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Published: 2009-01-19 23:46:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 4793; Favourites: 80; Downloads: 135
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Description The Regulus armored tactical vehicle is often seen around the worlds of the Human Confederation. Its quadrupedal chassis makes it ideal for nearly any type of ordnance from non-lethal devices to light anti-spacecraft weaponry. Its overall construction (based on the lion of Old Earth), zero-point engine and rugged AI make the Regulus a fast, nimble and dangerous opponent for any adversary.

The Regulus' versatility means it can be found in many roles, from major conflicts as a main battle vehicle, to heavy police support in large cities. In the latter role, the Regulus rounds out ESWAT units and is called into play when dealing with suspects who are significantly larger than standard size, or who may have particularly dangerous abilities.

This particular unit is painted with the camouflage livery of the 6th Jungle Division of Tandaloor. The primary duty of the 6th division is the protection of convoys from dangerous macro-fauna.
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Comments: 23

Grebo-Guru [2013-06-17 07:37:38 +0000 UTC]

I really like the colors on this one.

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RobotFauna [2013-01-24 12:30:34 +0000 UTC]

Wow that's epic
What program did you use? I can't find ANY
And I love how you write about regulus in the description

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newtman001 In reply to RobotFauna [2013-01-24 19:43:16 +0000 UTC]

Hey!

I drew and inked Regulus freehand. I painted him in Photoshop. It's not too hard; I can show you how, if you like.

I'm really glad you like the explanation - it's a small part of my work The Galaxy Chronicles.

Thanks again for lookin' and likin'!!! ^_^

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RobotFauna In reply to newtman001 [2013-01-25 10:51:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for that 😋

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newtman001 In reply to RobotFauna [2013-01-26 19:37:26 +0000 UTC]

You're more than welcome!

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RobotFauna In reply to newtman001 [2013-01-31 02:13:37 +0000 UTC]

😁

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19MicronHead [2012-06-16 07:21:03 +0000 UTC]

add ed209 AI to Regulus and it would make an awesome pet as well as a vehicle.
hearing that thing say you have 10 seconds to comply would make a domestic terrorist shit a brick.

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newtman001 In reply to 19MicronHead [2012-06-16 18:46:36 +0000 UTC]

Heh heh!!! Yeah, Regulus would make a nice pet coupled with an AI. I don't know if I'd want ED209's, though - it was a tad poorly written for such important work.^__^

That said, you're right - I certainly wouldn't want to face a big-ass armored lion with a BAD ATTITUDE programmed in! There'll be more of these soon, so stay tuned!

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19MicronHead In reply to newtman001 [2012-06-16 22:36:04 +0000 UTC]

Every AI has its flaws, though a few buggy regulus modules would be pretty funny as the thing looks freaking aggressive. I love mecha animal designs expecially when they look badass.

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newtman001 In reply to 19MicronHead [2013-01-24 19:40:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, brothaman! ^_^

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NeuStrasbourg [2012-05-08 14:33:44 +0000 UTC]

one really has to appreciate the texture and color sheme on this

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newtman001 In reply to NeuStrasbourg [2012-05-08 19:23:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much. I like the mixture of WWII military camouflage patterns on animal mecha - they mesh together really well! Thank you for noticing!

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ChuckWalton [2012-01-23 20:23:59 +0000 UTC]

DAWG...How did I not see this one?!! This is stellar! Love the color scheme and the composition of the Mech! NEED TO SEE MORE THIS!!!!

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newtman001 In reply to ChuckWalton [2012-01-28 23:38:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, my brother. Yeah, I need to get busy on more stuff like this!

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Spydraxis01 [2011-07-25 19:03:54 +0000 UTC]

Ooh ooh ooh I want one I really do Pleeeeease can I keep it. Yep that's what my kids would say. LOL Just kidding this is a great little dog-bot I'm definitely keeping your link.

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GoliathWildcat [2010-05-03 18:19:58 +0000 UTC]

Great mecha design. And the coloration really adds to the feral appearance. Yet another great piece bud.

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newtman001 In reply to GoliathWildcat [2013-01-24 19:43:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, G!

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Lethonian [2009-12-05 21:40:19 +0000 UTC]

i want that as a pet

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newtman001 In reply to Lethonian [2013-01-24 19:44:24 +0000 UTC]

Hang out a couple millenia. You'll be able to pick up a good one on surplus... ^_^

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VulnePro [2009-09-09 02:35:56 +0000 UTC]

Definitely dig the very Messerschmidt style cammo patten on this rather sentai/Voltron old school mecha cat. Not too many folks really do old school stuff like this, I mean classic old school so it's nice to see it and see it done well

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newtman001 In reply to VulnePro [2009-09-10 07:21:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Yeah, I'm very happy at how the experiment of fusing WWII camo with animal mecha. I'm used to it on humanoid mecha (Gundam especially), but I like the effect on an animal mech. I'll definitely be doing more of these.

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twylightb [2009-02-17 15:48:08 +0000 UTC]

Ooooh I ♥ the spots! Very nice...good kitty!

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newtman001 In reply to twylightb [2009-02-18 03:52:16 +0000 UTC]

Regulus is the first time I've used Keith Thompson's shading and coloring technique. I'm happy with the results, and am working on the next piece slowly (I gotta get this t-shirt art done right quick...).

Luv Ya,

-Newt

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