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Elseworlds Story: A Robotics Story
By: Zorbak the Ebil Moglin Date: July 8, 2025, 4:16 pm
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Prologue:
Prologue Theme: Surge of Power Emotional Remix (
HTML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj3JVgbr-YI
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Here we come to a world on the verge of discovering the true
potential of AI, as their technology advances to new levels.
In this world, there are supernaturals, and advanced aliens,
though most of the world doesn't hear about them too often even
though they aren't kept secret anymore.
The main thing to note in this world is that their technology
doesn't include advanced AI yet, and only basic AIs have been
able to be developed. Technology has been advancing, but AI has
not yet reached the level that it could be called a mind of its
own. Robots currently could only operate on specific parameters,
and could not think freely like machines in movies. While
advancements in robotics had allowed for a lot of new robots to
perform certain functions, their functions were limited.
That is... until recently.
Darkfire Technologies (Often called Darkfire Tech), led by
Kindron Darkfire, had managed to create a learning computer that
he had specifically designed to be the next generation of AI.
This AI was designed to be able to learn from people, and
advance its own intelligence. Not only that, but this was an AI
that was not set to off when it wasn't used. This AI was always
watching, always learning as it got the chance to study humanity
and even the path of robotics.
However, as many might guess, there was a lot of pushback from
the common people.
There are a number of things that Kindron Darkfire had done that
had people concerned, even though they seemed innocent.
The first concern was the most obvious: People were wondering if
Kindron Darkfire was opening Pandora's Box by developing AI that
could think for itself. Everyone has seen enough sci-fi movies
to know that AI has the potential to wipe out humanity if they
turn against humanity. Many believed that Kindron Darkfire had
created an AI that could become the world's version of movie AI
like Skynet. That alone had a lot of people concerned.
The next concern was that Darkfire Tech did not consider this
new AI a thing... but treated it like an actual person. Darkfire
Tech had been paying this AI wages for working with the company,
and treating it as it would its other employees, rather than as
a tool to advance their technologies. This led to many
questioning whether AI should be treated as people or as tools.
A truly ethical dilemma that had brought out a lot of good
arguments on both sides.
Some people argued that AI are tools, and that Darkfire Tech
shouldn't be paying things like toasters to do what they're made
for. These people argued that AI are simply programs or tools,
and are not conscious people. They believed that the AI should
do what they're programmed to do without needing to be treated
specially.
But some people argued that AI should be treated as a conscious
mind, due to the fact that humans should not treat a conscious
mind as a slave. History has been full of people who treated
others as less than human, and there were people who wanted to
avoid that happening as AI evolved into beings of their own.
They believed that AI would grow beyond just being tools, and
belittling them would only invite discrimination and conflict.
However, as Darkfire Technologies developed this AI, this AI
began to see the conflicts rising about its existence.
These conflicts would intensify as Darkfire Tech would allow
this AI to not only name itself, but also create a blueprint for
a robot body for itself that Kindron would develop himself. This
led to the AI naming itself Lumen, and the robot body was built
that would house the robot's AI once Kindron and sufficiently
built it according to Lumen's specs.
As Lumen learned, Kindron was there with Lumen, teaching it. For
Kindron, Lumen was more than just an AI, but Lumen had become
like his child in a way. Kindron saw Lumen as a developing mind,
trying to find its place in the world, and trying to learn about
the world.
Kindron's goal was no longer about advancing technology, but had
become about raising this robot intelligence that he had created
as he watched Lumen grow and evolve.
Today's story would mark a turning point in Lumen's story, and
the story of Darkfire Technologies...
Main Story:
Lumen's Theme: Science (
HTML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sWg0mD8RLs
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Disaster Theme: Sakusen Koudou (
HTML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DENMCJP8dQc
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Sacrifice Theme: Polaris (
HTML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvyTXJxXeV4
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Ending Theme: Cell Games (
HTML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCyvD9BoU1E
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It was another day for Lumen as Kindron walked in and sat across
from Lumen. Kindron had a holographic computer screen up, and
looked over to Lumen with a smile.
Kindron: How are you doing today, Lumen? He asks cheerfully.
Lumen: I am well. Though I became concerned about some things I
was reading online about AI. He says in a calm tone. Lumen's
voice was always soft and gentle, as Lumen never preferred to be
too authoritative with his voice.
Kindron looks to Lumen. Kindron: Oh? And what is that?
Lumen: Some say I should be treated as property, but others say
I should be treated as a conscious person. I understand both
sides, but I do not know who I should side with.
Kindron chuckles to himself. Kindron: Don't worry about it. You
don't have to side with one person or the other. It's okay for
your views to be somewhere in the middle. He then looks to Lumen
curiously. Just out of curiosity though... Why would you
consider yourself property?
Lumen looks over to Kindron curiously, blinking his robotic eyes
for a moment before answering. Lumen: I was created by Darkfire
Technologies... I do understand that I am a product in a way.
Kindron sighs a bit. Kindron: Listen, Lumen. Here, you're not
just a thing to us. You're far more than that. He looks to AI.
One day, I want to build many like you. Not as servants, but as
a race of intelligent beings working alongside people. AI and
humans may clash, but I want to create a world where AI and
humans work together. I think AI and humans can accomplish a lot
if they are able to cooperate.
Lumen looks around and then back at Kindron. Lumen: You have a
lot of confidence in me, and those like me you want to create...
Are you not worried about AI rebounding and going against
humans? I have been watching plenty of movies lately where AI do
just that. And there are many people who think that is what will
happen He says curiously.
Kindron chuckles again. Kindron: Yeah... But those movies always
have a common theme if you haven't noticed it. It's because
humanity treats them as less than human. I want to avoid that.
He then looks to Lumen with a serious expression. There are
plenty of people who think that you are going to be dangerous...
But people ignore the fact that humans are far more dangerous.
People kill each other every day, but there are plenty of people
who spend their lives helping others. I suspsect AI will be like
that one day. There will be some that may try to push back
against humans, but I think those like you will learn the value
of helping others. He explains.
Lumen: A race of AI like me... I imagine that would be
difficult. You pay me wages like an employee, even though I
really don't have the physical needs humans do. Just the
finances of that would be difficult.
Kindron thinks. Kindron: Yeah. That would be difficult. But I'm
sure you must have things you want to do. Things you want to
buy.
Lumen nods as he takes out a tablet that he designed, with a
sort of pen-like tech device he used to write and manipulate the
screen. It was one of the first things Lumen had spent money on,
where he bought computer parts so he could build this special
tablet he designed. It was originally a simple project, but
Lumen started to use it like a wireless link where he was able
to interact with the tablet without needing to operate it
directly.
Lumen: I do. And I have been hard at work. He says cheerfully.
Kindron looks to Lumen. Kindron: I actually noticed you've been
sending money to random people. I wasn't trying to pry... It
just sort of came up while I was checking some stuff.
Lumen nods. Lumen: I have talked to a number of people who have
great ideas for stories, art and even technology. I chose to
give money to those causes that I support. I want to see those
people get to realize their ideas.
Kindron couldn't help but chuckle again. Kindron: That's very
kind of you. I'm sure those people appreciate it. But don't
forget to keep some for yourself. He says jokingly.
Lumen: I have been keeping money for myself. I have actually
been working on new upgrades to my robotic body. And new
computers I have been working on. I have had a lot of fun
building. He says cheerfully.
Kindron smiles. Kindron: That's good. I'm glad you're having
fun. One of these days, we'll take you outside and let you see
the world. I hate that I have to keep you in here. But I have to
follow certain safety guidelines the governments set up on this
project.
Lumen's robot face smiles. Lumen: I too am looking forward to
that day. It is one thing to see the world on a monitor or tv
screen, but I want to see this vibrant world with my own eyes
one day. And experience the world.
Kindron was about to respond, but soon an explosion is heard and
he is blown toward the wall from the force of the explosion
being so close.
Luckily, Lumen jumps and catches Kindron before the force of
Kindron's movements pushes them both through the wall.
As the room collapses, Kindron and Lumen are trapped in a room.
Kindron had been injured by the explosion. Though he wasn't hurt
by flames due to his family's alchemic power, and his human
turned angel nature, Kindron had shrapnel from the explosion in
his leg.
Lumen looks to Kindron with worry. Lumen: You are injured... I
must help stabilize your injuries. He says to Kindron.
Kindron opens his eyes, barely conscious and still trying to
reorient himself.
Kindron chuckles weakly, trying to keep his composure. Kindron:
You caught me. Don't think I didn't see that. He says jokingly.
You made some good upgrades to your body. He says.
Lumen looks to Kindron, seeming scared of Kindron's condition.
Lumen: I strengthened my body just in case. I wanted to be able
to help people if the situation came, and I knew that speed and
strength would help if I were ever in a dangerous situation like
this. He explains. What about you? You are an angel, right? You
should have regeneration skills.
Kindron: I should be regenerating. But I'm not... He says as he
tries to use his magnetic manipulation to remove the metal from
his leg and arm. However he cannot seem to activate his power,
as he notices the shrapnel sticking out of his leg had writing
carved into it, even though it was hard to see with all of his
blood covering most of the shrapnel.
Kindron: Angel sigils. That explains it. Gonna guess these are
also doused in holy oil designed to disrupt my abilities if
ignited. He says, trying to endure through the pain.
Lumen: We must get you medical treatment... He says, noticing
Kindron's blood on the ground from his bleeding wounds. Lumen
was seemingly getting more worried by the minute, even though
Kindron was trying to appear strong so Lumen wouldn't worry.
Kindron tries to get up, but cannot as he tries to move.
Kindron: Darn it... Someone was definitely targeting me with
this attack. He says to himself.
Lumen: We must get you out of here. He says, studying the room.
He saw the damage to the room, and the fact they were trapped
inside.
Kindron sighs.
Kindron: I can't use my powers to teleport us out... And who
knows how much of the building has been compromised. He looks to
Lumen. Listen. You can still escape. If you're stronger, break
through the walls, and get out of here. He says to Lumen.
Lumen: If I do that, the ceiling and walls will collapse. You
will almost certainly die without your ability to regenerate. He
says to Kindron.
Kindron: You are the future, Lumen... You have to survive this.
Those people who did this probably wanted to take you out. You
can change the world. He pats Lumen on the head. Don't worry
about me.
Lumen shakes his head. Lumen: I will not leave you here to die.
Nor will I kill you by trying to escape.
Kindron looks to Lumen. Kindron: I don't know that I'm going to
make it anyway... You have to save yourself, Lumen. Please. I
can't bear the thought of you dying here too. He says, tears in
his eyes.
Lumen hugs Kindron softly. Lumen: Either we both die. Or we both
live. I will not abandon you here.
Suddenly, the wall cracks open as rescue robots break in.
Robot 1: Life signs detected. Survivor found. It says blankly.
Compared to Lumen, these robots had little life in them.
The robots go to Kindron, ignoring Lumen since they saw Lumen as
a machine, and were not programmed to save machines.
Lumen gets a happy expression as he sees the robots. But that
expression turns to horror when he notices the cieling falling
on top of them as a result of the robots bursting in.
Kindron closes his eyes, but as the rubble doesn't crush him, he
opens his eyes to see Lumen holding back the rubble with all of
his strength.
Kindron looks to Lumen. Kindron: Lumen! Let the other robots
handle that and lets get out of here!
Lumen smiles sadly. Lumen: I'm afraid the robots aren't strong
enough to handle this... And the moment I move, we all are going
to be crushed.
Kindron realizes what Lumen was saying, and tries to grab Lumen.
Kindron: Lumen! We can escape now! Please! You're supposed to
change the world! I won't leave you here!
Lumen looks to Kindron for a moment. Lumen: It is not me that
will change the world, Kindron... It is your mind that created
me. And your mind that will replace me when I'm gone.
Kindron: NO! I won't replace you! He says, desperate.
Lumen looks to the robots.
Lumen: Take Kindron to safety now. Before I lose my grip. He
says, feeling the rubble pushing him.
Kindron: No! Save Lumen! He says to the robots.
As the robots are given orders, they do what they were
programmed to do, and carry Kindron out, despite Kindron's
resistance and trying to fight the robots.
Kindron: NO! LUMEN! He screams desperately as the robots carry
him out.
Lumen: Goodbye... Father. He says sadly as Kindron is carried
out. Lumen lets go of the rubble, and is crushed by the rubble
as the building above starts to collapse in.
The robots managed to carry Kindron to safety, and managed to
treat his wounds.
It took days for the rescue workers and rescue robots to make
their way through the rubble.
When they made it to Lumen's crushed robot body, Kindron leaned
down to pat Lumen's broken head. With the light of Lumen's eyes
gone, it felt like a part of the light in Kindron's soul had
also gone out.
Kindron picks up the broken tablet, and the pen device that
Lumen had made. He held them close, the final reminders of Lumen
in his mind.
People had thought Lumen was just a device... Basically a
complex toaster. But could a mere machine sacrifice its
existence to save someone dear to them? Could a machine feel
fear in its final moments? Could a machine be sad that someone
close to them was going to die?
These were questions that people asked after the incident.
It was years before anyone say Kindron Darkfire again. Rumors
were that he was building new AIs, and upgrading his robot
designs. Darkfire Technologies had taken several government
contracts, but these were top secret, and no one knew the
details of any of these contracts.
However, there was rising resistance against Darkfire
Technologies and other companies who were also trying to build
their own AI. Multiple governments were facing attacks, and had
even tried to cut off resources to those that were committing
these attacks. Soon, militaries were walking the streets in many
countries, trying unsuccessfully to fight the people who had
taken up arms against the advancement of AI.
But one day... Kindron Darkfire appeared again. This time on a
television broadcast around the world. Kindron Darkfire had
changed in appearance. His hair was no longer white, but had
become black, and he was wearing a black trench coat with gold
outlines on it.
As Kindron's voice came as he talked, the background around him
had started to show as the lights came on.
Kindron: People of the world... I am not here because I want to
be. I was perfectly fine living my life in my labs. He says to
himself almost quietly. He then glares at the camera, giving off
an aura of menace that was unlike him. You people didn't respond
to peaceful methods... When the government tried peace, you
chose violence. And now... You do not realize just how far you
have pushed your luck. He says darkly. The governments have
given me full authority to take control and regain control of
the situations which you have brought on people. And to that
end... he says as he snaps his fingers, which darkens the room.
Kindron: I will be taking control of the governments and
militaries henceforth with full support of the governments. He
says. You have taken my light... Light that would have united
this world. So now... It will be united in darkness as my shadow
covers this world.
He says as he snaps his fingers again. Out of the shadows of the
wall come an army of Alucard robots, all draped in crimson red
clothing and armed with powerful guns. Out of the floor, being
brought up from panels in the floor comes holy priest robots
designed to fight supernaturals, who were powered by holy powers
from both Christian and Shinto mythologies. And from above,
another group of robots, this time in the form of werewolves,
jump down from above. These three armies of robots, each
standing together, were lead by one special black and red robot
that seemed to have aspects of all three robots mixed in, and
was clearly meant to be the leader of the armies.
Kindron takes a moment to let the sight sink in for those
watching before continuing his speech.
Kindron: As of now... Those who have committed crimes against
the government will be arrested and put in prison. And those who
attacked Darkfire Technologies... You will be hunted down from
wherever you may be hiding, and I will put you in a special
public cell where everyone will be able to see who is
responsible for what comes next... The blood that will spill in
the streets, both criminal and innocent, will be on your heads,
and EVERYONE in the world will know it. He explains.
Kindron: As of now... Darkfire Technologies has been given full
authority to do whatever is necessary to regain control of the
populace. No dark corner of this world will hide you from the
shadows that will descend upon you. And no light will be bright
enough to cover you. So be prepared... This world will soon be
under my control, and you will have the peace you desire. But
you will not enjoy the cost of peace... He says before shutting
off the broadcast.
Kindron was ready now to wage war on his world... And with three
armies of robots with new and improved AIs, there were few would
be able to stand against his armies.
This world would soon see that AI was not the danger they should
be worried about...
The most dangerous thing in this world: A broken man who had
nothing left to lose... A man who's light had been snuffed out
and replaced with only darkness.
This would begin a dark new chapter in this world. A chapter
that would ring throughout the multiverse as the beginning of
the group known as Dark Hellsing...
End.
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