The SKNK units are growing increasingly popular! :3

https://x.com/Likesac1 made this piece that my wonderful sis Haruko got for us <3 she also wrote this little piece of lore up for them and I wanted to post it.


LORE BELOW


"Replika unit SKNK
Generation 7, social support bioresonant unit
Biomechanical with Carbon Fiber reinforced Polyethylene shell

A line of replikas designed to support morale and social interactions at remote colonies. The SKNK takes appearance of a humanoid skunk draped in purple furniture that attracts fondness amongst those that sets eyes upon her appearance and serves as the mascot of the eusan nation ready to be deployed as entertaining hosts at events or as companion pet on lonely stations.

In addition to the usual biomechanical components a regular replika has, the sknk is fitted with multimedia interface and mittens-like gloves that can act as controllers for state-approved videogames and films stored within her memory. Their eyes are able to be used as bifocal projectors and external peripherals can be hooked into her sockets to allow extra functionality.

Their neural patterns is usually stable but must be checked up on regularly as their emotional tuning bioresonance used to sync themselves with their interlocutors means they are also susceptible to negative emotions. They should be allowed pet collars and plushies as basic fetish objects but the best effects are yielded by attributing them costumes to wear.

They get along great with Kolibris, Mynahs and EULRs due to their heavily social nature.

Despite their endearing appearance, they are not helpless in case of aggression. Their tail are detachable and comprised with non-neutonian impact resistant gel lined with ballistic carbon fiber for projectile protection. their tail acts as a shield they can protect themselves with and the buttons on their belly are filled with irritating chemical agents to create distance between them and their opponents

The original neural pattern was obtained from scanning the memories of a once great medium woman who offered various esoteric services.

Replika unit SKNK mod HRK
The combat recon equivalent of the SKNK, the HRK mod model features an heavy duty all-titanium skeleton with polyethylene shell including an underlining of ballistic carbon fiber to protect critical components and optional ballistic armored breast plates, plus an all-terrain biometric scanner with LED lights and radio transmitter.

The result of designing a combat capable SKNK unit, the HRK modded variants are vastly different from their civilian counterparts and serves mainly as remote radio operators and recon units to either scout in enemy territory or patch holes within a radio network and provide technical assistance.

Trading away the multimedia interface the original unit uses for an all band radio transmitter, they are also fitted with a terrain and biometric captor on their shoulder to discern the world and its living beings in their field of vision. Capable of immediately spotting intruders and saboteurs through their exceptional optics and reporting them over a radio network, these units represent the true all seeing eyes of the revolutionary nation. The unit is fitted with a spotlight through the fins of their shoulder sensors along with an IR/photon sensor at the center for nighttime operations.

Unlike the original counterpart, the combat SKNKs are very antisocial in nature and do not get along well with any other units and are best left to work in solitary. However social contact with other units remains possible but may lead to abrasive interactions. It will tolerate ARARs, EULRs and civilians SKNKs. It will oppose any form of informal and formal authority from other units it does not recognize as part of its designated group.

Their neural patterns degrade when forced to socialize during a prolonged period and will eventually show signs of aggressivity towards others. Fetish weapons and collars as fetish objects are to be allowed for persona stabilization.

The unit does not share the same neural pattern as the civilian version, as their neural pattern was extracted from a volunteer radio operator operating in a satellite station. Unlike the civilian version, it is not bioresonant and is actually heavily resistant to its effect."