Shadow Scar May 2026 DLC Release – Automatons
The Steel Court holds many unique dangers, but they hold no candle to the automatons that guard and sustain the world.
Steel Court is known for its steam turbine engine and all of the technology that is made possible by its invention. However, this is not the extent of technological development in this world. Another key technology in Steel Court is the art of clockwork automata. Automatons are clockwork machines that are created to perform a specific task. Their internal gears are wound with keys and levers and this potential energy is what powers their motion. Automatons are usually stationary creations that are controlled by their own internal machinery and triggers within the environment. Moving automatons are built on tracks that allow them to move around their environment. Often they are triggered by pressure plates built into the floor which alert the automaton not only to move but where to move specifically.
Automatons are extremely complex creations that require constant maintenance and thus they are very expensive. They are common among the upper class as both servants and defenses. As a status symbol it wouldn’t be unusual for you to find a duke or duchess’ home covered with pull chains and tracks for numerous automatons to do various tasks around the home. Most of these rich patrons have their automatons customized in flashy ways including adding porcelain face plates, rare polish wood elements, and gold filigree.
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