Scan Mode:
Defensive Mode:
Without Core:
Backstory... again. The AAN SPSD (Self-Propelled Sensor Drone) is a computer-controlled recon device used in the AAN Infantry and Vehicular divisions. As the AAN's infantry divisions became more advanced and an excellent support unit, the AAN developed a remote-control sensor drone to aid in scouting when vehicular assistance wasn't available. The drone can be delivered in many forms, wether built from a recycler or armoury loaded with its blueprints, delivered as part of an assistance package, or ordered as space-ground pod-drops from an orbiting carrier.
The Sensor has two (morphable) modes, which most of the time it will choose of its own accord, but modes can be forced by its commander. In scan mode, the device has a long radar range and an active radar, and can also paint the closest target. Its secondary mode allows it to defend itself from light infantry, although usually it is ineffective. In this mode, the droid folds away its antenna and sensors, and a small battery-powered laser emerges from underneath its armour. This laser is more of a deterent than an offensive weapon, but may provide means for the drone to escape. In this mode the sensor also boosts its armour resilience and reduces power to the ball-thruster.
Because they often contain sensitive data, sensors self-destruct when they recieve too much damage. They also rely on control from their transmitter unit, because of this, the probes only have a limited range. If the transmitter is destroyed while a probe is active, the probe will either self-destruct, shut off power and go dormant, or hold its ground in attack mode. Such behaviour is random and chosen by the .dll should such an event occur. Probes cannot travel beyond the transmitters maximum range.
Sheeit, thats enough of that...
Thoughts?
