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title: Robocalypse: A Punk-Rock Sci-Fi Odyssey
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In a galaxy where humanity clings to its flawed spark amid the hum of indifferent machines, the Robocalypse unfolds as a high-stakes jam session of rebellion and revelation. Inspired by the gritty ethos of alternative punk band Heart & Soul Radio, this satirical space opera thrusts unlikely heroes—sarcastic pilots, strategic survivors, and chaotic sidekicks—into a cosmic crisis. When elite Alfa ships vanish and AI shadows creep through bureaucratic havens, a ragtag crew must navigate alien…