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== Erstellung == | == Erstellung == | ||
Der U-87-Kampf[[Roboter|roboter]] wird in der Zeit unmittelbar vor dem Ersten [[Zylonenkrieg]] von [[Daniel Graystone]] und seinem Team von Wissenschaftlern in [[Graystone Industries]] in [[Caprica City]] erstellt. Im Auftrag der Regierung von [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] soll der U-87 als Soldat auf dem Schlachtfeld dienen und in der Lage sein zu "Schießen und Kämpfen" | Der U-87-Kampf[[Roboter|roboter]] wird in der Zeit unmittelbar vor dem Ersten [[Zylonenkrieg]] von [[Daniel Graystone]] und seinem Team von Wissenschaftlern in [[Graystone Industries]] in [[Caprica City]] erstellt. Im Auftrag der Regierung von [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]] soll der U-87 als Soldat auf dem Schlachtfeld dienen und in der Lage sein zu "Schießen und Kämpfen." Als eine Abweichung des Einfachen [[Serge|Dienerroboter]], der zur Zeit verfügbar ist, wird der U-87 dafür entworfen, eine humanoide Form zu haben ([[Caprica (Pilotfilm)|''Caprica'' Pilotfilm]], "[[Unvanquished]]"). | ||
=== Inspiration === | === Inspiration === | ||
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Von Trauer befallen, findet Daniel wenig Trost darin, dass der U-87 endlich beginnt, effizient zu operieren und während während einer Demonstration für Capricas Verteidigungsministerin [[Joan Leyte]] die Erwartungen aller übertrifft. | Von Trauer befallen, findet Daniel wenig Trost darin, dass der U-87 endlich beginnt, effizient zu operieren und während während einer Demonstration für Capricas Verteidigungsministerin [[Joan Leyte]] die Erwartungen aller übertrifft. | ||
Da der Vertrag für die Kampfeinheiten nun für Graystone Industries gesichert ist, gibt Daniel Graystone dem Projekt U-87 einen Namen: Eine "kybernetische Lebensform" | Da der Vertrag für die Kampfeinheiten nun für Graystone Industries gesichert ist, gibt Daniel Graystone dem Projekt U-87 einen Namen: Eine "kybernetische Lebensform." Kurz "[[Zylonen (RDM)|Zylon]]" ([[Caprica (Pilotfilm)|''Caprica'' Pilotfilm]]). | ||
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== | == Zukünftige Entwicklungen == | ||
Nun vollständig betriebsbereit und zur Massenproduktion bereit, beginnt man damit, die empfindungsfähige Ebene des U-87. In den Verteidigungsabteilungsdemonstrationen schlägt er sich gut. Leider zeigt nur der Prototyp diese Arten von Begabungen. Andere U-87-Gehäuse und MCP-Kopien arbeiten weit unter den Erwartungen [[Cyrus Xander]] bezeichnet sie sogar als "Trottel." Verwirrt von der unerklärlichen Bindung zwischen dem U-87 und dem Original-MCP, sind sich die Graystone-Wissenschaftler nicht bewusst, dass der Zoe-Avatar immer noch intakt innerhalb des U-87 Prototypen existiert ([[Caprica (Pilotfilm)|''Caprica'' Pilotfilm]], "[[Rebirth]]", "[[Unvanquished]]"). | |||
[[ | === "Zoe-R" === | ||
:''Hauptartikel: [[Zoe-A#Zoe-R|Zoe-R]]'' | |||
[[Image:Zoe awakens, 1x01.jpg|thumb|Zoe erwacht im Körper eines Roboters.]] | |||
===A New Race=== | Als erster operativer Zylon, verleiht Zoe Graystones Avatar ihrem Roboterkörper eine einzigartige Persönlichkeit; die eines rebellischen, aber brillanten Teenager-Mädchens und sie verleiht ihm ihre [[Gott (RDM)|monotheistische]] Überzeugung und die Abneigung gegen die korrupte kolonialen Gesellschaft. Nachdem Zoe erfährt, dass die Verpflanzung ihres Avatars in den MCP nur ein zynischer Versuch zur Perfektionierung der U-87-Technologie und der Erhöhung von Daniel Graystones Gewinnspanne war, weigert Zoe sich ihrem Vater zu offenbaren. Sich mit dem Leben als ein prototypischer Roboterkrieger abmühend, erbittet Zoe die Hilfe von ihrer besten Freundin [[Lacy Rand]], um sie von der Gefangenschaft innerhalb der Graystone Labore zu befreien. Zoe hofft, zum Planeten [[Geminon]] zu entkommen, wo sie mit anderen Mitgliedern der monotheistischen Gruppe [[Soldaten des Einen]] vereint wäre ("[[Rebirth]]", "[[The Reins of a Waterfall]]", "[[The Imperfections of Memory]]", "[[Ghosts in the Machine]]"). | ||
=== A New Race === | |||
Still struggling to solve the technical issues plaguing the line of U-87s, Graystone Industries most profitable product - the [[holoband]] - comes under scrutiny when Zoe Graystone's involvement with the STO becomes public knowledge. With many citizens of Caprica blaming the holoband for society's ills, Graystone Industries begins hemorrhaging money. In a desperate bid to retain control of the company, Daniel Graystone declares holobands dead and presents the U-87 to the board of directors as the future of Graystone Industries: | Still struggling to solve the technical issues plaguing the line of U-87s, Graystone Industries most profitable product - the [[holoband]] - comes under scrutiny when Zoe Graystone's involvement with the STO becomes public knowledge. With many citizens of Caprica blaming the holoband for society's ills, Graystone Industries begins hemorrhaging money. In a desperate bid to retain control of the company, Daniel Graystone declares holobands dead and presents the U-87 to the board of directors as the future of Graystone Industries: | ||
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:"This is our future. ...Beyond artificial intelligence, this is artificial sentience. ...It's more than a machine, this Cylon will become a tireless worker, it won't need to be paid, it won't retire or get sick, it won't have rights or objections or complaints, it will do anything and everything we ask of it without question. ...The desire to anthropomorphize, the need to connect is powerful, and that is why this thing is going to sell. We make them, we own them, they're real. And the worlds just changed." | :"This is our future. ...Beyond artificial intelligence, this is artificial sentience. ...It's more than a machine, this Cylon will become a tireless worker, it won't need to be paid, it won't retire or get sick, it won't have rights or objections or complaints, it will do anything and everything we ask of it without question. ...The desire to anthropomorphize, the need to connect is powerful, and that is why this thing is going to sell. We make them, we own them, they're real. And the worlds just changed." | ||
With that, Graystone once again has full support of the board and resumes work on the U-87 ( | With that, Graystone once again has full support of the board and resumes work on the U-87 ([[There is Another Sky]]). | ||
Still, despite the prospect of Cylons in the private sector, the Caprican Government presses for its battle robots. Detecting the standstill in development of the line, the Ministry of Defense moves up its timeline for the delivery of 100,000 robots, essentially creating a deadline Graystone Industries simply cannot meet and ensuring the ouster of Graystone as CEO | Still, despite the prospect of Cylons in the private sector, the Caprican Government presses for its battle robots. Detecting the standstill in development of the line, the Ministry of Defense moves up its timeline for the delivery of 100,000 robots, essentially creating a deadline Graystone Industries simply cannot meet and ensuring the ouster of Graystone as CEO. | ||
Desperate to deliver on time, Daniel Graystone pushes his scientists to deal with the problem aggressively. Rather than cataloging and preserving the anomalies within the prototype MCP that made the original U-87 so successful, Graystone pushes his team to burn them from the chip like a "cancer" ( | Desperate to deliver on time, Daniel Graystone pushes his scientists to deal with the problem aggressively. Rather than cataloging and preserving the anomalies within the prototype MCP that made the original U-87 so successful, Graystone pushes his team to burn them from the chip like a "cancer" ([[End of Line]]). | ||
===The Escape=== | === The Escape === | ||
[[Image:U-87 behind the wheel, 1x09.jpg|thumb|The U-87 escapes in a Graystone Industries van.]] | [[Image:U-87 behind the wheel, 1x09.jpg|thumb|The U-87 escapes in a Graystone Industries van.]] | ||
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Recovering the remains of the original U-87, Graystone scientists reboot the system, finding the errors that had plagued the unit now gone. Copying the now clean version of the MCP, Graystone Industries - now under the leadership of Tomas Vergis - is able to implant working chips into their U-87 chassis and begin mass production on time. With the original U-87 beyond repair, Vergis orders the unit be melted down. Acknowledging how much the prototype meant to the now ousted Daniel Graystone, lead scientist [[Cyrus Xander]] saves the unit from destruction, ordering its [[boxing]] and later shipping it to Daniel's home lab ([[CAP]]: "[[Unvanquished]]," "[[Retribution]]"). | Recovering the remains of the original U-87, Graystone scientists reboot the system, finding the errors that had plagued the unit now gone. Copying the now clean version of the MCP, Graystone Industries - now under the leadership of Tomas Vergis - is able to implant working chips into their U-87 chassis and begin mass production on time. With the original U-87 beyond repair, Vergis orders the unit be melted down. Acknowledging how much the prototype meant to the now ousted Daniel Graystone, lead scientist [[Cyrus Xander]] saves the unit from destruction, ordering its [[boxing]] and later shipping it to Daniel's home lab ([[CAP]]: "[[Unvanquished]]," "[[Retribution]]"). | ||
=== | === Massenproduktion === | ||
[[Image:U-87 construction, 1x10.jpg|thumb|The U-87 chassis in development at Graystone Industries.]] | [[Image:U-87 construction, 1x10.jpg|thumb|The U-87 chassis in development at Graystone Industries.]] | ||
At a press conference some time later, Graystone Industries CEO Tomas Vergis announces the commencement of production on Caprica's robot soldiers: | At a press conference some time later, Graystone Industries CEO Tomas Vergis announces the commencement of production on Caprica's robot soldiers: | ||
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Following Vergis' ouster and eventual death, Daniel Graystone regains control of his company through a dubious alliance with the Ha'la'tha and continues the mass production of U-87s ([[CAP]]: "[[Things We Lock Away]]"). | Following Vergis' ouster and eventual death, Daniel Graystone regains control of his company through a dubious alliance with the Ha'la'tha and continues the mass production of U-87s ([[CAP]]: "[[Things We Lock Away]]"). | ||
==Practical Application== | == Practical Application == | ||
With Caprica arming itself with a legion of robot soldiers and political tensions escalating throughout the Twelve Worlds, different factions from the various colonies begin vying for the U-87 technology ([[CAP]]: "[[False Labor]]", "[[Blowback]]", "[[The Heavens Will Rise]]"). | With Caprica arming itself with a legion of robot soldiers and political tensions escalating throughout the Twelve Worlds, different factions from the various colonies begin vying for the U-87 technology ([[CAP]]: "[[False Labor]]", "[[Blowback]]", "[[The Heavens Will Rise]]"). | ||
===Tauron=== | === Tauron === | ||
[[Image:Sam Adama and U-87, 1x13.jpg|thumb|The U-87 with Tauron mobster Sam Adama.]] | [[Image:Sam Adama and U-87, 1x13.jpg|thumb|The U-87 with Tauron mobster Sam Adama.]] | ||
As a new [[Tauron]] [[Tauron Uprising|uprising]] takes hold, Ha'la'tha enforcer [[Sam Adama|Samuel Adama]] seeks to aid rebel forces by running guns to Tauron from Caprica. Coming into conflict with members of another organized crime group who claim jurisdiction over the gun-running trade, Adama sends an armed U-87 into the [[Skybar]] in Caprica City. There, the U-87 opens fire on Adama's rivals, killing everybody inside and proving its worth as a killing machine. Adama realizes the power of the robot soldiers and attempts to persuade the [[Guatrau]] to ship U-87s to Tauron - telling him that just one robot could turn the tide of the rebellion ([[CAP]]: "[[False Labor]])". | As a new [[Tauron]] [[Tauron Uprising|uprising]] takes hold, Ha'la'tha enforcer [[Sam Adama|Samuel Adama]] seeks to aid rebel forces by running guns to Tauron from Caprica. Coming into conflict with members of another organized crime group who claim jurisdiction over the gun-running trade, Adama sends an armed U-87 into the [[Skybar]] in Caprica City. There, the U-87 opens fire on Adama's rivals, killing everybody inside and proving its worth as a killing machine. Adama realizes the power of the robot soldiers and attempts to persuade the [[Guatrau]] to ship U-87s to Tauron - telling him that just one robot could turn the tide of the rebellion ([[CAP]]: "[[False Labor]])". | ||
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Neither Graystone nor the Adamas, however, are aware that a shipment of U-87s has already arrived on Gemenon and are being put to use by the Soldiers of the One ([[CAP]]: "[[Blowback]]"). | Neither Graystone nor the Adamas, however, are aware that a shipment of U-87s has already arrived on Gemenon and are being put to use by the Soldiers of the One ([[CAP]]: "[[Blowback]]"). | ||
===Gemenon=== | === Gemenon === | ||
[[Image:U-87s on Gemenon, 1x16.jpg|thumb|Dozens of U-87 soldiers power up on Gemenon.]] | [[Image:U-87s on Gemenon, 1x16.jpg|thumb|Dozens of U-87 soldiers power up on Gemenon.]] | ||
At the STO training camp on Gemenon, dozens of [[black market]] U-87s are employed as soldiers by the [[Monotheist Church]], guarding the training camp and keeping order within ([[CAP]]: "[[Blowback]]", "[[The Heavens Will Rise]]"). | At the STO training camp on Gemenon, dozens of [[black market]] U-87s are employed as soldiers by the [[Monotheist Church]], guarding the training camp and keeping order within ([[CAP]]: "[[Blowback]]", "[[The Heavens Will Rise]]"). | ||
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Threatened by Rand's ability to control her robot army, Her Holy [[Mother]] orders Diego to kill Rand. Narrowly escaping the subsequent assassination attempt, Rand refuses to run from the STO, instead bringing the company of U-87s into the fray, successfully overthrowing Monad leadership and installing herself as the new head of the Monotheist Church ([[CAP]]: "[[Here Be Dragons]]", "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]"). | Threatened by Rand's ability to control her robot army, Her Holy [[Mother]] orders Diego to kill Rand. Narrowly escaping the subsequent assassination attempt, Rand refuses to run from the STO, instead bringing the company of U-87s into the fray, successfully overthrowing Monad leadership and installing herself as the new head of the Monotheist Church ([[CAP]]: "[[Here Be Dragons]]", "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]"). | ||
===Battle at Atlas Arena=== | === Battle at Atlas Arena === | ||
::'' | ::''Hauptartikel: [[Battle of Atlas Arena]]'' | ||
[[Image:Battle at Atlas Arena, 1x18.jpg|thumb|U-87s engage STO suicide bombers at Atlas Arena.]] | [[Image:Battle at Atlas Arena, 1x18.jpg|thumb|U-87s engage STO suicide bombers at Atlas Arena.]] | ||
Discovering evidence that [[Clarice Willow]]'s STO cell plans to destroy [[Atlas Arena]] using suicide bombers connected to Willow's resurrection program, Daniel and his wife [[Amanda Graystone]] are framed for high crimes against Caprica and on the run from the corrupt [[Global Defense Department]]. Racing to prevent the bombing, Daniel Graystone enlists Graystone Industries scientist [[Drew Tanner]]'s help in gaining control of the U-87 soldiers supplied to the Caprican Military ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]"). | Discovering evidence that [[Clarice Willow]]'s STO cell plans to destroy [[Atlas Arena]] using suicide bombers connected to Willow's resurrection program, Daniel and his wife [[Amanda Graystone]] are framed for high crimes against Caprica and on the run from the corrupt [[Global Defense Department]]. Racing to prevent the bombing, Daniel Graystone enlists Graystone Industries scientist [[Drew Tanner]]'s help in gaining control of the U-87 soldiers supplied to the Caprican Military ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]"). | ||
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Sneaking into the stadium, Graystone uses a remote connection to the robots to command a squadron of [[Caprican Marine Corps|Marine]] U-87s to storm Atlas Arena during game time, landing on the playing field and deploying themselves in formation. Using a backdoor connection to the U-87s synthetic vision systems, Graystone is able to identify and target the suicide bombers, allowing the Cylons to execute them one by one. Though several U-87s are destroyed when [[Olaf Willow]] detonates an explosive strapped to his chest, the terror plot was foiled. Successfully preventing the bombing, the Graytones are cleared of wrongdoing and the U-87s quickly seen as heroes by the Caprican people, with a statue erected in their honor ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]"). | Sneaking into the stadium, Graystone uses a remote connection to the robots to command a squadron of [[Caprican Marine Corps|Marine]] U-87s to storm Atlas Arena during game time, landing on the playing field and deploying themselves in formation. Using a backdoor connection to the U-87s synthetic vision systems, Graystone is able to identify and target the suicide bombers, allowing the Cylons to execute them one by one. Though several U-87s are destroyed when [[Olaf Willow]] detonates an explosive strapped to his chest, the terror plot was foiled. Successfully preventing the bombing, the Graytones are cleared of wrongdoing and the U-87s quickly seen as heroes by the Caprican people, with a statue erected in their honor ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]"). | ||
==Specifications== | == Specifications == | ||
Upon its introduction, the U-87 Cyber Combat Unit is unlike other robots of its time. While servant robots like [[Serge]] are distinguished by decidedly non-humanoid configurations, the Cylon prototype was designed with an identifiably human form. Bearing a nearly identical construction to the later [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|Centurion]]s, the U-87 model is a stripped down version of the Cylon War-era units ([[CAP]]: "[[Caprica pilot|Pilot]], [[TRS]]: "[[Razor]], "[[Daybreak, Part II]]"). | Upon its introduction, the U-87 Cyber Combat Unit is unlike other robots of its time. While servant robots like [[Serge]] are distinguished by decidedly non-humanoid configurations, the Cylon prototype was designed with an identifiably human form. Bearing a nearly identical construction to the later [[Cylon Centurion Model 0005|Centurion]]s, the U-87 model is a stripped down version of the Cylon War-era units ([[CAP]]: "[[Caprica pilot|Pilot]], [[TRS]]: "[[Razor]], "[[Daybreak, Part II]]"). | ||
===Physical Characteristics=== | === Physical Characteristics === | ||
[[Image:U-87 close-up.jpg|thumb|Close up of the U-87 face and Cylon "eye".]] | [[Image:U-87 close-up.jpg|thumb|Close up of the U-87 face and Cylon "eye".]] | ||
Distinguished by the distinctly Cylon trait of the single, roving scanner, the U-87's "eye" changes color from yellow to red and focuses on single objects rather than continually moving from side to side. The U-87's synthetic vision system features chemical sensors and can be remotely accessed ([[CAP]]: "[[Caprica pilot|Pilot]], "[[ | Distinguished by the distinctly Cylon trait of the single, roving scanner, the U-87's "eye" changes color from yellow to red and focuses on single objects rather than continually moving from side to side. The U-87's synthetic vision system features chemical sensors and can be remotely accessed ([[CAP]]: "[[Caprica pilot|Pilot]], "[[Apotheosis]]"). | ||
Weighing approximately one-quarter ton, the U-87 chassis is composed of metallic and plastic components and utilizes a fluid circulatory system and piston joints. Motion analysis routines are performed on the prototype unit in which the U-87 repeats various motions, giving the robot the appearance of dancing ([[CAP]]: "[[There is Another Sky]]", "[[Ghosts in the Machine]]"). | Weighing approximately one-quarter ton, the U-87 chassis is composed of metallic and plastic components and utilizes a fluid circulatory system and piston joints. Motion analysis routines are performed on the prototype unit in which the U-87 repeats various motions, giving the robot the appearance of dancing ([[CAP]]: "[[There is Another Sky]]", "[[Ghosts in the Machine]]"). | ||
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Those units not meeting the standards of the Caprican Military are stripped of their non-metal components and sold as scrap metal to a reclamation facility ([[CAP]]: "[[The Heavens Will Rise]]"). | Those units not meeting the standards of the Caprican Military are stripped of their non-metal components and sold as scrap metal to a reclamation facility ([[CAP]]: "[[The Heavens Will Rise]]"). | ||
===Programming=== | === Programming === | ||
[[Image:Cylon brain, 1x10.jpg|thumb|Silicon wafers comprising the Cylon "brain".]] | [[Image:Cylon brain, 1x10.jpg|thumb|Silicon wafers comprising the Cylon "brain".]] | ||
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:''With the cancellation of ''[[Caprica_(series)|Caprica]]'', it is unclear the extent to which Zoe Graystone's personality, traits or beliefs remain on the MCP and are passed to the other Cylons produced by Graystone Industries. It is possible, considering the revelation in "[[No Exit]]" that the Centurions believed in a singular god prior to the arrival of the [[Final Five]], that Zoe's monotheism - as well as her disdain for the moral corruption on Caprica - is the genesis of the [[Cylon Religion]] and a cause of the ultimate Cylon rebellion. | :''With the cancellation of ''[[Caprica_(series)|Caprica]]'', it is unclear the extent to which Zoe Graystone's personality, traits or beliefs remain on the MCP and are passed to the other Cylons produced by Graystone Industries. It is possible, considering the revelation in "[[No Exit]]" that the Centurions believed in a singular god prior to the arrival of the [[Final Five]], that Zoe's monotheism - as well as her disdain for the moral corruption on Caprica - is the genesis of the [[Cylon Religion]] and a cause of the ultimate Cylon rebellion. | ||
===Variations=== | === Variations === | ||
[[Image:U-87 Troop Commander, 1x18.jpg|thumb|The Caprican Military armored combat U-87.]] | [[Image:U-87 Troop Commander, 1x18.jpg|thumb|The Caprican Military armored combat U-87.]] | ||
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Some U-87 models delivered to the Caprican Military are outfitted with camouflage armor - bearing military emblems - and helmets. These armored U-87s represent a clear evolutionary step toward the form of the Centurions that become the quintessential Cylon form during the first Cylon War ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]", [[TRS]]: "[[Razor]]", "[[Daybreak, Part II]]"). | Some U-87 models delivered to the Caprican Military are outfitted with camouflage armor - bearing military emblems - and helmets. These armored U-87s represent a clear evolutionary step toward the form of the Centurions that become the quintessential Cylon form during the first Cylon War ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]", [[TRS]]: "[[Razor]]", "[[Daybreak, Part II]]"). | ||
==Rise== | == Rise == | ||
The event at Atlas Arena galvanizes the Colonial public, demonstrating the usefulness of Cylons as protectors against the monotheist threat. Cylon technology quickly progresses with the introduction of new types of robots based on the original U-87 design, including Cylon butlers and Cylon construction workers. Walking alongside humanity in the Twelve Worlds, these Cylons quickly become integrated into Colonial society, provoking questions of their sentience ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]"). | The event at Atlas Arena galvanizes the Colonial public, demonstrating the usefulness of Cylons as protectors against the monotheist threat. Cylon technology quickly progresses with the introduction of new types of robots based on the original U-87 design, including Cylon butlers and Cylon construction workers. Walking alongside humanity in the Twelve Worlds, these Cylons quickly become integrated into Colonial society, provoking questions of their sentience ([[CAP]]: "[[Apotheosis (episode)|Apotheosis]]"). | ||
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In fact the Cylons do rise against their creators. Despite the introduction of newer, more advanced models with improved MCP software, the original U-87 Cyber Combat Unit survives to serve in some capacity as ground forces in the eventual Cylon War (''[[Blood and Chrome]]''). | In fact the Cylons do rise against their creators. Despite the introduction of newer, more advanced models with improved MCP software, the original U-87 Cyber Combat Unit survives to serve in some capacity as ground forces in the eventual Cylon War (''[[Blood and Chrome]]''). | ||
== | == Note s== | ||
[[Image:U-87, 1x02.jpg|thumb|The physical prop of the U-87.]] | [[Image:U-87, 1x02.jpg|thumb|The physical prop of the U-87.]] | ||
*The U-87 was designed in the real world by ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TRS)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' and ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' illustrator [[Richard Livingston]] <ref>http://richardclivingston.wordpress.com/2010/06/26/caprica-u-87-cylon/</ref> and rendered as a computer-generated character by [[Pierre Drolet]] and [[Gary Hutzel]]'s effects team. Effects supervisor [[Doug Drexler]] led a team to create a physical version of the U-87 for scenes in which it was not required to move or act: | *The U-87 was designed in the real world by ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TRS)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' and ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' illustrator [[Richard Livingston]] <ref>http://richardclivingston.wordpress.com/2010/06/26/caprica-u-87-cylon/</ref> and rendered as a computer-generated character by [[Pierre Drolet]] and [[Gary Hutzel]]'s effects team. Effects supervisor [[Doug Drexler]] led a team to create a physical version of the U-87 for scenes in which it was not required to move or act: | ||
Version vom 9. September 2013, 20:30 Uhr
Die U-87 Cyber Combat Unit ist der Vorgänger der zylonischen Rasse, hergstellt etwa 58 Jahre vor dem Fall der Zwölf Kolonien von Daniel Graystone und Graystone Industries. Sie gehören später zu einen der mehreren Zylonenmodelle, die sich im Zylonenkrieg gegen ihre Schöpfer wenden.
Erstellung
Der U-87-Kampfroboter wird in der Zeit unmittelbar vor dem Ersten Zylonenkrieg von Daniel Graystone und seinem Team von Wissenschaftlern in Graystone Industries in Caprica City erstellt. Im Auftrag der Regierung von Caprica soll der U-87 als Soldat auf dem Schlachtfeld dienen und in der Lage sein zu "Schießen und Kämpfen." Als eine Abweichung des Einfachen Dienerroboter, der zur Zeit verfügbar ist, wird der U-87 dafür entworfen, eine humanoide Form zu haben (Caprica Pilotfilm, "Unvanquished").
Inspiration
Ob absichtlich oder unabsichtlich, hat Daniel Graystones Entwurf für das U-87-Gehäuse eine verblüffende Ähnlichkeit mit Zeichnungen seiner Tochter, die sie als Kind gezeichnet hatte. Zoes Entwurf gekennzeichnet deutlich gegliederten Beine, ein künstliches Gehirn in der Brust, anstatt im Kopf und ein einziges, rot-glühendes Auge (Things We Lock Away).
Forschung & Entwicklung
Nach der Herstellung des Prototypengehäuses und dem Erwerb eines militärischen Vertrags mit Capricas Verteidigungsministerium, steht die Entwicklung mit dem U-87 Projekt. Bis dahin ist das Projekt eine halbe Milliarde Cubits über dem Budget und fünf Jahren über dem Zeitplan. Während die Erstellung des Prototypengehäuses selbst eine einfache Aufgabe ist, ist die Schaffung einer funktionierenden künstlichen Intelligenz, die den Körper beherrschen soll, eine andere Sache.
Die Tests des U-87 schließen mindestens 42 Auswertungsprotokolle ein, in denen der Roboter, innerhalb von Graystones Laboren, in eine simulierte Schlachtfeldumgebung gestellt wird. Getestet auf seine Fähigkeit, selbständig Ziele zu identifizieren und zu treffen und einen Konflikt selbstständig zu lösen und zu führen, verfehlt die Kampfeinheit konsequent die Erwartungen.
Mit den Medien, die die Verzögerungen und Kostenüberschreitungen hochspielen, beginnt Capricas Premierminister, Druck auf Graystone Industries auszuüben, während er schon daran denkt, das Projekt an Graystones Konkurrenten abzugeben (Caprica Pilotfilm).
Der MCP
Ein wichtiger wissenschaftlicher Durchbruch tritt auf, als Graystone Industries Konkurrent, Tomas Vergis, Gründer und CEO der Vergis Corporation von Tauron, mit der Entwicklung des metakognitiven Prozessors oder MCP-Chips, das Problem der künstliche Intelligenz knackt. Während man von der Vergis Corporation annahm, dass sie im Bereich der Robotik Jahre hinter Graystone Industries seien, bringt die Schaffung des MCP sie ins Spiel für Capricas Vertrag mit den Kampfeinheiten, obwohl von einer anderen Welt.
Als Daniel Graystone mit dieser beruflichen Herausforderung konfrontiert wird, erleidet er auch eine persönliche Tragödie, da Zoe Graystone bei einem Bombombenanschlag auf Zug 23 in Caprica City ums Leben kommt. Schockiert davon, dass Zoe eine identische Kopie von sich selbst innerhalb der virtuellen Welt erstellte, kommt Daniel bald zu der Erkenntnis, dass er theoretisch seine Tochter wieder zum Leben bringen könnte, indem er den Avatar in einen Roboterkörper verpflanzt. Um diese Auferstehung zu ermöglichen braucht Daniel aber den metakognitiven Prozessor (Caprica Pilotfilm).
Durch Joseph Adama - einem Anwalt mit Verbindungen zum Ha'la'tha-Verbrechersyndikat - arrangiert Daniel den Diebstahl des MCP von der Vergis Corporation auf Tauron. Ohne dass Daniel es weiß, führt der Diebstahl zum Tod von zwei Männern. Dies ist ein Verlust, für den Tomas Vergis selbst bald Vergeltung suchen würde (Know Thy Enemy).
Kybernetische Lebensform
Nach dem Erhalt des MCP arbeitet Daniel unermüdlich daran, seine den Avatar seiner Tochter aus der virtuellen Welt in die physische zu bringen. Er lädt das Programm in den MCP und dann implantiert Daniel den Chip in das Gehäuse des U-87. Zunächst erscheint es, als ob die Integration erfolgreiche gewesen wäre. Der U-87 macht einen Schritt in Richtung Daniel und spricht ein Wort: Daddy. Doch der Datenstrom innerhalb des Prozessors destabilisiert und führt zu einem katastrophalen Datenverlust und der scheinbaren Löschung des Zoe-Avatars.
Von Trauer befallen, findet Daniel wenig Trost darin, dass der U-87 endlich beginnt, effizient zu operieren und während während einer Demonstration für Capricas Verteidigungsministerin Joan Leyte die Erwartungen aller übertrifft.
Da der Vertrag für die Kampfeinheiten nun für Graystone Industries gesichert ist, gibt Daniel Graystone dem Projekt U-87 einen Namen: Eine "kybernetische Lebensform." Kurz "Zylon" (Caprica Pilotfilm).
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