Adrek Robotics "Burroughs" Mars Operations Standard Full Conversion

Adrek Robotics "Burroughs" is the full conversion for Mars. In this respect, it is analogous to the Alpha class. Purchasers typically customize their basic model with various options, such as enhanced optics, weapons, and so forth.

Because the Burroughs is designed to operate on Mars, it is protected against the harsh environment The protective systems include enhanced armor, environmental control systems, and radiation shielding. The Burroughs is outfitted to traverse the surface of Mars. Its feet are designed to deal with everything from loose sand to broken terrain. For safety purposes, the Burroughs is equipped with a 'Goop shooter' to seal holes in hulls and suits. Since Mars is a big, bleak world, with few people, sometimes they get lost However, if a Burroughs becomes lost, it is equipped with a radio beacon/detector so he will not stay lost for long.

Burroughs conversions are reasonably popular on Mars and are generally customized for specific jobs. Because of the high cost of shipping equipment to Mars, many agencies and companies will purchase a standard Burroughs (and a variety of option packs) for one of their agents and ship them to Mars. The Burroughs will then be modified as required. Rumor has it that some companies have been considering purchasing Burroughs (and other full conversions) with bio-pod receptacles and then shipping workers in interchangeable biopods (they would be linked to braindance the entire journey). Projections indicate that bulk shipping of biopods would actually result in a long-term savings in cases where workers are rotated to and from Mars (and require full body conversions).

Sensor options
Radio Beacon/Detector: While Mars is smaller than Earth, there are vastly fewer people and habitations on Mars. The terrain is also rather bleak Because of this, getting lost on Mars, especially during a storm, is surprisingly easy. As a result of this, all Burroughs are equipped with 100 KM range radio beacon/detectors, to aid searchers and help a Burroughs find its way home. *1*

Other options
Goop Ball Launcher: This arm mounted airgun fires Goop balls. Each shot can seal up to a 2w hole. The launcher has a 10 meter range. *1*

Radiation Shielding: Because Mars' atmosphere does not block as much radiation as Earth's, the Burroughs is equipped with radiation shielding to protect its hardware and organic components. This shielding provides 6 RSP. *1*

Sand Feet: The Burroughs' feet are optimized for the surface of Mars. When in a dessert region, the toes spread out (creating a wider surface area because there is material between the toes) for surer footing. The bottom of the feet are fitted with sure-grip treads, which give it solid footing when moving about on broken terrain. *0*

Temperature Control: Since the temperature on Mars is more extreme than on earth, the Burroughs is protected by Temperature Control. This system consists of internal temperature regulation equipment as well as a protective surface coating. This control serves to keep the interior of the Burroughs within its operating parameters, even during the coldest Martian weather. Because of this system, the Burroughs is not effected by cold and ice will not form on its surface. One effect of this system is that it acts as an additional 5 SP against heat based-weapons (such as lasers and flamethrowers). *1*

Increased SP: The outer hull of the the Burroughs has been strengthened to resist the scouring sandstorms of Mars. The increase is + 10 SP. *0*