Robotrons are a unique race in the #AlienWorlds metaverse, with diverse origins that include sentient AI in corporeal form and Augments who have removed their last vestiges of personhood. They were originally created as guardians by an elder race and discovered by the Altans on Frontier planets. When the Altans tried to engage with them, it triggered a violent reaction across all Robotrons, leading to an aggressive uprising. The Altans used superior technology to quell the uprising and rendered most Robotrons inanimate. A vote in the Galactic Congress led to their reprogramming to neutralize their aggression, allowing them to integrate into Federation communities, though they are not officially recognized as sentient.

Robotron culture is in its infancy, as they were freed from their guardianship roles by the Altan reprogramming, leading to exploitation by unscrupulous entities. Over time, Robotrons have become more socially aware, and Augments joining them have added cultural elements from various races. Some Robotrons use dot matrix displays to show facial expressions, attempting to convey sentience.

Robotron technology is monolithic and spartan but is slowly incorporating cultural elements. These ships serve as interstellar travel and outposts, minimizing environmental impact when grounded. Robotrons lack military capabilities but excel in manufacturing unmanned drones and robust bipedal robots for complex tasks, especially in hazardous environments.

Robotrons seek official Federation-wide recognition as a sentient species, with support from races like Altans and Elgem. Some races oppose their recognition for ideological or exploitative reasons, while others abstain due to disinterest or fear of implications regarding the use of advanced artificial beings as cheap labor.

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