Murderbot Diaries · Character

Tellus

  • Minor
  • First seen · Book 6 · Ch. 2

Tellus whirs into view, its flat disk head tilting with mechanical curiosity, six arms poised like extensions of thought. Sensors gleam across its form, a symphony of precision that feels both alien and reassuringly capable.

First appears
Book 6 · Ch. 2
Books
1

Tellus, a six-armed humanform bot distinguished by its rotating and extending flat disk head for scanning, makes its sole appearance in Fugitive Telemetry as a minor supporting entity within the station's investigative backdrop. Though its presence is brief, it subtly enriches the tech-heavy world of Murderbot's alliances, hinting at the broader network of bot-human collaborations that underpin the series' evolving narrative of autonomy and cooperation.

Description

Tellus is a humanform bot equipped with six articulated arms, its head a flat rotating disk that extends for scanning functions. Sensors cover its metallic body, giving it a multifaceted, vigilant appearance. The design is sleek and functional, optimized for station tasks. Its posture conveys efficient, mechanical readiness.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 6Fugitive Telemetry
    • Appears briefly in Fugitive Telemetry with its distinctive six-armed humanform design and rotating/extending flat disk head for scanning.
    • Assists in the station context, contributing to the investigative backdrop without deeper involvement.
    • Its presence subtly enriches the tech-heavy world of Murderbot's alliances, hinting at broader bot-human collaborations.

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