Designed and Created By Hyperion-Smythe Defence Ltd.
Origins and Creation
The Robot Lord Kitchener serves as a remarkable fusion of historical legacy and advanced robotics, housing a perfect digital recreation of Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener’s memories and personality. Created using cutting-edge British engineering from Hyperion-Smythe Defence Ltd, this mechanical incarnation maintains the dignified bearing and commanding presence of the original Kitchener.
Physical Characteristics
The robot appears in distinctive red and white battle armor reminiscent of British military tradition, complete with the iconic high collar and ceremonial decorations. Its crimson optical sensors and white ceremonial helmet pay homage to Kitchener’s original military attire.
- Advanced chassis made from carbyne with exceptional strength (393 GPa)
- Self-healing nanofiber matrices
- Sophisticated targeting systems and defensive capabilities
- Strength capacity of 200 metric tons
Armed with The HSL-2550 “New Lewis” Plasma Rifle
Personality Matrix
The digital consciousness genuinely believes itself to be the original Kitchener, maintaining his characteristic traits:
- Unwavering dedication to duty and empire
- Meticulous attention to detail in military planning
- Strong emphasis on proper military discipline and training
- Tendency toward secrecy and personal command of operations
- Believes all enemy combatants to be the central powers from WW1
Military Command
Like the original Kitchener, the robot serves as a military commander, applying centuries-old tactical knowledge to modern space warfare. It maintains Kitchener’s famous organizational abilities, particularly in:
- Training and preparing large-scale military forces
- Developing comprehensive long-term strategic plans
- Maintaining strict discipline and proper military protocol
- Holds the rank of General
Notable Quirks
The robot exhibits several distinctive characteristics:
- Insists on proper Victorian military etiquette
- Frequently references historical battles and campaigns
- Uses antiquated British military terminology
- Maintains Kitchener’s habit of personally overseeing minute details
Legacy Systems
The robot’s memory banks contain complete records of:
- The Sudan campaign and Battle of Omdurman
- The Boer War experiences
- The Palestine survey mission
- World War I strategic planning
These memories influence its current decision-making and tactical approaches, often drawing parallels between historical conflicts and modern space warfare scenarios.
Quotes:
- “By the Queen’s circuits, these space torpedoes require proper trajectory calculations, just as we calculated artillery fire at Omdurman!”
- “Your plasma rifles may be impressive, Lieutenant, but can you maintain them with the same precision as a Lee-Enfield? Proper maintenance is the foundation of military excellence.”
- “I find these alien battle formations remarkably similar to the Boer commandos. Though I must say, their tentacles make flanking maneuvers rather more interesting.”
- “Discipline, dear boy! Whether in the Sudan or the Sirius sector, a proper British formation is essential for victory.”
- “mechanical throat-clearing I see your quantum targeting systems are not properly calibrated. In my day, we aligned our rifle sights by hand, and we jolly well liked it!”
- “The Central Powers may have developed cloaking technology, but they cannot hide from British determination – mechanical or otherwise.”
- “Your battle-mech’s collar is precisely 2.3 millimeters below regulation height. This simply won’t do.”
- “Steady in the void, gentlemen. Space may be silent, but our resolve echoes through the cosmos.”
- “mechanical whirring Most peculiar… These alien battle formations bear a striking resemblance to the Boer commandos. Though I dare say the Boers had fewer plasma cannons.”
- “I shall oversee this operation personally, as I did at Omdurman. The Central Powers may have acquired faster-than-light capabilities, but proper British discipline remains our greatest weapon.”
- “Your battle-mech’s ceremonial plating lacks the proper shine, Lieutenant. A soldier’s appearance reflects the dignity of the Empire, even in zero gravity.”
- “These alien vessels may bear strange markings, but I recognize the Central Powers’ tactics anywhere. The Kaiser’s forces grow more devious by the century!”
- “adjusting optical sensors Whether they come from Berlin or Beta Centauri, our opponents remain fundamentally the same as in 1914. They simply have better equipment.”