DRC-09 Cyclops

The **DRC-09 Cyclops** is a one-of-a-kind heavy combat droid designed by PROJECT. Designed to act as a security and combat force, this formidable machine can defend all of its clients, allies or creators at all costs. The DRC-09 is well suited for heavy combat as it was created for absolute destruction, possessing extreme durability and firepower to take out hordes of foes with unerring precision and superior programming.

Even though the machine is designed by PROJECT, all functional units are swiftly recovered, maintained and are kept in secret by the Panamoan military, under the discretion of the Aryaine Kingdom and the reformed Sacrosanct Defence Coalition, now rebranded into a name familiar to the past. These war machines saw public approval when it was used in the new era, through a recent conflict known as the *Legion-Renegade War*.

Clearly, this machine is not affected by the **Future Weapons Withdrawal Act**.

## History

### Creation

The DRC-09 Cyclops was designed by PROJECT and was later collaborated with Archibald Robotics, as the design proved to be too expensive, even for the megacorporation. In fact, it was just as costly as those top-of-the-line mechas that they deploy into the streets and most battlefields. It has been created from scratch more than several times, as they are experimenting with the "perfect soldier robot" formula, which was successful through the final prototype of "XDRC-08", preceding its current production model and designation.

The DRC-09 was a unique killer robot designed for heavy combat, and the ability to demonstrate humanoid emotions. This is evidently one of the megacorporation's best robots to be ever completed. Moreover, it can be set to have its own will, bearing thoughts so complex that it would tens of lifetimes for nevians to comprehend, not even the smartest ones can ever deduce it.

### PROJECT-G/NEX War

Throughout the *PROJECT-G/NEX War*, the DRC-09 Cyclops saw limited use in combat to complement its secretive nature and a high profile design. Contrary to the engineers had expected, the machines themselves are capable of independent thinking and do not need to be remotely piloted like traditional designs. During *Rampancy*, at least four 001s are sent in Technovolk to kill any trespasser on sight, owing to their "cleaning the streets" policy on the wrecked nation, not caring if the bots have destroyed OMAR-CONSTRUCT assets. Meanwhile at *The COALESCENCE*, some are captured by the security firm for research purposes, owing to PSYLOCKE-832.

It is not used during *Going All Out*. Ultimately, it was a poor decision for the megacorporation to not use the robotic droid to a larger scale, as it evidently outperforms regular bots sent into the field.

#### Technological Lies

An Original DRC-09 was kept in use by Muldoon Lundgren as his personal bodyguard, knowing that machines are more capable of protecting their clients over humans. As a result, he ordered PROJECT to produce more of these units, but most of them are as expensive and valuable as a typically giant mecha. The original unit was then used by him during his death, when he used the machine in a failed attempt to kill the crowd, only for PSYLOCKE-832 to destroy it and the G/NEX totally scrapping it into nothingness.

#### Bleeding Edge: Ultimatum

As the downfall of the megacorporation is inevitable, all units of this design have been scrapped, destroyed or hidden away. What is left from various factories have been nothing but blueprints, and the only remaining source of production for the DRC-09 models was the underground complex underneath the SUPREME headquarters. It was then revealed that hundreds of DRC-09 variants are found through Level 8, particularly Sublevel 14B, 15N, 16C and 17A. 17A on the other hand, was drawing interest from the Panamoan military.

### Bygone: The Uprising

#### New Heroes, Another Ultimatum

The 004 units are standard of the Panamoan Army as mechanical soldiers, after finding the **Sublevel 17A** of the SUPREME headquarters. They are assigned to integrate on infantry regiments when heavy combat with the use of mechs and mechas are confirmed in the battlefield. These bots are heavily modified with appropriate camouflage paint to conceal itself to the respective surroundings, while a modified arsenal allows it to become a formidable, mobile weapon system. The major upgrade saw its worth throughout the *Legion-Renegade War*, being sent into Avarshi. They were carefully controlled by regular and special forces, but as soon as it deployed into combat, most of the bots have developed a will of its own, even if they are subservient to them.

Notably, one photographic image shows a DRC-09 sacrificing itself against the enemy, using all of its weapons and strength to fend off the threat, despite rubble and debris flying everywhere, until a shot to its optic rendered the machine blind, leaving it vulnerable to enemy attacks. When renegades attempted to destroy it, the armour proved too thick, and self-destructed itself, earning a Medal of Honour. That unit was known as "Steel", and it was honoured after the war's end.

## Overview

The **DRC-09 Cyclops** is designed to be a "one-of-a-kind" tactical soldier bot, capable of sentient-like responses and emotions, making it more emotionally advanced than the NRC-25 Bulwark or Hammerhead Drone robots, which are little more than mindless smart robotic drones. It also possessed a unique programming, allowing it to exhibit thoughts so complex, that it would take nevankind centuries to comprehend. Notably, it has a *Predictive Combat Software*, allowing it to perfectly anticipate its attackers' moves and fight patterns with ease.

It uses the extra heavy duty "Class IX" chassis designed by the collaboration of PROJECT and Archibald Robotics; An enriched XC918 tungsten-titanium alloyed body and armour-grade composite plating designed with superior hydraulics, servo and plasma technology ensured to give the machine extreme durability without compromising modularity, speed and tech compatibility.

The IX chassis gives it a a **Class-100** strength, allowing it to lift 100 tons maximum even in the lowest power levels, punch or kick with a force of one hundred tons, deliver strikes with speeds ranging from 50-200 mph; Break ship armoured walls through strength or bull charging. Impressive lower body hydraulics and pistons give it an outstanding movement, dashing and sprinting speed.

The only downside is a low agility despite the impressive speed and mobility. Which is a notable but not major disadvantage.

### Statistics

* **Class IX Chassis**: Class IX chassis implements a superior hydraulic and plasma technology to run the bot faster, stronger, tougher and built to withstand extreme damage no matter the odds.
	+ **Class IX Strength**: Class IX strength grants Cyclops the ability to punch up to seven inches of composite armour, lift 100 tons, effortlessly kill humanoids with fists and pry open warship doors with relative ease.
	+ **Class IX Durability**: IX-level durability is achieved thanks to the use of Vekron Composite plating followed by C5 Titanium alloy and *kevlar-based polymers* to amplify toughness against enemy firepower launched at it.
	+ **Class IX Speed**: IX-level limbs with pneumatic hydraulic technology allows it to run as fast as 200 miles per hour! It can also perfectly time it's own quick punches and kicks to a target or opponent.

* **Targeting System**: The DRC-09 had a powerful targeting system designed by Archibald Robotics. This allows perfectly interpreted projectile trajectory, firing patterns to make perfect shots in a fight.

* **Genius Intellect**: Has a "read-learn" function which allows it to expand its already huge amount of general and confidential knowledge on endless topics such as war, politics, space, technology, machinery and so on.

* **Social Intuit**: Since DRC-09 units are employed with a read-write CPU and runs a proprietary AI; It allowed them to interact with species in a very humanoid manner.

## Known Units

The DRC-09 Cyclops has been mass produced to a limited degree, with forty are fully functional and combat tested, despite the apparent destruction of the megacorporation. It is located at Sublevel 18C, a factory one level and two layers higher then 19A, which houses copies of ANNIHILATOR's physical body, also fully functional.

* **001**: The Original Unit. Personalised in PROJECT colours, it was used by Muldoon Lundgren as he attempted a last effort to kill the G/NEX rebels, moments before his inevitable demise.

* **002**: The Second Unit. Heavily modified for heavy combat, and lacks any form of emotional capabilities, which was purely designed by PROJECT. It is fitted with Octocamo to blend in its surroundings.

* **003**: The Third Unit. This served as the blueprint for all future designs, known for its characterised features, grenade shotgun and a unique aesthetic, making it perfect for fighting the heroes of the newer generations.

* **004** : The Militarised Unit. Now used in the Panamoan Army, it is personalised with an arctic camouflage paint scheme, a different primary weapon, which is a 12mm machine gun alongside miniature missile launchers and retaining the wrist guns. It is noticeably streamlined and carries a ton of ammunition, all without sacrificing its own speed and agility.

## Trivia

### General

* Serial Number: **DFV29201-NUZQE**
* Time spent working on the bot was *ten years and five months*, in total. It took the efforts of PROJECT and the Archibald Robotics to efficiently finish and test the design.
* The 004 unit is exclusively used by the Panamoan Army to integrate into their infantry units with ease, providing a means of remarkable firepower and an armoured, mobile system. The Marines also got their hands on it.
* Archibald Robotics has agreed to mass producing the bot just in case the signature "Cyclops" unit got destroyed into pieces in combat.
* Has its own micro auto pistols integrated on the wrists as an onboard weapon systems; Don't forget shoulder missiles.
* Is the most emotionally available bot to be ever produced. However, it can be programmed to demonstrate zero emotions, allowing it to become an emotionless killing machine.
* Rumours claim some DRC-09 have been used by the renegades.

### Developmental Notes

* The DRC-09 is derived from the older wiki, albeit heavily repurposed and rewritten.
* The decision to make it as a military weapon of the Panamoans was not by ACT-67's choice, but his colleagues.
* It was initially written as a single robot, but it was chosen to be mass produced to emphasise's PROJECT power and their unlimited resources.
* Cyclops is an obvious nickname, hence its codename being added after its designation.
* All 004's under the Panamoan forces are all painted in four different camouflage schemes, all appropriate for the environment it will be deployed in to. To enhance their already formidable ability to blend itself to the environment, natural foliage and materials are applied to its shoulders, and applying a honeycombed optic protector to prevent its red or blue light eye from being detected by the enemy.
* 004's are strong enough to manhandle artillery guns as a handheld weapon.
* This machine is a symbol of strength for the new era.
* The Cyclops' favoured non-standard weapon is an ATL-20 Millimetre anti materiel rifle.
* All 004 units are reverse engineered.