[MOC] B.E.E.P.B.O.O.P.s and S.C.O.R.P.I.O.N. Robots

[arnoldtblumberg]

A couple related robot MOCs here in my evolving mythology of my own Classic Space universe!

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-45480/arnoldtblumberg/beepboops-biomimetic-environmental-engineering-programmable-bot-occupational-operational-personnel/?inventory=1#comments

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-45463/arnoldtblumberg/scorpion-space-colony-operations-robot-patrol-inspection-overhaul-networking/?inventory=1#comments

B.E.E.P.B.O.O.P.s (Biomimetic Environmental & Engineering Programmable Bot: Occupational & Operational Personnel)
The most ubiquitous all-purpose CCS robots, the B.E.E.P.B.O.O.P.s seem imposing, but their Asimovian programming made them the most benign and loyal automatons working throughout the galaxy. Their flexibility in software and hardware made them eminently practical in almost any environment, with variants built for traditional base operations, Galaxy Squad service, and ice and desert planets. Personnel grew accustomed to their presence, and to the familiar platform discs that could receive the levitating charging cradles where B.E.E.P.B.O.O.P.s could be docked for reenergizing and reprogramming. An experimental sentry variant (capable of stun setting only) proved unpopular with ethicists and personnel, but some can still be found working oddly in concert with stealth S.C.O.R.P.I.O.N.s (see other MOC). The sentry model inspired a recurring joke at its expense: “Some thing is wrong on Saturn 3.” We have been unable to determine the joke’s origin, however, as there never was a CCS base on Saturn 3.

S.C.O.R.P.I.O.N. (Space Colony Operations Robot: Patrol, Inspection, Overhaul, Networking)
The origins of this semi-autonomous repair robot are mysterious, in keeping with its somewhat disquieting design; indeed, many colonies refused to allow its use locally, citing arachnophobia and security concerns. The first version of the tiny but industrious device, which could be fitted with a sabercannon on its “tail” – tuned (supposedly) only to cutting frequency – or a variety of other tools, was discovered on the fringes of the First Outpost. The small robot was apparently abandoned by an alien colony or scout party, and was reverse engineered for mass production in at least two other color schemes for general CCS and Galaxy Squad use. A stealth version based on the original was employed for sentry duties; its appearance alone would stop subjects in their tracks, rarely requiring it to do more than scuttle onto the scene. The original is on display at the First Outpost museum and seems to be dormant.

[Jerry McGlade]

Very nice!

[arnoldtblumberg]

Thanks, they were fun to figure out. :)

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Wow, very cool scorpions!

[arnoldtblumberg]

Thanks!