The Dead God
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create a non-lethal takedown weapon for extremely dangerous targets.
- Image Source: Here.
- Canon Link: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Jaeger Solutions & Aegis Systems
- Affiliation: Closed-Market │ Extremely Exclusive (Ask The Slave)
- Model: NB-002 "Tartarus" Class NanoBot
Production: Semi-Unique
Current Operators:
N/A
[*]Modularity: N/A
[*]Material: Phrik Structure w/ Phrik Lock │ NanoBot Computers w/ Components │ Miniaturized Combat Deionzers │ Miniturized Repulsorlift │ Central Network Hub w/ Charging Station
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Classification: Fifth Degree
- Weight: 1kg Per 23 Million
- Height: 7.8 Micrometers │ 22.7 Micrometers w/ Extension
- Movement: Repulsorlift w/ Guiding Wing Mechanism
- Armaments: N/A
- Misc. Equipment: N/A
- Extremely Durable Locking Mechanism
- Non-Lethal Detainment Measures
- Mild Resistance To Ionization Energy
- Strong Hacking Defense Due to Simple Command Structure
- Prison of Titans -
The "Tartarus" is a device for detainment without equal, in that it has the exclusive purpose of finding a target designated by its central computer, reaching out to them in a swarm, and locking on through the reversal of the repulsor lifts on their bodies. Once one has found its target, the many find an existing unit on its designation, locking their form intertwined with those in six different directions and extending. This makes what would normally be a very small nanobot infestation on the skin, double, triple in size to fully encompass targets up to 2.5 meters with little issue; though past this a second device will be required, or secondary detainment procedures must be enacted.
[*]Alcatraz -
- Durable is an understatement for the devices in terms of physical damage; with their Phrik construct making them nigh impossible to snap or break under conventional means. This too applies to the locking mechanism between the nanobots, as each one is capable of connecting to each other in six varied directions through the use of interlocking pipes, and internal security measure to ensure reliability. Past this, the bots experience a strong resistance to hacking due to their very simplistic coding; meaning that even the act of turning the bots against their owner is a very difficult task to achieve for all but the most advanced AI, involving a full rewrite and more time than would likely make it feasible. Lastly, each nanobot comes with a combat deionizer built in, a smaller version of the central networks; making them mildly effective against localized EMP's and otherwise dangerous ion weapons, though this does not mean they are able to handle far larger blasts; like that of Ion Cannons, nuclear EMPs, or dedicated bombs for that exact purpose. If experienced, a full reboot must be initiated, which can take up to 10 minutes for the swarm as a whole, before being used once more.
Weaknesses:
- One For All -
The small size, while a boon in its purpose, suffers extremely poorly when separated from the crowd; the reason being that they will lose their most important form of aviation, the repulsorlift on their thorax. In part because of its microscopic nature, the means of the repulsorlift to achieve levitation of the "Tartarus" was done through 'Daisy Chaining' the power of the group to each other, meaning that for one to stay more than a few millimeters above the ground, it must ride on the back of its brothers. Separation from the group can cause these to simply fall short, never to be collected against by its charging station and core.
[*]Sonic Prison Break -
- Although the droids are resistant to Ionic energy, one thing they are not is the dreaded Sonic weapon; something their systems were never meant to handle. The wide berth of a sonic weapon can shake loose the internal computer systems and effectively fry them perpetually if done with aggression in mind; taking out a quarter of a swarm with a single shot for the well versed. This can cause them to permanently shut down, whether they be on someone or off; and must be taken back to an approved nanobot repair facility to be redone. This damage also applies to heavy set ion weapons, things that can otherwise damage the relatively sensitive electronics within. Ion damage can cause the device as a whole to shut down, and must require an almost 10 minute reboot before things will begin to work once more.
[*]Size Limitations -
- Although the device can extend its body to better encompass large targets, anything above the designated limit of 2.5m (assuming large weight) is not always a viable target for detainment. Without the ability to fully drown the target in droids, arms, legs, or even the core of the body may be free to enact their revenge. This can be especially dangerous when facing down exceptionally large Herglics, or most of the non sentient species of the galaxy that are a danger, Krayt Dragons being one horrifying example.
[*]Not The Bunny -
- One glaring issue of the Tartarus is that it has a dangerously low battery life due to the excessive power required to run it. Meaning that without its charging station, they will not be able to take down a target from more than a few meters away. Although the distance isn't concrete, this does restrict their range significantly; enacting a last ditch return command should battery life hit a certain point; drawing them back to the station they came from, and forced to recoup for a few moments before being sent out once more.
DESCRIPTION
Designed just prior to the disappearance of Cybele and the lesser known founder of Jaeger, the Research and Development portion of the company offered the prototype nature of the phrik-bots to the very exclusive in the galaxy. With less than a dozen instances of the full operational device existing, the product is not viable for large scale release, nor is it even a viable advertising ploy. Instead, certain individuals in the galaxy have been permitted access for the short term testing and experimentation of the device; though no future plans have been put in place for a larger production version.
In design, the NB-002 “Tartarus” Class Nanobot was meant to revolutionize the way criminals could be restrained in the almost endless incarceration economy the galaxy faces now. Pirates, murderers, political activists of questionable radicalism, and the dreaded force user were all considered targets; though this initial dream soon found a number of issues that held back larger scale production, the most substantial being cost. This dragged it from the mass production lines to the experimentation tables of the most intelligent and confidential of Jaeger designers; with help from the AI known as Cybele and the renown of [member="Arken Lussk"], with his company Aegis Systems to assist.
In practice, the design works in a key set program; leaving only the initial activation of power and the designation of a target to launch the swarm into action. This designation of a target is done through a very small uplink in the nerves, requiring only the subtle cues from the mental of its owner to be turned on, guided by their eyes as a means of targeting. One a target has been found, millions of droids will leave a small holding chamber on the belt or hidden pocket, the location doesn’t entirely matter. This ‘Grey Goo’, will rush through the air like a nerve agent, rushing towards its target with gusto and a gestalt like intensity. Once the creatures have landed on the target, repulsorlifts on the bottom of each are polarized, forcing each to hold onto the target with an almost painful pull as millions more attach to these first landers. The second way do not however activate a repulsor lift, instead extending their bodies to three times the size they were before, and jutting phrik locks into each other, with a secondary internal locking mechanism to ensure security. Once this ‘activation’ has been completed in all six directions of the nanobot, it proceeds to shut down until a cryptographic key is received, something only achievable by the original station. At this point, a visible cloud will have formed on the person, taking but only a moment to pull away from their mobility, and soon their entire form.
Dangers to this are many, as even despite the many safety implementation enacted for it, it is still possible for accidents to occur, and Jaeger has never been known for saving lives so much as taking them. For example, separation form the swarm will force a droid to lose its ability to stay afloat, and will make it almost unusable for the rest of its existence as a ground crawling annoyance. Sonic weapons can take down much of what makes the creatures destructive by bypassing the thin phrik shells and destroying critical components inside the device, which can be especially dangerous if done on those who are already ‘locked’ on a target. The amount that can be reasonable installed on a single unit restrict how large a target can be taken down, meaning exceptionally large targets may be partially immobilized, but not encompassed by any means. Lastly, they suffer the ever present issue of range; meaning they can not travel more than a few meters away from their central computer and charging station without dying; forcing a contingent command to return to the station if battery life gets too low. Any long term use of the nanobots will result in them failing, so ensurement of success is on the operator.
Overall, the “Tartarus” is a highly experimental means of detainment not meant for the many of the galaxy, only the very few; restricted to the elite and trusted for their nature and established prowess. It is a gift for loyalty, for a job well done, but it is highly sought after no matter the user.
