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PRA Releases the Anansi Multiped Drone Mini-Tank (PMT)

Otagia
09-11-2005, 17:21
Anansi (M) Multiped Drone Mini-Tank

Length: 4 meters
Height: 2.4 to 3 meters
Width: 2.5 meters
Mass: 10 tonnes
Propulsion: Multiped
Max Speed: 60 mph wheeled, 8 mph walking
Power Supply: EM motor
Crew: 1 or None (Remote Operation)
Armament: M22 6mm battle rifle (internal, right arm); 6mm minigat OR Thunderbolt Weapon System (forward mounted); 2 Fine Manipulation Appendages
Armor: Ballistic ceramics w/ titanium honeycomb
Sensor Suite: Thermographic and ultrasonic sensory systems
OtherDirect neural interface, Virtual HUD, Electronic Warfare Suite (details pending), Gecko Climbing System, Pneumatic Grappling Hook
Cost: 2,000,000 USD

Fast and heavily armed, the Anansi mini-tank is primarily intended for urban use, due to its multi-ped locomotion. . Its urban utility is compounded by its excellent climbing abilities, due in part to its locking wheels with Gecko climbing pads. These allow the Anansi, with the assistance of its grappling hook, to scale walls with ease, as well as drive up slopes that many wheeled vehicles would find difficult.

The Anansi can carry a single pilot or passenger, and can be operated at a range of up to two miles, as well as internally. Operation is conducted through direct neural interface, with a fully operational virtual dashboard and HUD.

Electronics Warfare Suite- The Anansi also features a powerful electronic warfare suite, capable of jamming enemy communications, subverting lightly protected systems, and even frying the brains of those connected to a Direct Neural Interface. By remotely hacking into a targets network, usually via laser or radio communication, the Anansi can cause power surges

Pictures:
Anansis in storage (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/blaesa/tachikomahanger.jpg)
Anansi waving at the camera (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/blaesa/tachikoma-action.jpg)
Anansi exiting transport vehicle (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/blaesa/tachikomatransport.jpg)
Otagia
09-11-2005, 18:51
Anansi (P) Multiped Drone Police Tank

Length: 4 meters
Height: 2.4 to 3 meters
Width: 2.5 meters
Mass: 9 tonnes
Propulsion: Multiped
Max Speed: 70 mph wheeled, 8 mph walking
Power Supply: EM motor
Crew: None (Remote Operation)
Armament: Model 100 SMG (internal, right arm); 30mm grenade launcher (standard loadout of tear gas/KoloBac and stunners); 2 Fine Manipulation Appendages
Armor: Light Ballistic Ceramics w/ Titanium Honeycomb
Sensor Suite: Thermographic and ultrasonic sensory systems
OtherVirtual HUD, Electronic Warfare Suite, Gecko Climbing System, Pneumatic Grappling Hook
Cost: 1,750,000 USD

A common variant of the Anansi (M) Mini-Tank, the Anansi (P) has been modified to operate as a security and police drone. The heavy weapon has been replaced with a 30mm grenade launcher, used to stun criminals and halt riots. The HVAR has also been downgraded to a Model 100 SMG, usually firing gel rounds to avoid causing undue injury to suspects. More importantly, the crew pod has been completely retrofitted, removing all systems and internal latches, turning the pod into an armored prison unit. Armor has also been downgraded, as criminals are far less likely to carry weapons capable of damaging the drone, especially when it is operated remotely. The Anansi (P) retains its potent EWS and Gecko system, allowing it unparralled mobility in urban terrain.
Axis Nova
09-11-2005, 19:44
Sorry, but this thing is too vaguely explained.

What's an "electro-thermal chemical acceleration unit"?

What's this Gecko climbing system?

How does this direct neural interface work?

How can something this small carry a computer capable of hacking into so much?
Otagia
09-11-2005, 20:00
Questions answered in the order they were asked:

The ETC unit follows the same principles as an ETC cannon, with the slight difference that the plasma is used for power generation instead of propelling a slug out of a gun.

The Gecko system is a series of tiny, hook-like adhesive hairs on the feet of the Anansi. These hairs grab on to objects, allowing the Anansi to climb sheer surfaces. The mechanics are similar to those used by Geckos, the systems namesake.

The direct neural interface essentially involves plugging a wire into your head and sending data back and forth directly from the brain and machine. Ports are usually either at the temples, or at the base of the skull. If customers prefer, we can use electrodes instead, although response times are somewhat slowed. My fault for not explaining it really, I assumed it was enough of a PMT staple to not warrant an explanation.

A computer capable of hacking like that really doesn't need to be very big. With PMT miniaturisation and optical chips, you can fit an awful lot in a small area. Consider it the PMT equivalent of a kill-box, except instead of gaming its used for electronic warfare.
Axis Nova
09-11-2005, 20:15
Questions answered in the order they were asked:

The ETC unit follows the same principles as an ETC cannon, with the slight difference that the plasma is used for power generation instead of propelling a slug out of a gun.


How? Does it spoo out the back like a rocket? Turn a little turbine to provide electrical power?


The Gecko system is a series of tiny, hook-like adhesive hairs on the feet of the Anansi. These hairs grab on to objects, allowing the Anansi to climb sheer surfaces. The mechanics are similar to those used by Geckos, the systems namesake.


What are they made out of? They do have to hold 9 tons of weight after all.


The direct neural interface essentially involves plugging a wire into your head and sending data back and forth directly from the brain and machine. Ports are usually either at the temples, or at the base of the skull. If customers prefer, we can use electrodes instead, although response times are somewhat slowed. My fault for not explaining it really, I assumed it was enough of a PMT staple to not warrant an explanation.


Not really, in my experience. From what I've seen most neural interface stuff is FT.


A computer capable of hacking like that really doesn't need to be very big. With PMT miniaturisation and optical chips, you can fit an awful lot in a small area. Consider it the PMT equivalent of a kill-box, except instead of gaming its used for electronic warfare.

Note that even MT encryption will be able to defeat it, however-- 4096 bit encryption is the simplest way.
Otagia
09-11-2005, 20:25
How? Does it spoo out the back like a rocket? Turn a little turbine to provide electrical power?
Thermocouples and turbine.

What are they made out of? They do have to hold 9 tons of weight after all.

Hold please. I need to dig that up real quick...


Not really, in my experience. From what I've seen most neural interface stuff is FT.
Actually, its nearly MT. They've gotten it to work on a monkey already. See here. (http://s13.invisionfree.com/The_NS_Draftroom/index.php?showtopic=76)


Note that even MT encryption will be able to defeat it, however-- 4096 bit encryption is the simplest way.
True, but the same really goes for any EWS. And there are always back doors and such that can be exploited, and civilians encountered by the Police model aren't very likely to have 4096 bit encryption.
Axis Nova
09-11-2005, 20:49
Thermocouples and turbine.


OK, about what I figured.


Actually, its nearly MT. They've gotten it to work on a monkey already. See here. (http://s13.invisionfree.com/The_NS_Draftroom/index.php?showtopic=76)


Sorry dude, can't read that. I got banned from there when I showed up and complained about a thread someone started there to make fun of me :)



True, but the same really goes for any EWS. And there are always back doors and such that can be exploited, and civilians encountered by the Police model aren't very likely to have 4096 bit encryption.

Ah, so basically it's for stuff like tapping into phone systems, and not for "hacking teh gibson". That makes more sense :)
Otagia
09-11-2005, 21:00
DNI thingies:
http://www.answers.com/topic/brain-computer-interface
http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20010901/bob14.asp

As for the EWS, its mostly for targets of opportunity, disrupting communications, etc. And if I manage to get my hands on the encryption key (salvage damaged enemy tanks and brute force my way in), it makes it even more effective.
Axis Nova
09-11-2005, 23:09
Minor correction: I can actually view that forum, I mistook it for Hogsweat's at first glance.

Seems kinda reasonable, given you take precautions to deal with the stuff MassPwnage suggested there.
Otagia
10-11-2005, 01:42
Bumpage!
Otagia
10-11-2005, 15:49
Bumpity Bump Bump! Manticore and Arachne coming soon!
Otagia
11-11-2005, 15:40
Bump!
Mistalinam
11-11-2005, 16:11
Questions answered in the order they were asked:

The ETC unit follows the same principles as an ETC cannon, with the slight difference that the plasma is used for power generation instead of propelling a slug out of a gun.

what most people refuse to see is that plasma is just ionized gas it. requires massive amounts of energy to create. The reson it is ionized is so you can guide it with large electro magnets and its usefull in lab experiments. it cant propel projectiles unless it is compressed and when it is it just acts like any other gas when compressed. so using plasma to propel a shell is pointless and expensive. and unless it is super heated it dosent burn through things. what it does do is if you put a human in a room full of plasma he dies because the ionized plasma short circuits his brain. and on the off chance he doesnt die he will be serously brain Damaged
Otagia
11-11-2005, 17:16
what most people refuse to see is that plasma is just ionized gas it. requires massive amounts of energy to create. The reson it is ionized is so you can guide it with large electro magnets and its usefull in lab experiments. it cant propel projectiles unless it is compressed and when it is it just acts like any other gas when compressed. so using plasma to propel a shell is pointless and expensive. and unless it is super heated it dosent burn through things. what it does do is if you put a human in a room full of plasma he dies because the ionized plasma short circuits his brain. and on the off chance he doesnt die he will be serously brain Damaged
You might want to read up on ETC weaponry. It uses an electric shock to transform a primer into superheated plasma. See this article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrothermal-chemical_technology) for a rough overview. Also, recent inquiries into the efficiency of ETC engines have lead to them being replaced with standard EM motors.
Mistalinam
12-11-2005, 13:32
that artical says that you use plasma to ignite a charge not to propel a warhead. you can't a repet CAN'T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! use plasma to power or propel things. An ETC as that artical says is just an advanced way of igniteing propelants i rest my case
Otagia
12-11-2005, 22:29
Right, did you not get the note that I'M NOT USING IT FOR POWER anymore? Also, superheated plasma can interact with a thermocouple to produce power, or could turn a turbine, the same way as a gas. It CAN be used to propell things, in much the same manner that rapidly expanding gas propells your average bullet. Certain propellants can break down into plasma, much like most propellants break down into gas. Thus, it can move things quite easily.