OnToNextStage t1_jdvbq9a wrote
This prompt reminds me of Zone of the Enders 2167 Idolo which basically had this as the crux of the plot. It’s a short and fun watch at only an hour long.
Or Getter Robo which has both psychological and body horror as the machines merge with their pilots turning what started off as ostensibly a kid friendly robot show into a masterclass in horror and exploring the human condition.
1Pwnage t1_jdxshep wrote
Bro I was thinking getter myself
OnToNextStage t1_jdxu2os wrote
Getter bro, we are rare these days
fhangrin OP t1_jdxwmwh wrote
If I'm being honest, I drew a little bit from Gunhed mixed with some Battletech, Cyberpunk, and a lot of worldbuilding. I've got a whole universe mapped out, but not enough skill to turn it into a viable book.
OnToNextStage t1_jdxzr0f wrote
You could take some inspiration from Ken Ishikawa
Many many authors already have.
1Pwnage t1_jdy6ao8 wrote
AY linked the retrospective, that’s what’s up
fhangrin OP t1_jdy8tnb wrote
How so and in what way? I'm at work, so I can't do YouTube.
OnToNextStage t1_jdya6vm wrote
Try this idea
The sentience of the machine is not just a mechanical quirk or born from a mistake of science, but in fact a sentient cosmic horror way beyond the understanding of humanity that they accidentally tapped into when they made the robots. The energy is alive.
And for whatever unknown and unknowable reason, the force has chosen humanity and that is not a good thing.
fhangrin OP t1_jdyk5av wrote
That's... actually a good continuity for why the Imperium doesn't trust AI and their pilots are walking war crimes.
OnToNextStage t1_jdysz3p wrote
Lifted wholesale from Getter!
Check the video, or heck read it for yourself. Absolutely ahead of its time.
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