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MetaDragonArt — Cybernetic Royal Pegasus Guard

Published: 2014-05-22 22:08:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 26566; Favourites: 642; Downloads: 440
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with an increase in technology, population, and city size in Canterlot, Celestia's Royal Guards needed a way to keep up with the rising crimerate. and so the CyberGuard division was created. those selected to take part in the program are augmented with multiple cybernetic implants and receive an upgraded cybernetic uniform / armor. the program has received mixed reactions from citizens; some being happy that celestia is finally doing something to keep the high crime rate down, and feel a lot safer now. but others criticize it, saying how this is a step towards a police-state, how the look of the guards makes them feel uncomfortable and scared, and how they feel more like prisoners than citizens, considering how high-powered the guards are and how much control they have over various laws and electronic devices.

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included in the list of available (often optional) implants and other cybernetics (among others) are: 


cognitive:

      -CPU clock cycles that are needed to attempt data penetration of computer systems (hacking electronic systems, doorways, etc).

      -information link that allows the guards to receive and transmit messages without generating audible sounds through implanted cochlear and vibration detection devices (silent communication with each other in order to make plans, call for backup, relay information, and other messages without anypony around them hearing anything).



eyes:

      -a series of suspended organic-plastic lenses which uses embedded circuitry to build on the basic data-frame provided by the standard retinal Prosthesis to match visual silhouettes and body kinetics to micro-thermograph and t-wave lens modules (limited degree of “x-ray vision” through many walls and thinner objects. allows them to track suspects or warn fellow guards about possible ambushes).


      
body:

      -artificial limbs built on a framework of advanced polymers and lightweight metals (robot legs which allow them to perform various tasks and feats. this one is very much optional, and is often only done on those who REALLY want them and those who already had previous leg augmentation and want an upgrade from what they already have)

      -a combination of nanomesh filters and an oxygen circulation unit in the bronchial tubes, which recycles and cleanses their breaths before passing them on to the lungs (toxin filter so they wont be affected by such dangers in the air).

      -chemical exchange reactants injected into the pulmonary alveoli assist in blood oxygenation enable the guard to resist exhaustion from extended physical efforts, such as sprinting (allows them to keep up with criminals and catch them when they are on the run)

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included in suit upgrades are:


HUD / visor:
      -radar system
      -ambient noise feedback indicator that is projected directly onto their radar system
      -flash suppressant (prevents temporary or permanent blindness from harsh light)
      -augmented reality display
      -basic holographic projector allowing them to read info sent to them, examine data, or project data, video, and still images to themselves or others (if needed)

body:
      -filter and rebreather to act as a first defense for air toxins, and a backup oxygen supply in the case of complete water submersion or low-oxygen areas
      -assistance in physical efforts to allow the guard to be more physically capable
     
only available to pegasus guards:
      -artificial wings which utilizes high-powered thrusters to allow high-velocity flight, along with accelerative descent sensors that will activate an EMF decelerator, which generates a fixed-focus electromagnetic lensing field, projected downward along the plane of the drop, which pushes against equestria's magnetosphere and slows the guard's descent to a manageable velocity (it allows them to fly at high speeds and survive a fall from almost any height within reason)

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here's my original pen sketch:   

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castle bits       by LevanaTempest  stormsorceress  and greenleaf-stock
city   by StockProject1

hologram   by SamsonShimei

rain made with Ron's Rain www.daz3d.com/rons-rain

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the OC in the armor, Cloud Zapper, belongs to

the design was inspired by the royal guards from MLP (obviously), enclave armor from fallout 3, a gundam model (NZ666 or something), deus ex human revolution concept art, and even a bit from the dwemer armor from skyrim   
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Comments: 85

pokemonmasterdiego [2014-05-24 08:34:41 +0000 UTC]

Overall

Vision

Originality

Technique

Impact


If I were to put him as a character in my story, I'd say: "Overlooking by the technological metropolis, a cybernetic equine knight of the Solar Empire scanned through his hologram as the downpour rained upon him in the night..."

The city seems to be realistic with all the lighting by its lights as if the pony were in reality in a bustling world. The knight's texture with the rest of the stairs to me separated them from the whole background. Sketching looks rough but detailed and yet the choice of colors stands out to him as a "night watcher".

He might be a Pegasus, but I'd recommend lessening the weight of that armor and give its wings a little more slimmer design albeit his build is bulky. I don't know if that stallion is an cyborg or a real pony in heavy armor, but it does protect him from the rain and some physical damage.

The whole art in general is more fit to be in a comic--make it IDW if I may say. Your art, sir, is exemplary~!

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cybertech02 [2016-12-10 19:08:29 +0000 UTC]

cool design in fact i do not like my little pony but this looks very cool

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l33tn3rdz [2016-08-25 15:31:23 +0000 UTC]

Still can't beat the hackers and their infinite bag of high tech tricks. Give it up, you will never win against us.

We can brick all of those fancy robotic parts with the remote injection of a small patch of maliciously crafted code crated specifically to flash the boot ROM chips in the hardware with a corrupt firmware image.

Disable them with three malformed commands and jam all comms with a special overloading signal that floods the entire place with powerful bursts of white noise.

If we are feeling really angry we can simply blackout the entire system together. Kill the power and trash the entire place remotely from hundreds of miles away.

Are we broke? No problem, we will lock your entire network down with NTRU-1248 Encryption until you pay us a ton of money.

Face it, you are helpless against the people who control all of the technology. Secure boot? The keys have probably been leaked out already. We are deep inside your systems already.

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LevanaTempest [2016-01-27 19:11:54 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful work. Thanks for using my stock!

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MetaDragonArt In reply to LevanaTempest [2016-01-31 18:57:54 +0000 UTC]

eh thank you!  

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NoradTwo [2015-07-18 20:06:36 +0000 UTC]

Wow, the has the awesome coated on thick.

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MetaDragonArt In reply to NoradTwo [2015-07-19 22:31:41 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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speet [2015-02-18 19:22:14 +0000 UTC]

CANTERLOT
November 2019

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MetaDragonArt In reply to speet [2015-02-23 23:26:19 +0000 UTC]

yes! o.o

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Lumihanta [2014-11-25 04:10:49 +0000 UTC]

I'm not into ponies, but wow this is cool!

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MetaDragonArt In reply to Lumihanta [2014-11-25 05:22:28 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much! ^^

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steampunkpony1 [2014-10-13 04:16:49 +0000 UTC]

i saw this and thought about dishonored  

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MetaDragonArt In reply to steampunkpony1 [2014-10-14 08:39:11 +0000 UTC]

really, eh?

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steampunkpony1 In reply to MetaDragonArt [2014-10-16 02:22:36 +0000 UTC]

yeah, idw why,
i guess because i saw the guard and the door on the balcony behind him and thought that corvo would enter through there.
wierd 

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MetaDragonArt In reply to steampunkpony1 [2014-10-16 06:55:16 +0000 UTC]

strange o.O

also: fantastic game; anti-climactic ending

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steampunkpony1 In reply to MetaDragonArt [2014-10-16 16:48:03 +0000 UTC]

yeah, I hated the ending, anyway, good drawing ima give you a llama

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MrConnected [2014-10-09 02:20:29 +0000 UTC]

These all look amazing

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MetaDragonArt In reply to MrConnected [2014-10-09 18:02:47 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much! X3

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MrConnected In reply to MetaDragonArt [2014-10-09 18:34:45 +0000 UTC]

Your very welcome

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Artificial-Thunder [2014-09-11 00:29:26 +0000 UTC]

So...much...detail! O.O

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MetaDragonArt In reply to Artificial-Thunder [2014-09-15 22:58:42 +0000 UTC]

eeeee thank you! X3

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Ratwo619 [2014-06-18 23:32:07 +0000 UTC]

I love it so futuristic

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MetaDragonArt In reply to Ratwo619 [2014-06-20 05:05:34 +0000 UTC]

indeed it is ^^ thanks!

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BrentOGara [2014-05-29 18:08:25 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work MetaD! I love the concept and execution, the photo elements are very nicely integrated and the city is lovely. May I suggest sub-dermal graphene 'scales' and carbon fiber weaves for the bones? The ability to shrug off small arms and blades along with near-unbreakable bones would be useful for a guard. Magic would make the augmentation less invasive, and the system could use 'standardized' parts in semi-custom configurations to reduce complexity and maintenance/repair costs. I love to see your art!

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MetaDragonArt In reply to BrentOGara [2014-05-29 22:22:06 +0000 UTC]

a liiiiiiiiiiiittle too OP i go for full prosthetics instead of stuff like super bones and super skin  

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BrentOGara In reply to MetaDragonArt [2014-05-30 00:02:16 +0000 UTC]

OP = awesome! I'm a Munchkin, I admit it. Min-Maxing and Power Gaming FTW, I love to RP, but I love it most when I'm killing three baby dragons with every swing of my +5 Sword of Vorpal Bane Bane Bane Disruption.

Full prosthetics are cool, but the Graphene/Carbon Fiber combo can't be seen, and back-scatter x-rays miss it. And it makes you pretty much invincible against anybody with less than an anti-vehicle weapon. Which is totally OP.

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hirurux [2014-05-28 21:34:57 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work on this! inspirational!

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MetaDragonArt In reply to hirurux [2014-05-29 22:22:19 +0000 UTC]

you really think so? thank you so much! X3

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hirurux In reply to MetaDragonArt [2014-05-30 04:57:39 +0000 UTC]

Yeah man! the way you blended the different elements looks seemless!

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MetaDragonArt In reply to hirurux [2014-06-03 01:49:57 +0000 UTC]

awwwe thank you! X3

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Blackvegetable [2014-05-27 23:10:36 +0000 UTC]

Whoa, that's quite the look!

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MetaDragonArt In reply to Blackvegetable [2014-05-29 22:22:44 +0000 UTC]

indeed!

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Ichigo3924 [2014-05-26 07:41:09 +0000 UTC]

The enclave of the future.

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MetaDragonArt In reply to Ichigo3924 [2014-05-26 22:37:00 +0000 UTC]

yeah pretty much

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heartshielder1991 [2014-05-25 19:09:06 +0000 UTC]

Magnificent artwork, i really dig the design of this Royal Guard, he looks so incredible awesome

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MetaDragonArt In reply to heartshielder1991 [2014-05-25 22:18:38 +0000 UTC]

i know right? thank you so much! ^^

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joeyalmendarez [2014-05-24 06:32:30 +0000 UTC]

INSANE! AWESOME! AMAZING! uh....AWESOME!

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MetaDragonArt In reply to joeyalmendarez [2014-05-25 04:47:07 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much!

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joeyalmendarez In reply to MetaDragonArt [2014-05-27 05:33:55 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!

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anglrios [2014-05-24 00:15:39 +0000 UTC]

wow man this is..... wow i'm lost for words on how awesome it look

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MetaDragonArt In reply to anglrios [2014-05-24 02:53:08 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much!

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anglrios In reply to MetaDragonArt [2014-05-29 09:11:44 +0000 UTC]

welcome

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Dakathi666 [2014-05-23 17:42:58 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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MetaDragonArt In reply to Dakathi666 [2014-05-24 02:53:14 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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SurreallyStressed [2014-05-23 15:33:28 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic design. I also love the background and lighting in this

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MetaDragonArt In reply to SurreallyStressed [2014-05-24 02:53:24 +0000 UTC]

same here C: thank you ^^

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LennyTribe [2014-05-23 15:33:14 +0000 UTC]

That's rad yo!

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MetaDragonArt In reply to LennyTribe [2014-05-24 02:53:30 +0000 UTC]

the raddest, yo

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Bropony2010 [2014-05-23 15:05:46 +0000 UTC]

Great work! I love the idea of this.

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MetaDragonArt In reply to Bropony2010 [2014-05-24 02:53:39 +0000 UTC]

same ^^ thank you C:

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