American movies often depict robots as
mimicking humanity, with the implication that human jobs, and
eventually the humans themselves, will be replaced by robots that can
perform the same functions or even do a better job. The deep-seated
fear of humanity being replaced is often represented in horror films,
such as “The Invasion of the Body Snatchers.” This fear has been
evidenced through other manifestations, such as with our response to
the concept of human cloning. Horror stories as far back as
“Frankenstein” prey upon the fear we have of being artificially
replaced. It is no wonder, then, that our response to robots is far
from open and inviting, especially if the robots start looking and
behaving “too human.” Yet robots are slowly replacing human
workers, doing jobs faster and more precisely than humans can hope
to. For example, some hospitals use robots to deliver medications to
patients, and some robots are even given the role of filling
medication orders (though not without human oversight—yet!) Some
robots are even performing certain surgeries! There are robot chefs,
factory workers, and even robots that can play in a band! Whether we
are comfortable with them or not, robots are fast becoming a part of
our daily lives (I already have two Roomba's that vacuum my home!)
However, no amount of “cuteness” will be able to overcome public
reaction to one of these friendly robots hurting a human,
accidentally or intentionally. It is hard to predict just how
prevalent robots will be in our lives in the future, but, they are
coming—or have they already arrived?
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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