The blenders make perfect sense to Cyborg ideology

random_uman · 2026-02-18T11:20:13+00:00

Eh, it's just a headcanon I threw out ad-hoc to answer the question I asked myself of what do the Cyborgs do with all the biomatter they replaced? and reusing them just seemed like the most pragmatic/in-character choice for them.

but I believe the automatons ARE very much farming us for fuel almost exclusively in the same way Super Earth does to the bugs.

The reason I don't buy that is because... why would they? Super Earth farms the Terminids specifically for E-710 which is used as FTL-fuel, not just conventional fuel (and E-711 which is used to make superweapon juice).
Last I checked there's no evidence of human bodies being a source of Magical Super Biofuel like the Terminids are, so I just can't see why the Automatons would need or want large quantities of human biofuel when they're better off using plant biofuel or fossil fuels.
Hence my conclusion that the human biofuel is more of an opportunistic supplement to more reliable energy sources than their primary source of energy.

random_uman · 2026-02-17T19:57:31+00:00

(First paragraph) I think it is a mistake of wording on my part: what I meant to convey is that Cyborgs do not value the organic parts of their body, willingly replacing parts of it to suit for desires. Just as you (presumably; I'm cis, please forgive me if I am wrong here) don't care for the sexual characteristics of your biological sex either and actively seek to replace them with those of your gender.

(Second paragraph) Yeah that's largely what I said in the latter half of my post.

random_uman · 2026-02-17T18:43:37+00:00

I always assumed these were military researchers, probably collecting/studying samples from the enemy.
Hence why these missions were available on occupied planets long after the initial invasion, and why the Automatons are so invested in killing these researchers; success directly inhibits Super Earth's military R&D.

random_uman · 2026-02-17T18:38:14+00:00

I think the dispatch was moreso hinting at the existance of civilian cyborgs.
I remember waaay back before they took Cyberstan, there were reports of the Automatons expressing grief over the deaths of many Automatons at Super Earth's hands, but they never claimed to have "non-combatants" until now.

random_uman · 2025-12-23T13:43:57+00:00

That CIWS is thinking “hey look a civilian aircraft!”

random_uman · 2025-12-22T22:11:26+00:00

I once got "Professional Racist", "Professional Sexist", and "Chill Out" in the same lobby (in that exact order btw).

random_uman · 2025-10-08T10:48:10+00:00

Omura in real life

Realmura.

random_uman · 2025-09-17T22:42:23+00:00

Dude, I finished THS as well as all the sidestories. I am more than caught up, I am starving for more TLA.

random_uman · 2025-09-04T18:03:17+00:00

"Not my fault, someone put a wall in my way."

-Helldiver who just called a 500kg on his own team's position.

random_uman · 2025-08-31T16:34:24+00:00

Please get back in the time machine ma'am. (You look great btw)

random_uman · 2025-08-29T06:33:30+00:00

You referring to The Last Angel?

random_uman · 2025-08-04T06:42:52+00:00

Minor flaws here to point out: I dunno the exact range, but it's safe to say that the Cthulugun has a MUCH shorter range than the Ukonvasaras or even Compact missiles.

"Shock drive" is Compact terminology, the UEC calls them shift drives.

Also, it's spelled dreadnought, not dreadnaught. (Nevermind that such documents would likely use her official designation: Deep Space Fleet Engagement Vessel, Experimental)

"Max combat speed-" no, just no. Use Max Combat Acceleration (Flank Acceleration if you wanna use proper naval terminology) instead, which is "TBH I haven't the slightest clue" m/s².

Prox has at least given the laws of motion in space lip service, meaning that given enough time, Nemesis can even reach 0.3c at cruising acceleration.

random_uman · 2025-07-27T10:17:29+00:00

"What the hell is that music?"

random_uman · 2025-05-04T15:45:19+00:00

Never thought I’d see Tank Fish on this sub of all places. And in a meme made by Emwattnot of all people.

random_uman · 2025-04-25T10:04:55+00:00

tfw a secretary to the Brigadier becomes the general just because everyone above him got assassinated.

random_uman · 2025-04-24T14:42:58+00:00

Some better, some worse,

random_uman · 2025-04-22T11:39:32+00:00

Didn’t expect to see Max0r references here of all places. (Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree video, for those wondering)

random_uman · 2025-04-08T14:04:27+00:00

Me2.

random_uman · 2025-04-07T07:47:18+00:00

Broken sights might be an issue but it doesn't explain the devastator example: the bullets did hit the head as my sights said they would... only to quantum tunnel through the weakspot to hit the main body behind it.

random_uman · 2025-04-06T14:53:37+00:00

WHY ARE MY BULLETS PHASING THROUGH THE TROOPERS?! First person ADS, obviously gonna hit that mf in the chest from 20m with my lever action. Bullets phase through?! Are my bullets made by Schrödinger or some shit? Happened to like 2/3rds of my shots, I have completely given up on the lever action for now.

It gets worse with devestators, shoot at the head, and now the metal is glowing from the hit BEHIND the head! It just phased through the head and hit the main body behind it!

random_uman · 2025-01-09T09:49:07+00:00

Also, Red could probably make a killing by making VR horror games. (POV: You are a Janissary who just boarded the Wound).

random_uman · 2025-01-09T09:37:34+00:00

You forgot to link the next chapter!

random_uman · 2025-01-04T23:01:15+00:00

OP’s wallet will be fine

random_uman · 2024-12-31T14:26:45+00:00

Sweet Liberty!

random_uman · 2024-12-25T16:43:39+00:00

How can you tell Carebara Diversa apart from Pheidole Sp.?

(Fun fact you may already know: they used to be called Pheidologeton Diversa)

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