CCRD 970-B Riot Control Drone
The Columbia Conglomerate Robotics Division 970-B Riot Control Drone is the most recent addition to the CFMC's robotic arsenal, having been adopted only six months ago. Despite this, the 900-Series of RCDs has been in use by the Columbia Conglomerate's Central Security Division to defend corporate property, and by various police departments to deal with rioters while reducing the chance of officer casualties. Following the large-scale deployment of the original 900-Series by the Columbia Conglomerate during the Prospera Riots six years ago, the CFMC decided to adopt a modified version of the system for boarding operations, known as the 900-B series.
The latest model of this series is the 970-B, which varies quite drastically from the 960-B. The 970-B is designed to board vessels ahead of the human boarding parties, but behind ABD deployments, and are usually used to subdue or eliminate initial opposition forces. Because of this front-line use, RCDs are built to withstand heavy damage and to act quickly to remove possible threats to the human boarding teams that follow behind. The 970-B incorporates numerous features found in the CFMC's service body armor, including active camouflage and Nanotungsten-V armor plating, as well as automated repair nanites.
The internal mechanics of the 970-B are composed of a lightweight Titanium-V skeleton, which is entirely covered in synthetic nanomuscle that provide enhanced strength and speed to the robot. These nanomuscles are augmented by internal high-speed hydraulics, which in turn are almost entirely covered by plates of ceramic-carbide and Nanotungsten-V. Built into the center of the torso is the RCD's central AI core and internal MicroShock Core, which are protected by the full strength of the chest, side, and rear plating. The RCD's head contains a vast array of sensors and scanners that allow for rapid target identification and decision making, as well as Friend-Or-Foe identification.
The 970-B is equipped with a large ballistic shield mounted to the right arm that is composed of a shear thickening fluid sandwiched between two plates of nanocarbon laced Titanium-V. An additional thin layer of clear polycomposite is attached to the outside surface of the ballistic shield, and the right arm is reinforced with bracing rods and an extra hydraulic cable to more effectively resist impacts. The left arm is equipped with a large combination stun baton/taser that can deliver a variable charge of anywhere between 10,000 and 100,000 volts. The left arm is enhanced with additional servos and nanomuscles to increase the baton's striking force and speed, but also to stabilize the arm when the mounted taser is being aimed and fired. The baton is capable of both non-lethal disabling strikes, or highly lethal and deadly strikes, depending on the situation. Mounted to the shoulders are six grenade launchers, three per shoulder, that can fire a wide variety of 20mm microgrenades, ranging from flashbang to high explosive to gas or smoke. The large cylinder on the RCD's back is an armored control unit that can briefly generate a localized EMP field to disable enemy electronics within a 5 foot radius.
RCDs are deployed once the airlock has been breached, or they can be deployed in special deployment canisters similar to the ABDs. The RCDs are capable of folding into a smaller size to fit better into transport ships or into smaller airlocks.
Technical Data
Height: 6 ft 2 in (187.9 cm)
Weight: 305 lbs (138.3 kg)
Top Speed: 4 mph (6.4 km/h)
Power Source: A170V MicroShock Core
Armaments: Shock Baton, Long-Range Taser, Grenade Launchers, EMP Generator
The latest model of this series is the 970-B, which varies quite drastically from the 960-B. The 970-B is designed to board vessels ahead of the human boarding parties, but behind ABD deployments, and are usually used to subdue or eliminate initial opposition forces. Because of this front-line use, RCDs are built to withstand heavy damage and to act quickly to remove possible threats to the human boarding teams that follow behind. The 970-B incorporates numerous features found in the CFMC's service body armor, including active camouflage and Nanotungsten-V armor plating, as well as automated repair nanites.
The internal mechanics of the 970-B are composed of a lightweight Titanium-V skeleton, which is entirely covered in synthetic nanomuscle that provide enhanced strength and speed to the robot. These nanomuscles are augmented by internal high-speed hydraulics, which in turn are almost entirely covered by plates of ceramic-carbide and Nanotungsten-V. Built into the center of the torso is the RCD's central AI core and internal MicroShock Core, which are protected by the full strength of the chest, side, and rear plating. The RCD's head contains a vast array of sensors and scanners that allow for rapid target identification and decision making, as well as Friend-Or-Foe identification.
The 970-B is equipped with a large ballistic shield mounted to the right arm that is composed of a shear thickening fluid sandwiched between two plates of nanocarbon laced Titanium-V. An additional thin layer of clear polycomposite is attached to the outside surface of the ballistic shield, and the right arm is reinforced with bracing rods and an extra hydraulic cable to more effectively resist impacts. The left arm is equipped with a large combination stun baton/taser that can deliver a variable charge of anywhere between 10,000 and 100,000 volts. The left arm is enhanced with additional servos and nanomuscles to increase the baton's striking force and speed, but also to stabilize the arm when the mounted taser is being aimed and fired. The baton is capable of both non-lethal disabling strikes, or highly lethal and deadly strikes, depending on the situation. Mounted to the shoulders are six grenade launchers, three per shoulder, that can fire a wide variety of 20mm microgrenades, ranging from flashbang to high explosive to gas or smoke. The large cylinder on the RCD's back is an armored control unit that can briefly generate a localized EMP field to disable enemy electronics within a 5 foot radius.
RCDs are deployed once the airlock has been breached, or they can be deployed in special deployment canisters similar to the ABDs. The RCDs are capable of folding into a smaller size to fit better into transport ships or into smaller airlocks.
Technical Data
Height: 6 ft 2 in (187.9 cm)
Weight: 305 lbs (138.3 kg)
Top Speed: 4 mph (6.4 km/h)
Power Source: A170V MicroShock Core
Armaments: Shock Baton, Long-Range Taser, Grenade Launchers, EMP Generator