Farmbot «Ecology Bot - Garden»

Reported By: James M. Ward
Source: 0th Edition - Metamorphosis Alpha

Role: Robot
Base Stock: Robot

MCC Stat Block: Ecology Bot - Garden 'Farmbot' (1d8 (4)): Init +3; atk 1d6 x tentacles melee +8 (1d14+6); AC 17; HD 4D12 hp 26 each; MV Treads 50' or Hoverfans 100' ; 1d20; SV Fort +2, Ref +1, Will -1

Mutations: None

Number Appearing: 1d8
Morale: 15
Hit Dice: HD 4D12
Armor: 7 (AC 17)
Size: Unknown

Movement: MV Treads 50' or Hoverfans 100'

Attack: 1d6 x Tentacles melee +8 (1d14+6)

MS:

6

PS:

120

IN:

15

DX:

15

CH:

16

CN:

16

Mission: To care for the crops, animals, buildings and grounds of a farm.

Frequency: Common
Organization: Programmed
Activity Cycle: Any
Diet: None
Habitat: Rural
Tech Level: 5 - 7
Artifacts: None

Description (Initial Observations): These 3 x 6 x 1 meter ovoids have 1d4+2 tentacles, each 6 meters long and tipped with touch sensors and 3 pronged manipulative claws. There is a 50% chance that each tentacle will have an electronic stun device (works by touch with the same effect as a Stun Grenade) in the end as well. Special devices that retract into the Robot's body include a soil analysis lab, plow, disc, rake, mower, flame gun, vibro saw and nozzles with a 9 meter range containing water, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers and insecticides. None of these devices can be used as weapons. If the player wants a Robot reprogrammed to use them in this role, the GM must decide what damage they do and how effective they are.

Reactions: A common ID card allows the operator to command the robot to perform any menial farm / landscaping chore or to temporarily stop whatever it is doing. A supervisor's card can reprioritize the chorse or command the bo to perform nonfarm-related or non-park related tasks, so long as it doesn't leave the farm or park property.Only a civil authority card or a program override card can get the robot to leave its territory

Behavior: These Robots are common in rural areas.

Repair and Healing: Behavior not recorded

Society: Anthropological studies incomplete