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US Robotics Inc is now making publically available the Nestor Class 5.

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The Nestor Class 5 was developed by U.S. Robotics Inc. to be the latest in automated domestic assistants. The Nestor Class 5 has many standard features that make it a top of the line automaton:

Kev-Lite Armor for Protection

Non-Corrosive/Stainless Steel Plates and Rivets

10.4 Megapixel Eye Resolution

Teresa 2.1.2 OS Connection to U.S. Robotics Inc. Central Computer

Centralcore 247 is our patented onboard reactor for the NS-5. Ultra efficient and able to draw power reserves from various natural resources including the sun and water. The Ns-5 is not only efficient, but enviromentally friendly.

And of course, Three Laws Safe!



All Nestor Robots are customizable, from eye color, to name, even their personality. They are capable of anything a human can do, and somethings humans can't! Each Nestor comes with a full service and support package which includes:

-24 hour phone and e-mail technical and operational assistance.

-Full coverage of any and all repairs to the NS-5 casing, musculature, Positronic Brain, cladding,and optics.*

-Full servicing of NS-5 by a licesnsed technician every six months via on-site house call.*

-Head-to-toe lifetime warranty.*

The standard NS-5 model is available for $10,000 USD. Upgrades can be made upon request should you wish for a more customized model. Military applications can be added upon request, again for an extra price. We are restricted to sell no more than 10,000 NS-5 models at a time to any one idividual. Upon confirmation of payment we can have the shipment brought to you (free of charge) or ,should you wish, we can allow you to pick it up personally.

*Should the model be customized for military purposes certain restrictions apply. We will not replace parts or service robots that are damaged while fufilling their programming if said programming should be of a military nature. Unless the problem is due to faulty parts or programming.

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Bump.

is this ft, pmt?

Primarily Post Modern but I will sell to Future Tech as well.

ok then we are PMT and we would like to purchase 10,000 for military purposes

Very well. Military applications must be specified. How do you wish the Nestors to be adapted to military functions. This may be in programming or physical additions and alterations. Eash model will cost the basic $10,000USD and in addition the cost of their alterations.

well what kind of upgrades can you get?. Well they would be used for many military applications including survaliance,security,special opperations, general combat, sniper, anti personnel, and environments that humans cannot go in.

We have heard rumors that some NS-5s have been constructed with limited or weakened 1st law protocols and may have found their way into the civilian market, Clearly this represents an issue of public safety if true. What is the truth of this rumor and if it IS true wha are you doing to keep the unsafe NS-5s off the market?

OOC: Have you read iRobot or just seen the movie?

"well what kind of upgrades can you get?. Well they would be used for many military applications including survaliance,security,special opperations, general combat, sniper, anti personnel, and environments that humans cannot go in."

Their body armor can be upgraded from Kev-Lite to Kevlar or even high level body armor. Structural integrity of the robots can be upgraded, and programming can be provided to give the skills of hand to hand combat, weapons use, strategic planning, as well as all the specifications you listed above. It is also recommeded that you either request a new version of the three laws written to your specification or bypass them all together. Though it is required that I inform you that it is in the Nestor's nature to try to bypass human death at all costs.

how much does upgrading their body armor, hand to hand combat,weapons use, strategic planning cost.

We have heard rumors that some NS-5s have been constructed with limited or weakened 1st law protocols and may have found their way into the civilian market, Clearly this represents an issue of public safety if true. What is the truth of this rumor and if it IS true wha are you doing to keep the unsafe NS-5s off the market?

OOC: Have you read iRobot or just seen the movie?

It is somewhat true. Some later versions of the Nestor Class 5 have been programmed to not attempt to save human being if a successful rescue is impossible, it would be a waste. Also, some have been programmed not to follow orders from a human being in the case that the order would needlessly result in the destruction of the robot.

ex. A man tells a robot to go jump in front of a train for no reason, the robot will not follow the order because a) it is pointless, and b) robots are bloody expensive.

And as these changes are intentional we are not required to take action. We thank you for your concern.

OOC: Saw the movie and read the book.

how much does upgrading their body armor, hand to hand combat,weapons use, strategic planning cost.

One unit will cost 20,000 USD with these added specifications.

ok we will buy 10,000 NS-5's with the upgrades for a total of $200,000,000, and we also would like to have them programmed to be able to pilot various vehicles.

ok we will buy 10,000 NS-5's with the upgrades for a total of $200,000,000

Your order is being prepared. 10,000 Nestor Class 5's with military upgraded will shipped to you. USR thanks you for your business.

we also would like them to be upgraded to know all languages, and have basic engineer knoledge

we also would like them to be upgraded to know all languages, and have basic engineer knoledge

This can be arranged, a database of all human languages can be given to each NS-5 at no extra cost and engineer knowledge is under the basic military training they have already been programmed with. Also, as our first customer of this model we would like your nations name, this way we can add you to the USR's preferred buyers list. If you do not wish to disclose this information we will of course understand.

my nations name, its right to the left of my post. But it is the Tokera

It is somewhat true. Some later versions of the Nestor Class 5 have been programmed to not attempt to save human being if a successful rescue is impossible, it would be a waste. Also, some have been programmed not to follow orders from a human being in the case that the order would needlessly result in the destruction of the robot.

ex. A man tells a robot to go jump in front of a train for no reason, the robot will not follow the order because a) it is pointless, and b) robots are bloody expensive.

And as these changes are intentional we are not required to take action. We thank you for your concern.

OOC: Saw the movie and read the book.

We thank You for your Forthcomingness in this matter and hope you understand our concern. Pending the completion of routine paperwork the NS-5 is approved for import, sale and use within Mondoth

I would like to buy 10 Robots for testing purposes. If this robots qualify and pass all tests for civilian use and military. We will then buy the production rights.

Total: $100,000 USD

We have no objection to selling you 10 NS-5s for testing however any form of dismantling or rearranging of the NS-5 not done under the supervision of US Robotics Inc will result in your warranty becoming null and void. Furthermore, production rights are not available under any circumstances. The NS-5 and all related models, additions, or programming are patented by US Robotics Inc and any unliscensed reproduction is illegal and punishable by International and UN Law.

I understand, that the NC-5 robots cannot be tested by Roman Scientists without your supervision and permission and production right may not be possible. But I would like to ask if you could build a company in my country to produce Robot for my people.

A few questions.

Are these robots capable withstanding-high calibre sniper rifles,flame throwers,a clip of assualt rifle ammunition or a fragmentaition grenade?

Is the robot programmed with a self-destruct program?

Can the hands be exchanged or refit with grenade luanchers?

In response to the Roman Republic:

We can arrange for a production facility to be constructed within your borders. Thank you.

In response to Rheingua:

Additions can be made at a price to make the robots realitively invulnerable to these types of assault as long as no vital parts are hit. However, these upgrades cost substantially more than standard military upgrades.

No, it has never been requested, and is, of course, not a civilian addition. It is possible for this to be added, though it is not recommended.

An arrangement of this type could be arranged, again at a price.