Robots | Star Frontiers

Types of robots include the following: Brain - thinker robots used to coordinate large numbers of other robots as well as perform independant operations Commando - warrior robot that commands Sentry Robots Guardian - generally assigned to protect one specific area Harsh Duty - large robots designed to operate in harsh environments Provider - general service duties such as steward work, culinary prep, etc Sentry - these are mobile warrior robots with multiple weaponry and defenses Worker - assist with upkeep & repairs on mechanical and electronic equipment A robot will possess STR/STA, DEX/RS, and INT/LOG as a character does. Any robot with a LOG:30 or greater is capable of verbal communication, otherwise they must be instructed via preprogrammed/keypad routines via a tech or computer link. The maximum limitations vary acording to type, as follows: <table border="5" align="center"><tbody><tr><td>Robot Type</td><td>Max STR/STA</td><td>Max DEX/RS</td><td>Max INT/LOG*</td><td>Max Programs</td></tr><tr><td>Brain</td><td> 100/300</td><td> 70/70</td><td> 90/90</td><td> 12</td></tr><tr><td>Commando</td><td> 100/300</td><td> 90/90</td><td> 70/70</td><td> 6</td></tr><tr><td>Guardian</td><td> 90/90</td><td> 70/70</td><td> 60/60</td><td> 5</td></tr><tr><td>Harsh Duty</td><td> 200/200</td><td> 30/30</td><td> 45/45</td><td> 2</td></tr><tr><td>Provider</td><td> 45/45</td><td> 45/45</td><td> 60/60</td><td> 3</td></tr><tr><td>Sentry</td><td> 70/70</td><td> 90/90</td><td> 40/40</td><td> 5</td></tr><tr><td>Worker</td><td> 60/60</td><td> 45/45</td><td> 45/45</td><td> 4</td></tr></tbody></table>* Brains must have a minimum INT/LOG:60/60, Commandos 45/45 Price is according to type and ability points. The base price is always the same, but the abilities can be improved over time with additional funds (re: upgrades). <table border="5" align="center"><tbody><tr><td>Robot Type</td><td>Base Price</td><td>Cost/Ability Point*</td></tr><tr><td>Brain</td><td> 17,000Cr</td><td> 20Cr/point</td></tr><tr><td>Commando</td><td> 14,000Cr</td><td> 20Cr/point</td></tr><tr><td>Guardian</td><td> 6,000Cr</td><td> 10Cr/point</td></tr><tr><td>Harsh Duty</td><td> 6,000Cr</td><td> 15Cr/point</td></tr><tr><td>Provider</td><td> 6,500Cr</td><td> 20Cr/point</td></tr><tr><td>Sentry</td><td> 4,000Cr</td><td> 10Cr/point</td></tr><tr><td>Worker</td><td> 3,000Cr</td><td> 15Cr/point</td></tr></tbody></table>* Per point relates to each ability in the pair. Thus, STR and STA must be individually purchased. Re: if a character wanted to purchase a Sentry robot with STR/STA of 50/60, it would cost 500Cr for the STR:50 plus 600Cr for the STA:60, or 1100Cr total for the pair. <div align="center">Robotic Programs <table border="5" align="center"><tbody><tr><td>Program</td><td>Cost</td><td>Application*</td></tr><tr><td>Cargo Handling</td><td>1000Cr</td><td> H</td></tr><tr><td>Computer Link</td><td>4000Cr</td><td> any</td></tr><tr><td>Construction</td><td>1000Cr</td><td> H</td></tr><tr><td>Crop Harvesting</td><td> 500Cr</td><td> H/W</td></tr><tr><td>Defensive Screen</td><td> 500Cr</td><td> C/G/S</td></tr><tr><td>Guidance/Analysis</td><td>2000Cr</td><td> B/C</td></tr><tr><td>Leadership</td><td>3000Cr</td><td> B/C</td></tr><tr><td>Maintenance/Upkeep</td><td> 500Cr</td><td> W</td></tr><tr><td>Medical Assistance</td><td>5000Cr</td><td> P</td></tr><tr><td>Melee Weapons</td><td> 500Cr</td><td> C/G/S</td></tr><tr><td>Mining/Excavation</td><td> 500Cr</td><td> H</td></tr><tr><td>Personal Service</td><td>1000Cr</td><td> P</td></tr><tr><td>Ranged Weapons</td><td> 500Cr</td><td> C/G/S</td></tr><tr><td>Repair</td><td>1000Cr</td><td> W</td></tr><tr><td>Restrain</td><td> 500Cr</td><td> G</td></tr><tr><td>Robotic Coordination</td><td>1000Cr</td><td> B/C</td></tr><tr><td>Scientific Analysis</td><td>4000Cr</td><td> P</td></tr><tr><td>Search & Destroy</td><td>3000Cr</td><td> C/S</td></tr><tr><td>Security Lock</td><td> 500Cr</td><td> any</td></tr><tr><td>Stewarding</td><td> 500Cr</td><td> P</td></tr></tbody></table>*Adding a program to any other robot beyond the application of said program doubles the cost. Brains may utilize any program </div><div align="center">Program Explanations </div> Cargo Handling - deals with the loading and unloading of cargo from a ship or vehicle, as well as warehouse storage. Computer Link - allows a robot to communicate with a host computer and/or robot brain Construction - deals with the construction of buildings, ships, roads, or any other structures Crop Harvesting - allows for proper cultivating of plants including care, gathering, and processing Defensive Screen - permits the use of defensive screens (re: inertia or albedo screen) Guidance/Analysis - coordination based on interpretion of recieved data Leadership - permits the command of other robots, whether physically present or via a computer link Maintenance/Upkeep - allows for maintaining machinery, mechanic & electronic toolkits required Medical Assistance - permits basic medical attention, medical kit required Melee Weapons - permits the use of hand held weapons for use in melee combat Mining/Excavation - allows for the heavy workload involved with digging and processing of minerals Personal Service - basic service program to assist organic beings, be it food service & preparation, ushering guests, operation of cars/cycles, and other general errands Ranged Weapons - permits the use of firearms Repair - an upgrade of the basic maintenance/upkeep program that allows for assisted repair work, same tool kits required Restrain - allows unarmed combat, as well as capture & binding options along with moving captives Robotic Coordination - permits the direction of other robots, one program must be installed for each type of coordinated robot (such as Sentry for sentry robots, Worker for worker robots, etc) Scientific Analysis - allows for the interpretation of surrounding environments. Enviro Kit required Search & Destroy - permits combat missions involving acquisition and tracking of targets, must be used with ranged weapons program Security Lock - applies a -30 penalty to anyone wishing to tamper with the robot Stewarding - general housekeeping and waste disposal duties