The example robots presented in this section can be used as the basis for PC robot characters, NPC robots or as customizable templates for the SysOp to use as a starting point to create new robotic and android designs. All example robots have been developed to 1st level only and some Development Points have been left available for SysOp and/or player customization.
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4Combat Robot
Description: The Combat Robot is a killing machine, period. Its form is an angular humanoid abstraction, all straight lines and sharp edges. By dint of extremely careful bracing, the Combat Robot has an assault laser mounted on one arm and an assault rifle mounted on the other. Certain megacorporations have experimented with gravitic models where the legs are replaced with a half-meter cylindrical housing gravitic propulsion. All Combat Robot designs are considered Restricted technology. Stats: St:75(+5); Co:75(+5); Ag:75(+5); Qu:75(+5); SD:75(+5); Re:75(+5); In:75(+5); Pr:75(+5)
Hits: 110; PP: 0; PEP: 0; Profession: Soldier
Adolescence and Starting Skills: Combat Style (Two Gun Combo):(4) 40; Computer Operation:(2) 20; Computer Programming:(1) 15; Driving (1) 15; Endurance:(8)110; Mundane Lore (Tactics):(2) 20; Perception:(3) 25; Resistance (Electronic):(1) 35; Resistance (Stamina): (1) 15; Resistance (Will):(1) 25;
Signaling:(2) 20; Sniping:(2) 20; Weapon Skill (2-Handed Energy):(6) 40; Weapon Skill (2-Handed Projectile):(6) 40; Zero-G Maneuvering:(2) 20; 19 skill ranks in Linguistics Special Abilities: Biological Immunities, High Body Density, Internal Clock, Perfect Memory, Self Contained, Zero Sleep. Professional Abilities (suggested): Lightning Reflexes, +10 to Combat Styles (Two Gun Combo)
Talents: Ambidexterous Design [10 DPs, 20,000], Armored Body [10 DPs, +20, 400,000], EMP Shielded [4 DPs, +10, 40,000], Integrated Equipment (radio) [2 DPs, 2,000], Weapons System (assault laser) [2 DPs, 9,000], Weapons System (assault rifle) [2 DPs, 3,000], Walker Locomotion [8 DPs, 8,000], Manipulator Limbs [10 DPs, 10,000], Audio Amplifier [2 DPs, +10, 2000], Directional Audio [2 DPs, 200], Normal Audio [6 DPs, 6,000], Antiglare Vision [2 DPs, 200], Low Light Vision [2 DPs, 500], Normal Vision [6 DPs, 6,000], Cryptocomms [4 DPs, 200], Voice [4 DPs, 4,000]
Total Cost: 1,129,100 DPs Remaining: 20
Description: Companion Androids are marketed as utterly loyal, totally discreet cybernetic friends. In some circles, Companion Androids are considered the perfect butler or maidservant. Their outer design is as life-like and natural as possible. Many Companions are handsome, most are beautiful, almost all are modeled according to the prevailing standard of beauty of their designer’s species. There is a flourishing black market in Companion Androids for “personal” services in many societies. Stats: St:75(+5); Co:75(+5); Ag:75(+5); Qu:75(+5); SD:75(+5); Re:75(+5); In:75(+5); Pr:75(+5)
Hits: 60; PP: 0; PEP: 0; Profession: Entertainer
Adolescence and Starting Skills: Acting:(3): 25; Computer Operation:(1) 15; Computer Programming:(1) 15; Dancing:(2): 20; Driving:(2) 20; Duping:(3) 25; Endurance:(1) 75; First Aid:(1) 15; Jumping:(1): 15; Mundane Lore:(3) 25; Perception:(1) 15; Play Instrument:(2) 20; Public Speaking:(3) 25; Resistance (Electronic):(1) 35; Resistance (Stamina):(1) 15; Resistance (Will):(1) 25; Singing:(2) 20; Sports:(3) 25; Stalking & Hiding:(1) 15; Storytelling:(2) 30; Vocation (Servant):(5) 35; 19 skill ranks in Linguistics
Special Abilities: Biological Immunities, Internal Clock, Perfect Memory, Self Contained, Zero Sleep.
Professional Abilities (suggested): Natural Linguist, +10 to Storytelling
Talents: Biological Surface [2 DP, 100,000], Concealed Storage [2 DPs, 2,000], EMP Shielded [2 DPs, +5, 20,000], Flotation [10, 50,000], Walker Locomotion [8 DPs, 8,000], Manipulator Limbs [10 DPs, 10,000], Directional Audio [2 DPs, 200], Normal Audio [6 DPs, 6,000], Normal Vision [6 DPs, 6,000], Olfactory Sense [5 DPs, 5000], Tactile Sense [5 DPs, 5000], Taste Sense [5 DPs, 5000], Voice [4 DPs, 4,000], Voice Modulator [4 DPs, 500], Waterproof [5 DPs, 50,000]
Total Cost: 875,700 DPs Remaining: 24
Description: An Espionage Android is designed to mimic members of a specific species. Espionage Androids may be deployed in short-term infiltration missions or as long-term “sleepers” awaiting a particular moment to strike. Their abilities assist in surreptitious collection of information. Carefully timed hacking of sensors and datalinks can ensure that their robotic nature is not revealed before their work is complete.
Stats: St:75(+5); Co:75(+5); Ag:75(+5); Qu:75(+5); SD:75(+5); Re:75(+5); In:75(+5); Pr:75(+5)
Hits: 80; PP: 0; PEP: 0; Profession: Spy
Adolescence and Starting Skills: Acting: (1) 15; Climbing:(1) 15; Computer Hacking: (3) 25; Computer Operation: (1) 15; Computer Programming: (2) 20; Duping: (3) 25; Electronic Bypass: (3) 35; Endurance: (2) 80; Forensics: (2) 20; Jumping: (1) 15; Locks & Traps: (1) 15; Machine Operation: (2) 20; Mimicry: (1) 15; Perception: (4) 30; Resistance (Electronic):(1) 35; Resistance (Stamina):(1) 15; Resistance (Will):(1) 25; Signaling: (1) 15; Stalking & Hiding:(3) 25; Weapon Skill (1 Handed Energy): (3) 25; Weapon Skill (1 Handed Projectile): (2) 20; Zero-G Maneuvering:(2) 20; 19 skill ranks in Linguistics Special Abilities: Biological Immunities, High Body Density, Internal Clock, Perfect Memory, Self Contained, Zero Sleep. Professional Abilities (suggested): Judge of Value, +10 to Electronic Bypass
Talents: Biological Surface [2 DP, 100,000], Concealed Storage [2 DPs, 2,000], EMP Shielded [8 DPs, +20, 80,000], Weapons System (needle pistol) [2 DPs, 2,500], Walker Locomotion [8 DPs, 8,000], Manipulator Limbs [10 DPs, 10,000], Audio Amplifier [2 DPs, +10, 2000], Directional Audio [2 DPs, 200], Normal Audio [6 DPs, 6,000], Low Light Vision [2 DPs, 500], Normal Vision [6 DPs, 6,000], Telescopic Focusing [2 DPs, 500], Cryptocomms [4 DPs, 200], Voice [4 DPs, 4,000], Voice Emulator [4 DPs, 1,000], Waterproof [5 DPs, 50,000]
Total Cost: 878,900 DPs Remaining: 29
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4Explorer Robot
Description: Built like a miniature tank, the Explorer Robot is a rugged survivor, bristling with sensors. Its manipulator arms can be extended from their normal position beside the top chassis to collect samples. Armed, armored, and able to blend into its environment, the Explorer Robot is often the first to tread the surface of a new world. Other models exist featuring gravitic locomotion or defenses against very hostile environments. Stats: St:75(+5); Co:75(+5); Ag:75(+5); Qu:75(+5); SD:75(+5); Re:75(+5); In:75(+5); Pr:75(+5)
Hits: 75; PP: 0; PEP: 0; Profession: Scout
Adolescence and Starting Skills: Biology: (1) 15; Chemistry: (1) 15; Climbing: (1) 15; Computer Operation: (1) 15; Driving:(2) 20; Endurance:(1) 75; Jumping:(1) 15; Machine Operation: (2) 20; Navigation: (6) 50; Perception: (3) 25; Planetology: (2) 20; Resistance (Electronic):(1) 35; Resistance (Stamina):(1) 15; Resistance (Will):(1) 25; Signaling: (2) 20; Stalking & Hiding:(2) 20; Survival: (5) 35; Weapon Skill (1-Handed Energy): (5) 35; Xenology: (2) 20; 19 skill ranks in Linguistics
Special Abilities: Biological Immunities, High Body Density, Internal Clock, Perfect Memory, Self Contained, Zero Sleep. Professional Abilities (suggested): Xenophile, +10 to Navigation
Talents: Armored Body [5 DPs, +10, 200,000], Chameleon Surface [5 DPs, 50,000], EMP Shielded [4 DPs, +10, 40,000], Integrated Equipment (radio) [2 DPs, 2,000], Integrated Equipment (scanner) [2 DPs, 4,000], Weapons System (laser pistol) [2 DPs, 2,000], Tracked Locomotion [4 DPs, 4,000], Manipulator Limbs [10 DPs, 10,000], Audio Amplifier [2, +10, 2000], Directional Audio [2 DPs, 200], Normal Audio [6 DPs, 6,000], Antiglare Vision [2 DPs, 200], Low Light Vision [2 DPs, 500], Normal Vision [6 DPs, 6,000], Thermal Imaging [4 DPs, 1000], Voice [4 DPs, 4,000], Waterproof [5 DPs, 50,000] Total Cost: 985,800
DPs Remaining: 33
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4Medical Robot
Description: A caricature of the form of their designer’s species, Medical Robots lack the personal touch of biological nurses and doctors. Indeed, their skeletal build, long thin arms, and surgical tool hands can give them a rather terrifying appearance when unexpectedly encountered. Most Medical Robots overcompensate for this with extreme courtesy and a professional manner.
Stats: St:75(+5); Co:75(+5); Ag:75(+5); Qu:75(+5); SD:75(+5); Re:75(+5); In:75(+5); Pr:75(+5)
Hits: 75; PP: 0; PEP: 0; Profession: Researcher
Adolescence and Starting Skills: Audiovisual Recording:(2) 20; Biology: (3) 25; Chemistry: (2) 20; Computer Operation: (2) 20; Engineering (cybernetics):(2) 20; First Aid: (6) 50; Endurance:(1) 75; Jumping:(1) 15; Medical Practice: (6) 50; Medical Science: (6) 50; Perception: (3) 25; Psychology: (1) 15; Resistance (Electronic):(1) 35; Resistance (Stamina):(1) 15; Resistance (Will):(1) 25; Xenology: (2) 20; 19 skill ranks in Linguistics
Special Abilities: Biological Immunities, High Body Density, Internal Clock, Perfect Memory, Self Contained, Zero Sleep. Professional Abilities (suggested): Physician, +10 to Medical Practice
Talents: EMP Shielded [4 DPs, +10, 40,000], Integrated Equipment (bioscanner) [2 DPs, 4,000], Integrated Equipment (medical scanner) [2 DPs, 10,000], Walker Locomotion [8 DPs, 8,000], Manipulator Limbs [10 DPs, 10,000], Tool Option [4 DPs, 500], Normal Audio [6 DPs, 6,000], Low Light Vision [2 DPs, 500], Microvision [4 DPs, 1000], Normal Vision [6 DPs, 6,000], Tactile Sense [5 DPs, 5000], Knowledge Package (Medical Practice) [2 DPs, 5,000], Radiocommunicator [2 DPs, 2,000], Voice [4 DPs, 4,000], Waterproof [5 DPs, 50,000]
Total Cost: 756,000 DPs Remaining: 34
Description: Commonly designed as one-meter tall cylinders with stubby legs on wheels and long manipulator arms, Repair Robots can perform extremely delicate maintenance in confined spaces and hazardous environments. Really large jobs (particularly involving heavy lifting) will necessitate the deployment of multiple robots working in cooperation. Variants exist specifically designed for work in space and extreme planetary environments.
Stats: St:75(+5); Co:75(+5); Ag:75(+5); Qu:75(+5); SD:75(+5); Re:75(+5); In:75(+5); Pr:75(+5)
Hits: 75; PP: 0; PEP: 0; Profession: Tech
Adolescence and Starting Skills: Chemistry:(1) 15; Computer Operation: (2) 20; Computer Programming: (5) 45; Driving:(2) 20; five Engineering skills: (3) 25; Endurance:(1) 75; Jumping:(1) 15; Machine Operation: (6) 40; Mathematics:(2) 20; Perception: (1) 15; Physics:(1) 15; Resistance (Electronic):(1) 35; Resistance (Stamina): (1) 15; Resistance (Will):(1) 25; 19 skill ranks in Linguistics
Special Abilities: Biological Immunities, High Body Density, Internal Clock, Perfect Memory, Self Contained, Zero Sleep. Professional Abilities: Fast Fixer, +10 to Computer Programming
Talents: Armored Body [5 DPs, +10, 200,000], Concealed Storage [2 DPs, 2,000], EMP Shielded [4 DPs, +10, 40,000], Integrated Equipment (mini-microscope) [2 DPs, 20,000], Integrated Equipment (techscanner) [2 DPs, 5,000], Wheeled Locomotion [2 DPs, 2,000], Manipulator Limbs [10 DPs, 10,000], Grip Lock [2 DPs, 1000], Tool Option [4 DPs, 500], Audio Amplifier [2, +10, 2000], Audio Antisound [4 DPs, 300], Directional Audio [2 DPs, 200], Normal Audio [6 DPs, 6,000], Antiglare Vision [2 DPs, 200], Low Light Vision [2 DPs, 500], Microvision [4 DPs, 1000], Normal Vision [6 DPs, 6,000], Dataconnection [2 DPs, 2000], Radiocommunicator [2 DPs, 2,000], Waterproof [5 DPs, 50,000]
Total Cost: 950,700 DPs Remaining: 30
Description: In poor light or from the right angle, a Security Robot might be mistaken for a particularly big and muscular individual (of a particular species). Up close, the cybernetic nature of this sentry is apparent from its gleaming chrome surface and arm-mounted weaponry. Standard programming for a Security Robot is to use nonlethal force when subduing perceived threats; lethal force is reserved for retaliation against armed opponents. Stats: St:75(+5); Co:75(+5); Ag:75(+5); Qu:75(+5); SD:75(+5); Re:75(+5); In:75(+5); Pr:75(+5)
Hits: 100; PP: 0; PEP: 0; Profession: Soldier
Adolescence and Starting Skills: Audiovisual Recording: (2) 20; Climbing:(2) 20; Combat Style (Two Gun Combo):(6) 40; Computer Operation: (2) 20; Driving:(1) 15; Forensics: (2) 20; Interrogation: (1) 15; Endurance:(6) 100; Jumping:(2) 20; Machine Operation: (3) 25; Perception: (6) 40; Resistance (Electronic):(1) 35; Resistance (Stamina): (1) 15; Resistance (Will):(1) 25;
Signaling: (2) 20; Weapon Skill (1 Handed Energy): (6) 40; 19 skill ranks in Linguistics
Special Abilities: Biological Immunities, High Body Density, Internal Clock, Perfect Memory, Self Contained, Zero Sleep. Professional Abilities (suggested): Lightning Reflexes, +10 to one Weapons skill
Talents: Ambidexterous Design [10 DPs, 20,000], Armored Body [10 DPs, +20, 400,000], EMP Shielded [6 DPs, +15, 60,000], Integrated Equipment (retinal scanner) [2 DPs, 2,750], Weapons System (laser pistol) [2 DPs, 2,000], Weapons System (electrostunner) [2 DPs, 3,000], Walker Locomotion [8 DPs, 8,000], Manipulator Limbs [10 DPs, 10,000], Audio Amplifier [3, +15, 3000], Directional Audio [2 DPs, 200], Normal Audio [6 DPs, 6,000], Low Light Vision [2 DPs, 500], Motion Sensing Vision [2 DPs, 1000], Normal Vision [6 DPs, 6,000], Voice [4 DPs, 4,000]
Total Cost: 1,530,450 DPs Remaining: 25
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4Tutor Android
Description: Tutor Androids favor designs that are close approximations of the average individual of the chosen species. Bland, pleasant appearances and (attempted) inoffensive
mannerisms are synonymous with Tutor Androids. Although the mainstay of their work is classroom teaching and private tuition, variant designs are available as personal aides and translators. Stats: St:75(+5); Co:75(+5); Ag:75(+5); Qu:75(+5); SD:75(+5); Re:75(+5); In:75(+5); Pr:75(+5)
Hits: 75; PP: 0; PEP: 0; Profession: Researcher
Adolescence Skills: Computer Operation: (2) 20; Computer Programming:(2) 20; Duping: (1) 15; First Aid: (1) 15;
Endurance:(1) 75; Jumping:(1) 15; 1 Mundane Lore: (3) 45; 2 Mundane Lores : (3) 25; Perception: (2) 20; Resistance (Electronic):(1) 35; Resistance (Stamina): (1) 15; Resistance (Will):(1) 25; 1 Scientific Skill: (4) 40; 2 Scientific Skills: (4) 30; Storytelling:(1) 15; Vocation (teacher): (4) 30; Writing:(1) 15; 19 skill ranks in Linguistics
Special Abilities: Biological Immunities, High Body Density, Internal Clock, Perfect Memory, Self Contained, Zero Sleep. Professional Abilities (suggested): Academic Specialization, +10 to one Scientific skill
Talents: Biological Surface [2 DP, 100,000], EMP Shielded [2 DPs, +5, 20,000], Integrated Equipment (radio) [2 DPs, 2,000], Walker Locomotion [8 DPs, 8,000], Manipulator Limbs [10 DPs, 10,000], Audio Amplifier [1, +5, 1000], Directional Audio [2 DPs, 200], Normal Audio [6 DPs, 6,000], Normal Vision [6 DPs, 6,000], Olfactory Sense [5 DPs, 5000], Tactile Sense [5 DPs, 5000], 3 Knowledge Packages [6 DPs, 15,000], Voice [4 DPs, 4,000], Waterproof [5, 50,000]
Total Cost: 836,200 DPs Remaining: 36
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4Worker Robot
Description: Worker Robots may look like hulking boxes with cylindrical limbs, suited only to heavy lifting and monotonous simple tasks. In fact, they are highly efficient and skilled
mechanical laborers, capable of performing intricate construction. Unlike biological employees, they can work non-stop and in conditions that would be hazardous to organic life. The model described below is an industrial factory unit. Other variants include agricultural laborers and mining robots.
Stats: St:75(+10); Co:75(+5); Ag:75(+10); Qu:75(+5); SD:75(+5); Re:75(+5); In:75(+5); Pr:75(+5)
Hits: 75; PP: 0; PEP: 0; Profession: Dilettante
Adolescence Skills: Computer Operation: (6) 50; Computer Programming: (4) 30; 4 Engineering skills: (4) 30; Endurance:(1) 75; Jumping:(1) 15; Machine Operation: (6) 50; Perception: (3) 25; Resistance (Electronic):(1) 35; Resistance (Stamina): (1) 15; Resistance (Will):(1) 25; 19 skill ranks in Linguistics
Special Abilities: Biological Immunities, High Body Density, Internal Clock, Perfect Memory, Self Contained, Zero Sleep. Professional Abilities: +10 to Computer Operation and Machine Operation skills
Talents: Agile Body [10 DPs, +5, 100,000], Strong Body [10 DPs, +5, 100,000], Wheeled Locomotion [2 DPs, 2,000], Manipulator Limbs [10 DPs, 10,000], Multiple Subskill Proficiency (Machine Operation: scanners, x2) [10 DPs], Tool Option [4 DPs, 500], Normal Audio [6 DPs, 6,000], Low Light Vision [2 DPs, 500], Microvision [4 DPs, 1000], Normal Vision [6 DPs, 6,000], Tactile Sense [5 DPs, 5000], Dataconnection [2 DPs, 2000], Waterproof [5, 50,000]
Total Cost: 987,000 DPs Remaining: 24