#concept iterator

[bortalis]

“The Ocean Marcher”

A concept for a mobile iterator and their placing within the world.

(ideas below)

-Purpose

Once it was determined that the first generation of Iterators were unlikely to come upon the solution to the great problem solely on their own, the second Iterator generation was announced. These plans not only consisted of improvements and optimizations of the previous generation, but goals to construct Iterators around their world on a large scale .

Iterator construction is no small feat. With the projects being on mountainous scales, the current logistical systems were stressed and overworked. With the goal of widespread placement of Iterators, accomplishing this without system upgrades would be nigh impossible. Creating a rail system to span the vast oceans was not feasible, nor did the current shipping logistics have the capacity nor specialization necessary for the planned constructions.

This Ship is to take the role of a mass cargo vessel. To construct an iterator requires complex components, and being biomechanical in nature means any transport requires external support for the microorganisms to not die off in masses. Considering the remote placement of future Iterators means the creation of these components cannot be done on site. These ships will not only transport but maintain Iterator parts to keep them in pristine condition for installation.

-Operation

Integrated within the upper decks of the vessel, lies the local Iterator. Unlike others, this model is specialized solely for operation of the ship. Having the Iterator at the top of the vessel reduces its exposure to the elements without reducing carrying capacity.  Much of the bulk of a typical Iterator model has been cut down to make more for cargo and storage. Any cargo is sealed away from the environment and weathering within the hull. Since these vessels have not been tasked with the great problem, there is no need for the extensive processing and computing power to run innumerable simulations. The puppet chamber and minimal peripherals have been kept to maintain course and cargo on the voyage. 

Over the journey the interior is kept at a much lower temperature than other iterators. This is to assist keeping cargo “fresh” and well. Biomachinery’s functions slow down when cooled, reducing the energy and maintenance required for long trips. Keeping the vessel at an optimal temperature is done through extensive heat pumps and exchangers. The ocean provides a near limitless coolant pool, and the Iterator onboard generates far less heat (due to doing less computational operations), making cooling a much simpler task here than on a traditional Iterator.

The majority of loading and unloading is done through either the Bow doors, or the Upper deck’s lifting crane. The Bow doors generally require pre-built infrastructure to fully utilize, but allow for the quickest and most open access to the storage levels. Manufacturing facilities normally have well developed dock access for this purpose, to decrease the loading time for the components. At less developed docks the ship relies on the crane and other peripheral doors/bays to unload.

-Movement

A Mobile iterator would be nigh impossible in any other environment. The only factor that allows for such a construction is the buoyancy taking weight of the can. The large economy of scale result in a surprising amount of efficiency for moving such a large structure

Prominently shown on the side are the main source of propulsion for the vessel. Two on each side, these four limbs hold the important task of getting this monolith of a ship moving and to keep it moving. They have two modes of function, maneuvering and cruise.

When within shallower waters or near destinations, maneuvering procedures are used. The limbs extend to the ocean floor to act as legs. This anchors the vessel and provides a higher degree of control than the water base methods of movement. With a solid connection to the rock below the vessel can avoid hazards and precisely line up for unloading despite the unyielding inertial of the ship. To a limited degree the legs can even lift up the Iterator from the water line to gain closer access to the shore, however it is advised to use this function fugally as it stresses the structure, reactor, and computing to perform such an movement. Subsequent immediate maintenance and inspection is required to keep safety standards.

In the deeper seas using the limbs to via contact is less efficient, leverage is reduced and in some cases the legs will not be able to reach the floor at all. Here the ship switches to cruising procedures. The legs are lifted, without the support from the limbs the water line of the ship raises. Water based manuving sections now submerged will be used as the main propulsion. These sections help reduce the drag the bulk of the hull creates during transit.

The mass and inertia of the vessel act as the primary stability method. It takes much more to shift the mountain of the ship than any other craft. However, as more iterators have been introducing heat and energy into the environment, these high level storms and dangerous ocean conditions have only increased in frequency and volatility. If needed during extremely violent ocean conditions, the limbs can extend as stabilizers to keep the ship level. This was a later addition to the ship’s procedures.

[orangejuicex3-mieoi]

A character design I'm working on! Fishing themed <33

[internetskiff]

God in a Box (WIP) god I hope tumblr doesn't butcher this image

[wolful24]

POV: Starscream being stuck inside Terratronus for the entirety of season 3

[toxictoxicities]

I forgor to upload this, I finished up some thumbnails in my recent stream! This is for the Emergence map coming in May ^^

[djpachipikachu]

[entering the land of the old gods]

[usagi yojimbo: yatagarasu (usagi era concept art #1)]

> “sandy down here, neh, spot?”

[spot keeps climbing down]

> “well, it will only be for the night…i wonder if anyone still lives in these caves?”

[spot keeps climbing down]

> “do you think they are alright being alone down here? if they do still live here.”

[spot keeps climbing down]

[flickering-nightfall]

[samstudios8108]

I’m maybe procrastinating on designing the gas giants… but only because I need them to be done right

In the meantime, I drew some backgrounds and concept art for Oceans superstructure

I’m very proud of the water I drew in the last one

Also, a little lore: Oceans has plenty of scavs on top of her superstructure and she loved observing them and their culture.

Unfortunately, these cute little guys are messing with some over technology (much like FP). The difference between her and Pebbles is that she doesn’t want to pull an Artificer and kill them all because she really likes them.

This is the setup for The Reflection’s purpose and mission: to find a peaceful way to stop scavs from hurting Oceans.

Anyway, I’m either gonna draw Reflections campaign info page next or some concept for Rusted’s superstructure.

[enneegon]

hello hello.. here's the complete reference for hifsamotud. the space thang! the supership! some more information below the cut

HIFSAMOTUD stands for Hollow Intercession, Falling Space, All Mundane Order Towards Unawakened Discovery (or simply Discovery for short, to refer to it as a whole) which is by all means.... a ridiculously long name! every couple words is meant to represent each of its minds.

originally, it was restricted to travelling a specific distance away from the planet - a taboo that it managed to break, along with rewriting its genomes in such a way that expanded its range of communication. it functions like a massive satellite for iterators on ground, allowing them to send signals to other iterators who would usually be out of their radius.

discovery is unfortunately not as large as a moon, but it's very fun to depict it as a gargantuan, otherworldly being that i think it would be perceived as :) in reality it is just very very curious about everything down below..

[paradoxbeta]

can i get a hell yeah for robot ladies

[ashykneecaps6]

"Afterall, rabbits aren't meant to be predators."

also hey chat.,..aha.,.it's been a while.. 1/5

[shkika]

i want back

[darkopsiian]

Thumbnail art, character art and concept art for DrMOTH "The Interview" I highly recommend watching it before looking at the concept art. It took me 4 months to make. I truly believe this is my best work in a long time. also; don't forget to look at the Biotape Anniversary Poster that's available in 5 sizes!

SPOILERS AHEAD

The full body concept art for the previous iterator group.

Covets The Rapture [F]: A failsafe primus, is tasked with constantly monitoring and providing counters for terrible events. The oldest of the group and also the quietest. Harvester of Eyes [M]: Youngest of the group and already the most unhinged, originally tasked for monitoring Overseer channels but met a terrible fate and now suffers unending paranoia. Fated Comets [F]: Studies base around astrology mapping and predicting fates through her own personal tarot sheets. Tangled wires have resulted in her always sounding like she's singing even when she's not. Unlikely Monologues [M]: Most lax of the group and tasks himself with the studies of architecture and literature. Has managed to avoid insanity purely though obliviousness. Cannot stop talking.

T-Posing MOTH model.

[raintemper]

These are fun to do

I was taking a math class minding my own business and then a random thought "i bet pebbles knows how to do this"

[cybertron-after-dark]

Being constantly surrounded by the presence of a loving God sounds great until you realize you never know when his freaky fuckin eyes are gonna show up to check on you.

And man. They do it a LOT.

[faunandfloraas]

The Nobleman or 양반 (yangban): The smiling face represents the bluff and composure that an aristocrat is often known to have. The chin is a separate piece from the top of the mask, and the actors can lean forward and back to make the mask smile or frown as needed.

This monk who abandons his doctrines, or 취발이 (chwibari): Chwibari was originally a monk, but he had no intention of joining the monastic order, so he came down to the world and wanders. Represented with a forehead full of wrinkles and spots.

The widow or, 부네 (Punae/bune): represented to be a widow, or a kisaeng ( a woman who sang, danced, or played an instrument to provide entertainment for company at a drinking party), or a mistress of the Yangban. She has a very small mouth, round cheeks and forehead- giving a general look of happiness good-humor.