Android

Android (TL9-12)

111 points

This general-purpose humanoid robot body comes in male, female, and androgynous versions. Custom designs, including those that resemble real people, are also possible. Higher-TL models are cheaper and more reliable.

Attribute Modifiers: ST+3 [30].

Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: HP+7 [14].

Advantages: Absolute Direction [5]; Doesn't Breathe [20]; DR 5 [25]; Machine [25]; Payload 1 [1]; Protected Vision [5]; Radio (Burst, +30%; Secure, +20%) [15].

Perk: Accessories (Personal computer) [1].

Disadvantages: Electrical [-20]; Restricted Diet (Very Common, power cells) [-10].

Lenses

Choose a TL lens, a machine intelligence lens, and a biomorphic lens for the robot.

TL9 Model (-5 points): Add Maintenance (one person, weekly) [-5]. $75,000, 150-250 lbs., 2D/8 hr. LC4.

TL10 Model (+11 point): Add HT+1 [10]; Maintenance (one person, bi-weekly) [-3], Reduced Consumption 2 [4]. $50,000, 100-250 lbs., 2D/24 hr. LC4.

TL11 Model (+24 points): Add HT+2 [20]; Maintenance (one person, monthly) [-2] and Reduced Consumption 3 [6]. $30,000, 70-250 lbs., 4D/1 week. LC4.

TL12 Model (+38 points): Add HT+3 [30]; Reduced Consumption 4 [8]. $25,000, 50-250 lbs., 4D/1 month. LC4.

Optional Lenses

Some, none, or all of these options are possible:

Child Body (-30 points): A smaller robot body, the size of a 9- to 12-year-old. Remove the ST bonus. Halve the body weight and number of power cells (e.g., D instead of 2D). -40% to cost.

Artificial Womb (TL10) (+2 points): The android has an artificial flexible womb. If stocked with eggs, it can become pregnant. Add Payload 2 [2]. $10,000. LC3.