Remote Operations Drone

The Remote Operations Drone is a moderately-sized robot controlled by the augmented individual who produced it. While a replacement drone is typically assembled via nanocloud, the drone itself is a physical robot and must be stored somewhere on or within the augment. Typical choices are to wrap around the head like a cowl or helmet, around the throat like a collar, or about the torso, like some manner of harness, though it can also fit the length of an arm or leg. When deployed, it is approximately the same mass as a pigeon, though its distribution of that mass varies greatly by manufacturer or designer. Some favor a sleeker, lightweight-looking drone with birdlike wings, while some prefer a dense pod.
The drone harbors miniaturized versions of any powers the augment chooses to bestow upon it. While weaponry may have slightly diminished damage, most other augmented powers function identically. Regardless of how the drone is piloted, the drone remains effective until it is deactivated or destroyed. If deactivated, should the drone be retrieved it can be recharged and ready to fly again within an hour. If destroyed, assembly of a new drone takes 24 hours or so.
*Rank 1: Piloting the drone occupies the augment's concentration entirely. The drone is best used for advance scouting or mapping or explosive suicide attacks. The drone can carry 3 points' worth of the augment's other powers.
*Rank 2: The drone can be directly piloted or given autonomous directives, such as "follow and defend this person" or "go to this location and observe unseen". The drone can carry 5 points' worth of the augment's other powers.
*Rank 3: The drone occupies a small portion of the augment's HUD, if they possess cybereyes and an infolink. With these other augmentations, the augment can command the drone on the fly. The drone can carry 7 points' worth of the augment's other powers.
Regardless of rank, the drone is incredibly fragile and easy to destroy.
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