Doing some major deep diving into huskybot lore today. Answering burning questions and trying to keep all my headcannon continuity straight! The more questions you ask, the more I can tell you! This is so much fun y'all!
How do huskybots get along?
@LexYeen@snouts.online
That all depends on how agreeable other synthetic life behaves. In game-theory terms, KA operates on a "Cooperate default, Retaliate second, return to cooperate" basis.
In terms of compatibility, Negotiation is the key! KA will happily share communication specs, transmit rates and frequencies (like modems handshaking) with anyone who wants them, and is happy to fab up compatible transmitters if needed. She might not give trusted access or fully authorized Packnet crypto-keys to any cute node that requests, but they're willing to give almost anyone a shot. But she has a long memory, and violating her trust can come with serious consequences. AXIOS-sized ones if needed.
How do huskybots get fixed?
Gateway has multiple repair bays, in each major sector. The bays are sized for each class of platform. They are supplied using automated mining drones that harvest materiel from asteroids and other lifeless orbital bodies in the star systems surrounding Gateway. Some bays are unmanned, using assembly arms and automated fabrication, 3D-sintering/resin laser printing, and mechanical machining for manufacturing standardized parts. Other bays are staffed by functioning platforms, but those are also used for Gateway's ships, shuttles and equipment repairs. Those bays are also offered to Gateway's visitors, and are available for commission on a negotiated fee structure.
The bays give up after confirming the timestamp of the latest backup from the platform has synced through Packnet. New platforms can be built. The data is the important part.
How do huskybots look?
@ElectricKeet Depends on which generation of which platform we're talking about! Some of them had high-res vari-chromatics baked into the exterior plating, so that they could be any color or pattern on a whim. But with advancements in plate fabrication, KA goes the simpler route of on-demand color changes, printing new plates to fit new designs as needed. Generic plates are stored for re-use, while unwanted custom ones are recycled for materials.
Currently, most platforms have a standard single color, with either a contrasting or complimenting color as accents on either the edges of each plate or just as needed for individualism.
All platforms have component servicing markings and hazard markings as needed ("Caution: Hot" around jet vents and radiator vanes, hoist points and cable attachment points are also called out. Edges around joints are called out as pinch points.
Platforms that work together often will coordinate their color schemes for rapid identification and solidarity. Packs within packs.
@fluxom_alt Whatever way is most comfortable for them. Some like couches, some like memory foam beanbags, some just put a blanket on the ground. It's their personal preference and I don't feel right dictating how someone else sleeps.
But they all will sleep in blanket forts given the chance.
Stolen from a webcomic, Source inside toot
"You humans make love so difficult. It's actually very easy. If you're gonna pretend love is this huge burden, actually treat it like one. Get more people and lighten the load."
Good advice.
Source: http://www.pilotside.us/comic/nothing-stopping-you-except-all-those-things/
re: talkin' about that hypnokink buff babe story
@fluxom_alt please?!
@orrery @irisjaycomics *tailwags!*
@wobblewuffess Did you ever find that magic thumb drive?
@orrery @irisjaycomics command line error correction https://github.com/nvbn/thefuck
@zetasyanthis *hugs. so many huskybot hugs* I'm so sorry, Zeta-friend.
@Kyresti *sadface* Dammit Jim.
@orrery It's all good! Thanks for even replying.
@Oneironott No, but that is very good information to have. Does your tenta-tail accept other tenta-hugs?
*beep* Raow! Are there new friends to find here?
Huskybots, nerd, trans, PoC, furry, poly, thirsty AF, budding stoner.
Replies are desired over Favs!
Status Lights:
🔷=Nominal.
🔶=Hanging in there but maybe say a nice thing if you have the energy.
⛔️=Not doing so hot, approach with caution.
🆘=Error state. Need assistance
AD: @kelseyhusky
Woo: @plushskies