HORUS

HORUS is a PC portrayed by Bringus for the RP group Mayday. They are a synthetic unit that serves the Rebellion under the rank of Corporal, and is the designated leader of the Infiltration Squadron.
=Background=
HORUS was a special operations synthetic made by the FC. During the initial response to Colton’s rebellion, HORUS was sent to infiltrate his ship and gather information on his forces. However, the synth’s cloaking malfunctioned once onboard. Before he could escape, a team was able to ambush HORUS and disable his gun battery with an EMP grenade (and unbeknownst to them at the time, disabled his kill switch too). This afforded them just enough time to capture and deactivate HORUS. He was wiped of his directive and reprogrammed to be loyal to Colton and his followers. He has been with the team for only 3 months, but he has been a great asset to the rebel movement. It was always such a stroke of luck that HORUS was captured. For a spec ops synth to have a malfunction like that, it’s almost too convenient.
=History=
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=Skills=
==Attributes==
*Major: FC Spec ops Synthetic
Originally designed by the FC for infiltration and discrete intelligence gathering on high threat anti-federal targets, HORUS possesses a lightweight spec ops chassis that allows it to run, jump, and climb quickly and silently while maintaining the strength and protection suitable for light engagements and CQC. Emits a lower than normal electronic signature that is hard to detect. Chassis Equipment: faulty mirror infrared invisibility projectors (works when standing still), infrared & night vision, 4x zoom function. 
*Minor: Brute Force Hacking
HORUS has no decking ability, however is equipped with ‘brute force’ software that allows him to forcibly override doors, terminals, digital locks, or to brick a piece of tech. Meant for quick infiltration/exfiltration/data gathering, it does not allow for complex decking maneuvers. By default, brute forcing his way through something is risky as it is likely to set off alarms and other countermeasures if there are any set in place. The risk can be nullified if HORUS is given access to the encryption keys that govern said locks, or analyzes enough partial data that he is able to decode an encryption key. 
(He must have visual contact and be in the same room as the piece of tech he is attempting to brute force.)
==Detriments==
*Major: Encrypted Hardware
HORUS is an FC-built spec ops synthetic. This unit’s parts are protected by digital encryption that requires proper authorization to access. Any mechanic working on HORUS would need FC credentials (or maybe a very skilled decker) and the appropriate know-how to power him down and access him safely. Unauthorized attempts at tampering with HORUS results in an ‘automatic threat neutralization protocol’. HORUS must neutralize any active threats, or if unable to, must attempt to self-terminate. (HORUS is aware of this protocol and can inform others of the risks)
*Minor: Hard-Coded Conduct
HORUS assists the Rebellion, and is subservient to Colton. However, due to the complexities of FC system software, even a hard wipe could not erase certain base-system protocols that he must follow above all others. As such, while HORUS is free to act and think as a typical high-grade synthetic, he is still bound to a certain code of conduct:
HORUS is not allowed to be captured and must self-terminate in the event of imminent capture. (Built-in kill-switch was removed by Colton & his team when he was reprogrammed. He would have to find other means to self-terminate)
HORUS will only act on orders from proper authority (in this case, Colton & those Colton gives authority). In lieu of proper orders, self-preservation must be prioritized while seeking new orders. Unless otherwise instructed by proper authority, HORUS must act to ensure mission success by any means short of compromising itself or its team. Must not harm civilians or allied combatants unless doing so would result in mission success
*Minor: Learning Algorithm
HORUS is equipped with a hidden learning algorithm designed to adapt to and understand rebel and criminal social architecture. This research was originally meant to be collected and transmitted back to an FC database for use in creating better enforcement robots, however this unit cannot currently transmit what he knows due to its distance on a remote planet as well as it would violate its new loyalties to Colton and the rebels. HORUS is nonetheless continuously collecting data on the social structure and psychological profiles of its companions whether it wants to or not.
In addition, the algorithm allows HORUS to “test” strange behaviours and deviate from his standard protocols only so long as it is for the purpose of compiling data for the algorithm. This includes attempts at emulating human emotion for the purposes of understanding how rebel/criminal groups are formed, their loyalty structures, and how to effectively infiltrate them. [This does not give Horus profound insight, nor a mechanical advantage. It colors his perception, causes internal strife, and potentially causes conflict with others.]
=Trivia=
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=Links=
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