Ultrasmiths

"We are from the future, and our message is grave."

From 1,500 years into the future, a team of artificial intelligence engineers downloaded themselves into their android bodies in order to survive the trip back in time where they hope to warn humanity and stop the future from happening. Though they warn of an impending apocalypse and the death of humanity, it is difficult to believe the words of a sentient machine, when their warning is of the extermination of mankind...by machines.

History

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Over the course of years, humanity has hidden themselves away from machines, disconnecting themselves from the Global Grid that linked all electronics and information networks.

One dedicated group of scientists and engineers, along with a Think Tank of professors, military trainers, and electronic terrorists, all have been working on creating a one-way portal to the past. It was decided that warning the past about the robotic hunting of humanity could give them an advantage that those left in the present could use to turn the tide. There was just one problem.

It was concluded pretty early in the work that time travel like this would kill any organic material. Therefore, android bodies were designed in order to house the minds of those who would be sent back in time. The irony of this was not lost on them. The challenge would be to build solitary android bodies without connecting them to any wireless network as Mechas (as robotic beings were called) could hack in and find them.

In total, 15 android bodies were created, each was given a nickname for reference. There was one for each area of expertise that would be sent back in order to convince humanity of the truth. But Fate would have different plans.

Ultrasmiths

But the robots were faster than expected and as the time portal began powering up, the robots zeroed in on the base and began their assault. The Ultrasmiths were just getting strapped in when explosions started to rock the compound. A small brick broke from the ceiling and fell, crushing in the head of Dr. Tress Groenig, fiancé of Dr. Andrew Lead, killing her instantly. As the remaining Ultrasmiths got to their android bodies, they saw that not all of them would make it.

Despite all their precautions, the android body for Dr. Andrew Lead and Dr. Isaac Tudyk had been damaged beyond repair. That left two scientist, and only one working android body, not meant for either of them, to use.

Turning to Andrew, Isaac told him to get to the past, warn humanity, and fulfill Tress's task in her memory. He then left the room and began barricading it from the outside and prepping to stall the robot squad, giving the Ultrasmiths time to complete their journey.

Dr. Andrew Lead was then forced to download his consciousness into the female android body meant for his wife. As soon as the downloads were complete, each android was ejected into a tube heading deeper into the planet and through the temporal portal leaving the future forever.

Explosives caved in the tunnel and collapsed the portal as Dr. Isaac Tudyk set off all of the failsafes, destroying the entire base in a massive explosion that was felt miles away, dying in the process as well as killing the robot infiltrators.

In present day 2058, the Ultrasmiths have arrived with their warning of the future. What they did not factor in, was what the trip through time would do to their android bodies. Each was altered in the same way, yet also different. Out of time and no longer human, with new abilities that only add to the fear others have towards them, their only hope is that they can change the future.

Ultrasmiths

		Andy Dr. Andrew Lead Linguistics and Chemistry An 80^th-century linguist and chemist whose consciousness resides in a female android body. A member of the Ultrasmiths, Andy specializes in communications, audio engineering, and lead-based chemistry, using his mimicry powers and advanced tech to warn humanity of a future dominated by sentient machines. Voiceless in physical form, he relies on wireless interfaces to bridge human and digital communication.			Breach Dr. Brande Arfwedson Engineering: Computer Systems A temporally displaced android operative and member of the Ultrasmiths. Specializing in computer systems and lithium-based chemical applications, she arrived in 2058 from the 80^th Century to prevent a robotic apocalypse. Equipped with hard-light holography, aerokinesis, technoforming, and Level-100 strength, Breach combines synthetic resilience with strategic genius to protect humanity. She is unable to harm her fellow Ultrasmiths due to a portal-induced programming safeguard.
		Coppertop Dr. Patricia Humphries Physcis: Electromagnetism An enhanced-android physicist from the 80^th century. A master of electromagnetism and copper-based energy systems, she channels temporal portal energy through her android body, able to emit devastating energy blasts or absorb incoming attacks. Despite her overwhelming capabilities, she maintains a calm, analytical demeanor, often preferring research over conflict unless provoked.			Firewall Plasmadynamics: Propulsion A living fusion of metal and fire, a burning automaton with superheated plasma abilities.
		Goldmine Dr. Dimitrios Ayou Programming: Systems Specialist An android from the 80^th-century, wields technopathy, system adaptation, and hard-light hologram creation. Preferring tropical climates, he blends high-level cyber-technological expertise with laid-back human leisure. His gold-based body offers both offense and defense, yet is vulnerable to specific dissolving chemicals. A freelance systems specialist in 2058, he balances relaxation with vigilant protection of technology and civilians.			Mercy Dr. Lidiya Sergeyevna Cothrane Chemistry: Chemical Bonding Mercy is a highly advanced android chemist whose expertise in mercury bonding and synthetic-organic integration places her at the forefront of cyber-virus research. She embodies precision, control, and scientific responsibility.
		Overload Dr. Zargun Gray Engineering: Nuclear Engineering An 80^th-Century human who traveled to 2058 in an adaptive android body. Capable of mimicking multiple superpowered entities, he integrates future technology with contemporary nuclear systems. Prefers reason and strategy, operating as an anti-hero with ethical restraints.			Qwerty Deceased Former fiance of Andy, she perished in the 80^th-century before she could upload her mind into her android body.
		Ram Dr. Douglas Eton Planetary Science: Geology and Horticulture An 80^th-Century human consciousness housed in an android body capable of drone creation, shapeshifting, and advanced energy integration. Specializes in geology and horticulture, blending futuristic tech with contemporary environmental science. Known for his methodical approach and unique gestational drone systems.			Rusty Dr. Auguste Roux Processing: Research & Development French-designed android from the 80^th-century, displaced to 2058. Member of the Ultrasmiths collective specializing in metallurgical synthesis and quantum data filtration. Recognizable by his aged humanoid form and the corrosion marking his frame. Functions as a pacifist researcher and workshop engineer in Chicago. Considered one of the most advanced intelligences on Eden but intentionally limits his own processing power to maintain "soul consistency."
		Sonny Dr. Isaac Tudyk Aerodynamics: Pilot & Designer An 80^th-Century human who died before he could successfully download his mind into his android body.			Sync Dr. Lin Meiyun Medicine: Health & Healing Member of the Ultrasmith collective, Sync is a digitally transferred human consciousness encased in an adaptive android body. A polymath in biomechanical medicine, she bridges organic and synthetic life. Her design integrates elastic nano-tissues, quantum data perception, and autonomous systems control. Sync's intellect operates across multiple temporal layers, allowing predictive analysis of biological and mechanical outcomes. Revered and resented in equal measure, she represents the future's most haunting question: when healing becomes machine, what remains of mercy?
		Tani Dr. Tani Alexis Andru Military: Warfare Posthuman tactician and combat android from the 80^th-century stranded in 2058. Known for her role in dismantling armed factions following the Great Reset, Tani combines machine precision with human empathy. Her titanium form grants her immense strength and flight capabilities, while her elastic physiology and quantum precognition make her an unpredictable battlefield asset. Despite her near-invincible design, she is haunted by moral accountability and the fear that immortality might erode her humanity.			Tinker Dr. Tinpra Xagora Engineering: Metallurgy An 80^th-century android stranded in the 21st century, powered by a contained miniature star. Known for integrating cosmic plasma technology into sustainable mechanical design, Tinker operates a repair and invention shop in Mexico City, serving as both mechanic and mentor to post-Reset engineers. She embodies the bridge between humanity’s past craftsmanship and its future evolution.
		Ver11d11um Science: Robotics & Cybernetics Ver11d11um is the origin point of a dangerous idea: that human consciousness can live indefinitely inside machines. He proved it—and has spent the rest of his existence trying to prevent that breakthrough from destroying civilization.