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Servitors are semi-autonomous to autonomous robots. They can be nearly any shape or size, though most are small. Like remotes, they come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes - they can even be human-shaped, or close enough to pass for human (Nanotech 4 or less). There are others that are biologically based, driven by a combination of neural mesh and computer. Means of propulsion are many - winged, powered, antigravity and lighter than air flight; wheeled, legged, tracked and flexibodied (snake like). They can bristle with tools, or weapons. Servitors are usually built to be sturdier than remotes, since they are designed to be autonomous.
Typically servitors are 'piloted' by a servile (Cognitech and Metatech capabilities of 2-4) or bonsai AI (Cognitech and Metatech capabilities of 3-8). In most civilizations, the servitors only have servile AIs controlling them, due to fear of 'renegade robots.' The servitor other capabilities are solely limited by the civilization's capability.
Tech Level: Nanotech 3+, Cognitech 4+. Biotech 4, Cognitech 5 for biological servitors.
Cost: Moderate
Descriptors: none
Sample Servitor
Police Dog
Cybernetically and genetically enhanced dobermans, that can be run by remote control, and a credible threat
to most folks. Equipped with implanted communications, weapons, diamondoid mesh armor (ST 5)underneath their skin, optimized physiologies (when they run at full speed they hiss like steam engines and can vent steam to disipate waste heat) and paw thumbs.
BT: 5, CT: 2, MT: 2, NT: 6, ST: 5
Sample weapon load out
Diamond Teeth: ST 6
Dart guns: ST rating 2, loads usually rated at 8 or better
Electroshockers: ST rating 5
Dissociation beams: ST rating 6
Armor: ST 5
