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EQUIPMENT LIST

1 REMOTE EXPEDITION SURVEY ROBOT
       (grounded in a nearby clearing)
 
LEVEL:

BODY TYPE:

MOVEMENT:
SPEED:

RANGE:
 

LIMBS:
 

PROGRAMS:
 
 
 

BATTERY:

STAMINA:

WEAPONS:

4

Heavy Duty

4 mechanical legs for surface movement; enclosed modified jetcopter engine for aerial movement

20 kph on surface; 350 kph/50 kph airborne

1000 km or 1000 minutes hovering or any combination adding up to 1000

2 mechanical arms, each with the strength of about 5 men

Attack/Defense, Computer Link, Topographical Survey, Sample Collection, Photo Survey, Site Maintenance

Type 2

500 points

1 heavy laser, turret mounted with 100 SEU power pack; 1 automatic rifle, turret mounted with 100 rounds, fires bursts of 10 rounds, with basic chance to hit of 70%. Field of fire for both weapons is 180 degrees forward.

The lander module carries three of these robots. They were designed to remain with the robot research station in the lander after the Moraes leaves. Thereafter, they carry out many tasks: collecting soil, water and plant samples, conducting photo surveys, mapping, etc.
   These robots are durably built to withstand terrific punishment, since repair is impossible once the expedition ship leaves. Each robot has a surplus lifting capacity of 50 kg,. but no provision for transporting anything bulkier than small survey samples.
   These robots have attack/defense programs to help protect the expedition. the attack program's first priority is to attack a designated target. The second priority is to defend against attackers not specifically designated as targets.
   The defense program directs automatic attacks against intruders entering a forbidden area (defined by a specific command). "Intruder(s)" may be specified by detailed descriptions. The automatic attacks are conducted first against the closest intruder, and second against other intruders.



1 SURVEY ROBOT HAND CONTROLLER

This device provides remote radio control of a survey robot. Each robot has its own specific controller to avoid receiving conflicting commands.
   The controller includes a joystick and a two-way radio for verbal commands. Two miniature video screens project visible-light and infra-red views from five robot-mounted cameras. Each controller can operate in three modes:

  1. General verbal commands within mission and functions.
  2. Specific verbal commands within or outside mission and functions.
  3. Joystick control with verbal command overrides. This is direct control of the robot. The joystick controls the robot's alititude and direction; its pressure hand-grip controls the robot's speed and weapons.
Bill Terry has access to all the equipment on board the Elaenor Moraes, including 4 of the utility maintenance robots described below. Although everyone from the Moraes is familiar with these robots, the PCs do not have access to any of them.



UTILITY MAINTENANCE ROBOT
 
LEVEL:

BODY TYPE:

MOVEMENT:

LIMBS:

PROGRAMS:

BATTERY:

STAMINA:

WEAPONS:

3

Standard

Standard

3 standard manipulators

Maintenance, Computer Link

Type 1

100 points

None

These robots can be programmed to perform a wide variety of tasks. Without a combat program they have a basic chance to hit of 0%. No appropriate combat programs are available aboard the Moraes.




14 PERSONAL SURVIVAL KITS
     Each contains:
 
1
1
1
1
1
8
1
1
1
10
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
machete
everflame
allweather blanket
first aid pack
chronocom
survival ration packages
tangler grenade
compass
life jacket
vitasalt pills
pocket tool
flashlight
doze grenade
10-meter rope
toxyrad gauge
liters of water in water packs
pair sungoggles
environmental suit with breather
poly-vox
laser pistol with a 20 SEU clip


3 EMERGENCY BIVOUAC UNITS
     (pressurized insulated tents)

3 x 3 meters in floor area.
Air lock attached.
Contains a mechanical air pump  for pressure to support walls and roof.
Filtration system provides safe air.
Provides some temperature protection.
30 structural points (deflates after 10 points of damage).
Fabric is water proof and air-tight.
Sleeps 4
3 INFLATABLE RAFTS
1.5 x 3 meters in area.
Carries 4 passengers or 3 passengers with gear.
20 structural points.
Inflated and deflated with cannisters of compressed CO2.
4 INFRA-RED GOGGLES
10 FREEZE FIELD GENERATORS
2 LASER RIFLES
5 POWER BACKPACKS
8 COLD LIGHT LANTERNS (with internal chemical power source)
1 TECHKIT
1 ROBCOMKIT
1 MEDKIT
1 ENVIRONKIT
1 TOPOGRAPHIC MAP (Map 1)
1 PLANETARY SURVEY DATA PACKET

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