Protogen Universe

1. #1Protogen

   Protogen is a popular species within the furry community known for its distinct appearance and unique traits. It has gained significant recognition and has become a popular subject for art, fursuiting, and online communities.

2. #2Origin and Development

   Protogens were created by the artist and designer Malice-Risu (also known as Lyric the Hybrid). The species was first introduced in 2017 and quickly gained attention for its cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics and futuristic elements.

3. #3Appearance and Characteristics

   Protogens are anthropomorphic creatures with a combination of robotic and organic features. They are approximately 60% organic and 40% machine. Their physical traits often include:

   Robotic or mechanical parts integrated into their bodies, such as cybernetic limbs, visors, or digitigrade legs. LED lights or glowing patterns on their bodies, which can be customised by individuals to reflect their unique personalities. Elongated muzzles resembling that of a canid, feline, or other animal species. Ears with triangular or pointed shapes, often displaying a range of vibrant colours. Tails that may be robotic or have unique markings. Protogens have a unique ability to change their limbs and tails for various purposes. For example, they can swap their limbs for flippers to facilitate aquatic exploration. Their bodies are complex, consisting of both a normal biological system and an electrical circuit. The electrical circuit provides power for their weapons, gadgets, and other technological aspects.

4. #4Cultural Significance

   Protogens have become popular within the furry fandom and have gained recognition beyond the community as well. They are frequently featured in furry conventions, art showcases, and online communities. Their cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics and technological elements have contributed to their appeal among artists, fursuit makers, and enthusiasts.

5. #5Online Presence

   Protogens have become popular within the furry fandom and have gained recognition beyond the community as well. They are frequently featured in furry conventions, art showcases, and online communities. Their cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics and technological elements have contributed to their appeal among artists, fursuit makers, and enthusiasts.

6. #6Fursuiting

   Many individuals within the furry community have created fursuits based on the Protogen species. These fursuits often incorporate LED lights, animatronic features, and other technological elements to bring the unique appearance of Protogens to life.

7. #7Weapons and Devices

   Protogens are known to be armed with various handheld weapons. They often have a right arm wrist gun as a common alternative. Some Protogens may use rectangular-shaped auto shields for increased protection, while others have specialised weapons such as heat fields that can overheat technological guns. Additionally, Protogens have the ability to hold heavier weapons such as rocket launchers and machine guns, and some can even transform their limbs into different types of weapons or devices.

8. #8Controversies

   Like many popular subjects within the furry community, Protogens have faced controversies and debates. These include issues such as design theft, commercialisation, improper representation, and character cloning. These controversies highlight the challenges of creating and maintaining a cohesive community while respecting artistic integrity and individual creativity.

9. #9Modern Following

   Protogens have a dedicated following within the furry community and continue to inspire artists, writers, and other creators. They have also influenced the development of new species and character designs within the community.

10. #10Information

    Lore Within the lore, Primagens and Protogens were artificially created by the Premogenitor race within a deep space biotech facility in the universe known as ZOR (Zenith's Outer Reach). Their intended purpose was for planetary and space exploration, aided by their cyborg nature. Protogen are considered an earlier prototype of their Primagen cousins and thus, both have differences that make them distinct from one another. Protogen were initially used by the Premogenitor as slaves, rendered subservient by microcrystals implanted within their cerebral fluid. As Protogen continued to advance with more complex components being added, this overloaded the microcrystals and allowed a Protogen uprising to occur. Eventually, Protogen created a society on a moon and were able to live freely and independently. Construction Protogen visors are constructed with a special nanite material that can change shape, providing a fully movable mouth. This gives protogen the ability to digest food that is further broken down by said nanites, allowing it to be swallowed and digested naturally. Protogen may also have an arrangement of horns and spikes, giving each a relative uniqueness to differentiate them even further.

11. #11Mechanics

    While people who create and use Protogens and Primagens are not necessarily robot-identified and may just enjoy the aesthetic of said species, a fair amount of robot-identified people identify with the species. Common labels include, but are not limited to Machinekin and Robotgender. Primagens Primagens are a closed species and can only be obtained through auctions held by Malice-risu on FurAffinity, who have since disabled their account. Primagens have key features that set them apart from their Protogen counterpart. These key features include:

    Long-boxed visor Artificial ears Head and chest panels 70% artificial Raptor-like in appearance Feral movements Closed visor Inactive digestive tract Raptor claws While Primagens are a closed species, it is not illegal to make your own. Closed species is more a formal request from the author to not reproduce their design without their permission. Protogens While Protogens share many similarities with their Primagen counterpart, they both have drastic differences in their key features. Protogens are additionally an open species, meaning anyone can create and make their own. These key features include:

    Short-rounded visor Biological ears Protective chest plate 40% artificial Occasionally upright Mammalian behaviorisms Particle visor is able to be opened Active digestive tract Biological/artificial limbs Modular limbs

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