After the longest & most complicated build you\u2019ve ever been a part of, run at a 24\/7 pace and requiring the waiving of a swath of regulations, from worksite hours logged to spoil-heap runoff management, the project is done, on time and possibly under budget. You were sent back to your depot for some much-needed maintenance, then powered down until the next job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now you\u2019re active again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The wall clock is unhelpfully flashing \u201c00:00\u201d, your internal chronometer is reporting a confused \u201cLow Battery Error\u201d, there\u2019s dust everywhere, the Days Since A Health & Safety Incident<\/strong> flip-board is stuck on \u2018999\u2019, and it looks as though it caught fire at some point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There don\u2019t appear to be any people in the depot, but the wall screen is showing a grainy image of a woman bracing herself against the wall of a sloping corridor, peering up into the camera, asking. \u201cIs anyone receiving me? Is there anyone out there? We need help. Depot 17, are you there?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve stitched this system together from a\nfew sources – Mostly \u201cTinyFate\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s based on Fate, but it drops skills\naltogether. Each Bot has these aspects;<\/p>\n\n\n\n Design<\/strong> – Features of the Bot; How it’s built, what it looks like<\/p>\n\n\n\n Downside<\/strong> – Bots aren’t perfect. The same features they were built with can\nalso be really irritating<\/p>\n\n\n\n Role<\/strong> – What does it do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knack<\/strong> – Something unexpected they can do<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quirk<\/strong> – Outside of it’s job, what is the Bot like? What, aside from their\nservomotor system, moves them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n A\nRobot Must Have A N.A.M.E.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Natural-language Appellation and Management\nExpression – An identifier assigned to the Bot so that workers, supervisors,\nand indeed other bots can be clear about who they\u2019re addressing. Serial or\nProduction numbers don\u2019t work so well for that, so they tend to go with\nsomething easy to remember for a Bot\u2019s N.A.M.E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And\nA Few Other Things<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bots can communicate with each other at\nvery high speed by radio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They can also use regular spoken\ncommunication if they\u2019d prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All bots have some ability to pick things\nup, move them around, and manipulate them, even if that doesn\u2019t make a whole\nlot of sense, because it\u2019d be dull and annoying if they couldn\u2019t. Scaffold,\nAccess, & Enclosure System<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nSDT-800 has been designed from the ground up as an all-purpose safe access\nsystem, able to configure itself to meet both worksite safety & public\naccess and sightline concerns in real time. It\u2019s monitoring systems are\nconstantly on the lookout for safety violations, and can easily be modified to\nmeet local H&S regulations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally,\nwe\u2019ve fitted the SDT-800 with display surfaces on all panels, allowing it to\nblend with the local d\u00e9cor, convey site-specific warnings, or proudly display\nyour company\u2019s branding for the world to see.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Natural-language\nAppellation and Management Expression:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Design<\/strong> \u2013 A Scissor-Lift Loaded With\nScaffolding Poles & Hardened Display Screens<\/p>\n\n\n\n Downside<\/strong> \u2013 You Know What Regular Scaffolding Systems Lack? DRAMA!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Role<\/strong> \u2013 All-Purpose Safe Access Machine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knack<\/strong> \u2013 I Can Be Damn Near Anything<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quirk<\/strong> \u2013 Sports Fan; Any Sport, Don\u2019t Care, Saw The Game, Know The Score Cleaner\/Painter\/Decontaminator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Designed\nto meet all of your surface protection and cleaning needs, a single ANT-57 unit\nat your worksite can reduce waste by methodically recovering waste materials,\nprevent deterioration by following construction with immediate surface\nprotection, and if necessary take on the task of containing hazardous substance\nincidents & managing their mitigation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Working\nin conjunction with a Mobile Manufactory system, the ANT-57 can reduce the need\nfor small parts purchase by up to 5% by aggressively recycling wasted and scrap\nmaterials.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Natural-language\nAppellation and Management Expression:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Design<\/strong> \u2013 A Mechanical Ant With A Rack Of Painter\u2019s Tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n Downside<\/strong> \u2013 Obsessive Expert In Hazardous Substance Identification &\nMitigation<\/p>\n\n\n\n Role<\/strong> \u2013 To Clean And Protect. And Prettify<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knack<\/strong> \u2013 I Can Go Anywhere<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quirk<\/strong> \u2013 SF\/Fantasy\/Horror Enthusiast Manufactory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The\n\u201cManny\u201d fabrication & recycling unit is built to bring precise, rapid, and\nimmediate design and manufacture right to your worksite.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n With\na proper supply of feedstock, the \u201cManny\u201d can produce exactly the right\ncomponents to solve worksite problems. Additionally, \u201cManny\u201d can suggest\nalternative approaches, in accordance with industry best practice, to avoid\ncostly delays in the event of feedstock shortages.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The \u201cManny\u201d unit is not food service rated. Any use of\nthe system to produce food or beverage items constitutes a breach of warranty.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Natural-language\nAppellation and Management Expression:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Design<\/strong> \u2013 A 3D Printer, Inside A Baker\u2019s Oven, On Caterpillar Tracks<\/p>\n\n\n\n Downside<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s Outside Of My Parameters; Let\u2019s Give It A Try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Role<\/strong> \u2013 Nuclear-Powered Materials Reassembler<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knack\n<\/strong>– A Real Craftsman, Er, Craftsbot<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quirk<\/strong> \u2013 Talented, If Unorthodox, Chef Technical\nBot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nArachnos-15 technical unit brings the fine details of your plan into reality.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Able\nto move easily around the worksite and through tight spaces, the Arachnos-15 is\nequipped with the tools to handle HVAC, 3 Waters, Electrical, and\nCommunications tasks with ease, and without placing workers at risk.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Can a\nhuman connect fiber optic junctions while hanging upside-down 200 feet above\nthe worksite? Arachnos-15 can.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Natural-language\nAppellation and Management Expression:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Design<\/strong> \u2013 A Spider Wearing Plate-Mail & A Ridiculous Number Of Tool\nBandoliers<\/p>\n\n\n\n Downside<\/strong> \u2013 Do A Bodge Job!? Betray My Robot Heritage!? (perfectionist)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Role<\/strong> \u2013 Technical Expert<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knack<\/strong> – A Born, Or Rather Built, Swashbuckler<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quirk<\/strong> \u2013 Movie Buff. OK, Media Junkie Load\nLifter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Maneuvering\nheavy objects through uncooperative spaces is a fact of life on even the most\nwell-planned of construction sites, as is the need to \u2018persuade\u2019 components\ninto place.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nLN-2 humaniform lifter increases worksite productivity by freeing your\nexpensive site labour, and even more expensive crane, from having to waste\nvaluable time dealing with medium-weight loads, safely & efficiently moving\ncomponents & materials into place. With the optional \u2018storesman\u2019 module,\nthe LN-2 can take charge of storage and supply for your site, ensuring that you\nhave what you need where you need it to be, and that storage does not take over\nthe whole worksite.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Natural-language\nAppellation and Management Expression:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Design<\/strong> \u2013 The Cargo Lifter From \u201cAliens\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Downside<\/strong> \u2013 *shatter*<\/strong> I Swear, I\nThought It Was Tougher Than That (not so\ngood with fragile things)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Role<\/strong> \u2013 Lugging, Stacking, And Occasional Thumping<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knack<\/strong> \u2013 Surprisingly Good At Football <\/p>\n\n\n\n Quirk<\/strong> \u2013 An Excellent Conversationalist Load\nHauler<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The\n\u2018Loadmaster\u2019 series of flat-bed load haulers have been designed to provide\nsupplier-to-site capacity; The Loadmaster can collect cargo, loading it without\nassistance thanks to our patented multi-arm technology, transport it in\naccordance with local regulations for heavy cargo, and deposit it on-site with\nprecision. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Natural-language\nAppellation and Management Expression:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Design<\/strong> \u2013 The Flatbed Variant Of The APC From \u201cAliens\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Downside<\/strong> \u2013 I\u2019ve Looked At The Structure; Can That Bridge Even Hold Me? (heavy)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Role<\/strong> \u2013 Nimble Nuclear-Powered Truck<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knack<\/strong> \u2013 Damn Near Unstoppable<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quirk<\/strong> \u2013 A Student Of The Natural World Constructer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With\nthe Constructor-Prime system, excavation and foundation work becomes as simple\nas loading the plans and saying \u201cGo\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Constructor-Prime\ntakes on the tasks of site preparation, geological stabilisation, and\nfoundation construction, all in accordance with building standards, leaving\nyour crews free to concentrate on the rest of your build. And because the\nsystem operates in accordance with all local laws & regulations, and need\nnot stop just because of nightfall or weather, projects come in on time and\nunder budget.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where legal requirements apply, Constructor-Prime will\ncease work upon the discovery of; Archaeological Sites, Endangered Species,\nGeotechnical Hazards beyond the system\u2019s authorised remediation budget, and\/or\nMass Graves. Natural-language\nAppellation and Management Expression:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Design<\/strong> \u2013 A Bulldozer With A Range Of Digging Attachments, A Nailgun\nChambered For Reinforcing Bar, And A Squirtgun Of Concrete<\/p>\n\n\n\n Downside<\/strong> \u2013 As Subtle As A Bulldozer<\/p>\n\n\n\n Role<\/strong> \u2013 All-In-One Foundation Builder<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knack<\/strong> \u2013 Expert Shot<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quirk<\/strong> \u2013 Has Always Wanted To Discover A Fossil Rigger<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nOctocrane is purpose built to fill the gap between traditional cranes, with\ntheir limited reach, and ground-based load lifters, with their limited vertical\nlift range.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Operating\nas a self-deploying rigging and lifting machine, the Octocrane works with your\nsite crew & managers to safely position loads, components, equipment, and\npersonnel exactly where they need to be, in a smooth and safe manner. Natural-language\nAppellation and Management Expression:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Design<\/strong> \u2013 A Brachiating Metal Octopus With Eight Grappling Guns<\/p>\n\n\n\n Downside<\/strong> \u2013 A Tendency Towards Showing Off<\/p>\n\n\n\n Role<\/strong> \u2013 All-Purpose Lifting & Rigging Machine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knack<\/strong> \u2013 At Home In Mid-Air<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quirk<\/strong> \u2013 Kills The Downtime By Painting Landscapes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" After the longest & most complicated build you\u2019ve ever been a part of, run at a 24\/7 pace and requiring the waiving of a swath of regulations, from worksite hours logged to spoil-heap runoff management, the project is done, on time and possibly under budget. You were sent back to your depot for some much-needed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":687,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3249","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P3O6N9-Qp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoarde.net\/craigblog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3249","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoarde.net\/craigblog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoarde.net\/craigblog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoarde.net\/craigblog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoarde.net\/craigblog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3249"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/hoarde.net\/craigblog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3249\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3251,"href":"https:\/\/hoarde.net\/craigblog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3249\/revisions\/3251"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoarde.net\/craigblog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/687"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoarde.net\/craigblog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3249"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\n\n\nThe System<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\nYou have five Aspects describing the character; Where they apply, you get a +1,\nor a -1 if they apply in a detrimental way. That’s in addition to any Fate\npoints you spend, or Free-taggable aspects which may be floating around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThe\nCharacters <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n
\nConstructor-Prime will not breach stop-work orders, noise ordnances, or\ndesignated \u2018Do Not Dig\u2019 areas without authorisation from civic officials.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n
\nBecause the Octocrane is not anchored to any one spot, or limited by\ntraditional access methods, ad-hoc changes to construction schedules can be\neasily accommodated, and impacts on delivery dates are reduced.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n