=== Races | Technology ===

====== GUARDING BOTS ======

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Guarding Bots were specialized [[service_bots|Service Bots]] developed to support law enforcement aboard the [[last_frontier|Last Frontier]]. Originally created before the ship's departure from [[the_earth|Earth]], their development was later fine-tuned with the support of the [[guarding_troopers|Guarding Troopers]] — the [[the_humans|exohuman]] protective and enforcement force active during the [[the_alpha_age|Alpha]] and [[beta_age|Beta Ages]].

These robotic units combined high-grade surveillance technology with physical enforcement capabilities, assisting Guarding Troopers in patrolling corridors, monitoring secure zones, and managing public order. After the [[the_planet_voi_700_d|crash landing on VOI 700 D]], Guarding Bots continued to play a vital role alongside the Guarding Troopers, especially in administrative and military buildings of the [[free_state_of_settlers|Free State of Settlers]]. Their eventual ban in the [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]] under the [[peace_treaty|Peace Treaty]] marked the end of their official use — but not their presence.

===== History and Development =====

==== The Last Frontier Era ====

  * Developed by Olympia Cybernetics in cooperation with the Security Division of the Last Frontier.
  * Designed for corridor patrols, surveillance of restricted areas, and immediate threat response aboard the ship.
  * Integrated with the [[gaia_system|GAIA System]] for remote command and monitoring.
  * Equipped with 360° camera systems, facial recognition software, and machine learning algorithms to identify anomalies and assess threat levels.
  * Authorized models were outfitted with non-lethal tools; high-level units had access to firearms, stored in locked internal compartments.

==== The Beta Age: Civil Reassignment and Tactical Deployment ====

  * Widely used for entrance control and as security guards in key buildings of the [[free_state_of_settlers|Free State of Settlers]].
  * Deployed to protect political, scientific, and infrastructure hubs during the unstable early years of settlement.
  * Heavily modified during the [[great_war|Great War]] for combat purposes — some units received advanced armor plating and upgraded targeting systems.
  * Guarding Bots became common in Police operations of the Guarding Troopers, checkpoints, and prisoner transport scenarios.

==== The Gamma Age: Prohibition and Rogue Use ====

  * Banned in 2631 under [[supreme_councilor|Supreme Councilor]] [[georgia_hawking|Aisha Patel’s]] Peace Treaty reforms due to their offensive capabilities and power consumption.
  * Deactivation campaigns were initiated, but many units were either stolen, salvaged, or reprogrammed by [[individualists|Individualists]] and [[outlaws|Outlaws]].
  * Firetown's underworld and remote settlements still utilize rogue Guarding Bots for protection, intimidation, or illegal enforcement.

===== Appearance and Design =====

Guarding Bots use a Humanoid Heavy‑Sentinel Chassis prioritising intimidation, durability and 360° awareness.

==== Chassis Spec ====

  * **Height/Mass:** 2.10 m, 145 kg (reinforced alloy frame)
  * **Mobility:** Bipedal 26‑joint gait; sprint 40 ft in bursts; gyroscopic balance resists shove attempts
  * **Manipulators:** Power gauntlets (grip strength 1 200 N) plus Compliance Stave—telescopic electro‑truncheon integrated into forearm dock
  * **Sensor Suite:** Helmet‑style dome with quad‑band optics (UV/Vis/IR/LIDAR), 3D acoustic mapping, atmospheric chem‑sniffer

==== Materials & Finish ====

  * **Endoskeleton:** Tungsten‑reinforced titanium spars, shock‑absorbing fibre core.
  * **Outer Armour:** Matte basalt‑black poly‑ceramic plates rated to deflect low‑calibre firearms and shrapnel (< 7 mm).
  * **Servo Covers:** Kevlar‑weave sleeves mitigate joint fouling and blunt‑force trauma.
  * **Unit Markings:** White alphanumeric unit code on chest; patrol LED arc shifts from blue (idle) to amber (challenge) to red (engaged).

==== Integrated Surveillance & Enforcement Systems ====

  * **Face & Gait Recognition Engine:** Compares live feeds to FHCS / Trooper watchlists in < 0.3 s.
  * **Movement Heat‑Map Predictor:** Flags erratic motion indicative of aggression (+2 to initiative rolls).
  * **Compliance Stave:** Non‑lethal electro‑truncheon; variable voltage allows stun or muscle‑override incapacitation.
  * **Stun Beam Emitter:** Chest‑mounted photonic disabler (optics‑safe shield at 50 cm).
  * **Mag‑Cuff Launcher:** Wrist‑deployed magnetic restraints lock onto ferrous collars.

===== Core Software & AI =====

  * **GAIA‑AUX Sentinel Kernel s5:** Threat‑tier evaluation, by‑the‑book escalation ladder, and multilingual command bark.
  * **Crowd‑Control Protocols:** Calculates vector fields to herd crowds without stampede risk.
  * **Evidence Chain Module:** Encrypts sensor logs for admissible evidence in investigations.

===== Energy Supply and Power Management =====

  * Powered by a high-capacity [[quantum_fusion_batteries|Quantum Fusion Battery (QFB)]], optimized for energy-intensive tasks.
  * Standard operation span: 6 days under patrol or monitoring mode.
  * Combat engagement and firearm deployment reduce operational time by up to 60%.
  * Standby mode activates at 5% battery—unit locks down and disables all weapons.
  * Recharging outside of official channels is illegal—rogue units rely on hacked stations or portable generators in outlaw zones.

===== Technical Specifications for Gameplay =====

  * **Armor Class (AC):** 16
  * **Hit Points (HP):** 95
  * **Speed:** 30 feet
  * **Primary Role:** Law enforcement, building security, crowd control, combat support.

**Actions:**

  * **Restrain (Grapple Attack)** | Effect: Contest target’s Strength or Dexterity to immobilize. | Cooldown: None.
  * **Surveillance Sweep (Tactical Scan)** | Effect: Reveals hidden or disguised characters within 60 feet. | Cooldown: 10 minutes.
  * **Tactical Takedown (Unarmed Melee) ** | Damage: 1d8 bludgeoning | Additional: DC 15 Strength save or be knocked prone.
  * ** Firearm Deployment (Optional, if enabled)** | Damage: 2d6 ballistic | Range: 60 feet | Ammo Capacity: 12 | Cooldown: Reload requires full turn.
  * ** Disabling Shock (Stun Beam)** | Effect: Target must succeed DC 14 Constitution save or be stunned for 1 round. | Cooldown: 5 rounds.

===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters =====

==== Beta Age: Potential Storylines and Encounters ====

  * **Security Missions:** Players may need to bypass or cooperate with Guarding Bots during facility infiltration or investigation.
  * **Hack or Hijack:** A storyline may revolve around reprogramming a Guarding Bot for espionage or personal protection.
  * **Ambush Risks:** Guarding Bots stationed in sensitive buildings may trigger alarms or call reinforcements upon detecting unauthorized activity.
  * **Moral Dilemma:** Dealing with Guarding Bots executing harsh protocols in a post-crash society can spark ethical decisions—especially if innocent civilians are involved.

==== Gamma Age: Potential Storylines and Encounters ====

  * **Black Market Tech:** Smuggling an armed Guarding Bot for an outlaw leader might expose players to Federal forces or betrayal.
  * **Glitching Patrols:** A malfunctioning unit misidentifying players as threats creates a tense standoff or chaotic combat scenario.
  * **Restoration Quest:** Players may be tasked with reactivating an old Guarding Bot to protect a remote community — sparking debate over legal risks.

===== Related Pages and Further Information =====

  * [[service_bots|Service Bots]]
  * [[exohuman_technology_of_the_beta_age|Exohuman Technology in the Beta Age]]
  * [[last_frontier|Last Frontier]]
  * [[gaia_system|GAIA System]] 
  * [[Quantum Fusion Batteries|Quantum Fusion Batteries]] (QFBs)
  * [[guarding_troopers|Guarding Troopers]]
  * [[New Kourou Robotics Syndicate|New Kourou Robotics Syndicate]]
  * [[peace_treaty|Peace Treaty]] 
  * [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]] 
  * [[georgia_hawking|Aisha Patel]]

**Further information about the respective Service Bot-models:**
  * [[Butler Bots|Butler Bots]]
  * [[Cleaning Bots|Cleaning Bots]]
  * [[guarding_bots|Guarding Bots]]
  * [[Medical Bots|Medical Bots]]
  * [[Agricultural Bots|Agricultural Bots]]
  * [[Maintenance Bots|Maintenance Bots]]
  * [[Manual Labor Bots|Manual Labor Bots]]