TOP TEN TOPIC: ROBOTS, DROIDS, CYBORGS OH MY!

Robots!

RO-MAN: The villain of famous sci-fi film Robot Monster, Ro-Man looks more like a man in a gorilla suit with a diver's helmet and TV antenna (which he is) than an actual robot, but the sheer insanity of his design, combined with his ability to blow things to pieces with calcinator rays, makes him a force to be reckoned with in the robot world.

R2-D2: C3P0 isn't bad either, but R2-D2 beats him out through sheer usefulness. Not only can he control spaceships, store data and operate complex machinery, but he can even defend himself by blasting battle droids with oil, and then setting them on fire. Hooray!

ASTRO BOY: Possessing the powers of laser fingers, a machine gun on his side and a really great Treasure video game, Astro Boy is basically the oldest robot in Japanese manga and anime there is, and also one of the most famous.

MARVIN: One of the most distinct personalities in Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy--and that's a lot, considering the zaniness of the cast of characters. Has the brain of a couple of planets, and is so consistently depressed that by connecting itself to ships, it can make them commit suicide. Niiice.

SHRIKE: Hailing from Phillip Reeves's Mortal Engines series, Shrike is one of the Resurrected Men; former soldiers brought back to life through old technology, turning them into nearly invincible cyborgs. For sheer gravitas and difficulty to kill, Shrike beats out most of the robots on this list, and, in fact, many of the characters in the Mortal Engines.

ROBO: Originally intended to annihilate all humans and populate future Guardia with robots, Robo takes a liking to a mechanic instead, eventually leaving his barren time for somewhere else. Known for shooting crazy shadow-element lasers all over the place and damaging all enemies, as well as for the famous "Robo Tackle".

ZERO and MEGAMAN: Who is better? On one hand, Megaman has a vast library of moves, the ability to absorb even more from arch-enemies, and the power to implement them. On the other hand, Zero has red armor and a crazy laser sword. I'd say it's roughly a tie...

1. Kos-Mos (Xenosaga)
2. Leoben Conoy (Battlestar Galactica 2003)
3. Emeralda (Xenogears)
4. Ziggy (Xenosaga)
5. The Transformer who fires casette tapes
6. Roll (Megaman)
7. Zero (Megaman X)
8. Robo (Chrono Trigger)
9. HK-47 (Knights of the Old Republic II)
10. Ershin (Breath of Fire IV)

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5. The Transformer who fires casette tapes

Soundwave.




My list, in no particular order
HK-47
HK-51
HK-51
HK-51 (yes, these are all seperate characters)
Mr. B
Optimus Prime (The original)
Megatron (Beasties, yessssssss)
Jazz (Again, original)
Megabyte (if he counts)
Darth Vader (more machine than man = cyborg as I see it)

Do computer AIs count? If so, topic fails so far for not mentioning GLaDOS.

Topic is now win.

1. Optimus Prime (Transformers, any series)

Anyone who doesn't know who Optimus Prime is doesn't deserve to have access to the internet. He's the epitomy of a hero; strong, noble and wise. He also leads a team of transforming robots who like to fight other large robots. That is all you need to know, really.

2. Starscream (Transformers, any series)

Starscream is probably my favorite Transformers, but Prime gets the #1 nod because he's OPTIMUS FREAKING PRIME. I've always loved Starscream and his constant plotting and scheming. His personality is pretty cool (I love sarcasm) and his voice makes him unique. He's a great character to have in a series if you want lots of conflict.

3. Darth Vader (Star Wars movies)

He's more machine than man, which technically makes him a cyborg. He can freaking choke you from the other side of the galaxy and he has a cool mask. I'm also a sucker for redemption stores (aka, Darth Revan in KOTOR if you go light side).

4. Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime (Transformers G1)

Rodimus is everything Optimus wasn't - impatient and unsure of himself. However, he's not afraid to take risks and he makes for a better sound byte than Optimus. One day, I plan on getting a car and giving it Hot Rod's paint job.

5. HK-47 (Knights of the Old Republic I & II videogame)

Assassin droid, oh how I love thee. HK-47 is probably the best thing to come out of Star Wars in forever. His sarcasm should be studied at major universities and entire coursed developed around it. Also, he's pretty kick ass with a gun. But mostly the sarcasm.

6. Megatron/Galvatron (Transformers G1)

Megatron is fierce, powerful, decisive - in short, everything I want to be. He makes stupid mistakes from time to time (like not terminating Starscream), but it's mostly plot points to give the Autobots a chance. Galvatron was wicked cool in the original Transformers movie, but his character was lacking (sanity) in the third season.

7. Unicron (Transformers G1)

He's a transforming robot the size of a large planet. He has godlike powers and is a catalyst in the universe. He was also voiced by Orson Welles. What more can you ask for?

8. Sentinels (X-Men comics)

Sentinels are some of the best X-Men fodder in history; I particulary love when they try to attack Magneto and wonder why all their bolts are coming loose...

9. Bender (Futurama tv show)

When I first seen him I was hoping for a robot Homer. What I got was just as good, if not better. Him and Fry are perfect sidekicks.

10. Johnny Five (Short Circuit I & II movies)

I must confess, Short Circuit is a guilty pleasure of mine. "No disassemble, Johny Five!". Also, he has a badass mohawk in the second movie.

I've had a hard time with this because I'm pretty certain that I have a favorite robot that is lovingly strange and obscure that have just slipped my mind. But let's see what robots I can come up with.


1. Marvin the Paranoid Android
With a single in the charts in the 80s this robot is the king of robots.

2. (if AIs counted then GLaDOS would be here. But since cyborgs count it's obviously)
2. Darth Vader
The only reason he isn't in first place is because he isn't robotic enough. To me he'll always be more man than machine and not the other way around. On a list of top robots Darth Vader is not the first thing that comes to mind.

3. Bender
Bite My Shiny Metal Ass

4. C3P0
I was thinking about putting R2-D2 first but then I remembered that the funnier one of the two is actually C3P0, his mannerisms and worries is always out of this world where R2-D2 brings the sensibility to their relationship. Of course R2-D2 is really part of this package so he won't get an individual entry.

5. Blade Runner Replicants (especially Rutger Hauer's character)
"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I've watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser Gate. All those... moments will be lost in time... like... tears..in the rain".

6. Bishop
Probably the more interesting of the androids in the Alien series. Not that I don't like the others of course.

7. Mega Man
He has an arm cannon. And is blue. And fairly easy to control in his platform jumping. What more can you ask for?

8. Pinocchio
The toy that came to life. How can one not love this little mechanical creature?

9. Morte
Speaking of Pinocchio I guess reanimated people (using magic) could be counted as robots too. (Golems... and undead!) Morte is just an awesome character in Planescape Torment though. Can't deny that.

10. Mother
The sentient washing machine from Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town is what comes to mind right now. I don't know why but it's such a strange character and so hard to understand but still fascinating.

There are a couple of robots that could possibly be up if I knew more about them. Namely the Cylons from Battlestar Galactica (I've only seen a couple of episodes) and the Daleks from Dr. Who (I've only seen a couple of episodes).

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6. Bishop
Probably the more interesting of the androids in the Alien series. Not that I don't like the others of course.

Woooooooo