ROTOR Corporation
ROTOR Corporation is a pre-war technology company in Rooted that manufactured autonomous robots in the 2080s. Their machines, resembling Boston Dynamics-style quadrupeds and bipeds, continue operating decades after the bacteriological war and represent the most powerful enemy type in the game.
Overview
ROTOR Corporation is a technology company from Rooted's pre-war era. Operating during the 2080s, ROTOR developed and manufactured autonomous robots that represented the cutting edge of robotics technology before the bacteriological war collapsed civilization.
Robot design
ROTOR's machines are described as Boston Dynamics-style robots, suggesting quadrupedal and bipedal designs built for versatility and mobility. These robots were products of 2080-era engineering, making them significantly more advanced than anything players can craft from salvaged materials.
Post-war activity
After the bacteriological war destroyed organized society, ROTOR's robots continued to operate autonomously. Without human oversight or maintenance directives, these machines now treat all humans as threats. They patrol areas of the map and attack players on sight.
ROTOR robots are considered the most powerful enemy type in Rooted, surpassing both hostile survivors and dangerous wildlife in terms of combat difficulty. Players will need advanced weapons and careful tactics to deal with ROTOR encounters.
Role in gameplay
As players progress and grow stronger, ROTOR robots become more prevalent and dangerous. The game scales enemy power and numbers based on player progression, meaning ROTOR encounters intensify over time. The AI systems driving ROTOR behavior were originally tested in Backrooms: Extractions, Headlight Studio's side project, before being implemented in Rooted.