. They push each other forward, but McLaren’s leadership often lets them down.

6. EVA-08B “Phantom” (Williams)

• Design: Deep blue and white with sleek, minimalist lines. A lightweight, nimble Eva with enhanced agility, designed to outmaneuver rather than overpower its enemies. Lacks raw firepower but makes up for it with tactical precision and evasion.

>Special Features:

• Lightweight Carbon Fiber Frame: Focused on raw speed but fragile in direct combat.

• Experimental Jet Boosters: Gives it an edge in acceleration but has limited energy reserves.

• Legacy Core: One of the oldest Evangelion models, upgraded over time with modern enhancements.

• Story Role: The ultimate underdog team. Alex is an elite pilot trapped in an outdated machine, constantly pushing it beyond its limits. Logan struggles to prove himself, dealing with self-doubt as he watches others outperform him. Williams’ engineers work tirelessly, but their limited resources keep them on the back foot.

7. EVA-09H “The Beast” (Haas)

• Design: Black and white with red highlights, a brute-force EVA with a reinforced exoskeleton, built for durability and close combat.

>Special Features:

• Heavy Armor Plating: Takes extreme punishment but sacrifices agility.

• Twin Blades System: Uses dual energy weapons for raw offensive power.

• Unrefined Power Core: Prone to overheating and shutdowns in prolonged battles.

• Story Role: Haas functions as the scrappy backup, holding the line when stronger teams falter. Their Eva is not the fastest or most advanced, but it refuses to go down without a fight. Eva-09H is often deployed in desperate last stands, buying time for others to regroup or retreat. Nico is excellent at damage control and making the best of tough situations. Kevin embraces Eva-47’s brute force, his raw instincts make him unpredictable but sometimes reckless in high-stakes engagements.

8. EVA-10A “The Storm” (Alpine)

• Design: Metallic blue and pink, an elegant yet fierce EVA specializing in precision combat. A high-speed, high-maneuverability Eva, designed for close-quarters combat with plasma blades on each arm. However, its systems tend to overheat and malfunction under stress (side eye).

>Special Features:

• Adaptive Power Core: Balances attack and defense based on combat needs.

• Energy Blade Enhancements: Can channel its core energy into plasma-based weapons (blades).

• High-Altitude Maneuvering: Optimized for aerial and vertical combat.

• Story Role: The dysfunctional duo—Ocon and Gasly are constantly at odds, refusing to work together even when survival is at stake. Their inability to synchronize properly leads to repeated failures, yet somehow, they scrape by.

9. EVA-11V “Golden Child” RB’s Experimental „golden Child“ EVA (VCARB)

• Design: Black and gold, a flashy, aggressive EVA designed for showmanship and performance. A hyper-aggressive, speed-focused Eva that sacrifices durability for extreme agility. Think of it as an F1-style ninja, striking fast before dodging away (In theory)

>Special Features:

• Instant Torque Boosters: Allows rapid acceleration but drains power quickly.

• Counter-Attack Mechanism: Absorbs kinetic energy and redirects it into high-powered strikes.

• Unstable Synch Ratio: Potential for extreme power spikes but hard to control.

• Story Role: The EVAs main goal is to search for young, new, drivers whose sync rate exceeds the „normal“ average. Yuki is a hotheaded, instinctive fighter, sometimes reckless but always fearless. Daniel provides experience and charisma, trying to keep things fun even in the face of disaster. Their Eva is prone to system failures due to its lightweight and experimental structure.

10. EVA-12S “Specter” (Stake F1/Sauber)

• Design: Chrome silver with black and green highlights, a futuristic and experimental EVA with advanced cloaking technology which often needs recalibrating which can take up to multiple days or even weeks due to employee shortage.

>Special Features:

• Liquid-Metal Armor: Can shift its form slightly for minor shape adjustments mid-combat.

• Silent Mode: Cloaking technology which works kinda like a chameleon (its always a gamble (ha) if it actually works tho) and Reduces energy signatures to avoid detection.

• Story Role: Eva-79 is designed for hit-and-run tactics, intelligence gathering, and long-range support. Its stealth capabilities make it a valuable asset in ambush operations, striking from the shadows before vanishing into the chaos. Calm, methodical, and precise, Valtteri excels at tactical combat. He leverages Eva-12S’s agility to control engagements, striking from unexpected angles and retreating before enemies can react. Zhou is skilled at reading battlefield conditions and adjusting his approach. His ability to execute last-second dodges and counterattacks makes him a dangerous opponent in duels but in disadvantage against multiple targets.

8 notes · View notes

swedishjapanese · 4 months ago

Text

Cross Stitch 2025: 5 More Reasons to Start

"A hobby a day keeps the doldrums away" ~ Phyllis McGinley

Continuing from my previous post, I share five more reasons you should start cross stitching in 2025...let's go! 🔥

In a second nutshell, cross stitching is:

1. Broad.

Not a boring broad, but broad in a way that allows for a wide variety of pattern options. There are so many wonderful designs out there to choose amongst! From vintage to modern, quirky to classic, or dramatic to demure, you may just erupt in a tizzy trying to decide which project to start next.

2. Flexible.

Whether you are just starting your journey or are a seasoned stitcher, cross stitching offers flexibility. You may choose to start with a simple pattern or a complex one. You may also choose to stitch small, even micro designs; or, opt for the challenge of an ultra-large pattern.

3. Versatile.

Although you may finish a project and think "...great, now what do I do with it?", there are a plethora of finishing possibilities. A few examples include framing, hooping, plaques, paper art, tags, bookmarks, etc. A little creativity with completed works goes a long way!

4. Compact.

Not only is cross stitch portable, it is also compact in storage. I love the ease at which I can store my stitching stuff. It helps me stay focused on the project while not loosing sight of an organized space.

5. Meditative.

We live in a complex, chaotic world. Cross stitching helps slow the mind and breath, easing the restless soul. Anything which serves our mental health while adding beauty to our everyday lives is worth the time and investment.

Hope you consider starting this, or any new positive and productive hobby, in 2025! Cheers 🎉

Please visit my shop for cross stitch pattern pdfs and more!

🌸 https://swedishjapanese.etsy.com 🌸

#arts and crafts #cross stitch #fiber arts #hobby artist #hobby #handmade #slowstitch #slow stitching #2025 #new year #cross stitching #cross stitch patterns

6 notes · View notes

jedivoodoochile · 2 months ago

Text

In 1988, Sony unveiled the D-88, an ultra-compact Discman designed to accommodate both Mini CDs and full-size CDs

#sony #discman #cds #cd #Mini CD

4 notes · View notes

oknasystemdoors · 11 days ago

Text

Aluminium Sliding Doors and Windows: A Smart Choice for Modern Spaces

In today’s world of contemporary architecture, aluminium sliding doors and windows are becoming a staple in residential and commercial design. Their sleek look, space-saving functionality, and durability make them a popular choice among homeowners, architects, and interior designers alike. In this article, we’ll explore the advantages of aluminium sliding systems and how Okna's wide range of sliding doors and windows elevates performance and style.

Why Aluminium Sliding Doors and Windows?

To begin with, aluminium is known for its strength-to-weight ratio, making it an ideal material for large sliding panels. Unlike traditional wooden or steel frames, aluminium offers better structural integrity without adding bulk. Furthermore, it resists corrosion, doesn’t warp with changing weather, and requires minimal maintenance.

Moreover, sliding doors and windows made from aluminium contribute significantly to natural lighting. Their slim frames allow more glass surface area, which invites ample sunlight, improving the ambiance of any space.

Space Optimization with Sliding Systems

One of the biggest advantages of aluminium sliding doors and windows is their ability to save space. Since they slide horizontally on tracks instead of swinging open, they are perfect for compact interiors, balconies, patios, or offices where space is a constraint.

In addition to saving space, sliding doors help create seamless indoor-outdoor transitions. When used as balcony or patio doors, they connect living areas with nature, offering beautiful views and increased ventilation.

Energy Efficiency and Glass Integration

Another key benefit is energy efficiency. When paired with high-performance glass, aluminium sliding doors and windows help insulate your space, reducing heating and cooling costs. They can be double-glazed or laminated with Low-E glass for better thermal and acoustic insulation.

At Okna, each aluminium sliding system is engineered to integrate with advanced glass solutions that elevate comfort while maintaining a minimalistic appearance. Whether you’re aiming to block external noise or manage internal temperatures, the right combination of aluminium frames and glazing does the trick.

Types of Aluminium Sliding Doors and Windows by Okna

Okna offers a wide variety of aluminium sliding systems tailored to suit different architectural needs:

Slimline Sliding Doors These are perfect for modern homes where aesthetics matter. With ultra-narrow frames and expansive glass panels, they offer an uninterrupted view and flood interiors with natural light.

Lift-and-Slide Doors Ideal for large openings, this system offers enhanced sealing when closed and effortless operation when opened. It’s great for villas, penthouses, and high-rise apartments.

Multi-Track Sliding Windows These windows are practical and stylish, especially in kitchens or areas where ventilation is key. The multi-track system allows wider openings and smoother functionality.

Corner Sliding Doors For designs that demand an uninterrupted corner view, Okna’s corner sliders remove the need for any pillar in the corner, offering an elegant and expansive visual experience.

Sliding with Integrated Mosquito Mesh or Blinds These functional add-ons enhance comfort without compromising on design. Sliding doors can include integrated mesh or internal blinds for added utility.

Aesthetic and Customization Options

Transitioning into style considerations, Okna offers a variety of finishes, including anodized, powder-coated, and wood-grain effects. Customers can choose from a wide range of colours to match their interior palette. Whether you prefer subtle matte black or a glossy champagne tone, there’s an option for every taste.

Custom configurations are also available depending on project requirements. Be it two-track, three-track, or four-track systems, Okna can tailor the sliding solution to your space.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, aluminium sliding doors and windows are more than just stylish additions — they are practical investments in long-term comfort, energy efficiency, and design. With superior quality frames, customizable options, and innovative systems, Okna has emerged as a trusted brand for modern aluminium sliding solutions.

If you're planning to upgrade or build a space that reflects both sophistication and performance, choosing Okna's aluminium sliding doors and windows is a step in the right direction.

#residential architects #modern architecture #amazingarchitecture #aluminium windows #interiordesign #architecture

3 notes · View notes

transparentgentlemenmarker · 4 months ago

Text

On appelle ça une secouette à singe.

Rocks à partir de 9 690 incarne la Sustainable Urban Mobility (mobilité urbaine durable). La citadine électrique zéro émission, au design compact et élégant, peut transporter deux personnes.

Propre, intelligente et sans émissions

Mobilité durable

Tu veux te sentir libre de tes mouvements, et de manière durable si possible? Avec notre citadine électrique, c’est possible.

Jusqu’à 75 km d’autonomie, tu sais exactement jusqu’où tu veux rouler aujourd’hui. Grâce à l’autonomie de la Rocks, allant jusqu’à 75 km, tu es indépendant et mobile.

100 % en seulement 4 heures le câble de recharge est toujours à bord et compatible avec toute prise standard. En 4 heures*, ta citadine électrique est déjà entièrement rechargée.

*Le temps de charge varie en fonction de la température de la batterie, de son âge, des cycles de charge et de décharge et de la version de la batterie. Exactement ce qu’il te faux, décontractée à l’extérieur. Sur le plan visuel aussi, la nouvelle Rocks sait s’affirmer - avec ses dimensions ultra compactes, l’Opel Vizor emblématique et ses portières antagonistes. La nouvelle Rocks a de la place pour tout ce qu’il faut - tes sacs après une virée shopping, ton copain ou ta copine.

#opel #supercar #rocks

4 notes · View notes

cf8wrk4u-us · 2 years ago

Text

Across Space and Prime

Part 2: New Faces and Familiar Names

"-allow me to introduce myself" he stated stretching out his dark servo in a peaceful motion "I am Optimus Prime"

A stark culture difference between humans and Cybertronian is the fact that for the later, having the same designation as another individual was incredible rare if not unheard of.

Imagine if there were two bots named Warpath? Or Preceptor? Or even Ultra?

That be too confusing and cause a good number of problems.

Not that it's never happened before, but these were written off as incompetence done by facility guardians and Boot-Camp trainers.

And as far as Optimus had know his trainer Kup and given him a name all of his own.

No one should have had it, no one.

So how? Why was there a great bot in front of him that just addressed himself by his name.

Optimus was interrupted by his thoughts when he heard Sentinel give a mean snort.

"Oh really? Your Optimus Prime"? he said, the anxious stare he had at the face of this large mech disappeared and replaced with a nasty sneer "Right and I'm a Herald of Primus"!

The larger bot looked taken aback and moved slightly back away from the group.

"Sentinel-" Optimus whispered urgently but his fellow Prime just kept going.

"Listen impersonating a Prime is a serious offence against High Command" he said placing both servos on his hips "Even if it is a disgraced one at that"!

Optimus cringed as he saw the looks of shock and outrage grow on their faces.

"Sentinel"! he hissed and immediately pulled the other to face him.

"What"? Sentinel demanded "You may be some maintenance bot, but you still hold the title of a Prime, not anyone could just use that name so freely"

Optimus tried really hard not to gnash his denta in frustration "I don't think that's the case though"

"Oh," replied Sentinel skeptically "And why is that"?

The other Prime shook his head "I don't know but there not acting like their lying" before adding "Besides, why would any bot try to impersonate a no name bot like me"?

Sentinel face relaxed a bit from being called correct, till Optimus added this next part.

"In ether case, can you please not try to antagonize them"

"I'm not antagonizing them"! he growled

Optimus shook his head "Well your not exactly being polite to the bots that possible saved our lives"

On the other side of the room the bots who had brought them were having their own conversation.

"Arcee" grunted the red and white bot "What kind of processor addled bots did you bring back to our base"?!

"Hey, don't look at me"! said the femme defensively "Bumblebee was the one who insisted on bringing them"

<They weren't Cons> beeped the yellow bot, still in binary <You know what would have happened to them had they been left behind>!

Bumblebee.

Hearing the mechs full name it was then that Optimus took a more detailed look at the bot.

The same name, the same paint-job, yet so different.

His Bumblebee was a minibot that barely reached his waist, his plating was blockier and more compact, with a helm that carried two barely visible horns, and a glossa that spoke almost none stop. But outside the yellow of his paint job this Bumblebee easily would have toward over his teams minibot. The mech was easily the size of him and Sentinel, his plating more armored. Circular but at the same time reinforced, with many of the wires and joints slightly exposed within the seams yet protected by the other shell of the metal around it. Metal that looked far stronger and sturdier than any civilian frame would have. Along with that, two yellow doorwings that made him think of Praxian citizens he had seen back when he still was at the Academy at Cybertron.

Than there was his use of binary code instead of his own vocalizer.

While there were mechs out there who choose not to speak as much, using code was often something reserved only for when a bot needed to keep their message private pr if they no longer had any use of their vocalizer.

A pit grew in Optimus stomach.

Loss of use of the vocalizer were usually the results of ether rare cases of deformations within the system, accidents, or battles....

Optimus took another good look at the bots around him.

Outside of Arcee and the red and white bot (which Optimus was sure he could make a pretty good guess of) the mechs around him were easily at the scale of warrior class type mechs. And with weapons equipped into their bodies much like warframe even, if the blue of their eye lights didn't obviously state them as Autobot.

Optimus then pipped up a question "If its not too much trouble, could we please use one of your central computers"

The red and white bot sent a fiery glare in his direction "Let a bunch of unknow bots put their servos and some of our crucial equipment"? he stated "I don't think so"

"Then just one of your smaller monitors then" said Optimus "I just need to access the planets network".

"I said that's not happening"! growled the mech

"Please! Our readers our down, as well as our commlinks, we have no idea where we are, I simply want to confirm something-"

The red and white bot gave an even fiercer look.

"And I'm saying I'm not readily assisting a group of strange mechs, especially those who are willingly accompanied by a Decepticon"!

He jabbed a metal digit at the direction of the femme who had been quite all this time.

But no sooner did they notice the Decepticon symbol on her color did their arms changed into the lethal blasters from earlier.

"A Con"?! shouted the large green mech named Bulkhead "Slag it! And we brought them right in"!

Blackarachnia took a defensive position and as the solder class bots approach them.

"She isn't a threat/She's not with us"! shouted both Optimus and Sentinel.

Blackarachnia snorted "Goodness! I feel so protected"!

Optimus threw an unhappy look at both the femme and his fellow Prime before looking at the bots in front of him, under their mistrustful stares he raised his hand in a peaceful manner.

"We don't mean you any harm, we are not affiliated with the Decepticons, we simply wish to try to establish where we are" he said "If you could allow me to look up a name, I would greatly appreciate that"

The red and white mech spoke up "We are not offering assistance to-"

"Please, Ratchet"

The mech looked startled before narrowing his optics.

"How do you know my name"?

Optimus gave him a sad smile "Your an experience medic in the field and despite your less than perfect berth side manner your a bot who deeply cares for his patients"

The mech was silent before he looked at the bot besides him, the other Optimus Prime.

"Optimus"? he called

How strange was it to hear his own name but not a single optic was aimed at him but instead this large and powerful looking mech.

They looked at him for orders, for guidance, with absolute trust.

A look not expressed down the line from his own team till much later on their stay on earth.

This mech, this leader, who was now studying him.

Despite how intimidated he was of them, Optimus gulped before staring back at those ancient optics.

Locking with those optics Optimus found another difference between himself and the mech, that while the optics of his eyes glowed a bright blue behind the glass the eyes of the towers bot before him shone with a light all of its own. An ancient bright iris shining brightly among a depth of mechanics, both age and experience clear in them. He had been around older mechs such as Ratchet, and Ultra Magnus, even encountered Alpha Trion when he gave brief lectures at the academy.

But he never encountered optics like these.

Then something unexpected happen.

A small smile formed on the great mechs face before he turned to the medic besides him.

"I see no harm in allowing this young Autobot to make a quick search" he stated.

"Optimus" Ratchet tried to argue.

"With you managing the devices of course Ratchet" stated the mech before looking at Optimus again "Though it confuses me how a mech never seen before by my team or seen with the Decepticons knows about this planet's networks, as arbitrary as they are".

Sentinel then grasped his shoulder "Yeah! Why are you asking to use this shoddy organic network? We need to get access to the commlinks"!

He shrugged him off "There's something I have to confirm Sentinel"

Looking at Ratchet, this Ratchet, as he made his way to the monitors, he spoke to him.

"Please look up the name Issac Sumdac".

The medic grumbled before typing.

Optimus was taken a back at not seeing the familiar face of the kindly scientist and father of his friend.

Instead were a list of several Issac Sumdac's, some with a link to a site called Some Social?

"Could you type Sumdac Systems, located in Detroit"? pressed Optimus.

This didn't yield any results ether, only for the word Sumdac to be auto corrected to solar panel systems or even solar systems.

Hilarious if this didn't make Optimus an unsettling feeling in his optics, only to turn into straight horror when he noticed something in the far corner of the screen.

"Well,"? gruffed Ratchet "Anything else"?!

But Optimus didn't answer.

"Optimus were wasting time" complained Sentinel "What even is this for"?

Sentinel paused though when he didn't hear a response from his fellow Prime.

"Optimus"? he heard the questioning voice from Ratchet.

It was then the mech lifted his servo and pointed to the screen "Sentinel, the year states that the Earth month of this year is 2011..."

Sentinel frowned at him confused "Yeah and"?

"When we left the year was 2101...."

His fellow Prime looked startled before saying "What does that mean"?

Optimus shook his head "Nothing good"

"WHAT"! demanded Sentinel

Blackarachnia strolled smoothly towards the pair.

"Oh, just tell him Optimus" she said "Sentinel has always been slow on the uptake"

It was noticeable that the other bots had noticed how he was being addressed.

"Did you just call him....Optimus"? said Arcee bewildered.

Taking a deep intake he said "I believe I owe you an explanation"

The other Optimus, the other Prime, stared at him quizzically.

"Yes, I believe so"

He nodded before saying "For starters, my given designation is Optimus Prime" the mech said, cringing a bit at the shocked faces the other bots gave him, but continued "And unfortunately I believe were far mor lost than we thought"

"Okay explain this to me again"? asked Bulkhead, this worlds Bulkhead.

It was interesting how despite the obvious differences, the sheer size of the new Bulkhead and the act he was armed with blasters, that they could still share the same wide eyed befuddled look.

"Our group experienced...an accident with our Transwarp generator" Optimus explained once more ", and I believe the resulted blast must have taken us from where we are, our version of the planet earth, and took us here"

The group had moved away from the monitor station and had gathered into a far more spacious area. Sentinel and Blackarachnia kept to Optimus side but no closer than they had to be. Optimus could see from the corner of his optics how Sentinel would give him anxious looks that he always tried to hide behind a scowling brow while Blackarachnia stood tense and giving sneers to anyone looking her way.

Optimus knew that maybe he should have mentioned that he, Sentinel, and his team were engaged in battle with Blackarachnia and the destruction of the Transwarp device was due part to her. But seeing how hostile the other Autobots had become at the apparent Decepticon, he didn't want anymore of an antagonistic view towards her.

He felt slightly relieved that Sentinel didn't try to "correct" the story...yet.

"Another version of Earth"? said the version of Ratchet, his voice thick with skepticism "You can't really expect us to believe that"?

"I understand that's hard to believe" said Optimus "But multiverse theory is something scientist have contemplated as something possible"

"In theory" stressed Ratchet "But the idea of other universes other than our own is still seen as a supposition at best"!

Blackarachnia gave a low chuckle at that "You know what they say, a theory is only a theory till its proven true"

The medic sent a glare at her but the femme simply gave a small wave.

Optimus coughed "In ether case, after the blast me and my....associates found ourselves in that cave and eventually those Decepticons"

"What rotten luck" the other Bulkhead chuckled dryly "Waking up in a Con mining operation, good thing we saved your metal at the nick of time"

Sentinel who had been oddly quite spoke up.

"Those Decepticons" he said "They were mining energon"?

A lot of the bots gave Sentinel a look that meant how foolish they found his question, like it should have been obvious.

But it wasn't.

Back in the beginning when Optimus and his team found themselves stranded on earth he had ordered Teletron 1 with its limited range to try and locate potential pockets of Energon. Only to not find any, leaving Optimus to assume that this was simply a planet that didn't contain this specific mineral. It was disappointing but since the oil found on earth was edible, he and his team didn't run the risk of starving.

But it seemed once more, with the addition of Energon and the absence of Issac and even Sari Sumdac, that this version of Earth was far different than Optimus own.

"With the war between the Autobots and Decepticons still persisting, the scouting and collection of Energon is a vital thing" said this world version of him, Optimus Prime.

Wait...war?

Optimus could feel his mouth part in shock as the moisture of his intake disappeared.

"You are currently at war with the Decepticons"? he breathed out

The other him looked at him, slowly blinking before saying "You are not"?

Optimus shook his head "Our war with the Decepticons ended a million years ago"

The bots around him look at Optimus, their blue optics wide at his words.

With a pause the mech who shared his name spoke again "Currently we have endured war with the Decepticons for many long centuries" he stated "As of now we find ourselves on Earth, locked in deadly and intense combat over control of this world's supply of energon, which as you now is the fuel and lifeblood of Autobots and Decepticons alike" he then added "Even with the departure of Megatron we are still on defense against the other faction, but there is hope we can someday see an end of this war"

"Megatron departure"? asked Optimus "Are you saying that Megatron is no longer here"

His mirror version closed his eye before saying "At our recent battle there was heavy amount of devastation done, one which I am not sure Megatron had the strength to leave unscathed."

Megatron was gone.

Since the battle on the Orion and his consequent revival back in Detroit Megatron felt like this impossible force to fight.

He always felt it was a wonder he and his teams were able to thwart him and his soldiers over and over again.

But now he was gone...it almost seemed impossible.

"So with Megatron gone, whose the one running the show" Blackarachnia asked.

The blue femme narrowed her optics before sighing and saying "My guess is Starscream"

Blackarachnia let out an unhappy breath "Seriously, that screechy seeker"?

The Bulkhead of this world gave a small chuckle but stopped when Arcee and Ratchet shot him a look.

"Megatrons gone, great" said Sentinel in almost a bored tone "But is there a way your planning to help send us back to our world"?

Optimus was glad Sentinel seemed to believe him but he couldn't help but be embarrassed at his fellow Primes demanding tone.

"Well, were currently in use of our own groundbridge and its Transwarp modulator" said Ratchet in a deadpan tone "And we have no spares or extra materials for use, certainly not in a way that would be strong enough to supposedly open gateways to other dimensions"

"Do you have any ships then"? asked Sentinel "If you're not able to help us I'm sure someone on Cybertron does"

Optimus was ready to apologize for his fellow Primes demands but was cut off guard by the somber almost pained expressions on their faces.

"...unfortunately me and my compatriots don't have any ships for use" said the other Optimus with some hesitancy.

"Than how soon can you contact someone from Cybertron? Maybe the Autobot Science Division"?

There was more silence and Optimus was starting to get worried.

"We cannot contact Cybertron" Ratchet stated solemnly.

"Why not"?! Sentinel demanded "With Megatron gone, aren't you planning on calling in for more support to clean up the rest of these Decepticons? The Elite Guard"?

None of the bots seemed to want to speak, almost hiding something they knew would be devastating to the strangers before them.

But Sentinel had little patience for their hesitancy.

"Hello? Why isn't anyone answering me"?

Finally, his counterpart said in a quiet voice laced with old grief "There is no way to contact Cybertron, unfortunately, Cybertron no longer exist"

#transformers #transformers prime #transformers animated #tfp optimus prime #tfa optimus prime #tfa sentinel prime #tfa blackarachnia #tfp arcee #tfp ratchet #tfp bumblebee #tfp bulkhead #crossover #fanfiction

68 notes · View notes