Shadow Alpha

Model Type: XVAF-8A Shadow Alpha

Intelligence: Neural

Alignment: Scrupulous

Crew: None needed, but one pilot can sit in the cockpit.

Attributes:

I.Q.: 40

P.S.: 55

P.P.: 38

M.D.C. by Location:

*Depleting the M.D.C. of the head sensor will destroy the motion detector & warning system as well as the back up micro radar. Do to the small size attackers are -6 to strike.

**Depleting the M.D.C. of the Neural Housing will destroy the intelligence of the robot. Note: The housing is located inside of the main body, which must be destroyed to reach the housing.

***Depleting the M.D.C. of the main body will shut the mecha down completely, rendering it useless.

****Depleting the M.D.C. of the cross dimensional device will make cross dimensional travel impossible. Note: The device is protected by the main body which must be destroyed first.

Speed:

Statistical Data

Sensors and Equipment:

• Radar: Range: 1000 miles (200,000 miles in space). Can identify and track up to 210 targets simultaneously. The radar is constructed into the skin of the alpha. This allows the alpha to take a 360° image in a few seconds. The radar has three modes off, stealth, and on. In Stealth mode the radar will only stay on long enough to take a complete image of the surrounding area and then turn off. The system is designed to vary the time between the scans so that a pattern does not appear to the enemies detectors.
• Gravity Wave sensor: This system can detect ships as far away as 200,000 miles if they are in normal space. Ships using a gravity or P-Drive make disturbances in the normal space- time continuum which can be detected from as far as 10 light years.
• Radar Signal Detector: A tiny radar receiver which will alert the alpha when he is being scanned by radar. 85% accuracy.
• Radio Communications: Wide band and directional radio and video telecast capabilities. Range is 1200 miles or can be boosted indefinitely via satellite relay.
• Laser Communications: Long-range, directional communication system. Effective range; 200,000 miles.
• Combat Computer: Calculates, stores, and transmits data to the Alpha, the data can also be displayed onto the cockpit computer screen or the H.U.D. of the pilot's helmet. Patches in with targeting computer. The computer recognizes 4 million enemy targets, including vehicles, robots, insignias, uniforms, and known monsters. An additional 10 million targets can be added to the memory.
• Laser Targeting System: Range: 125 miles. Assists in the striking of enemy targets.
• Motion Detector & Collision Warning System: Close Range: 100 ft; warns the alpha of impending collision and/or immediate target.
• Head Spotlights: Range 1000 ft
• Loudspeaker: Loudspeaker system that can amplify the alpha's voice up to 190 decibels.
• Ejector Seat: In case of an emergency, the pilot can be instantly ejected. The Neural intelligence also has an ejection system.
• Self Destruct: A last ditch effort to prevent the capture of the Alpha (usually preceded by the Intelligence ejection from the veritech) is self destruction. Explosive damage is fairly contained. Without missiles (or few) does 1D6x10 M.D., but with all or most of its missiles (40) will do 2D6x100 M.D. to a 50 ft radius.
• Smoke Screen System: The alpha can emit a thick cloud of smoke from its rear to create immediate cover. The smoke screen system can discharge a maximum of 10 bursts before needing replacement. Each burst will cover a 60 ft area.
• Heat and Radiation Shields: Special Shielding prevents the penetration of life threatening heat and radiation. The shields are so strong that they can work up to the point of a supernova.
• Underwater Capabilities: All internal mechanisms joints and access panels are sealed and waterproofed. The entire physical structure is conditioned for water pressure and stress, as well as maneuver jets installed. Max depth 30,000 ft.
• Provisions Storage: 65 gallons of water and airtight compartment with 12 weeks of MRE's.
• Recycling Plant(type two): This system recycles everything (ex: oxygen & purifies the air).
• Hardened Circuits: The alpha's systems have been hardened to withstand the effects of scramblers, EMPs, and electrical blasts. No damage is taken.
• Advanced Robot Optic System: Includes color vision, 3-D analysis, passive nightsight, infrared, and ultraviolet sight. Range: 12000 ft
• Telescopic Optical Enhancement: Range: 24,000 ft field of vision: 300 ft
• Thermo-Imager: Range: 12000 ft. A special optical heat sensory unit that allows the infrared radiation of warm objects to be converted into a visible image. It also enables the alpha to see in darkness, shadow and through smoke.
• Nightvision Optics: Range: 12000 ft. An image intensifier that is passive and relies on ambient light which is electronically amplified to give a visible picture. Nightvision can not work in absolute darkness.
• Advanced Audio System: Amplified stereo hearing; hears in the full decibel range. Ultra-ear enables the alpha to hear frequencies inaudible to the human ear.
• Modulating Voice Synthesizer and Sound Analysis Computer: Enables the alpha to change the tone, base, pitch and frequency of his voice. The sound analysis computer is designed exclusively to listen, identify, remember, and analyze sounds. 10 million different sounds are programmed into its memory, including gun shots by caliber, engines, and other sounds. It also has the capability to analyze, compare, match and remember 5 million new sounds; 98% likelihood of identifying a person by voice pattern. Can imitate another person's voice with 80% accuracy.
• Inaudible Frequency Transmission: The alpha can speak/transmit sound frequencies inaudible to the human ear, but audible to other robots, borgs with ultra-ear, and beings with superior hearing, such as mutant dogs.
• Bug Detector: A small device that picks up radio signals from surveillance listening devices. Range: 100 ft
• External Video and Audio Surveillance System: A high-resolution video camera, relays images directly to the alpha's optic scanners and these images can be recorded as a record of events. A video receiver and transmitter system enables the alpha to receive video transmissions for viewing and for recording. The images are recorded on a six hour, three inch, video disc that is slipped into a slot in the cockpit.
• Bio-Scan Medical Survey Unit: A computer system designed to monitor the life signs of biological life forms. Sensors are built into the cockpit of the alpha. Monitors vital signs, such as respiration, blood pressure, brain waves, and body temperature. A computerized medical system tied into the Bio-Scan computer will indicate trauma to the brain and nervous system, blood loss, presence of drugs or other unnatural agent in the blood stream, and coma condition.
• Chemical Analysis System: A fully automated computer analysis system that can do complete chemical analysis of blood, drugs, liquids, and gases within 2D4 melees (45 to 120 seconds). Over 2 million chemicals are preserved in its memory with room for 8 million additions. Likelihood of a full, exact analysis is 95%. A failed roll means it can not identify the substance.
• Miniature Cross-Dimesional Device: This device once set will transport the alpha to a cross-dimensional location. Recharge Time: About 15 minutes to recharge and recalibrate for another dimensional locus. Area of Effect: A radius of up to 75 ft.
• Dimensional Continuum Measurement/ Recording Device: This device is used for recording the relative coordinates of Cross-Dimensional locations. It's designed to record the changes that take place over any dimensional hop. Up to 25,000 transits can be recorded. The device adds +15% to success of any recorded cross-dimensional hop.
• Cross-Dimensional Disturbance Detector: A very sensitive device, it simply scans for the presence of active Cross-Dimensional devices and homes in on their signal. Also picks up the signals of nearby Cross-Dimensional Signal Beacons. Adds +20% chance when jumping directly to an emitting signal, +5% to a signal that has been recorded but has since faded away.
• Cross-Dimensional Signal Beacon: Designed to "mark" various dimensions by emitting strong Cross-Dimensional signals. The device can be set to broadcast continuously so that anyone can pick it up, or to be transmitting on a select coded band. If coded, the Detector must be tuned to the specific code in order to get a strong signal.
• Quantum Differential Device: By far the most accurate and precise of all temporal measurement instruments. This works by calibrating the quantum "positions" of electrons around a hydrogen atom. Since this changes exactly as all matter moves away from its moment of creation, it is useful for determining the exact moment anywhere in the universe.
• Temporal Energy Stoper: This device is designed to prevent the Alpha from being effected by the ravages of Temporal Energy distortion caused by extreme travel to the far reaches of time. The Alpha is completely impervious to T.E. change. Because of the importance of this device it is quintupley redundant.
• Shadow Cloaking Device: The cloaking device hides the alpha from enemy radar, invid protoculture sensors/ targeting, and scrambles all other detection methods such as microwaves and lasers. Only conventional optical systems and the opponent's own vision can be used to see the Shadow Fighter. Consequently, the alpha can zoom in on a target completely undetected by radar or other sensor. It is only when they come into visual range that they can be detected. Note: Unless somebody sees the Alpha coming, the Alpha always has the initiative (strikes first) for the first melee round. After that, everybody rolls initiative for each melee of combat.
• Skills: Speaks and is literate in the following languages American, Atlantean, Dragonese, Euro, Faerie Speak, French, Greek, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Techno-can, Wolfven, all at 98%.
  Radio: Basic, Scramblers, Satellite Relay 98%, Electrical Eng. 98%, Circuit Board Micro-Electronics 98%, Mecha Electronics 98%, Mechanical Eng. 98%, Veritech Mechanics 98%, Weapons Eng. 98%, Mecha Mechanics 98%, Drive Repair: Traction/ Plasma 98%, Detect Ambush 86%, Detect Concealment 90%, Sniper, Tracking 82%, Paramedic 95%, Demolitions 95%, Demo Disposal 96%, Combat 0g adv, Air to Air Combat 170%, Pilot Veritech (all) 98%, Pilot Cyclone (all) 98%, Mecha Combat: Veritech & Cyclone, Aerial Nav 98%, Interplanetary Nav. 98%, Orbital Nav. 98%, Navigation 98%, Read Sensory Equ. 98%, Weapon Sys. 98%, Prowl 50%, Chemistry 98%, Chemistry Analytical 98%, Math Basic 98%, Math Adv. 98%, Computer Ops. 98%, Computer Programming 98%, Computer Networks 98%, Computer Hacking 98%, Computer Repair 98%, Supercomputers 98%, Artificial Intelligence 98%, Cyber-jacking 98%, Lore: Demon & Monsters 98%, Lore: Faerie 80%, Lore: D-Bee 98%, Lore: Magic 98% (Recognize Runes, Circles, Wards 98%; Recognize Enchantment 98%), Acrobatics, Athletics, Gymnastics, Boxing, W.P. Archery & Targeting, W.P. Blunt, W.P. Knife, W.P. Paired Weapons, W.P. Staff, W.P. Sword, W.P. Automatic Pistol, W.P. Auto & Semi Rifles, W.P. Sub-Machinegun, W.P. Flame Thrower, W.P. Grenade, W.P. Grenade Launcher, W.P. Heavy, W.P. Vehicle Mounted Weapons, W.P. Cyclone Weapon Systems, W.P. Energy Pistol, W.P. Energy Rifle, W.P. Heavy Energy Weapons, W.P. Sharpshooter Energy Pistol, W.P. Sharpshooter Energy Rifle.

Weapon Systems:

1. XVAF-1 Force Field
   Primary Purpose: Defense
   Range: Covers the entire veritech.
   Mega-Damage: Inflicts none, but can sustain 5000 mega-damage every 15 seconds.
   Payload: Nearly inexhaustible.
2. Head HI-Lasers (2): The Shadow Alpha has dual lasers mounted in the "cheeks" of the head. This weapon can only be used in Battloid mode and is usually used as a last means of defense in close combat.
   Primary Purpose: Defense.
   Mega-Damage: 2D6 M.D. each (4D6 M.D. per dual blast).
   Rate of Fire: Equal to the number of HtH attacks of the pilot.
   Range: 1000 feet (double in space).
   Payload: Effectively Unlimited.
3. MM-80 Multi-Missile System: The Alpha is bristling with short range missile, 168 in all.
   Shoulders:   24 each
   Forearms:    28 each (14 on both sides of the arm)
   Lower Legs:  32 each (3 missile launchers on each leg)
   Primary Purpose: Assault
   Secondary Purpose: Anti-Aircraft
   Missile Type: Any short range missile type will work. A typical combat mix of missiles is 65 armor piercing, 25 slammer concussion, 65 plasma, 8 fragmentation, 5 smoke.
   Mega-Damage: Varies with missile type.
   Rate of Fire: One at a time or in volleys of two, four, eight, sixteen, thirty or all. The number of volleys the alpha can fire per melee is equal to his number of HTH attacks.
   Range: Varies with missile type; 1 to 5 miles.
   Payload: A maximum capacity of 168 short-range missiles. Mini-missiles or medium and long range missiles can not be used.
4. GR-35 Shoulder Launch System: The shadow alpha has an additional pair of missile launchers built into the upper chest area.
   Primary Purpose: Assault/Defense
   Missile Type: Any short range missile, usually armor piercing or plasma. Slammer's are used if Heavy combat is expected.
   Mega-Damage: Varies with missile type.
   Rate of Fire: One at a time or in volleys of two, four, six, twelve, or sixteen.
   Range: Varies with missile type
   Payload: 40 in each shoulder launch unit, for a total of 80.
5. HI-Laser Cannons(2): These are plainly seen on the nose of the Alpha in Jet and Guardian modes, between the cockpit and nose tip. These lasers have been upgraded to provided more damage and increased range. This weapon can only be used in fighter and guardian mode.
   Primary Purpose: Assault/Defense
   Mega-Damage: 2D6x100 M.D. per blast. 4D6x100 M.D. per dual blast.
   Rate of Fire: Equal to number of hand to hand attacks.
   Effective Range: 5 miles in an atmosphere, 16 miles in space.
   Payload: Effectively unlimited.
6. TW Flare Launcher:
   Primary Purpose: Anti-Vampire
   Flare Type: Any type of TW flare. 12 Globe of Daylight, 12 Storm Flares
   Mega-Damage: Varies with Flare Type. Globe of Daylight- None, Storm Flares- 4D6x10 Hit Points for every half melee.
   Range: 2000 ft
   Payload: 24 total
7. Water Cannons(2): Can only be used in battloid mode.
   Primary Purpose: Anti-Vampire
   Hit Point Damage (1 cannon used): 2D6x10 short burst, 4D6x10 long burst, 6D6x10 for a full melee shot.
   Range: 2000 ft
   Payload: 1000 short, 500 long, 250 full melee per cannon. Or a combination of them.
8. Shield: This shield is capable of parrying energy blasts. When not in use it is folded up and stored in a arm compartment.
   Primary Purpose: Defense
   Range: Within reach
   M.D.C. Special: 100 when not in use, but a renewing force field provides the shield with unlimited M.D.C. when in use.
   Number of Attacks per Melee: Equal to number of hand to hand attacks.
   Special Bonus: Adds +2 to parry in hand to hand combat and even enables the character to attempt to parry/block energy blasts, but with absolutely no bonuses (natural, unmodified dice rolls only).
9. EU-14 Destabilizer: Only one can be carried in jet mode. Has it's own fusion reactor (80 year life). The Destabilizer fire a special burst of energy that will disrupt force fields. Against large shields one blast has an 80% chance of creating a 6D6 foot hole in the field lasting 4D6 minutes. Against power armor/robot force fields one blast will obliterate the force field for 4D6 + 20 minutes.
   Primary Purpose: Assault/Defense
   Secondary Purpose: Force field disruption.
   Mega-Damage: Does 4D6x10 M.D. per each blast.
   Rate of Fire: Can fire up to the combine # of HTH attacks.
   Range: 6000 ft
   Payload: Effectively Unlimited.
10. SPB-XX Symbiotic Particle Beam: This weapon has a symbiotic weapons modification. This mod. links the weapon to the alpha and gives the cannon a pseudo intelligence. The weapon can sense when it is needed and magically appear in the alpha's hand. Likewise, it can be mentally summoned or placed in a particular location by the alpha. The range is limited to a 40 mile radius of the alpha.
      The weapon has the following magic properties: A pseudo-intelligence enabling the device to recognize the needs of the alpha and follow simple instructions for teleportation, hiding and finding locations. Teleportation: lesser, levitate, and shadow meld can be performed at will and without limitation.
      The weapon is mounted on the underside of the alpha in fighter mode, and is carried in the hand in guardian and battloid mode. Can be used in any mode.
    Primary Purpose: Assault and anti-armor
    Secondary Purpose: Defense
    Weight: 660 lb
    Mega-Damage: 5D6x10 M.D. per particle beam blast.
    Rate of Fire: Equal to number of hand to hand attacks. Bursts and sprays are not possible.
    Maximum Effective Range: 11,000 feet (2.08 miles), double in space.
    Payload: Effectively unlimited
11. 60mm Wood Rail Cannon: This cannon is primarily designed for use against vampires. It is hand held like a rifle.
    Primary Purpose: Anti-Vampire
    Mega-Damage: Does 4D6x10 H.P. to vampires and 2D4x10 M.D. 75% of having one or more rounds hit and stay in the heart.
    Rate of Fire: Can fire up to the # of HTH attacks.
    Range: 6000 ft
    Payload: 200 blasts. It takes two melee actions to reload.
12. Flame Thrower: A small unit with a retractable nozzle and hose is housed in the left forearm.
    Primary Purpose: Defense
    Secondary Purpose: Anti-Personnel
    Damage: 1D4 M.D. per blast of napalm like fire. Plus there is a 90% likelihood of setting all combustible material, including fuel, wood, dry grass, clothes and hair on fire. The naplem like fire does an additional 1D4 M.D. per melee round and burns for 2D4 minutes.
    Rate of Fire: Equal to hand to hand attacks per melee.
    Range: 200 ft
    Payload: 150 blasts, recharging the fuel tank takes two minutes.
13. Any Hand held weapon can be used desired.
14. Combat Skills: Attacks/actions per Melee: 12
    Bonuses: Critical strike on a natural roll of 18-20, Knock out on a natural roll of 18-20, +10 to pull punch, Death blow on a natural 20.
       Strike: +16    Parry: +22      Dodge: +24 in battloid & guardian mode, +26 in jet mode
       Roll: +14      Initiative: +12  Pull Punch: +8    Long Dist. Weapon's: +9
      Restrained Punch: 3D6 M.D.
      Full Strength Punch: 1D6x10M.D.
      Power Punch: 2D6x10 M.D.
      Kick: 5D6 M.D.
      Leap Kick: 3D6x10 M.D.
      Body Block: 5D6 M.D.
      Tear/Pry: 3D6 M.D.
      Stomp: 3D6 M.D.
      Body Flip: 4D6 M.D.
15. Cyclone Storage Compartment: This compartment is located on the top of the alpha. A VR-041 Saber Cyclone is stored in here.

ShadowAlpha.php -- Revised: March 24, 2007.

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