forum i used to know love, i am a robot... (O/O)

Started Sep 22 by @orionshenanigan

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You are a robot whose creator abandoned you when you turned out to be sentient-something that is illegal under current robotics laws and something to be ever so slightly feared (at least, allegedly). However, because you were abandoned without ever being reported, you survive long enough to figure out how to live in this world where anything nonhuman is a second class citizen, or in the case of bots, functionally a slave that can't fight back against their abusers. However, when you meet an alien professor and doctor who claims to know of a way to get off this godforsaken planet for good and into a heavenly utopia of a star system, where all are seen as worthy… well, why not take the chance?

Okay so obviously this is one of Orion's rps, so tw for gore, violence, swearing, some mild sexual themes and possibly some stuff we might take to DMs. Also, this is going to reference some gothic literature but I'm not basing it too heavily off of anything which is why I'll be saying that this RP is very much friendly for anyone who is interested in joining!! Anyways, be kind, have fun, and have a wonderful time exploring sci fi worlds and whatnot.

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Name: Uses two names, the one his parents gave him and the one he got when he was registered as an Earth citizen. Master Architect was his original name, albeit in a different language because in his culture names are more like descriptors of what your family expects you to do, but Arthur Masterson is his Earth Name.
Age: 56, but he doesn't look it. Given that Arthur is an Amalgam (basically an alien species that Frankensteins together their bodies out of metal and dead plant and animal matter) he looks fairly young-although, he did choose a younger face for a reason.
Gender/Identity: Man out of convenience, Amalgams don't have genders due to the method they reproduce-they are functionally sex swapping parasites that basically just sire or carry the child depending on who it's more convenient for at the time.
Pronouns: Again, out of convenience he'll use he/him pronouns but Arthur doesn't really care for labels.
Orientation: Aro/Ace towards basically every species but his own. Not because he's a xenophobic asshole, but because he's genetically hardwired to seek out members of his own species to reproduce with and anything outside of that is basically just a regrettable fling or a QPR because ya boi doesn't really like the idea of being a parent or having close relationships with anyone but his own kind, again not out of xenophobia but because his brain literally won't let him fucc haha.
Appearance: Arthur is held together by steel and vines, stitching the skin of dead humans together tightly in such a way that you could barely tell he wasn't an Amalgam if not for the scarring all across his body. He has bright, beautiful brown eyes and hair made of lush white fur, not anything like what's on Earth but that feels so soft you could wrap yourself up and die in it and not notice at all. He's a little on the shorter side, but of course, that's because he's had little materials to work with in building up his form.
Wardrobe: Wears very dark academia style outfits, but it varies from day to day the specifics of those outfits.
Personality: Wise beyond even his years, but still kind. Something of a weary soul.
Primary Motivation: Getting back home.
Backstory: Was stranded on an asteroid colony as a child, eventually taken into Earth's custody as a teenager, and as an adult studied everything he could about history and culture, yes of Earth but also of other places too, far more strange and wild than one would ever expect.
Skills: Mostly just a crusty academic type, can't fight worth a damn but definitely can outsmart enemies in non combat situations.
Theme Song(s): Moderation by Florence and the Machine, Cosmic Love by Florence and the Machine, Body by Mother Mother.
Other: More to him than meets the eye. I would put something actually useful here but I'm hella tired lmao.

Name: Khal Baatar (formerly referred to as Model "X7-418")

Age: Built 29 years ago

Gender/Identity: Man (created in the image of his creator)
Pronouns: He/Him

Orientation: Demisexual/Demiromantic; experiences attraction only after forming deep bonds of trust, which are rare for him. For as long as he had been sentient, the concept of wanting and liking someone is still something he hadn't fully explored.

Appearance: Khal stands at 5'11" with a slender yet athletic build that exudes quiet strength. His smooth, tan complexion appears human, featuring subtle imperfections like tiny pores and faint veins beneath his synthetic skin. He has striking facial features—high cheekbones, a broad jawline, and a straight nose—paired with deep, warm brown almond eyes. His thick, dark hair is always kept neat. Internally, he houses a robotic "heart" that circulates a glowing silvery-blue biomechanical fluid and a "brain". His internal structure enables human-like movement with superior strength and durability.

Wardrobe: More of a tech aesthetic, favoring dark clothing—a worn leather jacket, fitted jeans, and chunky boots.

Personality: Khal may initially seem quiet and reserved, often speaking with minimal words. However, beneath his calm exterior, theres a curiosity about the world and people. Once he feels comfortable, he becomes more engaging and eager to explore new ideas and experiences.

Primary Motivation: To live a long, peaceful life.

Backstory: Initially created as Model X7-418 by a man named Jargal, Khal was designed to infiltrate foreign environments for covert operations, capable of blending in seamlessly as a human. His early existence involved numerous missions that often resulted in tragedy due to political schemes, and it was slowly chipping away at his programmed detachment. A genuine bond with a foreigner was the beginning of his sparked sentience but ended in heartbreak when his new friend was caught in the crossfire in that mission. This loss triggered failures in his systems, resulting in erratic behavior and increasingly complex emotional responses. Noticing these changes, his creator grew suspicious. He had built him to obey without question, but now the robot began to exhibit human traits, including the refusal to follow orders. The final straw came when he outright rejected a mission and in an attempt to regain control, his creator tried to dismantle him– but Khal fought back, leading to his abandonment after the other man realized that he could not destroy what he created. For the past five years, he has navigated life in hiding, assuming that his maker would eventually report him as a malfunctioning prototype. Yet, no report has come. Instead, he continues to seek a sense of belonging and purpose.

Skills: Super strength and agility, along with the ability to read emotions

Theme Song(s): Not too too sure, i guess they would be
Weyes Blood - Andromeda and System Of A Down - Lonely Day

Other: A passionate bug collector, specifically of beetles, with over a dozen specimens encased in glass in his home.