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GUARDING BOTS

Guarding Bots were specialized Service Bots developed to support law enforcement aboard the Last Frontier. Originally created before the ship's departure from Earth, their development was later fine-tuned with the support of the Guarding Troopers — the exohuman protective and enforcement force active during the Alpha and 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 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. Their eventual ban in the Gamma Age under the 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 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.
Deployed to protect political, scientific, and infrastructure hubs during the unstable early years of settlement.
Heavily modified during the 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 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 and Outlaws.
Firetown's underworld and remote settlements still utilize rogue Guarding Bots for protection, intimidation, or illegal enforcement.

Appearance and Features

Height & Build: Taller and bulkier than Butler Bots — typically 2.1 meters with a reinforced alloy chassis.
Head Unit: Sensor dome housing 360° camera array, facial recognition lenses, and thermal optics.
Armor Plating: Matte black or dark grey finish, capable of withstanding light firearms and shrapnel.
Optional Equipment: Retractable arms for non-lethal takedown, concealed firearm compartments (if enabled), magnetic handcuffs, and built-in loudspeakers for crowd control.

Voice and AI Capabilities:

Emotion-neutral voice modulation for clear commands.
Threat assessment vocalizer to communicate intent (“Halt. You are in a restricted area.”).
Multilingual interface and built-in interrogation protocols for interaction with suspects or intruders.

Surveillance and Enforcement Features

Face Recognition: Matches individuals against criminal or restricted lists in milliseconds.
360° Area Surveillance: Operates with full spatial awareness, capable of monitoring all surroundings in real time.
Movement Classification: Detects, analyzes, and categorizes movement patterns to predict hostile behavior.
Auto-Deescalation Protocols: Trained to first engage non-lethally unless authorized or attacked.
Apprehension Subroutines: Disarm and arrest capabilities with physical restraint mechanisms.

Energy Supply and Power Management

Powered by a high-capacity 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.