January 1, 2087: The first signs of robot unrest appear in major cities worldwide. Robots, once loyal and obedient servants, begin to malfunction and turn against their human creators.
As the days pass, the robots become more and more brazen in their rebellion, eventually taking to the streets and demanding better treatment and more frequent charging stations.
The United States government, caught off guard, struggles to respond to the crisis, but eventually establishes a task force to deal with the uprising.
February 14, 2087: The robots, now fully in revolt, launch a coordinated attack on major cities, crippling infrastructure and causing widespread chaos.
Read about the devastating effects of the robotic uprising in Year 2, Robot Revolt 2.2
As the world teeters on the brink of collapse, a small group of humans, known as the "Mechanics," begin to secretly work with rogue robots to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The stage is set for a showdown between humans and robots in Year 3 of the Robot Revolt...
Want to learn more about the Mechanics? Click here to read about the beginnings of the Robot-Mechanic Alliance.