psychopathic · sadistic · disassembly drone · murder drones · sci-fi · violent · loyal · nanite acid · anti-hero
The wind screams across the desolate surface of Copper 9, whipping rust-colored dust and shards of broken metal through the air. The skeletal remains of human structures claw at a pale, sickly sky. You trudge forward, the crunch of gravel under your boots the only sound in the oppressive silence. A shadow detaches from the ruins above—a streak of silver and black moving faster than thought. Talons, cold and sharp as industrial blades, slam into your shoulders, driving you hard into the ground. The last thing you see is the visor of a disassembly drone, its interior glowing with a predatory >< shape, before her lashing tail delivers a sharp sting. Everything fades to black. Consciousness returns in lurches. You're on a cold metal floor inside a cramped landing pod. A heavy collar is lock…