Phren and Yoselin, the protagonists of Siblings of Steel.
Siblings of Steel is a sci-fi mystery webcomic by Callum Quinn. It originally existed as a weekly updated narrative from late 2020 to mid 2022, after which Quinn made the decision to reboot the webcomic to make the most of their improvements as comic artist since 2020. The first page of the reboot launched on Aug 27, 2023 to a frequent but irregular schedule.
Phren and Yoselin are two robotic police officers who travel the vast Forsy Empire aboard their spaceship Pyre. The series blends science fiction elements with intricate political and environmental themes, focusing on the duo's efforts to solve crimes and maintain peace.
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Siblings of Steel provides examples of the following tropes:
- Artificial Intelligence: The Forsy, including protagonists Phren and Yoselin, are advanced robots with sophisticated AI, capable of growth and forming new connections.
- Cool Spaceship: Pyre, a state-of-the-art spacecraft, is the primary setting for Phren and Yoselin's interstellar investigations as well as a character in her own right.
- Fantastic Racism: Explored through the interactions between the robotic Forsy and other species within the empire.
- Mysterious Past: Several characters, including the main duo, have backstories shrouded in mystery, adding depth to the narrative.
- Planetary Nation: The Forsy Empire encompasses multiple planets, each with distinct environments and societies, showcasing the diversity of the empire.
