In view of the nice welcome this fic received, I decided to give you a fast update before other duties/stories demand my attention. Enjoy! :D
The Year 21XX
Almost one-hundred years have passed since the world immersed itself in a new era of science and technology. Under the guidance of the new current authority in robotics, Master Cain, a new type of robot known as "reploid" has been included in people's daily activities.
Sadly, not long after their creation, some of these new types of androids began to show aggressive tendencies against humans and lesser reploids. These rebel machines were soon labeled as "mavericks".
In order to fight them and offer protection to both mankind and reploids, a large global organization named "Maverick Hunters" was created under the orders of Master Cain in hopes to preserve the actual world order.
Led by one the firsts and finest reploids created: General, maverick hunter activities have been always diligent and unerring when deployed. However, everything was bound to change from now on…
June 4th, 21XX
Warning, warning, warning
"General! We have a clear signal on the objective!" reported a female blonde reploid from her control station.
Computer Specialist and Main Navigator "A": Alia
"There's no mistake, the set time limit for the capsule has just completed" continued this time a long haired female reploid after displaying a desolated area in the monitor.
Maverick Analyst and Main Navigator "B": Layer
"Good, deploy the special retrieve unit immediately" answered the largest reploid in the control room.
Maverick Hunters Leader and General Commander: General
"Deploying special retrieve unit to point E-46, done" tapped on the panels buttons a third female reploid with blond pigtails.
Skilled Cartographer and Main Navigator "C": Pallette
"Alia, please inform Master Cain about the situation. I'm sure he'll be happy to hear this" said General.
"Yes, sir!"
At that moment, in a room filled with toy robots carefully set on shelves, an old man connected to a life support chair couldn't hide his excitement for such joyful news
"So, you've finally woken, X" he said before moving to the window in order to see the happy people and reploids below on the streets.
"Soon, we'll be able to see each other face to face. But first, I hope you like the gift I prepared for you" he continued with a smile.
Outskirts of Delta City, Construction Site
"Come on, guys! Put more effort on the work! That building won't rise by itself" pointed out the large foreman reploid with construction-based visual motifs.
"Y-yes, sir Gutsman!" replied the embarrassed worker reploids that were losing the pace.
DLN. 002
Name: Gutsman
"Geez, would it kill you to loosen up a little?" teased him a colorful, teenage reploid, who also had construction-based visual motifs on his body.
"Huh? Coming from you, that's rich".
"Heh! You know my motto" he chuckled as he prepared for his striking pose.
"There's no party without fireworks!" he exclaimed with his tongue out, clearly imitating a rock star.
DLN. 005
Name: Bombman
"Stop goofing around, Bombman, and return to your worksite now" ordered him Gutsman.
"Sir Gutsman, Sir Bombman! You have a message from the Maverick Hunters HQ!" called them a male humanoid reploid, startling the two reploids that barely resemble to a human.
Waste Disposal Center
"I'll let you in charge until I come back. Best try not to get near the incinerator, pardner" advised him the reploid with torch head before making its way to the exit.
"Wa-wait, Sir Fireman! Where are you going?!" panicked the human worker the moment he noticed the fire type robot leaving the installation.
"To meet my brother" he simply replied.
DLN. 003
Name: Fireman
Delta City Power Plant
"I see. He's finally decided to join us" said a young, green humanoid reploid with yellow lightning bolts painted on his cheeks.
"I'll be done in a flash, thanks for the call" and he thanked the members from the Maverick Hunters association before cutting the call in order to resume his duties.
DLN. 004
Name: Elecman
Glacier Research Center
"Sir Iceman, you have a call from the Natural Reserve!" called him a human female researcher dressed with winter equipment.
Following her instructions, a surprised humanoid reploid boy with blue Eskimo clothes approached the main monitor and removed his goggles from his sight.
DLN. 007
Name: Iceman
"From Cutman's worksite? I wonder what's happening" he asked before answering the call.
"Hey there, little bro! Ready for the big day?" said a young, dark orange, teenage reploid with scissor-like appearance happy.
DLN. 006
Name: Cutman
"Cutman…you better have a good excuse for using the direct communication channel" warned him an annoyed Iceman sweatdropping.
"Oh, right! The navigators told me to give you the message for them" admitted the humanoid scissor sheepishly while scratching the back of his head.
"Look, let's cut to the chase! X just woke up and everybody's going to greet him, so hurry up and get ready!" he added.
Chronos Institute
"Hm? What are you doing here?" asked a young, teenage, humanoid reploid with purple clock-like armor and a pair of golden bells on his helmet.
"Ey! What's with that cold attitude towards your brother?" replied back a dark, teenage reploid with an oil dispenser for an arm and a long red scarf over his black drop shaped face.
DLN. 008
Name: Oilman
"And here I thought we could have some bonding time. Maybe, I should have asked Bombman or Cutman to accompany me, at least they're fun to hang out" he pointed out, teasing the grumpy reploid.
"Yeah, well, sorry you find me unappealing to spend your time with".
DLN. 009
Name: Timeman
"Aww, don't be like that Timeman, you know I'm just teasing ya. Besides, you should be happy! We're going to meet the big guy himself!" he commented happily with his normal human arm over Timeman's shoulders.
"Great, I'm really looking forward to it…" he lied under his breath.
Robot masters bonding time :3 And in the next chapter, we'll finally start tackling the story