Space Terrapin Posted June 14, 2015 Spencer's diary, Junali 3815 After an easy ride on Xerillian last week, I've been called back to Dr. Blomkampf's engineering facility on board the OCS 'Your paycheck could depend on this'. I wonder what I'm letting myself in for this time... "Ah! Spencer! I'm glad it's you. I've just been putting the finishing touches to my newest design." "No pointy sticks this time?" "No, but I think you'll like it anyway..." "Wow, she's a beaut Doc. What do you call her?" "The Octan Octonaut! The most advanced Awesomnium prospecting vehicle ever designed, if I do say so myself. And with the 8-legged ambulatory system, she's stable on any terrain. Just try not to leave her in the bottom of a sinkhole this time, eh?" For once, the Doc was as good as his word. The Octonaut handles the rocky plains of Kaalin with ease. It may be a little cramped inside, but the armour's thick enough to withstand a meteorite strike. Drill deployed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Sal Posted June 14, 2015 Wow, nice work on all those legs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted June 15, 2015 Very impressive! I love how you did the legs and the cockpit is great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aeralure Posted June 15, 2015 Great work on the legs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kabel Posted June 15, 2015 Very interesting craft design, but I wonder how fast something like this would be in reality! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Space Terrapin Posted June 15, 2015 Very interesting craft design, but I wonder how fast something like this would be in reality! I'm guessing - dead slow! Although interestingly, the US military is currently researching 8-legged robots to carry supplies on difficult terrain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodan Black Posted June 15, 2015 Nice crawler and I love that shot of it in the lab! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boxerlego Posted June 15, 2015 Wow, Nice crawler! Looks like it can drill almost everywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shmails Posted June 15, 2015 The drilling machine is great, and I love the landing pad area. Nice work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted June 15, 2015 Brilliant idea with that Octonaut, looks pretty effective too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pombe Posted June 15, 2015 The Octonaut is fantastic! I think the concept is brilliant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dannylonglegs Posted June 16, 2015 Octan Octonaut! Great job! I love how circular it is! Great job! ~Insectoid Aristocrat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andromedas Gates Posted June 16, 2015 The judges awarded you 4 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites