ART
Also known as: Perihelion, Asshole Research Transport
The deep-space research transport Perihelion, a vastly powerful AI whose name Murderbot decided stands for Asshole Research Transport. It watches media with Murderbot, meddles relentlessly, and once threatened a planet over it.
Popular ART Ships
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature ART?
ART appears in 3k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Murderbot fandom. You can browse all ART fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular ART ships?
The most popular ART ships include Murderbot & ART. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in ART fanfiction?
ART fanfiction spans many genres and tropes. Use Fanfict Reader to browse and filter stories by your preferred tags.
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