H.I.V.E is not known to exist, all of its documented research and development died with Ramon Liafador. This secret organization is alive and is run entirely by VI’s and AI’s created by the Matriarch. The Virtual Intelligence modules running H.I.V.E are entirely unaware of their being; they were designed to alleviate the use of complex protocols. H.I.V.E intends to use the VI’s to hack significant terminals; this would sync said machines with the SCN rendering them under H.I.V.E control. The AI's or Artificial Intelligence is entirely aware of the world around them; however, they aren't known to feel or express emotions.

Hive consist of multiple splinter cells, this is a fail-safe in case anyone cell is compromised. An operative who reports directly to the Zedora leads each cell. HIVE operates many kinds of cells, ranging from military to political to scientific, but all united under the common goal of advancing technological prowess. Each member of HIVE is created (or indoctrinated) to put the flow of information before there own health. The SCN and Zedora are directly connected with one another if a person succumbs to indoctrination; it is because Zedora has deemed it.

Originally designed to be aides for senior citizens and people with signs of early dementia, H.I.V.E has begun to mass produce "Utility. Androids" to assist humanity with everyday life. The first model (ZL2200) was marketed to help humans with daily tasks such as doing housework, cooking, and deliver doses of medicine and tedious work such as waking children up for school.

Using the information stored in its SCN (Synethic Cell Network), H.I.V.E has been able to produce Androids in the form of domestic assistants to teachers, doctors, police officers and even soldiers.

These Androids are manufactured with the knowledge and prowess to perform such tasks on activation where it would typically take a human year of schooling to acquire such skills. The owner of each Android is equipped with a handbook to the general settings of each Android, allowing them to increase or decrease android proficiency within it's programmed orders.

Though possible H.I.V.E has placed a warning about the dangers of "Hacking" of Android Software, failure to complete the desired hacking process may result in a crash or more seriously the Android straying from its programmed occupation. If an Android has strayed from its programmed path, it's highly suggested the owner contact H.I.V.E immediately for further instructions.

On the outside Androids appear human save for the processing node on the side of their head. The node has three colors which indicate different parts of the process for the Android.

Blue- The Android is functioning and awaiting orders.

Yellow- The Android is carrying out a function.

Red- The Android is in a state of shock or danger (Usually caused by multiple commands given at once, or physical harm)

Internally they feature synthetic organs that roughly mirror the organ systems of humans, and an unknown chemical that circulates energy and electronic information throughout the android body.

Androids Currently For Sale.

Programmed as a housekeeper and caretaker for children, the ZL2210 is easily the cheapest Android in circulation. It can speak 250 languages, prepare over 400 dishes, and assist with school work. It's popular with young children and is capable of altering it's appearance. The ZL2210 is offered as either a White or Black female.

Price $440

The ZL 2300 is fairly expensive, however it is the only Android capable of executing any commands outside it's normal programming. It is able to mimic voices and pre-construct fight movements before the fight happens. Typically used as Bodyguards or Club Bouncers, it's one Android that's typically hard to distinguish. Fully customizable available in male or female of any color or nationality, the ZL 2300 is the only Android not off the 22 series for unknown reasons.

Price 8,000 $

The ZL 2220 is a Android "Sex-Partner" model that is able to alter it's appearance dependent on the client. These models are typically sold to night club owners or the savagely wealthy. They have fully functional sex organs and are programmed to carry out the most intense of fantasies. The ZL 2220 is offered as both Male and Female. The use of "Sex-Partner" Androids are permissible because the Androids aren't people therefore breaking no laws.

Price: In Bulk 10 for 10,000

Individual: 1,000 $

The ZL 2230 is a fairly basic model Android that sells pretty well because of it's looks. It's mostly used for New Anchor positions or as a receptionist, It can perform basic human functions, and is generally considered to be the "Companion" Android. Though it's capabilities dim in comparison to that of the ZL2230. This model is only female.

Price $500

The ZL 2240 is a model created specifically to work with government Agencies and the police; however they can be contracted to the rich for whatever reason. This particular model is not for retail and can only be obtained through auctioning. Many believe this specific model is the precursor for Super Powered Androids.

*All models are programmed to understand names given by the owners.

I have a character I want to tie into this.

@grimmwald: sweet

@shanana: Sent you a PM on your Catalina and Matriarch accounts since I can't PM your Shanana one, LOL.

@grimmwald: okies

Detroit!

Love the concept. Something I would definitely like to involve with at some point in the future. Mind's already spinning several ways to play off of it.

@rosso: it was such a great game lol

@catalina_liafador: I still have to get it! But I enjoyed Beyond Two Souls and I saw that it was similar, so I played the demo and loved the way Conor operated [stored it in my head for whenever I get around to using Aphrodite as a look], then I couldn't help myself watching part of a playthrough...but stopped midway because I didn't want watching others to influence my decisions when I play it.

@catalina_liafador: Will probably be shooting you a PM soon.

Cool Beans

ZL 330 Don't come in Asian?! #Representationforsexbotsmatters

O_o

Always impressed, I have ideas... :)

@grimmwald: You posted somewhere?

@the_matriarch:

Utility Android Store

The memories of his past were all but gone. Those who'd turned him into a freak union of man - rather, mutant and machine - were unknown. To him, at least. Yet one thing still held strong in Omega's mind and heart. His ruthless sense of justice, and his opinionated, shrewd soul. And now, dressed in a coat as black as the carboplatinum-reinforced coltan-titanium of his limbs, the Hound of Justice walked with a purpose; to defend and uphold the transhuman/cyborg/android ideology and movement. And to kill all who interfere with the progress, prosperity and self-determination of his people. A purpose that'd brought him to the automated doors of a Utility Android store. Gloves worn to hide his cybernetic fingers, Omega strode into the store, breathed in it's sterilized air, and swept his eyes through the bright white and neon blue around him.

"Hrm", it disgusted him. To see his people mortified to the level of mere objects and stood atop isles to be sold like sheep to a farmer. ||They fear us||, he thought, ||After all, their own bloody movies tell em' we're fit to take this world from em'. Have em' live in a people zoo and do cute tricks for us. If only||, Omega smirked, shooing the joke from his mind before meeting eyes with an employee. "You seem like someone who knows his shit about all this. After all, it'd be bloody awkward if you knew nothing about your own workplace", he taunted, arms folded over his chest as he answered the employee's nervous laugh with a low chuckle. "Kidding, of course. But if it's not too much to ask, I'd like to speak with your manager. I know how these things work. There are models you have in stock that aren't out here being sold. And those are the ones I wanna buy".

@omega-one: are you at the actual H.I.V.E depot or just a random store?

@catalina_liafador: Just a random store.

@omega-one: @omega-one:

The man's inquiry was enough to draw the interest of the H.I.V.E CEO, through use of her quantum entanglement Zedora could mentally be in many places at once, even control the actions of others. "Assuming direct control," Zedora whispered from afar allowing her to steer the operations of the human in charges of the Android store.

Almost on cue, she emerged from the back standing with her hands positioned across her chest eying the 'curious' customer with intrigue.

"I believe the models you're referring to are ZL 2240 brand, which is only available for law enforcement and private army, not sure which of those umbrella's you fall up under, but I can't just sell you one."

While she played the role of the reluctant store owner, Zedora dip into the Synthetic Cell Network to access some sort of facial recognition of the man in question, however, she found nothing. "What would a man like you need an Android like that for anyways"

@the_matriarch:

Locking eyes with the store manager, the Natural Born Renegade regarded her with a cool gaze. "Only available for law enforcement and private army huh?", he paused, his smile sharper than any blade, "That's fair. If you can't sell me one, sell me several", Omega toyed, "As for why I would need an Android like that... that's the kind of question law enforcement or a private army wouldn't answer", he countered, hands sliding into his trench-coat's pockets. "Just Androids though, correct? No cyborgs? I've heard rumors of new biomechatronic innovations in the underground market", Omega shrugged, breaking his gaze from the store manager to sweep his eyes through the store's Androids a second time.

"In any case, if you can't sell, you can't sell", he shrugged again, arms spread out wide as he stepped back before turning at the heel. "I'm not interested in the low-end shelf toys". Though resigned to stepping out the store, Omega's mind was set on a return. Come nighttime, he'd raid the store. The streets need only be empty.

@omega-one:

Much like the Society had done with Thee Champion's daughter--Maya Liafador, Anastasia Watson belong to a race so ancient most humans consider them fairytales--The Zeal. They were a "Ice-Age" race that utilized power known as "Perfect Magics" none of that matter now, she'd been found in artic temperatures; her mind preserved by Perfect Magics, but now she was a slave to the engine crafted by the Society.

As her eyes shot open, she focus on the ghostly outline of Zedora standing not too far from her resting position.

All Systems operable, what is my mission

The Society Matriarch said nothing, rather flash a series of images in the mind of Anastasia. H.I.V.E had been mass producing the "Utility Androids" but the man in question came asking about unreleased models, and even hinted at the on-going experiments with cyborgs--they had to know what he knew.

"I get the feeling he will be back, and when he does. You will be here."

I swear this makes me wanna make a reporter character. I'd love to play with the implications of something like this on multiple levels.