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ECCS N-Type Androids

General Info

N-Types are the first android type designed. they're designed to be small and versatile maintenance units for most environments, equipped with a vast array of sensors for any diagnostics; both physical and wireless. being just 150cm tall, they can work in small spaces human engineers would struggle in, and their special chemical-resistant synthskin and joint covers allow them to handle even some acids dangerous to humans without additional PPE. most N-Types are also equipped with a small RTG, allowing them to slowly recharge by sleeping where charger access is lacking.

the N-Type antennae are also a popular upgrade for other models, as they have the most extensive sensory capabilities available outside special custom-made designs

the N-Type is also well-known for being extremely cute, making them popular with humans, despite their work going mostly unnoticed

Misc. Specs and Features

150cm tall, 170cm with antennae

extensive sensor arrays

chemical resistant

good night vision

equipped with RTG

hotswappable face, allowing for easy use of a purpose-made welding mask

Known quirks and issues

by far the most common problem, the N-type's sensors make them susceptible to headaches from electromagnetic interference on their antennae

the N-Type is also not very strong physically, which combined with their small size can make them vulnerable in dangerous areas, and as such a guardian in the form of an S-Type or human is recommended

Usual Personality

most N-Types are relatively timid and easily startled, but quite kind. they also have a tendency for perfectionism, and may get annoyed if that's not achievable

they usually despise their antennae being touched, albeit some are known to enjoy that sexually from select people

Trivia

a few N-Types are deployed at research stations in Antarctica, as they don't require charging, and can provide warmth for human researchers

some N-Types have modified their welding masks to function in normal daylight, for use as a free non-humanlike face module

they were originally meant to be called the M-Type, standing for maintenance, however the spec designer made a typo which was caught too late in production to fix

the N-Type has the longest stock antennae of any android type

Author's Notes

this is the first android i designed

the N-Type was created out of wanting more background for Xen, an OC whose eye is my main blog's icon

my actual 3D printed antennae are loosely based on N-Type antennae

like half of their design is an excuse for Xen's cuteness

them sometimes being horny for antennae touching, especially licking, may or may not be based on myself

N instead of M is not a real typo, i just found it to flow better off the tongue

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ECCS S-Type Androids

General Info

the S-Type light security android is somewhat polarising model in that they're deemed a failure by some, and a success by others. they were originally designed for police use, particularly as riot control units

however their incredibly strong morals made them essentially useless for a large portion of police work. as such they ended up largely used as bodyguards and to maintain peace at social events like concerts or sporting events, among other such tasks

while not designed for it, they also double as a social worker, their social and often empathic nature being perfect for this

Misc. Specs and Features

190cm tall, 200cm with antennae

bullet- and cut-resistant armour, capable of stopping up to a 9mm handgun at 1m range

cut-resistant kevlar sleeves on joints

stronger than most humans

extremely social

Known Quirks and Issues

the S-Type's most notable flaw is their tendency to experience rapid core biocomponent degradation to the point of sentience loss without adequate social interaction. the reasons for this are still unknown

the S-Type also has an excessive sense of morals, which they refuse to act against. they are known to resort to violence if attempts are made to force them to act against their values

Usual Personality

as mentioned, the S-Type is extremely social and extroverted, both out of necessity and personality. they are empathic and caring, albeit somewhat easily angered if provoked on purpose, or forced to act against their values as mentioned

Trivia

S-Types also make for great teachers, and other socially focused professions

S-Types are extremely popular among lesbians

they often end up in polycules due to their need for interaction

S- and N-Types get along particularly well

Author's Notes

what do you mean this was just an excuse to design a hot tall lesbian robot

i dislike cops if you can't tell, and couldn't have the hot armoured lesbians be cops

the core degradation concept was heavily inspired by a friend's writing

i would like to be carried by one

part of the original concept was these and N-Types always being a pair, but i decided they're better off as separate

with the exception of one OC (Mia, an US Military experiment gone wrong), these are the closest to a sentient combat robot i've designed at the time of this post

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Strand

Strand Ab is a Swedish corporation known worldwide for their extremely high quality optical systems. While most well known for their ocular implants, Strand optics can be found in a variety of high-end electronics, ranging from AR/VR hardware to even satellites

Brief History

Strandberg Optik, later to be known as simply Strand, was founded by Matias Strandberg in 1982 as a specialty camera store, quickly gaining fame in photography circles for his custom, high-end lenses

The company's popularity kept increasing from there, eventually entering the electronics industry as a supplier of camera modules for flagship smartphones in the mid-to-late 2010s, where their growth started to stagnate

In 2027 Matias Strandberg retired as owner and CEO of Strandberg Optik, handing the business over to his daughter, Åsa Strandberg. She promptly began a restructuring and rebranding program in order to keep the brand from fading into obscurity. This led to the company's renaming to simply Strand, and an increased focus in ultra-high-end electronics

This shift in focus secured Strand as the number-one lens and display assembly supplier for VR/AR equipment, as well as a deal with ESA to supply lenses for the cameras on three research satellites.

However this success only lasted a limited time, as the economic downturn of the mid-to-late 2030s meant a reduced demand for the high-end products Strand had been focusing on, which forced the company to downsize significantly, including fully dropping the old photography focus. During this time Strand also produced some lower end systems to keep the company afloat despite the former CEO's disapproval

Strand, however, did survive, and with the economy finally starting to look up towards the end of the 2040s, they were on the hunt for a new market to kickstart a new golden era

This market was found in the emerging field of cybernetics, with newly developed neural interfaces making advanced sensors such as eyes a much more feasible proposition

While a gamble in the form of an enormous gamble towards and unproven market, this proved to be an extremely successful move for Strand, which cemented itself as the first, and most prestigious, ocular cybernetics producer

Products

Since entering the cybernetics market, Strand only ever sells one product publicly. This being the Strand Fokus cybernetic eye implant. It is designed to mimic a human eye perfectly, and is only available in blue, green, brown, and bluish-grey

This singular product is also slightly controversial, as many see it as simply a status symbol due to its extremely high price and lack of colour options or additional features. Users of the Strand Fokus typically justify their choice with Strand's lifetime warranty and unparalleled quality standards

Beyond their one consumer-facing product, Strand continues to supply camera modules for various high-end electronics, however details on this are only available by request from a sufficiently prestigious corporation.

Author's Notes

Strand is loosely based on Apple

i also wanted to do something different for the ultra-high-end cybernetics brand, hence the perfect human eye replica rather than piles of cool features

the timeline was surprisingly hard to design

i wrote this while sleep deprived because inspiration hits at the weirdest times

the name "Strandberg Optik" had been floating around my head for several months before writing this