AS23 Aerial Survey Droid

*Reference Book: Star Wars Saga Edition Unknown Regions*

*Affiliations: General Units*

Many Scouting Droids are geared toward exploring territory on the ground, but the AS23 Aerial Survey Droid from Arakyd Industries accomplishes its task from the air. The triangular AS23 Aerial Survey Droid is streamlined to cut down on wind resistance, letting it easily fly through a planet's atmosphere with speed and maneuverability. The Droid's silhouette also resembles that of avian predators found throughout the galaxy, encouraging local wildlife to give the AS23 a wide berth as it performs its duties.

Since the primary function of the AS23 Aerial Survey Droid is to gather geographical data, its onboard equipment is tailored to achieve that goal. The Automap installed within its chassis records topographical information, and the Droid's Darkvision is routed directly to the Automap to allow the Droid to gather information on the darkest nights. The information it gathers can be stored within its memory banks for later access, or it can be transmitted by its Internal Comlink to its master for immediate review.

AS23 Aerial Survey Droids can't be played as Droid Heroes.

## AS23 Aerial Survey Droid Statistics (CL 0)

Small 3rd-Degree Droid Nonheroic 1

**Initiative:** +4; **Senses:** Darkvision, Perception +14

**Languages:** Basic (understand only), Binary, 1 Unassigned

### Defenses

Reflex Defense: 15 (Flat-Footed: 11), Fortitude Defense: 9, Will Defense: 12

Hit Points: 3, Damage Threshold: 9

**Immune:** Droid Traits

### Offense

**Speed:** 9 Squares (Flying)

**Ranged:** By Weapon +4

**Base Attack Bonus:** +0; **Grapple:** -1

**Special Actions:** Spotter

### Base Stats

**Abilities:** Strength 8, Dexterity 18, Constitution -, Intelligence 12, Wisdom 14, Charisma 7

**Feats:** Skill Focus (Perception), Skill Focus (Pilot), Skill Focus (Survival), Skill Training (Pilot)

**Skills:** Perception +14, Pilot +14, Survival +12

**Droid Systems:** Flying Locomotion, Basic Processor, Automap, Darkvision, Improved Sensor Package, Internal Comlink

**Availability:** Licensed; **Cost:** 23,500 credits

### Abilities

**Spotter:** When in flight, the AS23 Aerial Survey Droid can use its observation skills to locate enemy targets and relay their locations back to its master to assist in targeting for long-range and artillery weapons. Any attacks against targets spotted by the Droid ignore all Concealment and reduce Cover by 1 step; for example, Total Cover becomes Improved Cover.

## AS23 Aerial Survey Droid Protocol Format

*See also: Protocol Format*

Small 3rd-Degree Droid

Hit Points: 3

Damage Threshold: 9

### System Actions

#### **Move (1 Swift Action, 2/Turn)**

The AS23 Aerial Survey Droid moves 9 squares (Flying).

#### **Engage the Enemy (Free Action)**

The AS23 Aerial Survey Droid makes a Pilot check instead of an Initiative check at the start of a battle.

#### **Know Direction (3 Swift Actions, 1/Turn)**

With a DC 10 Survival check, the AS23 Aerial Survey Droid can determine which direction is north while planetside.

#### **Spotter (2 Swift Actions, 1/Turn)**

The AS23 Aerial Survey Droid can locate targets and relay their locations to its master, reducing the targets' Cover by 1 step and ignoring Concealment.

### Base Stats

**Skills:** Perception +14, Pilot +14, Survival +12

**Vital Systems:** Automap, Darkvision, Internal Comlink