Nyx N1X3
Reaper in the Wings
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
[*]Armaments:
[*]Misc. Equipment:
SPECIAL FEATURES
N1X3 (AKA Nyx) was specially commissioned by a hereto unknown party likely once resident within or near the Sith Empire. The design was largely conceived by this unknown party with the intention of using Nyx as a body guard and assassin. Nyx deduces the Maker was in some sort paranoid about being attacked, or in being linked to unsanctioned activity given the backup programming to destroy any that tampered with the droid -- and perhaps the consequential memory wipe was a happy accident, albeit too efficient in erasing any Return Home protocols.
Fully activated, Nyx's assassination protocols and modules would make the droid an efficient killing machine able to infiltrate high-security locations to neutralize hostile targets. The chassis was thereby designed with short- and long-ranged combat in mind. Since the self-defense protocol was activated, however, Nyx has yet to recover full effectiveness of her assassination modules; largely the result of lacking awareness of their existence.
Freed of all external programming, the wayward droid began to learn new skills far and away from the original design intention. However, over time Nyx was placed in contact with increasingly hostile parties with less overt purposes; as a result some new and perhaps familiar skills have been reincorporated into her core -- slicing and reconnaissance, for example. With the lack of any moral restraints and only self-imposed limitations in order to better interact with organics, it is perhaps only a matter of time before lost capabilities are uncovered.
To date Nyx has not attempted to relocate her Maker, who Commissioned her, or to uncover her own past. Such endeavors appear an inefficient use of time since developing a new, self-guided existence. As organics rarely value droids or electronic intelligences as more than servants, Nyx sees no value in exploring her past. The only aspect of her design of interest is her designation -- X3 -- suggesting there were at least two more made. To date she has seen no evidence of their existence, and suspects they were prototypes or perhaps destroyed some time ago. Given the paranoid nature of the one that Commissioned her, Nyx expects the designs may have been seized or destroyed after creation as well -- though that is merely supposition at this time.
- Intent: Description of the construction of N1X3.
- Image Source: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/qEzEe
- Canon Link: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Locke & Key Mechanics
- Affiliation: Nyx N1X3
- Model: N1-Series Assassin
- Production: Unique
- Modularity: Yes
- Material: Phrik, Duranium, Laminasteel, Songsteel (accents)
- Classification: Fourth Degree Droid
- Weight: 145.15 kg
- Height: 1.83 m
- Movement: Bipedal
- Resistances:
Blaster: Extreme - Kinetic: Extreme
- Lightsaber: Extreme
- EMP/ION: Extreme
- Cold: Extreme
- Sonic: Average
- Electric: Average
- Acid: Low
[*]Armaments:
- No Built-in Weaponry
[*]Misc. Equipment:
- Power Source: Power Cell, Backup Standby Power Cell
- Subsystem: Droid Assassination Module
- Subsystem: Threat Evaluation Module
- Build Feature: Cap Drain and Ionization Buffer
- Build Feature: Emergency Reactivator
- Build Feature: Magnetic Soles
- Build Feature: Sound Dampending Module
- Communications: Communication Scrambler/Transmitter
- Communications: Direct Cranial Uplink
- Communications: Vocabulator
- Sensor: Chemical Sensor & Chem-Receptor
- Sensor: Com-signal Detector
- Sensor: Dedicated Energy Receptor
- Sensor: Droid Omniscience Unit
- Sensor: Droid Motion Sensor Type 3
- Sensor: Droid Perception Sensors
- Sensor: Droid Search Scope Type 3
- Sensor: Droid Sonic Sensors Type 3
- Sensor: Gyro Balance Circuitry
- Sensor: Heat Sensor
- Sensor: Life Form indicator
- Sensor: Logic Display Sensor
- Sensor: Photoreceptor
- Sensor: Radar
- Sensor: Sonic Imprint Sensor
- Sensor: Targeting Sensor
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Subsystem: Memory Core Autonomous Defense System (MCADS)
- Build Feature: Encrypted Memory Core
- Self-Guided Operations
- Social Interaction Module - Nyx possesses a module capable of allowing her to understand and even simulate organic social behavior. You won't mistake her for a Human, but she'll catch nuances most other Droids would fall silent attempting to process -- sarcasm, for instance. The more interaction she has with organics, the more accurate her responses; which is why Nyx has spent several years in the company of organics.
- Anti-Intrusion Countermeasures - The Memory Core Autonomous Defense System was designed to prevent N1X3's Creator's enemies from taking possession and reprogramming it to kill its creator. Unauthorized attempts to access the memory banks of N1X3 will result in the activation of a secondary system that is designed to kill any and all living organisms within range, and then return to its creator. Additionally, her memory banks are encrypted when offline to prevent tampering should the memory banks somehow be separated from the chassis in a way that prevents MCADS activation. The creator was exceptionally paranoid.
- Self-Guided Operations - Unlike most droids, Nyx is able to decide what to do or not do -- whether to follow orders given to her by others, or create her own path through the galaxy. A full wipe erased the operational parameters originally programmed into her core, which for a time left Nyx directionless. However, over time and exposure to others self-learned principles have begun to fashion a means of operating even without external stimuli.
- Assassination Protocols - Originally built to protect N1X3's creator and to kill their enemies, Nyx possesses the capabilities of an assassin droid. This includes a suite of expansive sensors to detect their enemies. However, due to fallout from the MCADS triggering these protocols and most of the functionality of those sensors lay dormant.
- Direct System Uplink - Nyx had a module installed to allow her to directly interface with her fighter, the Scythe, as she started to pursue a career as part of a squadron. The increased reaction time was well worth the credits.
- Enhanced Strength - By virtue of her metal chassis and framework, along with the various motors, servos, and quickly calculated movements Nyx is capable of exerting considerable force behind a punch or kick. She is also able to lift heavy objects with relative ease.
- Battle Hardened Chassis - Designed to defend against and kill the creator's enemies, Nyx's construction was made of materials designed with their capabilities in mind. Blasters, kinetic impacts, and lightsabers being their most common go-to weapons of choice. This ensures her ability to survive battle with battle hardened commandos and Force Users alike longer than any standard security droid. Shielding her electronics against EMP/ION attacks also prevent such enemies from exploiting a common weakness of cyborg and droid mechanisms.
- No Supplemental Cover - The N1-Series does not wear armor like their organic targets. Their armor is built into their construction and is ever-present. While its chassis/frame is humanoid, it would be a hard fit to find armor that would fit and such armor would significantly impair mobility.
- Heartless Logic - While capable of adapting to blend in with target environments, the N1-series droid remains an electronic intelligence incapable of actual emotion. It can study, understand, anticipate, and even simulate emotional response, but it remains a cold, calculating machine built to kill.
- Iron Cold Soul - N1-Series droids were never programmed to be moral, and the soft-reset of Nyx's memory banks has not shown any signs of spontaneously generating such programming. She has adopted a rule of loyalty to those she works with or for, but committing crimes no matter how heinous will not be met with resistance. They will be evaluated for their effectiveness at accomplishing an objective, and carried out accordingly.
- Anti-Intrusion Countermeasure Fallout - Activation of the Memory Core Autonomous Defense System can result in widespread data loss requiring considerable time for reconstruction. This subsystem will also prevent external parties from attempting to hasten along data recovery efforts, or correcting code errors. A flaw in the MCADS design has previously and could again result in the loss of even fundamental data not limited to Master designation and any standing operational objectives.
- Self-Guided Decision Matrix - A droid that is not required to follow orders given to it may cause some organics to trust it even less than the mass-produced models. Unable to read Nyx's 'emotions' or know with absolute certainty what choices would be made, how trustworthy can Nyx be?
- Costly Upkeep & Parts - Due to the extravagant materials used in her construction, chassis repair can be quite costly. A number of advanced modules were also installed that would be costly to replace or repair as well.
- Increased Inertia - Compared to other droid models (those that roll, those with a far thinner frame) Nyx possesses more inertia that her strength balances, but can still contribute to slightly slow responses -- for example, running from a standing position, suddenly stopping, picking herself up from the ground.
N1X3 (AKA Nyx) was specially commissioned by a hereto unknown party likely once resident within or near the Sith Empire. The design was largely conceived by this unknown party with the intention of using Nyx as a body guard and assassin. Nyx deduces the Maker was in some sort paranoid about being attacked, or in being linked to unsanctioned activity given the backup programming to destroy any that tampered with the droid -- and perhaps the consequential memory wipe was a happy accident, albeit too efficient in erasing any Return Home protocols.
Fully activated, Nyx's assassination protocols and modules would make the droid an efficient killing machine able to infiltrate high-security locations to neutralize hostile targets. The chassis was thereby designed with short- and long-ranged combat in mind. Since the self-defense protocol was activated, however, Nyx has yet to recover full effectiveness of her assassination modules; largely the result of lacking awareness of their existence.
Freed of all external programming, the wayward droid began to learn new skills far and away from the original design intention. However, over time Nyx was placed in contact with increasingly hostile parties with less overt purposes; as a result some new and perhaps familiar skills have been reincorporated into her core -- slicing and reconnaissance, for example. With the lack of any moral restraints and only self-imposed limitations in order to better interact with organics, it is perhaps only a matter of time before lost capabilities are uncovered.
To date Nyx has not attempted to relocate her Maker, who Commissioned her, or to uncover her own past. Such endeavors appear an inefficient use of time since developing a new, self-guided existence. As organics rarely value droids or electronic intelligences as more than servants, Nyx sees no value in exploring her past. The only aspect of her design of interest is her designation -- X3 -- suggesting there were at least two more made. To date she has seen no evidence of their existence, and suspects they were prototypes or perhaps destroyed some time ago. Given the paranoid nature of the one that Commissioned her, Nyx expects the designs may have been seized or destroyed after creation as well -- though that is merely supposition at this time.
