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Autonomous Combat & Infiltration Drone or ACID Drone for short. Designed to be primarily a combat sentry that unit posted for short range patrol or stationary defense. It can also be used for short range combat assistance or a mobile defense platform patrolling around a squad on the move.
- Size
- 1 m
- Command Input
- Remote Control / Voice Commands
- Speed
- 30 mph / 20-25 mph over Rocky Terrain
- Power Source
- Micro-Fusion Core
Offensive Systems
- Dual Phaser Pulse Turrets (2 Cannons Each)
Defensive Systems
- High Density Armor
- Deflector Shields
Development
Originally developed by Excalibur Inc. for professional security companies it has been adapted to a wide variety of private companies and government agencies. Although it's official name is an A.C.I.D., they are lovingly also called Mini-Mite's, which is stenciled on the side along with their designation.
Maneuverability
The drone has 6 long legs jointed in the middle. This gives it a high amount of mobility over a wide variety of terrain. The head rotates a full 360 degrees horizontally and 20 degrees vertically. ALong the underside there are a series of short-range antigravity units for a limited jump height of 2 meters.
Sensors and Communication
The forward nose of the device carries a focused tactical sensor array while the top of the head houses an long range omnidirectional tactical sensor array and high powered burst communications system.
Combat Computer
The combat computer itself can handle up to 50 individual targets with individual weapons lock on each target, prioritizing the target list based on programmable directives for defense, offense, damage to the unit, damage to the target, and threat to a protected target / set of protected targets. The device is also capable of using electrolysis to refuel itself in a body of water using standard hydrogen, this fuel can power the device for 30 hours of additional time, though prolonged use can cause damage to the fusion core leading to ultimate shutdown.