Unmanned Drones

Atmospheric:

Atmospheric Drones that are designed to function & operate within a planets atmosphere. Normally guided by rotors or grav propulsion units and rarely lager than a grav-cycle, Atmospheric drones make up a large percentage of civilian and commercial owned drones. Note, not all Atmospheric drones are flying, some are track or leg mounted and generally are cheaper than their flying variants.

- Commercial:

• Observation Drone:

From the fist sized hobby models to the Helmet sized media cameras, Observation Drones are used on every world capable of producing them. Fitted with visual and audio recording hardware and capable of guided or independent movement, they have found use by every level of society (With the notable exception of the military).

Cost: 700 Credits Tech Level: 4

Observation Drones can record 24 hours worth of audio and video before it must be downloaded or wiped to make room for more. It also requires one Type A power cell for 48 hours of operation.

• Delivery Drone:

Mainly used for either inter-company or product delivery these suitcase sized drones are a common sight on both densely packed metropolises and sparse frontier worlds. They have a bad reputation due to several high profile hits from the Sindicate using modified Delivery Drones to carry explosives to targets homes.

Cost: 1000 Credits Tech Level:4

Delivery Drones can carry up to 100 kg of cargo at an average speed of 70kph for a maximum operation time of 48 hours per Type A power cell. They can be set to follow the owner or travel between two preset locations. As with all drones they can be remote operated by a designated user.

• Security Drone:

Fitted with advanced Scanning systems and a PEP Stun system, theses drones are used by Police and Security Companies all across the Sector. Either as part of a foot patrol or as automated security, the security drone is the bane of petty criminals everywhere.

Cost: 1300 Credits Tech Level: 4

Security Drones are capable of maintaining operation for one week on one Type B power cell and has Two Type As loaded into it's PEP system. When in combat, either directed or reactive, the drone counts as being level 0 in energy weapons and has a PEP rifle equipped.

• Emergency Service Drone:

The Largest of the Commercial Drones roughly equivalent to a small Grav car, The Emergency Service Drone exist to augment and support existing planetary Emergency Services and increase the effectiveness of first responders. Equipped with fire suppression systems, room for two adult humans in fire proof pods, bioscanners and emergency medical protocols the are both ambulance and fire engine in one. Proving themselves after saving 12 people trapped inside a burning building after the 3009 FSS bombings, they are now a common sight on populated worlds.

Cost: 4000 Credits Tech Level: 4

The ESD uses a Type B power cell every standard 24 of operation however it typically has a few back up power cells in case the primary fails during operation. The ESD can move up to 90 kg of rubble per round and pick up and load an unconscious human to relative safety within 30 seconds. The Unit counts as having a fully stocked med-kit, 10 Lazarus Patches and a Tech/Medical Skill of 0.

- Assembly:

• Planetary Construction Drone:

Planetary Construction Drones come in all shapes and sizes but tend to perform the same tasks. Digging, lifting, setting and general building actions. Filling roles of Cranes, bulldozers, welders and more the are mainly seen on constructions sights. be it housing or ship yards there will be a few Planetary Construction Drones at work.

Cost: 4000 Credits Tech Level: 4

PCDs are major constructions tools that have little use outside a construction, although due to their size, power and tools a smart individual could come up with a variety of uses. Using a Type B power cell for every 24 of operation.

- Mil-spec:

• Reconnaissance Drone:

Similar to the Pre-scream combat drones of the ancient past, Reconnaissance Drones are the grown up brother of the Observation Drone. Armoured, Stealthy, fast and equipped with advanced sensor suites. Used by militaries and PMCs across the sector the Recon Drone provides vital intelligence before and during an operation. Due to the scanning capabilities of Recon Drones they often pull double duty as survey drones on expeditions, flying grid patterns over new worlds and moons mapping for detailed exploration. From spotting enemy formations to guiding artillery and special forces, when there's an eye in the sky, no-one wants to be the ones in its sights.

Cost: 7000 Credits Tech Level:4

A standard Recon drone uses one type B power cell for every week of operation and have advanced scanning and computing capabilities. Able to scan and identify over 150 different targets simultaneously and relay the information back in real-time to the operation's Command post. The drone counts as having an advanced survey scanner and military grade computer.

• Squad Support Drone:

Infantry on the battlefields of 31st century have a dangerous, and often terminally short, role when exposed. Thats where the SSD comes in; mounting a suppressive weapon such as a MG and, either through armoured bulk or shield projectors, is capable of creating effective cover in any location. Loved by infantry the sector over due to its carry webbing, allowing spare medical supplies and ammunition to be carried without slowing down the squad. It also has limited hacking and demolition capabilities to help the infantry manoeuvre the battlefield effectively and safely.

Cost 10,000 Credits Tech Level: 4

A standard Squad support drone has: one HMG or similar weapons with 300 rounds or 30 round of fire, room for 40 kg of ammo / medical or other supplies, armour or shield that grants full cover to anyone sheltering behind it, one demolition launcher with 6 shots and basic cyber-warfare suite.

• Strike Drone:

Big, fast and dangerous. Strike Drones are built for one purpose, delivering heavy fire at a moments notice. Normally used in conjunction with recon drones, they find the target while the strike drones removes it. Armed with a mix of gunnery weapons and in some cases even FI Charges, they fly above the battlefield and rain death down on unsuspecting enemies.

Cost: 15,000 Credits Tech Level: 4

Strike Drones come in innumerable configurations with hard-points for two gunnery class weapons but the standard load out is two hydra arrays and a targeting computer. Due to the power required to lift such a heavy frame the Strike Drone uses one type B power cell for every 24 hours of operation.

Space-bound:

Space-bound drones are unmanned or autonomous drones that operate in space. As such they are often larger than their atmospheric cousins with less concessions for aerodynamics. From simple survey drones to unmanned combat drones pulling fighter duty, there are always jobs where humans are not needed.

- Commercial:

• Stella Survey Drone:

One of the most used drone types in the sector. Used by both large and small companies as well as researchers and to some extent different militant factions to scan for minerals in asteroids, survey large belts or preform recon at the fringes of a sensor net. Outfitted with a wide array of different sensors ranging from the old but reliable radar to the modern asteroid internal metal sonar-resonating sensor AIM-S.

Cost: 15,000 Credits Tech Level 4

A standard survey drone is loaded with a survey scanner and operates on an array of six Type B Power packs. Its onboard computer able to analyse whole asteroid belts for rare minerals. Standard operation time is 4 weeks without intervention, though they often don't last that long.

• Patrol Drone

Commonly used by militaries or companies for area patrol and perimeter security, these drones can often be seen patrolling protected military space or space stations. They come outfitted with some sensors akin to the survey drones such as radar but are more specialised in target acquisition and single target and multiple target tracking (STT and MTT). Due to this they most notably have the high end multi Doppler pulse sensor, able to acquire multiple targets from far away and track them.

Cost: 25,000 Credits Tech Level 4

A standard patrol drone come with communication systems and a sensors. Operating on an array of six Type B Power packs, the Patrol drone can operate for up to 2 weeks without needing to return home to recharge. Though unarmed they are often the first line of security in a system.

- Assembly:

• Starship Assembly Drone:

Whenever a new space station or large out of atmosphere battleship needs construction you can be absolutely certain that these drones can be seen circling the sector. These large drones are outfitted with 6 arms capable of 3 axis independent movement in order to complete many different tasks at once as well as use all 6 together for larger operations.

Cost: 200,000 Credits Tech Level 4

A standard Starship Assembly drone requires an array of six type B power packs for up to one week of operation. A starship assembly drone can be used to help assemble a starship or any other stella creation. Due to the wide arrange of tools attached alternate uses for the drone could be concocted by a creative individual.

• Stella Maintenance Drone:

The smaller Stella Maintenance drone is used by both larger and smaller constructions firms for jobs of all sizes. Big or small. Even though the Stella class only has 3 manipulators the drones smaller size makes it more flexible and adoptable than the Assembly Drone. Often making it quite an attractive tool for budget or specialised projects. However these small drones are often more seen repairing large capital vessels than constructing them.

Cost: 25,000 Credits Tech Level 4

A standard Stella Maintenance drone is the smaller brother of the Assembly drone. Manipulated arms, cutting touches and a variety of other tools hang from the vessel. Operation requires one type B power pack for every 48 hours of run time.

- Mil-spec:

• Interception Drone:

The heavily armed mil-spec interception drone is often seen as either a replacement or compliment to Superiority Fighters in a fleet group. There smaller size and lack of human pilot means that they are able to perform higher G manoeuvres and be stored in greater numbers. Meaning that even a Frigate class vessel could have a small fighter complement attached without the need of additional crew or life support. On top of this some Interception drones are outfitted with advanced jamming systems, stealth coating and in very rare cases: optical camouflage. Creating a hidden threat that could lie in wait far longer than a piloted vessel could.

Cost: 250,000 Credits Tech Level 4

The Interception drone requires six type B power packs for every 24 hours, less if the weapon is needed. Though it can wait up to several months in low power mode. Able to operate in either autonomy or remote guidance. The Drone comes with a single hard-point and enough power and mass to mount a single fighter class weapon.

• Mine Drone:

Little more than Stealth coating, a power-plant, sensors, guidance systems and a large payload. The Mine Drone is a logical advancement of the already existing space born mine weapon system. Often nicknamed the "Smart Mine". the mine drone can be deployed in much the similar way to a traditional mine. But with several advantages. With a Mine drone the user can specify specific targets to either be attacked or ignored. Along with stalking and active hunting programs. A mine drone swarm can effectively cover a significantly wider area of space while at the same time limiting collateral damage to almost null.

Cost: 80,000 Credits Tech Level 4

Small and silent, Mine drones require one type B power pack for every 4 months of operation. When it detects a valid target it flies directly towards it and explodes with the force of a torpedo. When deployed the user can instruct the Drone to ignore or target specific vessels. Along with ship profiles and radio signals. Additionally, so long as the user is able to provide the right access codes, they can have their settings changes mid mission. Even being able to be actively piloted like other drones.