Automated Combat Unit H6
The Automated Combat Unit H6 (ACU-H6) represents the backbone of the Lupescu Robotics line of Humanoid Automated Combat Units. A combat droid that made its first debut in 2313 CE, it has since then maintained a respectable combat record, becoming a favoured tool in use by the Commonwealth Colonial Marines' numerous special forces outfits. Often employed in high risk missions where the conditions are not suitable for the deployment of organic troops, H6s are employed in either supporting roles to other special operations units or in squads made up of purely automated forces. The design has garnered a reputation as a rugged, reliable and effective combatant, as well as infamy for its allegedly indiscriminate approach to warfare.
Design-wise, the H6 is a bipedal humanoid platform standing 1.9 metres in height. Most of the unit's sensory equipment is contained within its protected "head". Additional auxiliary systems can be found within the body, allowing the droid to operate even with its primary sensors damaged, albeit much less effectively. The rest of the vital computing systems are likewise found within the "chest" of the unit, providing maximum protection and compact arrangement. Effectively, as long as the chest piece remains, the H6 can operate in some capacity. These systems include top of the line Lupescu Type-III neural processors. While nowhere near as potent as those found on newer synth models, they are sufficient to load all standard and optional Colonial Marine combat directives with limited spare processing power to adapt to dynamic battlefield situations. This does, however, mean the unit is relatively incapable of improvisation, as deviations from the pre-loaded directives are difficult to implement.
To power this extensive array of systems, Lupescu Robotics relied on advances in power cell miniaturization and capacity. A new generation of batteries developed by Lupescu subsidiaries guaranteed a compact yet potent source of energy, enabling the droid to operate in one month intervals non stop before requiring replenishment. The droid can further extend this by shutting off redundant systems should it need to wait extended periods. Located in the chest alongside most other systems, the compact layout and quick-access panels eased its maintenance to a significant degree. The droid is also capable of performing some of these procedures itself, enabling the H6 to be deployed for extended periods without the need for external input.
The H6 design team focused on finding a balance between armour protection and weight, allowing the droid to resist small caliber arms and low yield energy weapons, while maintaining a level of agility required to traverse combat situations and avoid heavier armaments. To this end, the H6 utilizes layers of light adaptive durasteel plating to cover its critical components along its entire body, while leaving its still sturdy joints free function without further interference. This allows for an impressive level of agility, further enhanced by the machine's "arms" and "legs" containing the necessary functions for movement in even the roughest terrain through jumps and climbs.
Weaponry wise, the H6 relies on its humanoid form. Its upper limbs have been modelled after human arms, the five fingered set up allowing the droid to operate all standard weaponry within the Commonwealth arsenal. As its motor functions are significantly more potent than that of the usual frontline soldier, this has also meant the ability to operate heavier weapons in far easier manner. Should a H6 unit find itself disarmed, a retractable blade within its right arm can grant a measure of self defense. It can also be removed for use in a more traditional manner, and provides the unit with a useful tool for general usage. Should an H6 be fully disarmed, the droid is programmed with extensive unarmed combat protocols, with the H6's enhanced motor functions and self-defense programs providing a level of lethality to even unarmed strikes.
Adopted into service with the Special operations department in 2315 CE, the H6 quickly became an iconic example of autonomous warfare units utilized by the Commonwealth. Used initially in anti-partisan operations along the frontier, its performance swiftly impressed the Admiralty. Employed to clear insurgent encampments, its capabilities and systematic approach to combat meant automated surgical strikes resulted in almost total destruction of enemy forces - with many being eliminated afterwards as retreating enemies proved easy hunting to the agile combat droids. From there, further orders have since been placed and the H6 has become a staple of Commonwealth special operations, being easy to produce, rugged, reliable and relatively expandable. Despite this, reports have also surfaced of H6 units proving unable to effectively differentiate the threat levels of individuals upon the battlefield. In 2326 CE, a leaked report alleged multiple cases of H6 units engaging non-combatants on the battlefield with lethal force. The Admiralty and Lupescu Robotics have challenged these claims, acknowledging early models may have shown some deviations in programing but that these issues have since been eliminated in later models.
Design-wise, the H6 is a bipedal humanoid platform standing 1.9 metres in height. Most of the unit's sensory equipment is contained within its protected "head". Additional auxiliary systems can be found within the body, allowing the droid to operate even with its primary sensors damaged, albeit much less effectively. The rest of the vital computing systems are likewise found within the "chest" of the unit, providing maximum protection and compact arrangement. Effectively, as long as the chest piece remains, the H6 can operate in some capacity. These systems include top of the line Lupescu Type-III neural processors. While nowhere near as potent as those found on newer synth models, they are sufficient to load all standard and optional Colonial Marine combat directives with limited spare processing power to adapt to dynamic battlefield situations. This does, however, mean the unit is relatively incapable of improvisation, as deviations from the pre-loaded directives are difficult to implement.
To power this extensive array of systems, Lupescu Robotics relied on advances in power cell miniaturization and capacity. A new generation of batteries developed by Lupescu subsidiaries guaranteed a compact yet potent source of energy, enabling the droid to operate in one month intervals non stop before requiring replenishment. The droid can further extend this by shutting off redundant systems should it need to wait extended periods. Located in the chest alongside most other systems, the compact layout and quick-access panels eased its maintenance to a significant degree. The droid is also capable of performing some of these procedures itself, enabling the H6 to be deployed for extended periods without the need for external input.
The H6 design team focused on finding a balance between armour protection and weight, allowing the droid to resist small caliber arms and low yield energy weapons, while maintaining a level of agility required to traverse combat situations and avoid heavier armaments. To this end, the H6 utilizes layers of light adaptive durasteel plating to cover its critical components along its entire body, while leaving its still sturdy joints free function without further interference. This allows for an impressive level of agility, further enhanced by the machine's "arms" and "legs" containing the necessary functions for movement in even the roughest terrain through jumps and climbs.
Weaponry wise, the H6 relies on its humanoid form. Its upper limbs have been modelled after human arms, the five fingered set up allowing the droid to operate all standard weaponry within the Commonwealth arsenal. As its motor functions are significantly more potent than that of the usual frontline soldier, this has also meant the ability to operate heavier weapons in far easier manner. Should a H6 unit find itself disarmed, a retractable blade within its right arm can grant a measure of self defense. It can also be removed for use in a more traditional manner, and provides the unit with a useful tool for general usage. Should an H6 be fully disarmed, the droid is programmed with extensive unarmed combat protocols, with the H6's enhanced motor functions and self-defense programs providing a level of lethality to even unarmed strikes.
Adopted into service with the Special operations department in 2315 CE, the H6 quickly became an iconic example of autonomous warfare units utilized by the Commonwealth. Used initially in anti-partisan operations along the frontier, its performance swiftly impressed the Admiralty. Employed to clear insurgent encampments, its capabilities and systematic approach to combat meant automated surgical strikes resulted in almost total destruction of enemy forces - with many being eliminated afterwards as retreating enemies proved easy hunting to the agile combat droids. From there, further orders have since been placed and the H6 has become a staple of Commonwealth special operations, being easy to produce, rugged, reliable and relatively expandable. Despite this, reports have also surfaced of H6 units proving unable to effectively differentiate the threat levels of individuals upon the battlefield. In 2326 CE, a leaked report alleged multiple cases of H6 units engaging non-combatants on the battlefield with lethal force. The Admiralty and Lupescu Robotics have challenged these claims, acknowledging early models may have shown some deviations in programing but that these issues have since been eliminated in later models.
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