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Pockets of Time au

Ok so this au is inspired by the idea/theory thats like "once time travel has been invented, it has always existed." Its kinda parodoxy but I love it because that means fun things with Mikey! This au is also in thanks to my coworkers old roomate lol. i was just working on a different silly turtle au when my coworker was just like "did i ever tell you about my time traveler roomate?" and immidiately i knew I had to hear this, and goddammit was it so fucking cool and all I could think about is time traveler Mikey.

So the basic premis is that because Mikey's future self "created"/"invented"/did time travel, Mikey has always been a time traveler. And because of this has always experienced these strange "pockets of time" as he calls them.

These pockets of time are little moments that Mikey experiences through out his life. moments from the past, futures to come and futures to never come.

the first one he experienced was when Mikey was younger, around 9/10, him and leo were skating around the tunnels of the sewer, when they come across an abandoned subway station. they explore a little, when all of a sudden, Mikey walks into a section, and is met with a room filled with lights, and paintings. its got their projector and splinters chair. Mikey is confused how this all got here, wondering if its a prank leo is pulling. then leo calls for him, pulling Mikey's attention from the room, and when he turns back the room turned to the expected dark and dusty room. Mikey doesn't think much of it, until they are settled into their knew lair after Shredder and Mikey realizes he saw this.

the next instance is later, he is 13 and he's at a convention with his bros. he's looking at some JJ merch, and when he looks up to show off something to donnie, he finds the whole convention center empty. its completely abandoned. when he moves to a window, he finds the whole of NYC under some kind of martial law. theres a wall around the city, and what looks to be androids patrolling the street, and they have the foot symbol on them. He's pulled from the dystopian world by someone complimenting his turtle alien costume. the person is the only one in the building, Mikey doesn't even know how he got there. Mikey looks down at himself, telling the guy thanks with some half-assed lie on making it, and when he looks up the building is back to normal. The guy is still there, but so is everyone else. the place packed again, and his bros back at the table he left them. the guy walks away after and all Mikey can think is how something felt seriously off with that guy. he definitely was not yokai or anything, he seemed human but....

another instance is when he is 15 (pre-movie) and Mikey goes to follow his bros into Run of the Mill, but instead of seeing the familiar restaurant behind the portal, the laundromat that the restaraunt portal is attached to. but everything look new and clean, theres a few human there doing their laundry, and they were dressed weirdly, like from splinters older movies he's shown them. They don't pay any mind to Mikey so he politely excuses himself, going back into the alley way. When he tries again, he's met with tables, and servers and his bros calling him, asking what held him up out there. he didn't know how to answer that so he brushed it off with getting distracted by a possible mural spot.

It's not untill Jr comes back, and they learn HOW he got there that Mikey starts to think that these moments may have been more than just his imagination goiong into overdrive.

My coworker also mentioned how his roomate would be approached by others who could see into the future. So im just imagining Mikey, going to the HC for the first time and just attracting all these mystic users that work with time/fortunes/preminitions. and them just telling him things/asking him questions, and Mikey forgetting it ever happened, until their conversation comes to pass

Like someone from witch town approaches Mikey randomly and just hold his hands and says "the shaking will stop" and then walks away. and its not till after the Kraang and Mikey is looking down and his trembling hands that he finally remembers that interaction. And its the only thing that gives him hope that he'll be able to cook and do art again.

I have so much more on this au but this post is already so long. I have a 1 shot written and ideas on who the mysterious not-human Mikey sees in the convention is. So I'll probalby post more on this later.

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Rating: Explicit Pairing: RK900/Fem!Reader (third person) Tags (tagging as I go): post-android revolution, kidnapping, angst/fluff, hurt/comfort, Stockholm syndrome, protective RK900, manipulation, solitary confinement, blood, injury, violence, gore, illnesses, RK800, RK800-60 and RK900 are considered siblings, Implied/Referenced Rape/Non-con, Rape/Non-con Elements Read on Ao3.

Chapter 13.

Chapter 14. 🔽

Chapter 15.

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The natural order of the world was established anew after RK900 was activated. 200,000 of them was enough to hack themselves into everything and destroy half of America. So humans became what they should be in the new world order. They became the slaves, and androids were their new masters.

RK900 sat down in front of her, at the other side of the table in the kitchen. He placed down a small box from which contained all the necessary tools to trim and file her nails. Since Connor told them he'd work with the android animals for a few hours, RK900 thought it'd be best if they spent some time together. Just to fix her nails and test the waters about how she felt these days, because since they've met those humans, she was awfully quiet.

"Give me your hand, please", his voice was calm and quiet, and she obeyed him without saying a word.

A part of him wondered what else would she do without asking questions. How far would his authority over her go? His thoughts remained hypothetical; he wouldn't betray her trust. She'd been through enough in the past few days, he wouldn't add to it. If anything, he wanted her to feel safe around him.

He took her left hand in his own. He couldn't help it, he analyzed her nails. RK900 discovered that even though her hands had been cleaned many times since the incident, neither the medical androids nor her took good care of her nails, and they still told a story about how she was trying to scramble away from her attackers. She must've dragged her nails across concrete to get them so badly damaged. The thought alone made his stress levels rise.

RK900 said nothing as he picked up a tool form the box and trimmed her nails. Her hand felt slightly colder than usual in his hold. He worked in silence, trimming and then filing each and every nail so it wouldn't get stuck in her clothing and would grow out properly. He did an amazing job; she guessed he downloaded the instructions how to do it beforehand. For a brief second, she wondered how much data he'd downloaded so far just to take good care of her. It was almost… sweet.

Although, judging by his rapidly spinning electric blue LED, he had quite a few things to think about at the sight of her hands, and she couldn't help but guess the reason why.

"Do you know what happened?"

Her question caused him to pause, and his icy, grey eyes glanced up in hers. She was taken by surprise at how serious he looked then.

"I have my theories."

He ever so gently placed her left hand down before he reached out for her right hand. That one looked even worse than the left one. RK900 ran an analysis again.

"I know you fought back", he murmured, making her regret that she asked. "I know you were desperate to get away."

"Can we please not talk about it?"

His eyes shifted to look in her eyes again, but she was looking away. He didn't mean to trigger her, but it seemed that this was more than enough. Her cheeks flushed slightly and tears already gathered in her eyes.

"Of course", he agreed quietly. "I'm sorry. I didn't want to make you feel like this."

He trimmed her nails gently once again, then filed the edges, but there were two nails which were damaged way too much. He wondered why hadn't she told neither Connor nor him that her hand was aching from touching anything; it must've been painful to hold things with these nails.

"I'd like you to tell me how you feel in the future", he calmly reached for a small bottle of nail glue. As he opened the bottle and started to apply the glue, he could detect that her pulse was rising. He didn't look up, just continued to work. "You needn't worry or stress about this. I'd just like to know how you feel, so I can help you."

"I don't feel anything."

He finished putting the nail glue on her broken nail, and he looked at her face again. She was staring way away from him, probably at the clock on the microwave that displayed the current time.

"Nothing?" RK900 asked softly, and her eyes shifted back in his general direction.

"Nothing."

She did not make eye contact as she said that, and her hand became even colder in his palm. He knew she was lying. But he chose not to press on it.

"Alright", he acknowledged, then applied the nail glue on her other finger as well.

Later that day, while both him and Connor were with her in the bedroom where she snuggled up to RK800's chassis after she fell asleep – listening to his thirium pump regulator, as always –, Nines decided to talk about this with Connor. If they couldn't get to her to deal with everything she'd been through, they'll need to include a professional. There had been a large number of andriods who were fascinated by the human psyche, and would help humans deal with their traumas.

They could understand the surface symptoms, of course. She disassociated. She probably felt emotionally numb, because her mind couldn't deal with all the trauma she experienced. She'd try and shy away from situations that could be potentially triggering, and found little to no joy in activities she liked before. Of course, she probably was in constant pain due to her injuries that needed healing in the upcoming few days, but both androids agreed that if this state persists, they'd ask for help – whether she liked it or not.

~*~

She was sitting on the edge of the bed in silence. Nines walked in front of her, then he knelt on the floor and observed her face. She didn't move her eyes to look at him; she seemed like she wasn't even aware that she wasn't alone. Her eyes looked distant, empty, they've lost their shine.

The first two days with her after they've dealt with her abusers went by in relative calmness. She'd take care of herself in general. It just occurred to the android that she never once complained about the pain she must've felt. Both him and RK800 made sure she got her painkillers on time, but they could never determine whether they worked for her or not. She remained unresponsive when it came to her traumas. Both physical and mental. Whenever either of them tried to press on the events that took place in the underground tunnels, she would shut down.

And now, she was shutting down without anything even happening to her.

RK900 knew she left the tea and sandwich Connor prepared for her untouched. Her usual time for breakfast passed two hours ago, and she didn't want to eat last night, either. She looked calm, unbothered; but the circles under her eyes – coupled with his observations – let Nines know that something was terribly wrong. She didn't eat and couldn't sleep.

"Are you alright?" He whispered, his voice as soft and gentle as possible. She didn't reply immediately, just her lashes fluttered as she stared forward. "Please… talk to me."

He reached out for her hand which she rested in her lap. When he touched the back of her hand, she flinched, then her eyes came back into focus, and she stared at him like she wasn't even aware he was there until then.

"Nines?" She mumbled, looking confused.

"Yes", he murmured quietly, "are you alright?"

"I-"

She glanced around the room, trying to remember what was she doing there. What was she doing before this? She couldn't remember. Flashing lights and noises resurfaced in her mind and she felt nauseous as another splitting headache started to roll in her brain.

"I feel like-" She glanced down at him again, with a frown on her face. "Like I'm- trying to keep sand in my hands", she lifted her hands up and glanced down at them. His hand remained in her lap. She frowned slightly. "I don't- when did I come here?"

"You've been here since you woke up. Three hours ago", Nines replied softly. "Are you feeling alright?"

It was so hard to get her to answer this question, but they were patient. RK900 had to ask several times before he could get a proper answer out of her. It seemed that she had been conditioned not to complain or tell the truth about her well-being.

"I- don't know."

Nines tilted his head a little as his brows moved up slightly.

"You don't know?"

His quiet question made her glance back in his eyes. She looked troubled.

"I just. I just feel like something will go wrong", she confessed quietly. "I don't know what's going on." She paused for a few seconds before she added, "what is going to go on."

"Nothing is going to go on", Nines reassured her. "You are safe. We're safe. Everything will be alright."

"How- how can you be so sure?" She glanced around the room, unknowingly searching for a clue to figure out if this was a test or not. "We can't know. I can't know. I could… still be in there. In the lab."

A shiver ran across her body, RK900 could sense it. He took her hands in his own and gently squeezed her fingers; his touch was warm against her skin.

"They've given you substances that caused hallucinations?"

"Sometimes", she confirmed. "Although…" Her brows twitched. "Those felt different from this…"

"You've been in our care for weeks", he murmured. "This isn't a hallucination. I am not a hallucination. I am here, I am real. And I'm keeping you safe. Always."

There was a long pause as she was observing his face. Nines could see the understanding within her eyes until the spark gradually faded from them. He was at a loss.

"You need to eat", he decided, squeezing her fingers again. "I'll bring you something."

When he moved to get up, he stopped mid-movement when she grabbed his fingers tighter. He remained, crouching, in front of her.

"N- no, wait-", she frantically pulled his hands back against her neck, under her chin. "Don't."

Nines frowned, this time.

"You need to eat", he repeated slower, gentler. "You didn't have dinner last night, and you've missed breakfast today. Your body needs nutrients."

"I can't."

He gently removed his fingers from her grip and cupped her face in his hands.

"Why can't you eat, hmm?"

"It hurts." When Nines didn't reply just stared at her in shock – he wasn't prepared for this answer for sure –, tears gathered in her eyes again. "It hurts to chew."

Days passed since the accident. Days! And she said nothing! RK900 needed a few seconds to absorb that.

"Why didn't you tell us something sooner?"

"I- didn't want to be a burden-"

The way she broke eye contact and tried to lock her eyes onto something, anything, to distract herself told him more than anything else.

"Listen", his voice was as gentle as possible as he nudged her cheek to force her to look back into his eyes. "You're not a burden to any of us. If something hurts, tell us."

"Everything hurts, Nines", she blurted out the words as a sob shook her, "breathing hurts, drinking hurts, chewing hurts- even lying down and trying to fall asleep hurts. I don't want it to hurt anymore."

"I can help with th-"

"I don't know why can't I just lie down and die."

RK900's LED spun to red at an alarming rate. Even the thought was unbearable for him. He knew she was a human and that this must happen sooner or later, but if he had a say in it, it wouldn't happen in the upcoming few decades for sure.

"You say that because you're in pain", he said out loud, to calm her down and himself, too. His LED reverted back to blue – slowly. "I'm sure that if your injuries heal and the pain vanishes, you'll feel alright again."

"What if I don't? What's the point of me being alive?"

The android stared up in her eyes for a few long seconds. He didn't have answers to such questions; he couldn't know what to say to that. Earth's most sophisticated android could not answer such a trivial question.

"Would it suffice if I asked you to try and live for me?" Nines gently stroked her new tears away. "For us?"

She stared at him, her eyes full of unspoken emotions.

"Maybe", she whispered.

"Alright. Maybe it is. Let's just wait and see, okay?"

"Okay."

Nines slowly let her face go.

"You still need to eat, but if you're in that much pain, I'll bring you a stronger painkiller, this time."

Quietly standing up, he noticed that her expression morphed again, indicating that she did not want to be left alone. He reached out for her hand and when she slipped her fingers in his hand, he smiled a little at her.

"Just one step at a time", he told her quietly as she got up with him. "Alright? Just a step. And I'll be with you along the way."

"Promise?" She pulled closer to him, touching his arm with her other hand, pulling close to his synthetic body.

"Promise", he confirmed without hesitation, leaning closer to her to kiss the top of her head.

After he managed to get her stronger painkillers and she could eat and drink something, she announced that she was sleepy and tired and would like to sleep. While he knew that she was actively trying to escape her thoughts, he couldn't deny her the rest. He stayed with her all day, watched her as she slept, snuggled up close to his body as he monitored her.

She could sleep for long, long hours. As if she was catching up with sleep still.

The days found a calm rhythm, her injuries faded, her pain lessened and she seemed like she was alright. RK900 thought that he could go back to continue his own mission, when something unexpected happened.

It was a calm, regular morning. She was quietly eating her breakfast, staring off to nothing. Nines sat in front of her and scanned her vitals, as always, trying to figure out how to help and pinpoint her triggers. The doorbell rang and Connor walked over to the entrance to open it. A brief introduction could be heard before he was back in the kitchen – with a huge box in his hands.

"We have kittens", he announced, and brought the box next to her with a smile on his face.

She glanced down in the box and saw an orange cat mother with her six kittens around her. The big cat stared up at them, uncertain. There was a big, fluffy, dark blue blanket under them to keep them warm.

"Where did they come from?" She asked quietly, then glanced up at Connor who wasn't quick enough to erase his worried expression.

"A friend of mine", he replied, his tone sounding off. He took a moment to pause. Nines noticed that, and he straightened himself on his chair as he stared at Connor, unblinking. "…a friend of mine asked me to take care of them."

What happened?

Nines sounded direct after he was granted permission by Connor to connect.

Blip and Cain, Connor answered, we've lost contact with them.

Since when?

Three days.

Nines rose to his feet at the news. He walked over to her as she glanced up at him, and he could see that she sensed that something must've happened. He observed her without saying a word, then reached out to stroke her cheek with his right hand's knuckles.

"I'll be back soon", he promised her quietly, and when she nodded, he left.

A few hours passed by with Connor taking care of the cat and her kittens. When he was preparing lunch for her, she walked up to him, stopping on his right side.

"Connor", she mumbled.

"Hmm?"

He didn't look at her first, as he was focusing on cutting up the cucumber for the salad he wanted to serve to her.

"I've been thinking", she hesitated, then glanced at the slices of steaks quietly sizzling in the pan on the top of the stove. "I'd like you to put a tracker in me."

Connor's hands stopped what they were doing.

"What?" He straightened up and frowned, looking in her eyes.

"Please, put a tracker in me. In my veins. So I won't get lost again."

The android's LED spun quickly as he was processing her request. At the core, this was not a bad idea. They all knew that her collar could be removed, and they also owned technology that allowed them to track individuals. But for it to be her who requested it…

"Why would you want that?"

Connor's voice was soft and gentle, but she still flinched a little.

"It'd just feel right", she shrugged, her eyes pleading. "Please. Maybe I'd sleep better if I knew that even though if it happens again… you'll have a way of finding me."

"Alright", Connor replied quietly. "I'll talk about it with Nines, alright?"

"Thank you", she smiled at him, then walked back in the living room and sat down to relax.

Since Nines saw no harm and neither did Connor, they've scheduled the tracker insert for the next day with the help of the medical androids. When it was done and they've tested it, she looked much more calm and she seemed more relaxed with it.

Until everything went wrong.

That day was just another day. It was a Friday, her watch stated it that morning, when she walked out in the kitchen. She was barefoot, her hair was messy, and some of her bruises were still visible on her face as she yawned and wandered out of the bedroom. She woke up alone, but that was hardly unusual; RK900 and Connor often left the apartment or were occupied in another room, so she didn't panic. At first.

The living room and the kitchen was empty. She checked on the animals, too, but Connor wasn't there. There were no notes, no breakfast for her on the table… nothing. No sign of them.

She walked over to the fridge and opened it before she yawned again. She made herself a sandwich and ate – she knew how Nines was a firm believer of her eating breakfast, even if she didn't feel like she needed it –, then she made sure that Connor's living animals were fed, then she walked back in the living room where she covered herself with the soft plush blanket she got from Connor and she started to colour on her tablet.

Hours passed by. The apartment was so silent that she would've heard if someone dropped a pin. As the middle of the day approached, she decided to call Sixty, but he didn't pick it up. She tried to call Connor, but the line was dead. An uneasy feeling slowly, but surely, started to awaken in the pit of her gut.

The day went by without her handlers arriving back home. She wasn't sure what would happen if a human's handlers didn't come home, but at the same time, she didn't want to find out. As the night approached and she realised she'd need to sleep alone, she realised two things.

One, if she had to sleep alone, she wouldn't sleep at all.

Two, something horrible, terrible must've happened to RK900 and Connor, and she could do nothing about it.

She flicked up every light switch in the home as dusk arrived, and she started to pace up and down in the middle of the living room, thinking about everything she'd learned from the androids during the time she'd been with them. Even if they were destroyed, shut down, they'd upload their memories and they'd be able to come back. But what if… what if they weren't destroyed? What if they wanted to come back but could not because they were held captive?

She almost screamed in relief when the entrance door opened all of a sudden, but her heart fell to the bottom of her stomach as soon as she saw that it was neither Nines nor Connor – and not even Sixty – who entered the living room. She recognized this model; an MC500, an android with paramedic specifics. She met a lot of this specific android on the medical floor. He quickly scanned her, not the room. He scanned her watch, too; the gadget had been recording how many steps she took, and he was slightly surprised when he realised that the counter was over ten thousand steps that day – despite the limited space in the apartment.

"I need you to come with me", he told her, then turned around to lead the way.

"Where are my handlers?"

It occurred to him that she had a significant amount of stress in her voice. He half turned to glance at her; she followed him, worry clearly written on her face.

"We'll tell you everything you need to know", he reassured her, "this way, please."

He got into the elevator and she followed him.

"Please, tell me", she begged, on the verge of tears. "Are they alright?"

"We're unsure."

That only heightened her anxiety.

"How… how come you're unsure?"

He didn't answer her. As the elevator arrived, they stepped out and he led the way down a long corridor, to a room. She was anxiously fidgeting with the edge of her shirt as she discovered that the room was a big one they probably used for meetings; and this time, it was full of all sorts of androids. Some with LEDs, some without. They stared at her in absolute silence, and she was sure they could all hear the way her heart was beating hard and fast against her ribs. She was told to sit down on a chair at the end of the table, and when she complied, the man in front of her, on the other side of the table, started to speak.

"We've gathered here to talk about the possibility of your handlers being held captive."

She stared at the man in front of her. She knew him – remembered his face, his voice, his eyes, even though they were mismatched now. The tone of his voice was burned in her mind as she recalled what they've done to him for trying to help her.

"Markus?" She whispered, her hands twitching in her lap before they started to fidget with the edge of her shirt anxiously.

"Correct", Markus confirmed, looking her in the eye before his gaze dropped to the collar around her neck. He allowed her to have a few moments of silence to let that settle in, then he started to speak. "We've lost contact with RK900 and RK800 around midnight. They both were near the central park. Do you know anything about where did they go and why?"

Of course. Two androids suddenly disappear, and she'd be accused of doing something to them at once. She almost broke down in tears.

"No… no, they were with me until I fell asleep. I don't know where did they go", she replied quietly, her voice trembling with clearly detectable fear.

"Did they tell you anything about leaving the tower?"

"No", she frowned as she tried to remember. "They were quiet in the evening. They always are. I… I fell asleep with them being there. Near me. They know I don't feel safe if they're not around."

Markus frowned.

"You've had your fair share of trauma", he noted, "I'd hate to put you through more, but I have to. According to our laws, every human must be assigned to a handler. Since you've lost both of your handlers, we need to find a new handler for you."

Markus paused when he saw her expression. She looked confused, sad and… enraged? At the same time. There were so many complex emotions written on her face that he couldn't determine what did it mean at first.

"I'm… I don't understand", she said at last, "you said I lost them but… but they're just missing, right? They're not… dead?"

"We've lost our way to communicate with them", Markus nodded, "and our systems can't find androids if they've deviated. In the past few months, androids suddenly vanish. Those who're deactivated, find their way back to us, so we know that there is a lethal group of humans who're taking our people, but we can't do anything about them."

She stared at him as if she thought he was joking.

"You can't do anything about them", it wasn't even a question, she just echoed the last words of his sentence.

"No android can enter that place", Markus's expression darkened. "Their defense system makes it impossible for us to walk through the doors of the base."

The other androids exchanged bewildered glances; why did Markus confide in a human like her?

"Why are they taking androids?"

"They're experimenting on them", Markus's hands balled up into fists under the table. "They're trying to find a code that simulates pain for us. They want to destroy us. Isn't that what humans always want to do?"

Her hands trembled as she shook her head, her eyes full of tears. Knowing that this was the fate what Nines and Connor had to face enraged her.

"You know that's not true", she finally replied, raising her shaking hands to rub the tears away from her eyes.

"Most of the time it is true", Markus shook his head and leaned back in his seat. "Back to the matter at hand. You're in the lucky position that you can choose a handler for yourself, thanks to your unique status. Who'll it be?"

She blinked a few times to clear her head a little. He didn't even think about… he didn't want to try and free his people? Was he this afraid? The thought was numbing.

"I want my own handlers", she whispered then, steeling herself.

"They're gone. There's nothing we can do."

"There is!" She raised her voice now, and slammed on the table. "Infiltrate the base!"

"How?" Markus's tone was both annoyed and condescending. He tilted his head, his mismatched eyes narrowed. "Did you even pay attention to what I just said?"

"Send me!"

Markus stared at her for a few long, long seconds, as the other androids burst out in laughter around them. He knew she was deadly serious, and she saw that he was thinking about letting her do it. When the laughter died down, she looked even more determined than before.

"I am a human. I'm sure I can get in. You can arm me however you like – even if you take my collar down, you'll know where I am. I have a tracker in me." She paused, and when he said nothing, she continued, "I could find them and the others who were taken; I could free them all and neutralize everyone else."

"How would you neutralize everyone else?" Another android asked, making her look at him without her batting an eye.

"I'll kill them."

Markus was shocked at the cold determination that rang in her voice. He could recall snippets; glimpses of a time long gone. She must've learned to fight for herself since then. The lab… the tests… her helplessness…

"Please, Markus", she pleaded, and he realised he wouldn't be able to say no to her. Not to her."Let me try this. I… owe them this much. They've risked everything for me, not long ago."

Markus stared at her for a few long seconds, assessing the dangers she might face and the outcomes of her endeavor. This could be the very last time he saw her if he allowed her to do this – but at the same time, human allies were so very few. He might not have another chance like this, and they'd need to act fast.

"Alright", he decided quietly, his voice ringing in her ears. "But you're not going in empty handed."

~*~

"So, how did you find us?"

The question was met with an unnerving stare. It looked like the woman hadn't had food in days; she was pale and she looked dehydrated, her cheekbones were standing out more than they should've, but her eyes were glinting with a spark that could not be snuffed out by the bleak surroundings.

"I've had a team", she confessed, then fell in silence for a few seconds. The man let her think that through; allowing her a few moments of grief for her fallen comrades. "We heard that the androids were trying to find a human base somewhere nearby. Only I remained. Others either died or were captured."

They walked down a set of stairs. She had a bulletproof vest on under her simple coat, and she carried a gun in a holster attached to her waist. Unbeknownst to the man, she also had a dagger hidden in her boot. She followed him like a ghost, her steps silent as a cat's.

"Same story every day", the man grumbled and pushed a door open. Vivid lights scanned both of them, and she scrunched up her nose at it. "Sorry about that. Gotta make sure you're not an android. They're getting more clever with every fucking day, we need to be prepared."

"This device alerts you of unwanted guests?" She squinted, glancing up at the machine.

"Precisely. Makes 'droids malfunction the second they're scanned with that. Can't be too careful."

She took a good look on the machine, and tilted her head before she followed the man.

"By the way, I'm Gavin Reed." He turned to look at her now, grinning her way. "I was a cop before the shitstorm."

She made eye contact with him, unblinking, certainly unnerving him again.

"Milly Green", she uttered the lie effortlessly. "Journalist."

"I've never heard of you before", Gavin cocked his brow and sized her up again.

She didn't move, neither did she blink. She didn't look uncomfortable or nervous, as if she didn't even feel anything particular.

"I've worked for a small paper back in New York", she reassured him with a half smile. "Just before the androids woke up, I came here to write about them."

"Guess you'll never get your money for that article, huh?"

Gavin laughed out loud, but she didn't even smile. When he started to look suspicious, she realised she must say something about her behaviour.

"Like I said", she murmured quietly, "I've lost my team. In New York, too."

"Yeah… sorry. Me too."

Gavin ran a hand in his hair at the back of head awkwardly, then led her down a corridor where humans were scattered around in a bigger room. They've lit fires in metal barrels and gathered around them for warmth, others were sitting on the floor or lying down, covered in blankets. She observed them as they walked and said nothing about them. She counted fourteen humans, men, women and a few children.

"Get yourself comfortable", Gavin motioned around, and she stared in his face without a word. "This is all we have – apart from some fuckin' androids on the deeper levels."

He turned away to glance at a woman and her daughter, missing the way the woman's eyes lit up with a newfound curiosity.

"Androids? Here?"

Gavin smirked as he looked back at her.

"Yeah. Maybe I'll show them to you later. For now, just get some rest. You look exhausted."

She knew she wouldn't be able to rest. Not like this.

But she allowed a few hours of rest for Gavin while she discovered the entire area. Counting humans. Checking if they had weapons, and if they did, what sort of weapons did they have. Trying to gauge how much of a threat they were.

A day has passed during which she couldn't eat and couldn't sleep. She was invited to sit with Gavin in one of the dullest rooms she'd ever seen. From what she could see, Gavin was respected by the other humans, and he had some sort of important role in keeping peace here.

"So? Will you show me the androids you have here or what?"

Gavin raised a brow as he looked at her from where he was sitting. She looked bored.

"Curious, are you?"

"Of course I am", she replied almost eagerly, "I'd like to see how can you keep them contained. I'm a journalist, you know; I could spread the word and help other human bases if I ever move on from here."

Gavin remained silent for a few seconds.

"Sure, why not", he shrugged, "come with me."

He led her out of the room, down a corridor that ended in an elevator, which, after he'd pressed level -12, led right into another room that looked hauntingly like a test room at CyberLife. She felt nausea at the sight of the sterile, pristine clean walls and familiar signs plastered on the walls and windows. Gavin led her to an enclosed space; the bulletproof glass pane was impenetrable, and she knew that if she wanted to free those who were inside, she'd need to find a key of some sort. Then, she realised that the glass panes operated with palm scanners; similar to those Nines and Connor were using in their homes to make the alarms work.

"Here's our first", Gavin tapped the first glass pane and she crossed her arms across her chest as she walked up to next to him, just when Gaving flicked a switch on.

Inside, there was an RK900 inside the room; suspended from the ceiling by handcuffs. His torso had been torn in half; countless wires hung from his body, others were attached to him and to the wall behind him. His LED was rapidly pulsing in crimson, his cheeks stained with countless artificial tears that never stopped flowing. He still had his white-black jacket on, the numbers stating his number – #313 248 317 – 123 – but his high-necked velcro shirt had been ripped open. He barely could open his eyes to look at his visitors.

But when he did, his eyes locked with hers instantly.

She was shaking her head in horror at the sight. Gavin was too occupied with his pleased humming when he saw that thirium leaked from the corner of RK900's mouth.

"We're keeping him alive for tests", he told her in a calm, almost pleased tone, "he's the first. We've tested our latest creation on him first."

She got a hold of herself before he turned to look at her. She needed every ounce of her willpower not to break down crying. She folded her arms again, and grabbed her elbows to support herself.

"What is that?"

"We're integrating a software in their programming that creates the sensation of pain", Gavin smirked, "this one, here?" He pointed at the glass pane, and behind it, at the RK900. "It's been muted, because it had been screaming nonstop, so it works. It's CyberLife's last android prototype, so that means that if it couldn't swtich our software off, then the other androids wouldn't be able to turn it off, either. Our main problem is that they're unstoppable, they don't get tired and they don't feel pain; we wanted to remedy that with a nice dose of ones and zeros. And we succeeded. Soon, every fucking android will feel if they get shot or hit or cut. And that will give us an advantage against them. We'll overload their senses with so much pain that they'll be absolutely paralyzed from it."

She, once again, realised that humans were way too creative when it came to hurt others. The terror she felt at the mere sight of that RK900 – strung up like a piece of meat, feeling excruciating pain nonstop, not even allowed to scream...

"Marvelous", she whispered.

She decided, in that moment, that Gavin had to suffer.

"Will you show me the others?" She smiled at him sweetly, and he laughed quietly.

"Curious, are you?"

"I'm glad you've found a way to fight against them", she nodded enthusiastically. "And I'd like to see what else you've got."

"I'll show you our other inmates", Gavin decided, touching a scanner near the next glass pane. Lights switched on. An RK900 and an RK800 were in the next cell; both had their arms bound tightly behind them, the ropes digging into their plastic padding. RK900 stared up at Gavin at once, in silent rage, but the RK800 looked like he was unconscious. "We're keeping these two together", Gavin smirked as he said that, "it seems that they are in a close relationship with each other. Whenever we 'treat' one of them, the other tries not to react, but they always end up begging."

She glanced at their numbers on their dirty coats. RK800's ended with 95, while RK900's ended with 485. These weren't the androids she'd been looking for, but her heart broke for them all the same.

"There's a theory machines can learn how to love, but I think that's just humbug", Gavin scoffed, "how can a thing love another thing, you know? Bullshit."

"Yeah", she whispered, "yeah, insane."

She thought of all the times she cuddled with her RK900, or when Connor pecked her face, her temple, when they held her close. The way Sixty lifted her in his arms, saying he was worried they were late. Why couldn't two androids share such a bond? Who could say that a machine did not understand what love was?

The next cell Gavin showed her had only one android in it. An RK800. As soon as the light turned on, he turned to stare at his visitors, and he froze as soon as he saw her. His chassis did not have an active skin on; he looked metallic and pitch black, his optical units were dark with a shining, bright orange sclera.

Her heart felt like it sunk into her stomach. Her eyes fell on the jacket he still had on himself.

RK800 #313 248 317 – 13.

Her lips parted as he took a few steps towards the glass pane. How could this be possible? Thirteen was destroyed, taken apart by CyberLife. Unless the androids rebuilt everyone they've lost; unless they've restored what they could to give their own kin a chance.

The way Thirteen stared at her now made her realise he definitely thought she was dead. He walked up to the glass pane and his expression shifted into a mournful one. But he did not make an attempt to break out of his cell; he didn't touch the glass pane, either. Her eyes flickered to the palm scanner. Then…

Gavin did not pay attention to the android, but to her; noticing that she definitely looked like she knew the machine. The next second, she turned her head to stare in Gavin's face unblinking, with eyes so dark, so determined, that he knew insantly that they've allowed a wasp enter their little hive to destroy it from the inside out.

He realised in that moment that this was the end.

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Round 1, Match 13: Christopher Herrmann vs. Otose

Submitted kids:

Christopher Herrmann: Gabby Dawson, Jessica "Chili" Chilton, Stella Kidd, Lilly

Otose: Sakata Gintoki, Catherine, Tama, and arguably most of Kabukicho

Propaganda under the cut!

Christopher Herrmann:

He only has one biological daughter so whenever a young women joins his firehouse he basically just immediately adopts them. Twice as fast if they're looking for advice with a business venture. Most dad ever <3

Otose:

"Okay so Otose is a middle aged to elderly woman who we are introduced to in the series as Gintoki’s landlady. However we later learn that when visiting her husband’s grave she found Gintoki, in his late teens having been discreetly released from the prison he was held in because the head executioner didn’t believe he deserved death. In exchange for being allied to eat the manju she wanted to offer her husband, Gintoki promised (her husband since it was his manju) to always protect Otose. She then took him, cleaned him up, helped him heal, and let’s him live with her. While she’s technically his landlady, Gintoki doesn’t pay rent, ever. To the extant that when his rival and him switch bodies, and said rival pays rent, she takes it as a sign of the apocalypse. Also I should note later arcs draw clear parallels between Gintoki and her husband And her other love interest, Jirochou, almost like he’s the kid they never had.

Catherine is introduced as a new employee of Otose’s, a middle aged woman who’s a dream employee right up until it’s revealed this is a con and she’s actually robbing Otose. Gintoki puts a stop to it, and Otose’s response it to, rehire her, realizing Catherine has no opportunities But crime otherwise. This creates an intense loyalty that while Catherine might bitch about, she once put her life on the line, telling her old crew she can’t do another job with them, leading them to try and beat her to death before Gintoki intervenes.

Then there’s Tama, a robot who began as a toy her creator made for his sick daughter, but as he kept improving upon her, eventually made her into a fully functioning android he essentially saw as his daughter. Then Tama is framed for murdering him, and then she learns he set it up to create a robot apocalypse. Afterwards Otose takes her in, and gives her a job working for her.

A final element of Otose’s adoptive nature is how she became one of the four devas of Kabukicho. The four devas are the most powerful people in Kabukicho and the other three are, a yakuza and former war hero/criminal, another former war hero/criminal who single handily took out fleets of enemies, and a former captain of the Harusame (space pirates). What did Otose do to join their ranks? Well she repeatedly helped people out when she didn’t have to, the repeated kindness she showed to everyone when they needed it meant that multiple residents were willing to put their lives on the line to defend her. Like it takes kidnapping the son of another deva and holding him hostage to get that fraction to turn on her. "

[xtoomanytimelinesx]

13, 14 and 16 for... well, 16 lol.

romance & relationship headcanons | Accepting

what traits does your muse value in a romantic partner?

Android 16 values commitment most. The most attractive thing someone can do is stick with him, even when things may be difficult at times. He is happiest when he feels secure, when he knows that his partner is happy with him.

He also values understanding. Due to a lot of his issues, he always appreciates it when someone can take their time to understand him and his thoughts more. He may not have any requirements for a partner but this is something that helps a relationship with him go smoothly.

what traits does your muse want to avoid when it comes to choosing a romantic partner?

To be completely honest, 16 is a walking doormat who usually doesn't seek out relationships, they just sort of happen. So even though he would really benefit from avoiding certain traits, he doesn't usually have the time to think about it. Once he has fallen for someone, he can't really convince himself alone that he may need to avoid them as a romantic partner.

The only thing I can say is that he tends to avoid people who are outwardly aggressive but that doesn't mean much based on who his close circle tends to consist of.

what is/are your muse's love language(s)?

Acts of service and giving gifts, these are his specialty. He will always do things for his partner that he thinks they'll enjoy. He'll learn how to cook their favorite meal, clean their living space, or something as simple as gifting them small objects he finds while hiking because he thinks they are pretty.

[duckapus]

So I've worked out what the two games from this post will be. Both of them are my own ideas.

Sally's Outstanding Adventure!

A point-and-click adventure game that starts out looking like a cute little edutainment game in a bright, cheerful nonsense world. The main cast consists of Sally herself, a little girl who enjoys exploring, Miss Morning, the game's narrator who Sally is able to hear and talk to, a large hairy creature with a surly disposition named Grumfrey who accompanies Sally on her adventures to keep her safe, and Scrub, a strange, vaguely ducklike-creature who stays in Sally's house. In the game, Sally goes out on her biggest adventure yet, heading out further than ever before. But as the journey goes on, strange things begin happening, and dark cracks begin to appear in the happy facade of this world.

As the game goes on, it's revealed in bits and pieces that almost everything Sally thinks she knows about her world, and herself, is wrong. She's actually Survey Android 13, a malfunctioning research drone deployed to study a hostile alien jungle, with the malfunction being the result of damage from an incident a few months ago, which horribly scrambled her programing and traumatized her to the point where she ran away from reality. Miss Morning is actually her base's computer, who developed the narrator persona so that they could relay instructions for Sally's research missions in a manner that could be understood and accepted through the delusion. Scrub is actually a floor cleaning device. Grumfrey turns out to be a massive, dangerous apex predator native to the jungle that happened to decide to use SA-13's base as its den. The big adventure they're on is a mission to find and rescue the crew of a ship that crashed nearby.

And yet, even with the reveal that her world is a lot darker than she thought it was, there's still plenty of light as well. The whole reason the illusion is breaking is because the scientists who deployed her finally managed to develop a patch that would fix her programing. It was supposed to do its work all in one go while she was in standby mode, and would have if it hadn't been for the rescue mission requiring she reactivate early. Morning gradually drops the narrator schtick as the game goes on, with their instructions becoming more direct and computer-like, but their tone stays just as kind and gentle as it was at the start, still giving little bits of encouragement when she stumbles and congratulating her on tasks well done, because they genuinely care for the little robot they're in charge of, to the point where during moments where Sally's in genuine danger they're as terrified as a parent seeing their child in such a situation. Scrub is...well, its honestly just a Space Roomba but that's really not too different from before. And despite how terrifying Grumfrey's true nature is, he really is Sally's big, grumpy, protective friend, and stays just as helpful in the second half of the game as he was in the first.

They do manage to rescue the survivors of the crash, and Sally ends up accepting her restored reality...though she does decide to keep her new name.

Diamind 6: Stars Go Out

A space-age JRPG about a young man named Cole going on an adventure to save his galaxy from two major threats; a multi-system empire that's attempting to expand their rule across the entire galaxy (with Cole actually being part of an official Resistance that formed to fend off this empire), and the titular Diamind, an ancient powerful demon that awakens every 10,000 years and attempts to bring about the apocalypse (all the Diamind games take place in the same universe, with Diamind being a major threat in all of them). Cole has a mysterious connection to Diamind that gives him unusual powers and marks him as the only person who can re-seal Diamind when it awakens.

One of the major reoccurring antagonists in the game is a scientist with a grudge against Cole and an interest-bordering-on-obsession with his Diamind powers. He betrays the resistance during the prologue, beginning Cole's adventure in the first place, and shows up periodically to cause trouble for the party. One of the most interesting things about him is that he actually does figure out how Cole's powers work, using that knowledge to create a robot with all of Cole's weapons and abilities, including a forced connection to Diamind so it could genuinely have all of his abilities. The party calls it RepliCole because it pisses the scientist off. It's a reoccurring boss throughout the game, until after the fifth or sixth time where the party manages to shut it down and take it back to resistance HQ.

This becomes relevant again about 3/4ths of the way through the game when Cole is mortally wounded and their best chance of saving him is to upload his mind into RepliCole. So now he's a robot, but there's no time for existential crises 'cause we got a galaxy to save!

Anyway, we've got typical JRPG climax stuff after that. Empire is toppled, demon is sealed, day is saved, Cole's still a robot. Roll Credits.

Anyway, as far as the activation attempt goes, I'm gonna have it so the games get merged together, with Sally's planet getting integrated into Cole's universe, and the Avatar programming gets split between them like it did with the Arles. 33 ends up as Sally's recolor while 34 ends up as Cole's, because the idea of the inherently violence-prone odd-number SMG getting the body of a tiny defenseless research drone while the can't-fight-to-save-their-life even-number SMG gets the extremely powerful and full of weapons jrpg protagonist body is funny to me.

[medusapelagia]

Medusapelagia’s AU-gust 2023 Masterlist

Complete Serie on A03

01 Au-gust: Sightless Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: Blind Steve Harrington, implied reference to depression

02 AU-gust: Immortals Rating: Teen and up elationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: none

03 AU-gust: Writer Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: none

04 AU-gust: Runaway Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: mention of blood, Vampire Eddie Munson

05 AU-gust: Pet Sitter Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: none

06 AU-gust: Domestic Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: homophobic language

07 AU-gust: Boarding School Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: no one

08 Au-gust: Robots and Androids (Part 1, Part 2, ...) Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: no one

09 AU-gust: Cleaning Crew Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: omegaverse, implied reference to prostitution, Omega Steve Harrington, Alpha Eddie Munson, Dad Steve Harrington

10 AU-gust: Exile Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson. Eddie Munson/Original Character WT: open ending

11 AU-gust: Doppleganger Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: no one

12 AU-gust: Bookstore Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: no one

13 AU-gust: Behind the mirror Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: no one

14 AU-gust: Wizard and Witches Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: none

15 AU-gust: Ancient History Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: implied reference to underage

16 AU-gust: Road Trip Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: none

17 AU-gust: Fallen Angel Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: none

18 AU-gust: Time Travel (NFSW) Rating: Explicit elationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: blow job

19 AU-gust: Shapeshifter Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: mention of blood, implied reference to depression, mention of animal death

20 AU-gust: Reconnection Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: sickfic, hospital, Medical Inaccuracies

21 AU-gust: Coaches Rating: Teen and up elationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: Billy Hargrove, Permanently Injured Steve Harrington, implied reference to depression

22 AU-gust: Celebrities Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: sickfic, car accident

23 AU-gust: Joker (shipwrecked) Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: no one

24 AU-gust: Crime Rating: Mature Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: mention of violence, dark Eddie Munson, injury and blood, reference to drugs

25 Au-gust: Joker (Western) Rating: Mature Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: mention of violence, mention of raping, use of the world Indians to define Native Americans

26 AU-gust: Lighthouse (Part 1, Part 2, ...) Rating: Mature Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: Monsters, self inflict injury

27 AU-gust: Fantastic Creatures Rating: Teen and up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: age difference (when they meet Steve is only a child and Eddie is older)

28 AU-gust: Royalty Rating: Mature Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: omegaverse, Omega Steve Harrington, Alpha Eddie Munson

29 AU-gust: Dark Rating: Teen and Up Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: Dark Steve Harrington

30 AU-gust: Joker (Sculpture Artist) Rating: Mature Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson WT: ambigous ending

31 AU-gust: Two of 2022 prompts (Hanahaki Disease + Surfer) Rating: Mature Relationship: Steve Harrington/Billy Hargrove Characters: Steve Harrington, Billy Hargrove, Eddie Munson WT: blood, sickfick, mutual pinning

[slashyrogue]

Things I Wrote in Patreon in May 2023

Patreon Exclusives

Spacedogs: Mine to Keep - Chapter Two - 5/1

"Contest" Story Pick: The Rise and Fall of Wehem and Hanbal - Chapter One - 5/1

Hannigram AU: His Father's Eyes - Chapter Forty Two - 5/4

Hannigram AU: His Father’s Eyes - Chapter Forty Three - 5/12

Spacedogs: Mine to Keep - Chapter Three - 5/17

Hannigram AU: His Father’s Eyes - Chapter Forty Four - 5/22

Spacedogs: Mine to Keep - Chapter Four - 5/29

Ao3 Later 

AU-Gust 2023 Day 1 : JOKER - Shipwrecked - 5/1

Spacedogs AU: Desperate Heat - Chapter Thirty One - 5/3

AU-gust 2023 Day 2: Immortals - 5/3

AU-Gust 2023 Day 3: Writer - 5/3

Spacedogs: Desperate Heat - Chapter Thirty Two - THE END - 5/3

Hannigram AU: Captive Heat - Chapter One - 5/5

Hannigram AU: Captive Heat - Chapter Two -5/8

Hannigram AU: Captive Heat - Chapter Three - 5/8

Hannigram AU: Captive Heat - Chapter Four -  5/8

AU-Gust 2023 Day 4: Runaway - 5/8

AU-Gust 2023 Day 5: Pet Sitters - 5/8

AU-Gust 2023 Day 6: Domestic - 5/9

Hannigram AU: Captive Heat - Chapter Five - 5/12

Hannigram AU: Captive Heat - Chapter Six - 5/13

Hannigram AU: Captive Heat - Chapter Seven - 5/15

Hannigram AU: Captive Heat - Chapter Eight - 5/15

Hannigram AU: Captive Heat - Chapter Nine - 5/15

Hannigram AU : Captive Heat - Chapter Ten - 5/17

Hannigram AU: Captive Heat - Chapter Eleven - 5/17

AU-Gust 2023 -Day 7: Boarding School - 5/19

AU-Gust 2023- Day 8: Robots & Androids - 5/19

AU-Gust 2023 - Day 9 - Cleaning Crew - 5/19

AU-Gust 2023 - Day 10: Exiled - 5/20

Hannigram AU: Captive Heat - Chapter Twelve - 5/22

AU-Gust 2023 - Day 11 - Doppleganger - 5/22

AU-gust 2023 Day 12: Book Store - 5/22

Hannigram AU: Mylimasis - Chapter Twenty Two - 5/24

Hannigram AU: Captive Heat - Chapter Thirteen - 5/24

Hannigram AU: Captive Heat - Chapter Fourteen - 5/25

Hannigram AU: Captive Heat - Chapter Fifteen - 5/26

AU-gust day 2023 Day 13: Joker - Western - 5/26

AU-gust 2023 Day 14: Wizards and Witches - 5/26

Hannigram AU: Captive Heat - Chapter Sixteen - 5/29

Hannigram AU: Captive Heat - Chapter Seventeen - 5/29

Hannigram AU: The Lost Royal Claim - Chapter Eleven - 5/29

AU-gust 2023 Day 15: Ancient History - 5/29

AU-gust 2023 Day 16: Road Trip - 5/29

Tumblr Later

Failed Twitter Attempts - Hannigram AU: His Until Midnight - 5/18

Failed Twitter Attempts - Spacedogs AU: Yours Until Dawn - 5/18

Not So failed Twitter Attempts - Hannigram AU: For Your Eyes Only - 5/28

Not So Failed Twitter Attempts - Spacedogs AU: For Your Arms Only - 5/28

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Siyi MK15 Agriculture Transmitter RC Controller: A Game-Changer for Precision Farming

Agricultural drone technology is evolving rapidly, offering new ways to enhance productivity and efficiency in the field. The Siyi MK15 Agriculture Transmitter RC Controller is a cutting-edge solution tailored for drone operators in precision agriculture. Equipped with advanced features like 15 km wireless digital image transmission, a high-brightness display, and real-time dual HD video streaming, the MK15 redefines remote drone operations for modern farming.

Key Features of the Siyi MK15

1. 15 KM Wireless Digital Image Transmission

The Siyi MK15 operates on an advanced independent wireless HD image transmission system. Integrated with remote control, datalink, and video streaming, the controller ensures seamless connectivity and real-time monitoring. The system dynamically adapts to the frequency band with the least interference, maintaining a stable and uninterrupted connection.

2. 5.5-Inch High-Brightness Display

One of the standout features of the MK15 is its 5.5-inch high-definition LCD touchscreen. With a brightness of 1000 nits, this display provides ultra-clear visuals even in direct sunlight. This high brightness ensures that operators can easily monitor drone data and field images without straining their eyes.

3. Qualcomm 8-Core CPU & Android OS

Powered by a Qualcomm 8-core CPU, the MK15 smart controller smoothly decodes 1080p 60 fps video streams in H.264 or H.265 formats. Running on an Android OS, it supports various ground control software applications, enhancing the overall user experience.

Additionally, the full-band 4G network capability enables cloud-based HD video streaming, allowing operators to store and access real-time footage remotely.

4. IP65 FPV Gimbal and Camera Compatibility

For spraying operations in challenging environments, the A2 Mini ultra-wide-angle FPV gimbal is recommended. With a 160-degree horizontal field of view, operators get a comprehensive view of the spraying area, reducing the need for frequent drone adjustments.

Alternatively, an IP65-rated traditional camera with built-in searchlights offers waterproof and dustproof protection, ensuring durability in pesticide-laden environments. This makes it easy to clean and maintain, further enhancing operational efficiency.

5. Broad Compatibility with Agriculture Drones

The MK15 controller is widely endorsed by leading agriculture drone manufacturers like:

EFT

JIYI

VK-FLY

BOYING

Its deep integration ensures seamless compatibility with these manufacturers’ drones, allowing for quick deployment and hassle-free maintenance.

MK15 Agriculture FPV Gimbal Combo Options

For enhanced field monitoring and precision control, the MK15 offers multiple FPV combo options:

MK15 Agriculture FPV Gimbal Combo

MK15 Agriculture FPV Combo

MK15 Agriculture Dual FPV Combo

These combinations provide drone operators with enhanced real-time visuals, improving operational accuracy.

Specifications of the Siyi MK15

Display: 5.5-inch HD LCD touchscreen (1000 nits brightness)

Battery: 10200mAh, 7.4V, 2S Li-ion (75.48 Wh)

Max Control Range: 15 km (3.5 km in standard agriculture drone operations)

Channels: 13 physical channels, 16 communication channels

Compatible Flight Controllers: PX4, Ardupilot, SIYI N7, BOYING Paladin V2, JIYI K++ V2/K3A Pro, VK V7AG/V9AG

Weight: 850g (with antenna)

Working Temperature: -10°C to 50°C

Waterproof Level: IP53

Charging Time: 5 hours (PD 20W fast charging support)

Why Choose the Siyi MK15 for Agricultural Drone Operations?

Extended Range & Strong Signal Stability – With a 15 km range, the MK15 provides uninterrupted control, even in vast farmlands.

Superior Visual Clarity – The high-brightness display ensures easy readability under direct sunlight.

Efficient & Durable – Built with rugged materials, the controller withstands extreme weather conditions.

Seamless Integration – Compatible with leading agricultural drone manufacturers and various flight controllers.

Customizable Controls – User-friendly interface with programmable buttons for ease of use.

Real-Time Data Insights – Displays vital telemetry data, ensuring accurate and efficient spraying operations.

Final Thoughts

The Siyi MK15 Agriculture Transmitter RC Controller is the ultimate smart solution for modern farming. Whether managing crop monitoring, pesticide spraying, or precision mapping, its advanced features make it an indispensable tool for drone operators. With its long-range connectivity, dual HD FPV capabilities, and ergonomic design, the MK15 is a reliable and efficient choice for professionals in the agriculture drone industry.

For more details or to make a purchase, visit Bharat Skytech today!

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VR Project: Week 4 Blog 7;

Compiling the final apk files

So after the scene was done I followed a tutorial titled "How to package your unreal engine 5.4 projects - ANDROID/VR project" by Unreal Engine VR to package the VR project for Android using Unreal Engine 5.4.

Vid; Unreal Engine VR (2024) How to package your unreal engine 5.4 projects - ANDROID/VR project. YouTube, 25 April. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfI_WlKFUak (Accessed: 13 March 2025).

I started by launching a VR template in UE 5.4. While that was loading, I checked what SDK, NDK, and JDK versions were needed. According to the official documentation, SDK 33 was recommended, with 30 being the minimum. NDK had to be version 25.1, and JDK needed to be version 17. Android Studio Flamingo 2022.2.1 Patch 2 was required too. Found it in the archives and downloaded it.

I already had Android Studio 4.0 on my system, but the tutorial recommended a clean install without importing previous settings. Uninstalled the old one and installed the new version as suggested.

After setting up Android Studio, I went into the SDK Manager. Selected SDK 33, and under SDK Tools, enabled "Show Package Details" to pick the specific build tools version 33.0.1. Also made sure to download NDK 25.1, CMake 3.10 and 3.22, and the command line tools.

Next step was downloading JDK 17 from the Java archives. Installed it and checked in the command prompt using java -version, which showed 17.0.1. That was good enough according to the tutorial.

With everything installed, I moved back into Unreal Engine to set up the packaging settings. Went into Project Settings, enabled full rebuild, switched to Android platform, set the SDK level to 33, and made sure APK packaging was checked. Then pointed Unreal to the correct paths for SDK, NDK, and JDK based on what I had just installed.

Everything looked good on paper.

But when I hit package… it didn’t work.

I ran into a bunch of errors. Unreal kept throwing issues even though the paths and versions matched what the tutorial asked for. I spent hours trying to troubleshoot but couldn’t get past the errors.

Vid; Andicox Studio (2024) Fixing Packaging and Cooking Issues in Unreal Engine 5 (UE5). YouTube, 2024. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdTXHZ0Azqg (Accessed: 13 March 2025).

To resolve these errors, I followed a tutorial that recommended addressing each red error code individually and cleaning them manually. Although it was a time-consuming process, after nearly four hours of debugging, I managed to narrow the issues down to just a few problematic texture maps. These textures were directly imported from Fab, which seemed to be the root cause. I reached out to Ong Jian Wei, who opened the texture files in Photoshop and exported them in a different format. Surprisingly, that simple step fixed the issue — the engine finally accepted them without throwing any more errors.

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Best Budget Android Phones to Buy in 2025 Without Breaking the Bank

It's great you're looking into budget Android phones! The market is constantly evolving, with manufacturers packing in more features at lower prices. Here's a guide to help you find the best options in 2025 without breaking the bank:

What to Look for in a Budget Android Phone (2025)

Even when you're on a budget, you shouldn't have to compromise on the essentials. Here's what to prioritize:

Decent Performance: A smooth user experience is crucial. Look for a processor that can handle everyday tasks, social media, and some light gaming. Snapdragon and MediaTek offer good budget-friendly chips.

Battery Life: A long-lasting battery is essential. Aim for a phone with at least 4500mAh, and ideally 5000mAh or more.

Display Quality: A good display makes a big difference. Look for a screen that's bright, clear, and has decent resolution (at least 720p, but 1080p is preferable).

Camera Quality: While budget phones won't rival flagships, decent cameras are increasingly common. Look for a primary sensor that performs well in various lighting conditions.

Software and Updates: Ensure the phone runs a relatively recent version of Android. Also, check the manufacturer's track record for software updates. More extended support means your phone will stay secure and get new features for longer.

Storage and RAM: 64GB of storage should be a minimum, and expandable storage (microSD card slot) is a plus. Aim for at least 4GB of RAM for smooth multitasking. 6GB or 8GB is even better.

Connectivity: 5G is becoming increasingly standard, even in budget phones, so look for it if you want future-proof connectivity.

Build Quality: While you might not get premium materials, the phone should feel sturdy and well-built.

Top Contenders and Brands to Consider (2025)

While specific models change rapidly, here are some brands and phone series known for offering excellent budget options:

Google Pixel a Series: Google's Pixel a series consistently delivers excellent camera performance and a clean Android experience at a mid-range price. The Pixel 8a is a strong contender.

Samsung Galaxy A Series: Samsung's A series offers a wide range of budget-friendly phones with good displays, decent battery life, and reliable performance. Look for models like the Galaxy A15, A25, and A35.

Motorola Moto G Series: Motorola's Moto G series is known for providing good value for money, with a focus on battery life and essential features.

OnePlus Nord Series: OnePlus offers some compelling options in the upper budget segment, with a focus on fast charging and smooth performance.

Xiaomi Redmi and Poco: Xiaomi's Redmi and Poco sub-brands are known for packing in a lot of features at very competitive prices.

Nothing Phone (a): Nothing is a newer company, but their (a) series offers a unique design.

Specific Phone Examples (as of mid-2025, please double-check specs and reviews):

It's tricky to give exact models for the whole of 2025, as releases are constant. But, based on current trends, here are the kinds of phones that represent strong budget buys:

Google Pixel 8a: If you can stretch your budget a bit, the Pixel 8a often represents the best camera you can get for the price, plus a clean Android experience.

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G: A good all-rounder with a decent display, solid battery, and a dependable Samsung experience.

Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024/2025): Known for excellent battery life.

OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite/Similar: If you can find a good deal, these offer very fast charging.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13/Poco X6: These often have high refresh rate screens and large batteries for the price.

Tips for Buying a Budget Android Phone:

Read Reviews: Before buying any phone, read reviews from reputable sources to get an idea of its strengths and weaknesses.

Compare Prices: Don't settle for the first price you see. Compare prices from different retailers to ensure you're getting the best deal.

Check for Deals and Discounts: Keep an eye out for sales, promotions, and carrier deals that can lower the price of your chosen phone.

Consider Refurbished: If you're on a tight budget, consider buying a certified refurbished phone from a reputable seller. These phones are inspected and repaired to meet quality standards and often come with a warranty.

By keeping these factors in mind and doing your research, you can find a fantastic budget Android phone in 2025 that meets your needs without breaking the bank.

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The Ultimate Ace Yarrow 'Character Card'

(will be updated)

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General Info:

Name: Ace Yarrow Age: 15 (show) and 17 (movie) Best Friends: Hope, Leo, Donnie Friends: Mikey, Raph, Cass, April, Casey Jr Relationship(s): Donnie Family: Mom, Dad, older sister Clementine Loves: cooking, Donnie :)), spending time with family and friends Likes: his older sister, visiting the surface + Donnie's home, Hope Dislikes: messes, cleaning messes specifically made by others, seeing people close to him get hurt Songs that Represent him:

This or That Questions:

1. Playlists or podcasts? A: Podcasts (especially cooking ones while cooking) 2. Shoes or slippers? A: Shoes 3. Pork or beef? A: Pork 4. Swimming pool or beach? A: Pool 5. Fruits or vegetables? A: Vegetables 6. Cats or dogs? A: Dogs, duh 7. Summer or winter? A: Winter 8. Salt or pepper? A: Salt 9. Cash or cards? A: Cash 10. Cookies or chips? A: Cookies 11. Soda or juice? A: Juice (He'd share juiceboxes with Donnie all day if it meant not having to have soda lol) 12. Farm or city? A: City 13. Text or call? A: Text 14. New phone or new clothes? A: Depends 15. Black or white? A: White 16. Driver or passenger? A: Passenger 17. Laptop or tablet? A: Tablet 18. Comedy or Horror? A: Comedy 19. Beer or wine? A: Wine 20. Dine in or dine out? A: Dine in 21. Movies or TV shows? A: Movies 22. iOS or Android? A: iOS 23. Waffles or pancakes? A: Pancakes 24. Rain or snow? A: Rain 25. Love or money? A: Love 26. Ice or fire? A: Ice 27. Curly or straight? A: Curly 28. Oranges or apples? A: Apples 29. Sweet or salty? A: Sweet 30. Trucks or cars? A: Trucks 31. Lunch or dinner? A: Lunch 32. Weekends or weekdays? A: Weekends 33. Pizza or pasta? A: Depends 34. Friends or family? A: Family 35. Boys or girls? A: Both, he's bi 36. Fiction or non-fiction? A: Non-fiction 37. Skiing or snowboarding? A: Skiing 38. Red wine or white wine? A: Depends on if he doesn't want it to show the next day 39. Singing in the shower or singing in the car? A: Both 40. Organized or messy? A: Organized

Vine that represents him:

(yes i think it's funny if he can't insult someone for shit, don't judge me)

Summary: (Up to end of movie)

Ace was born and raised in the Hidden City. At around the time he was five, his mom and dad had him in the kitchen, and by the time he was eleven had him working as a waiter in their restaurant. There are times he felt burdened by his work, especially when he had to watch over his (autistic, hehe, shut up) older sister when their parent's were away just in case something happened. His whole life changed when Donnie came through the restaurant's doors dragged by Hope and Leo. He only wanted to know more about Donnie after initially meeting him and was able to through Hope getting Leo to convince Donnie to go back to the restaurant. Eventually, after about a month and a half of them doing that, they were able to express their feelings to one another. Ace really didn't like being stuck underground on lockdown when the invasion started, having no idea what Donnie was doing or going through. Only when the lockdown was lifted and he could see Donnie was okay did Ace relax.

Good Future Summary:

Ace was upset at the very least to learn what happened in Casey Jr's future. He was glad he was able to contribute in a positive way toward the Resistance, but he mourned the Donnie that died in that timeline. Following the invasion in his timeline, he convinced his parents to let him stay in the Hamato's home until everything settled down (which leads to a LOT of cute cuddly moments you KNOW i'll be writing about later). Before Ace had to go home again, he was able to help Hope get over what Leo did and help Donnie not think about what happened with/because of his previous Technodrome connection and forced disconnection + the panic attacks, seizures, and attempts at recalling Donnie got every so often. Although it was weird to have an older version of one of his best friends there too...

Bad Future Summary:

This invasion took a toll on Ace's mental and physical states. He barely held it together after his parents and sister died. After a month, he lost his passion for cooking (more reasons than just the lack of options now). Fortunately, he was able to help in other ways, like care of the kids while their parents went on scouting missions and things like that. He had been doing fine up until about a year before Leo and Mikey sent Jr back into the past. If people thought he lost his mind when his parents and sister died, it was way worse when Donnie died. Ace secluded himself in Donnie's makeshift lab for weeks on end and wouldn't come out, even for food. He liked to rewatch some of Donnie's recordings during these times, which kept him from just surrendering to the Krang. Hope was thankfully able to reconcile him, albeit barely. Ace ended up dying along with April during the execution of the plan that sent Jr (and Hope) back into the past.

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