Talocin (ta-low-seen)

Artificial vehicles for minds to be uploaded

A talo is a walking platform for extensive civilian and military use. Mass produced talocin have some measure of standardization reflected in their stats. Pilotless talocin have no Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma of their own. When a pilot does drive the talo; it adopts of the driver's CON, while INT, WIS and CHA are rerolled.

Frame Size	Base Purchase DC	Base Hit Dice	Extra HP	Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha	Maximum Hit Dice/ Purchase DC Modifier
Colossal	48	32d10	120	44	7	—	d10	d10	d5	45d10 /+4 per HD
Gargantuan	40	16d10	80	36	7	—	"	"	"	31d10 /+3 per HD
Huge	32	8d10	40	28	7	—	"	"	"	15d10 /+2 per HD
Large	28	2d10	20	20	9	—	"	"	"	7d10 /+1 per HD
Medium	24	1d10	10	12	11	—	"	"	"	—
Small	20	1/2d10	5	8	13	—	"	"	"	—
Tiny	16	1/4d10	—	4	15	—	"	"	"	—
Diminutive	12	1/8d10	—	2	17	—	"	"	"	—
Fine	8	1/16d10	—	1	19	—	"	"	"	—

Upgrades

Upgrade	Description	Purchase DC
STR (L5)	Parts of the robot’s frame are reinforced or replaced with stronger materials +2 to STR	5 + ½ the base purchase DC of the frame + STR modifier before the upgrade
DEX (L6)	The robot receives more flexible joints and modified tactile sensors +2 to DEX	5 + ½ the base purchase DC of the frame + DEX modifier before the upgrade
INT (L6)	Modifications to the robot’s AI allow for more creative thinking +2 to INT	10 + ½ the base purchase DC of the frame + INT modifier before the upgrade
CHA (L7)	Character and personality subroutines enable better interpretation of humanoid behaviour patterns +2 to CHA	10 + ½ the base purchase DC of the frame + CHA modifier before the upgrade
WIS (L7)	Adjustments to the robot’s sensors and software enable more intuitive actions +2 to WIS.	10 + ½ the base purchase DC of the frame + WIS modifier before the upgrade

Power Generation

Miniature Power Plant

For the most basic models, a gas turbine provides the power for each platform lasting up to 8 hours, when running medium power. They are further backed up by a highly energy dense fuel cell in the event of an emergency.

Propulsion

Walking

Sensors read the force and direction inputed by a thought, which was then translated by the computer into pre programmed leg movements. The driver created cues to the suit of their intentions that their computer then carried out; taking into account the terrain and any momentum. Solid-state gyro sensors and a dynamic balance system compensated for shifts in the unit's center of gravity with instantaneous adjustments to maintain an upright posture.
However, direct hits or impact from something large enough can overcome the suit's strength and versatility. A driver is able to punch, lift cargo crates or build prefab units by themselves.

Other Locomotion

Name	Base Speed	Purchase DC
Forced Air	Fly 30 ft (clumsy)	½ the base purchase DC of the robot’s frame
Multiple Legs	30 ft	½ the purchase DC of the robot’s frame
Atmosphere Propeller	Fly 40 ft (clumsy)	¼ the purchase DC of the robot’s frame
Water Propeller	Swim 20 ft	¼ the base purchase DC of the robot’s frame
Rotor	Fly 30 ft (poor)	¼ the base purchase DC of the robot’s frame
Stationary	0 ft	Not applicable. (Included in the base purchase DC)
Track	10 ft	⅒ the base purchase DC of the robot’s frame (round down)
Treads	20 ft	¼ the base purchase DC of the robot’s frame
Wheels	30 ft	½ the base purchase DC of the robot’s frame
Casters	20 ft	¼ the base purchase DC of the robot’s frame
Pair of Legs	20 ft	½ the base purchase DC of the robot’s frame
Thruster	Fly 30 ft (poor)	½ the base purchase DC of the robot’s frame
Inductor	30 ft	½ the base purchase DC of the robot’s frame

Weapons & Armament

Multi-purpose

The basic layout design forgoes integrated weapons. Though suits can be armed with a variety of weapons, either to carry or built-in.
The suit mimicks the same functionality as a human with two legs, two arms and highly dexterous hands that allows it to perform normal duties that would be required in a man-made environment. These are all controlled directly by the drivers own thoughts using zero-latency systems.
The limbs are activated in a similar manner; transitioning between standing rest position less than a second. Due to the inherent spacial differential in the mind of the CPU and the rest of the body, allowed for movement in a 1:100 ratio. This scaling improves the spatial positioning of the body which automated to a perfect 1:1 response with the pilot.
Manipulators

Types	Purchase DC	Dimi	Tiny	Sma	Med (2)	Lar (4)	Huge (8)	Gar	Colossal
Advance Hand	10 + ¼ the base purchase DC	—	1	1d2	1d3	1d4	1d6	1d8	2d6
Claw	10 + ¼ the base purchase DC	1	1d2	1d3	1d4	1d6	1d8	2d6	2d8
Hand	10 + ¼ the base purchase DC	—	1	1d2	1d3	1d4	1d6	1d8	2d6
Jaws	10 + ¼ the base purchase DC	1	1d2	1d3	1d4	1d6	1d8	2d6	2d8
Pincer	5 + ¼ the base purchase DC	—	1	1d2	1d3	1d4	1d6	1d8	2d6
Probe	5 + ⅒ the base purchase DC	—	—	1	1d2	1d3	1d4	1d6	1d8
Special-Use Gripper	5 + ⅒ the base purchase DC	—	1	1d2	1d3	1d4	1d6	1d8	2d6
Task Hand	10 + ¼ the base purchase DC	-	1	1d2	1d3	1d4	1d6	1d8	2d6

Armor and defense

Skeletal Frame

Talocin are composed from locally sourced composites, ceramics and electronics around other complex components. Due to the typical materials used in its construction, a talo is surprisingly light in a gravity environment. The feet and lower legs are reinforced for shock resistance. Transparent, impact-resistant, glass-polymer laminate are used where lenses are required such as with cameras or scientific instruments.
The main enclosed chassis is maintained at 0.3 PSI over pressure to prevent ingress of alien atmospheres and as a seal against vacuum which can be further protected with additional blast shields.

Automated Systems

Suits have a walk back ability up to the range that this power plant provided that is either triggered by the driver or remotely from a supervisory headquarters.
Also included, is a built-in breathing apparatus in the event a following organic is in need of one.

Communication Tools & Systems

Transmitters

Every suit has to be calibrated to its driver to limit the chance of mental hyperextension. In the event of an emergency, cybernetic chips planted near the neck area can beam their consciousness away from the place of immediate danger to a backup server or spare talo.

Sensors

A talo comes with a basic package of 360 degree sightlines, radar, active infrared and passive thermal targeting.
Alongside a full body force feedback system that resisted movement when suits missed an obstacle and applied proportional pressure to simulate touch sensations. This allowes the driver to handle delicate things without breaking them or operate in total darkness using touch alone.

Sight: A talo without visual sensors suffers a -4 penalty on related skill checks and cannot make Spot checks.
Sound: A talo without audio sensors suffers a -2 penalty on related skill checks and cannot make Listen checks.
Touch: A talo without tactile sensors suffers a -4 penalty on all Demolitions, Disable Device, Forgery, and Repair checks.

Classes of Sensor Systems

Sensor System	Description	Penalties	Bonuses	Type	Purchase DC
Class 1	Low-res video camera Basic audio receiver	-4 to Demolitions, Disable Device, Forgery, and Repair checks -2 to all other checks	None	Audio, Visual	13
Class 2	Video camera with infrared capability Basic audio receiver Crude chemical sniffer	-4 to Demolitions, Disable Device, Forgery, and Repair checks	None	Audio, Olfactory, Visual	15
Class 3	Video camera with infrared capability Basic audio receiver Crude chemical sniffer	None	None	Audio, Olfactory, Visual	17
Class 4	Hi-res video sensors Hi-fidelity audio sensor Chemical vapor scanner Pressure sensor	None	+2 to Listen and Spot checks	Audio, Olfactory, Tactile, Visual	17
Class 5.1: Ladar	Hi-res video sensors with darkvision (60 feet) Hi-fidelity audio sensors Chemical vapor scanner Pressure sensors Ladar system	None	+2 to Listen checks +4 to Spot checks	Audio, Olfactory, Tactile, Visual	19
Class 5.2: Sonar	Hi-res video sensors with darkvision (60 feet) Hi-fidelity audio sensors Chemical vapor scanner Pressure sensors Sonar system	None	+2 to Spot checks +4 to Listen checks	Audio, Olfactory, Tactile, Visual	19
Class 6	Hi-res video sensors with darkvision (120 feet) Hi-fidelity audio sensors Chemical vapor scanner Pressure sensors Short-range radar	None	+2 to Listen and Spot checks +1 to initiative	Audio, Olfactory, Tactile, Visual	22
Class 7	Hi-definition video sensors with darkvision (120 feet) Acoustic audio sensors Chemical vapor scanner Pressure sensors Multiband radar	None	+2 to Listen, Search, and Spot checks +2 to initiative	Audio, Olfactory, Tactile, Visual	22
Class 8	Hi-definition video sensors with darkvision (120 feet) Acoustic audio sensors Sophisticated olfactory sensor Tactile sensor array Multiband radar	None	+2 to Demolitions, Disable Device, Forgery, Listen, Repair, Search, and Spot checks +2 to initiative checks Gains scent ability	Audio, Olfactory, Tactile, Visual	25
Class 9	Full-spectrum eye with darkvision (180 feet) Full-frequency ear Sophisticated olfactory sensor Tactile sensor array Multiband radar	None	+2 to Demolitions, Disable Device, Forgery, Listen, Repair, Search, and Spot checks +3 to initiative checks Gains scent ability	Audio, Olfactory, Tactile, Visual	26
Nerve Web	Full-spectrum eye with darkvision (180 feet) Full-frequency ear Sophisticated olfactory sensor Tactile and gustatory sensors Multiband radar	None	+4 to Demolitions, Disable Device, Forgery, Listen, Repair, Search, and Spot checks +3 to initiative Gains scent ability	Audio, Olfactory, Tactile, Gustatory, Visual	30

Additional & auxiliary systems

Personal VR

Most talocin carry enough memory and processing power to facilitate an internal virtual reality homepage.
An internal heads-up display and external sounds are reproduced within the VR with directionality which enable communication with others nearby via external speakers.

Hangars & docked vessels

Additional Attachments

Equipment	Description	Purchase DC	Restriction
AV Recorder	Use the video and audio sensors to record and store up to 8 hours of information.	13	None
AV Transmitter	A unit with a video camera and microphone connected to visual and audio sensors that transmits the information to the CPU or remote control unit within 1000ft. Does not allow control.	16	None
Fire Extinguisher	A unit that ejects chemicals in a 10ft cone for 5 charges. Capacity based on frame size.	5 + ¼ base purchase DC of the frame	Only available to small or larger
Integrated Cell Phone	Enables the talo to make and receive calls.	11	None
Loading Mechanism	Allows reloading a single handheld weapon as a full-round action. Holds enough ammunition to reload three times. Each purchase works with specific types of ammunition.	12 (does not include ammunition)	None
Remote Control Unit	A handheld control stick or gauntlet that allows a specific machine to be controlled from afar as a full-round action. Talocin must have an AV transmitter and robolink adjusted to the same frequency.	15	None
Robolink	Can only be installed on a talo without INT score. Enables remote control of their actions, can shut it down or activate it. Requires remote control unit.	16	None
Tool Mount	A mount that adjusts to hold one tool at a time, powered by the talo's power plant. Tool size can be up to one category larger than the talo's size.	1 + purchase DC of the accompanying tool	None
Vocalizer	Enables to speak any language it knows. Requires the appropriate language skill.	10	None
Integrated Videophone	Enables the robot to make and receive video calls. View provided by its visual sensors. View can be reset with a DC 15 Repair check.	14	None
Magnetic Feet	Climb ferrous surfaces without making climb checks. Otherwise, +20 climb speed.	12	None
Micro-Hooks	Climb non-ferrous surfaces without ever falling, or climbing further, more than 25ft from the anchored point.	12	Only available to medium or smaller
Survivor Array	Includes units to help talocin traverse harsh environments and resist damage: Topographical guidance (+10 to navigate) Gyroscopic unit (+10 speed) Pressure-sealed insulation (+10 resistance to acid, cold and fire damage) Nightvision amplifier (Grant 60 ft darkvision or extend its normal range by +60 ft)	15 + ½ base purchase DC of the frame	Licensed (+1)
Holo Screen	Projects a holographic image around the robot, making it appear as something else. Gains 20% concealment against attacks.	28	Licensed (+1)
Inertial Inhibitor	Generates a magnetic field that slows the velocity of potentially damaging weapons and projectiles. Gains 5 damage reduction.	29	Military (+3)
Polyvox	Translates any language spoken within range of the audio sensors into a familiar language.	17	None
Self-Repair Unit	Enables a talo to repair itself for d10 by replacing damaged parts.	25	Licensed (+1)
Photon Screen	Renders the talo and any carried items invisible by bending light around it. Gains a +40 to hide if immobile or a +20 if moving. Pinpointing an invisible talo, that isn’t otherwise attempting to hide, requires a DC 40 spot check if immobile or DC 20 spot check if moving. An invisible talo gains 50% concealment against attacks that correctly pinpoint it.	33	Restricted (+2)
Robot Repair Unit	Enables a talo to repair itself or another by replacing damaged parts. Acts as a full-round action to repair itself or another to restore 1d10 damage. No checks necessary	28	Licensed (+1)

Nickname

Android

Synthezoid

Designation

Talo

Crew

• Magyari

Military Formation Usage

• Dai Uzu
• Taurus Exodus

Current location

Miasmic Astral

Rarity

Common

Length

Customizable

Height

Customizable

Weight

Customizable

Speed

Customizable

Complement / Crew

1 Epsilonian or Thetían

Self-Destruct Option

Install a self-destruct feature succeed a DC 20 CON check. If failed by 10 or more, the system detonates.
Normally detonates when hp is 0. Otherwise, a DC 30 CON check can change the detonation trigger at a higher number of hp.
Bystanders must succeed a reflex save: DC 10 + 1/2 the talo's damage dice to reduce the damage by half.

Size	Add Dam	Pur DC
Colossal	12d6	27
Gargantuan	9d6	24
Huge	6d6	21
Large	4d6	19
Medium	2d6	17
Small	1d6	16
Tiny	—	15
Diminutive	—	15
Fine	—	15

Storage Capacity

An insulated compartment for internal storing that can store objects of up to two size categories smaller than the talk frame.

Frame Size	Max Weight Limit	Pur DC
Small	10 lb.	6
Medium	20 lb.	8
Large	40 lb.	10
Huge	120 lb.	13
Gargantuan	360 lb.	17
Colossal	1,000 lb.	22

Building your Own

Size	Frame Purchase DC	Casting Purchase DC	Base Hit Dice	Extra Hit Points	Frame STR	Casting STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA	Max Hit Dice/ Purchase DC Modifier
Colossal	44	48	32d10	120	47	46	6	—	—	10	1	64d10 /+3 per HD
Gargantuan	36	40	16d10	80	39	38	6	—	—	10	1	31d10 /+3 per HD
Huge	28	32	8d10	40	31	30	6	—	—	10	1	15d10 /+2 per HD
Large	24	28	2d10	20	23	22	8	—	—	10	1	7d10 /+1 per HD
Medium	20	24	1d10	10	15	14	10	—	—	10	1	—
Small	16	20	1/2d10	5	11	10	12	—	—	10	1	—
Tiny	12	16	1/4d10	—	7	6	14	—	—	10	1	—
Diminutive	8	12	1/8d10	—	5	4	16	—	—	10	1	—
Fine	4	8	1/16d10	—	1	1	18	—	—	10	1	—

Frames are essentially mechanical skeleton. They provide the base purchase DC, Hit Dice, and ability stats, as well as purchase DC modifiers for improving stats. Frames are perfectly capable of functioning on their own, though alot of their innards are exposed.
A character can commission, or build their own, provided they are in a workshop or factory that has the components. Passing the check and investing time in its construction:

12 hours for a Tiny or smaller

24 hours for a Small to Large

48 hours for a Huge or larger
Castings are essentially the hard plastic or metallic casings that give the shape suggestive of a living creature. Passing the check and investing time in its construction:

24 hours for a Large or smaller

72 hours for a Huge or larger
A narrative complication for either can go as high as a -4 penalty on the check.