Human-operated
robots might exist for reasons other than the military. Already,
robots are being used in entertainment. In the future,
gladiators—such as in the movie “Real Steel”--might box
each-other in competitive matches for entertainment. We already see
this on a much smaller scale at MIT: just look up “MIT robot
competition” on youtube for a sample, or look up “Robot Wars”
for a more commercialized version. Some potential futuristic sports
might be too dangerous for humans to compete in, so robots might be
the perfect substitute. The way football is going these days, with
the increasing concerns over concussions and other injuries, it's
easy to wonder if we might see something like the Atari “Cyberball”
arcade game from the late 80's, where robotic avatars played football
against each other. Whether or not the football will explode, though,
is another question entirely...
As seven alien races struggle to co-exist in an uneasy alliance, the Inter-Stellar Union sends Union Guard agents on missions to preserve the crucial balance. These specialized operatives must do what regional security cannot, dealing with smugglers, pirates, terrorists, and even greater challenges in order to bring stability to a universe that needs it desperately. Without the Union Guard, the races will not be prepared to face a looming alien threat they can only hope to defeat together.
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