Matrix stats of drones, Probably a dumb question |
Matrix stats of drones, Probably a dumb question |
Oct 7 2009, 05:12 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 16-October 03 From: Westminster, CO Member No.: 5,727 |
Hi.
I'm having trouble figuring out what to use for a drone's matrix stats. I understand that the Pilot rating stands in for System, but what about Response, Signal, and Firewall? Thanks. |
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Oct 7 2009, 05:16 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,973 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 13,526 |
For a civilian drone, the Firewall, Response, and Signal will be 3, for a security one, it'll be 4, and for a military one, they will be 5. The difference between military and security is kind of tough to define, so I'd suggest taking it on a case by case basis rather than try to apply a sweeping rule for categorizing.
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Oct 7 2009, 05:20 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 16-October 03 From: Westminster, CO Member No.: 5,727 |
Thank you very much! Out of curiosity, can you tell me where to find that rule?
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Oct 7 2009, 08:05 PM
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Awakened Asset Group: Members Posts: 4,464 Joined: 9-April 05 From: AGS, North German League Member No.: 7,309 |
Pg. 222 of The Precious.
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Oct 7 2009, 08:11 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 186 Joined: 4-May 08 From: Brazil Member No.: 15,955 |
I'd say Restricted Drones generally are Security, and drones with Forbiden parts or upgrades are Military - Only
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Oct 7 2009, 08:26 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,973 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 13,526 |
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Oct 7 2009, 09:48 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 16-October 03 From: Westminster, CO Member No.: 5,727 |
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Oct 8 2009, 04:05 AM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 7,089 Joined: 4-October 05 Member No.: 7,813 |
I'd say Restricted Drones generally are Security, and drones with Forbiden parts or upgrades are Military - Only sadly not quite that straightforward. consider the crashcart autodoc, for example, which is clearly not a security drone, but is restricted. or the doberman, which clearly *is* a security drone, but is not restricted. the ferret is described as a perimiter drone, but is neither restricted nor forbidden. the modified GMC chariot is clearly not a military drone, but is forbidden availability. the akiyama and otomo are quite clearly a bit beyond security drones, but are only restricted. the GTS tower has a weapon mount, but is not restricted or forbidden, and is presumably either security or military. the tomino is restricted, and is a bit beyond security-grade. the neptune is not even restricted, but is listed as a surveillance drone for nuclear subs who can't afford to go into shallow water for fear of being detected, and being used as a security drone. those are probably the main issues you will have with using your "R means security, F means military" theory. in general, your best bet is to just look at the specific drone and work it out. |
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Oct 8 2009, 06:51 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 186 Joined: 4-May 08 From: Brazil Member No.: 15,955 |
sadly not quite that straightforward. consider the crashcart autodoc, for example, which is clearly not a security drone, but is restricted. or the doberman, which clearly *is* a security drone, but is not restricted. the ferret is described as a perimiter drone, but is neither restricted nor forbidden. the modified GMC chariot is clearly not a military drone, but is forbidden availability. the akiyama and otomo are quite clearly a bit beyond security drones, but are only restricted. the GTS tower has a weapon mount, but is not restricted or forbidden, and is presumably either security or military. the tomino is restricted, and is a bit beyond security-grade. the neptune is not even restricted, but is listed as a surveillance drone for nuclear subs who can't afford to go into shallow water for fear of being detected, and being used as a security drone. those are probably the main issues you will have with using your "R means security, F means military" theory. in general, your best bet is to just look at the specific drone and work it out. Well, thatīs why i said drones e/o parts. I meant to include weapons. too. The dobberman nude surely is no security drone, but when you install a rifle on itīs body, it quickly becames much much more than a walker drone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The LMG surely is restricted. It would make sense to beef up the defenses on a drone like that, so it would get the military/security device rating. That would work out for almost everything i guess. |
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