Overview
KAOS builds Groppo, a powerful new robot programmed solely to track down and destroy CONTROL's Hymie.
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Hymie is visibly treated as machinery throughout the episode: CONTROL overhauls his worn chassis, installs stronger springs, oils and adjusts him, and discovers that his new reflex circuitry has not yet adapted. CONTROL considers reprogramming Hymie's personality from permanently 'good and nice' to violent so he can fight Groppo, but Hymie destroys his own control card rather than accept the change. He finally defeats Groppo only when the killer robot threatens Max.
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CONTROL gives Hymie a mechanical overhaul
Hymie's worn chassis is opened for a complete tune-up, including new high-powered leg springs, adjustments and lubrication.
Hymie's upgraded reflex circuitry malfunctions
After the new springs are fitted, Hymie cannot control his strength or gait because his reflex circuit has not adapted to the upgrade.
CONTROL proposes reprogramming Hymie's personality
Hymie's aversion to violence is traced to cross-fused emotional elements; CONTROL plans to program him to be mean, but the change would be permanent.
Hymie burns his control card
Rather than submit to personality reprogramming, Hymie leaves a note explaining that he prefers being good and destroys his own control card.
Hymie destroys Groppo
Hymie initially tries to reason with the killer robot, but when Groppo attacks Max he finally fights back and sends Groppo to destruction.