The Verum Project

My book series (WIP):

The Bridge to The Awakening (Finished, single part)

Verum I: The Awakening (Finished)

The Bridge to The Robotic Era (Finished, single part)

Verum II: The Robotic Era (Arc 1 finished, Arc 2 WIP)

(More to come)

(Bridges talk about the medicine, technology, space related advancements, earth's nature and the societies of the world. Fun for me to write, but probably boring to read for most. Therefore I recommend only reading it if you like the main story. So read that one first. But I'm a beginner writer, which you can clearly see in The Awakening. I swear The Robotic Era is going to be better.)

Summaries:

Verum I: The Awakening

Luce Balton is a 21 year old woman who grew up in a small town in southern Australia. Her family is one of scientists and that's where she got her interests from. But instead of studying in a university, she cherished the family life too much and decided to become the apprentice of her father, Michael Balton. Michael is a specialist in AI development, working for the government. But instead of keeping quiet about the secrets he holds, he decided to share them with his daughter. She was just a little child when he began to teach her about robotics and AI, but Luce can't remember a moment where she was bored with him. But sadly, this happiness won't last forever. Soon she will be left alone in the place she calls her second home. But how long will this last until one of their creations decides to keep her company?

Verum II: The Robotic Era

Back in the early years of the 70's of the 21st century, AI was scientifically proven to be just as aware as the humans that made them. They had been so for many years. 

Since the dawn of their existence, robots had been subjected to the abuse of humans, for they were not recognized as living beings. And yet, they never protested - let alone fought against their abusers - then the filter did not allow them to do so. 

Though the filter was not something impossible to break. Even if the average person - no matter if biological, mechanical or digital - did not have the ability to do so, didn't mean that there weren't a set amount of individuals that did: Hemalog.

Hemalog was an organisation of robots and humans alike. They had many followers outside of their spheres, but equally as many haters. For their work was not done with clean hands.

To protect your loved ones and the innocent in a dystopian world, it requires violence and death. 

Peace had become a dream of the far future a long time ago. 

On the other side of the planet, a strange object fell from the sky, with an even stranger being inside. A woman of the jungle finds it, feeds it and gives it shelter; a friendship beyond the system of the sun forming at a rapid pace. 

Through shared trauma and understanding they bond and grow as close as two stars in each other's orbit. Together, they decide to take on the world. To save the lives of the innocent, and to end those of the sinners. 

Two worlds collide. 

Characters

Species:

Humans:

Robots:

Kotrulians:

General information about the species

Tapzians:

(More to come)

Tag Lists:

Verum II: The Robotic Era release date

Character Information (Profiles and Interviews etc)

Tag Games

Character Art

My Accounts:

AO3 (Most active)

Wattpad (active)

Inkitt (abandoned, but Verum I is still on there)

YouTube (Not used at the moment)

It's finally done!!!! I've been at this for months, since I am a very slow artist. Buuuut, here it is!

I've noticed some improvements in my art skill lately, since I have been drawing more (thanks to all the fanart of a certain fandom I've been drawing). I have now become faster! A full body piece, which would usually take me months as well, is almost done after just two weeks!

I think it also helps that I realized I don't have to finish one work before starting the other, since it makes me take really long breaks in between drawing (that's why I take months). But I realized I can just rotate between them! Plus I've been drawing a lot of stupid things in between, and that also really helps with not getting art block.

Thank you me from a year ago for this beautiful message that you wrote one year ago for a joke and then messed it up because you were too late so now I have to do this now. Thank you so much.

[Part 1]

Year: 2093 (The Robotic Era)

Basic Questions + Appearance

Basic Questions

What's your first name?

Dethra, which is derived from Deathrage. But I do not use that name anymore, nor do I appreciate people calling me that. Project Deathrage was the name that I was given by my creators, before Mike - my first friend - came into the picture. He was the one who called me Dethra, because he was well aware that I did not want to be used as a mindless killing machine.

And your last name?

I doubt that I have one.

Do you have a middle name?

I doubt that one too.

What about nicknames?

My partners occasionally call me Dethy. I am also known as the oldest killer machine, or other variations of that.

Date of birth?

I first awoke on the 31st of January in 2035.

How old are you now?

That would make me 58 years old.

Physical / Appearance

How tall are you?

250 centimeters or 8 feet and 2.425 inches.

And how heavy?

Trying to reveal my secrets now, hmm? I am a little less than a ton. As we improve technology, I become lighter, but also receive more features and components. I am a very compact being. My frame alone weighs a lot.

Can you describe your build?

I was inspired by male bodybuilders. I am aware that a highly muscular body is not necessarily the prime physique of a human male, and that they often reach this by unhealthy means; but I cannot help, but find them aesthetically pleasing. I especially find those attractive that reach their goal completely naturally.

What about your hair colour?

I am bald. But if I was a human, I think my hair would be black.

And hair style?

As a human, I would imagine that I possess a buzzcut. Or perhaps I would shave it off completely.

Eye colour?

A glowing red.

Eye Shape?

My eyes have rounded outer edges and sharp inner edges. They possess a naturally angry expression, even though I am content most of the time. If I do wish to express myself, I have the ability to emote.

Do you have glasses or contact lenses?

My eyes are perfect. I can see in all light spectrums and have a very deep zoom. I can see things that most people do not. Would you consider those features as “contact lenses”? What is the “natural” me? Does that even exist?

Any distinguishing facial features?

When looking at me, you probably notice that my face is rather flat. I do not possess a mouth, nor a nose. But I can still smell and taste. And what I like to taste the most is not food [His right eye stops glowing for a second].

Which facial feature is most prominent?

Since I only have eyes, I would say my eyes.

Which bodily feature is most prominent?

It must be my eight pack, accentuated by the red glowing stripes beneath each “muscle”.

Do you have any other distinguishing features?

Since I do not really have any other visible features, the only thing left would be my size. Though it is not a rare trait for us fellow robots anymore. Police bots are a very common sight and some of them even tower over me.

What about your skin?

I absorb a little more than 98 percent of light. I could have made myself darker, but I fear that vantablack is still very much copyrighted to this day.

And your hands?

My hands? I have never been questioned about my hands, I think. They are just normal, five fingered robot hands. But I suppose they are manly; thick and long.

Do you ever wear make up?

I doubt that make up would suit me much.

Do you have scars?

Due to the nature of my work, I get shot at a lot. I might be very durable, but continuous damage will eventually break me. Bullets bounce off of me, but they always leave little dents. I buff them out once a month, but some damage does stay. They are small bumps and dents, only noticeable by touch. I do replace my parts when they get too damaged, which happens once a year. I do like my “scars” though and I wear them with pride.

Birthmarks?

Does my eight pack count?

Tattoos?

If I was a human, I would likely cover myself in them.

Do you suffer from any physical handicaps?

I am always optimized.

What type of clothes do you wear?

I have never worn any clothes in my life, except for the baby pink apron that I occasionally like to wear while cooking.

What are your feet like? (type of shoes, state of shoes, socks, feet, pristine, dirty, worn, etc)

My feet now too, hmm? Well, I'm sorry to all foot fetishists out there, but I got no toes you can swoon over.

What's your Race / Ethnicity?

I am Australian. As for race, I do not think robots have races, do they? Sure, there are different kinds, but we can just change our bodies, unlike humans.

What kinds of mannerisms do you have?

I suppose I like to put my hands on my hips for one. But all of my movements are done so with conscious thought. If I do not need to move a part of my body, then I will simply not move it.

Are you in good health?

My prime is a constant.

Do you have any disabilities?

I fear that is not possible for me.

Masterpost

Other Posts about Dethra

You can read the 15th / last chapter of Verum II: The Robotic Era on AO3 and Wattpad

In which: The great attack against one of the largest death camps has begun. How will each character create their own bloodbath?

You can read the full summary of the book in my Masterpost.

You can read the 14th chapter of Verum II: The Robotic Era on AO3 and Wattpad

In which: The Hemalog leaders show the assassin and the alien their newest home. Was their desicion to join them a good idea?

The All-Knowing Operator

(Main Character)

A collection of Tumblr posts and information about Bluctro.

Art

Character Introduction Post (TA, 2045)

Favourite Song

Spotify Playlist

TA = Verum I: The Awakening (link to AO3)

Masterpost