Androids

Androids aren’t technically a species, and can vary greatly in appearance. Frequently, however, they look like bipeds. While many philosophers will debate whether or not Androids have true consciousness, they have passed every test imaginable and are legally considered to be alive, with all the rights and responsibilities that entails. Stronger and tougher than humans, with processors which can outpace the human mind, Androids aren’t always the most popular in the room.
Android technology was independently developed on Earth and Mars. In the centuries since first contact, compatibility has been developed between the disparate technologies, to the point of homogeneity.

Note: All Androids are considered VI on the scale of Artificial Intelligences

Note 2: the physical specifications of an Android often influences their personalities. If changing physical attributes or a fully new body (an arduous process), the individual and their associates may notice changes in preferences and attitude. An onboard scanner may result in more creativity, while an attached gun may lead to a more assertive manner of speech.

Typical names: KX-159, D.A.T.A., SL1A, TikTok, G.O.L.E.M., Watson, Jeeves, C.H.I.P., Robby, A.L.P.H.A., Mk XIV, B.R.A.I.N.

Designs: Androids develop gear with the intent to integrate. While it may have a standard handle, a pistol will also have at least 3 ways to interface with a robotic shell.

Statistics

Size: Small, medium, or large
Attributes: STR +2, LOG +2, LUC -, PSI -
Skill choices: Computers, engineering, running, linguistics, [technical].

Exploits

Mindless. Androids are immune to any attacks which target MENTAL DEFENSE.
Deterministic. An Android’s PSI attribute cannot rise above zero. An Android can have a LUC attribute, but cannot spend LUC dice to gain bonus dice when making attribute checks.
Electronic vulnerability. As mechanoids, Androids are vulnerable (1d6) to electricity damage, and vulnerable (2d6) to ion damage.
Automaton. Androids do not need to eat, sleep, or breathe, and weigh 150% normal.

No Natural Healing. Androids do not naturally recover Health over time. Recovery is only possible in a workshop.

Choose two of the following modification
Additional options available.

Organic appearance. The android’s appearance is uncannily like that of a human (or other species) although not so alike that it would fool anyone.
Wheels. The android moves on wheels instead of legs. This reduces its SPEED to 2 across difficult terrain, but increases its SPEED by 2 on normal terrain.
Armor. The android is plated with armor, giving it SOAK 5. The android’s weight is 200% normal instead of 150%, and it suffers a -1 penalty to its SPEED score.
Access ports. The android can “plug in” to a computer or computerized system, granting it a +1d6 bonus to computer checks.
Scanner. The android has an inbuilt scanner (equal to a hand scanner) which it is always considered to be carrying. This scanner might be part of its body, or simply part of its sensory equipment, and may or may not be visible.
Compute. The android can absorb a large document (the equivalent of a major novel) in a minute, or make complex calculations, including FTL calculations which require no check at FTL factors equal to or lower than the android’s LOG attribute.
Weapon. The android has an integrated melee weapon. Choose one weapon worth 100cr or less.