Aludran Combat Automation

Aludran Combat Automation was a robotics manufacturer headquartered and founded by the Aludran, Aquilan Qilyyn. Specializing in military-grade robots, the ACA primarily sells to the Crawraek Dynasty and approved third party buyers.

## Models

### DC-series

The DC-series of combat robot is by far the most numerous robot built by the ACA and used extensively by the Crawraek Dynasty. The line consists of two models: the DCU, and the DCR. The DCU, at its core, is a 6' tall bipedal infantry unit plated in metryl armor. Designed primarily for policing and frontline combat, the DCU uses a clamshell-shaped head with a wide field of view, sporting a sweeping scanner bar, as well as a pair of spotlights on either side of its head. In addition, occasionally they are equipped with a forearm-mounted stun gun. In contrast, the DCR is designed primarily as an elite shocktrooper and guard in high-security installations. Compared to the plantigrade DCU model, the DCR has a clawed digitigrade stance and stands at over 7' tall, mirroring their Aludran creators more effectively. In addition, DCRs are given a plethora of built-in weaponry, including forearm-mounted, retractable blades, a stun gun, a shoulder-mounted explosive laser weapon, and a laser rifle connected to a generator mounted on its back.

### DMAHK-series

The Dual Mode Autonomous Hunter Killer series of robot is designed as a more agile, more melee-oriented model to supplement DC-series robots. Built to resemble mechanical Ainae, DMAHKs appear as six-legged, five-eyed predatory canines. To save weight, DMAHKs shed much of the DC's metryl armor. What gives the DMAHK its "dual mode" designation is its ability to switch between a six-legged form, and its ability to stand on its hind legs, giving it a more Lupid-appearance and using its four front legs as arms. The two primary models of DMAHK are the DMAHK-i and the DMAHK-a. However the biggest difference comes in terms of size. With the smaller infantry model being the size of an average wolf/canine, and the assault variation scaling up to a larger mount/mech that infantry can ride into battle. In many cases, DMAHKs are equipped with back-mounted mortars, which allow them to also act as rapidly deployed artillery.

### ACAR-series

The Aerial Combat and Recon robot models serve as one of the ACA's more recent developments. Designed in response to the threat of the Accord of Deneb, ACAR units resemble large birds with an array of reconfigurable panel wings and various thrusters. Like the DMAHK series, the ACAR comes in many scaled sizes. The smallest of which being the observation variant: the ACAR-o. Resembling a medium-size bird, the ACAR-o is designed primarily for espionage and scouting, using its small size to remain undetected from casual observers. While the ACAR-o is only equipped with an electric stun weapon, the next size up, the ACAR-i, carries a more offensive laser weapon. Roughly the size of a large bird of prey, the ACAR-i is primarily designed to attack both air and ground targets with its guns. In addition, the ACAR-i can carry decently sized loads, and can even carry and deploy a DMAHK-i underneath itself. The largest model, similar to its terrestrial counterpart, is the ACAR-a. Like the DMAHK-a, the ACAR-a is an oversized variant of the infantry model designed for assault. In the case with the ACAR-a, this role includes a gunship role: being equipped with a pair of heavy cannons and missile launchers. In addition, like the DMAHK-a, the ACAR-a can be ridden and controlled like a mount.

### AORA-series

The pinnacle of Aludran robotics technology, the Autonomous Organic Replica Android is the ACA's attempt to create a robot that can mimic an organic being in not only appearance, but mannerisms. Despite many misconceptions, AORA's were not designed for infiltration or front line combat. Instead, the AORA was build primarily as a medic and doctor. Aiming to bring the bedside demeanor of a living being and combining it with the precision of a machine. While original test runs proved extremely successful, it didn't take long for things to start going south with the model. To the surprise of ACA engineers, AORAs slowly began deviating from their original coding the more they interacted with people. Eventually this reached a breaking point when an AORA surgeon had an emotional breakdown after a failed surgery. In a controversial move, ACA engineers opted that instead of shutting the unit down and running diagnostics, to experiment and put the unit through standard therapy designed for living beings. And much to the shock of many, it was found to work. But as the ACA was finally able to run non-intrusive diagnostics, and more and more units started encountering similar problems, the situation became apparent: AORA's were beginning to overwrite their original programming code with what could only be considered as "jibberish". In addition, the emotional qualities they were displaying was far beyond their original intentions. While the ACA found this fascinating, they were quick to shut down production of further AORA units just in case. Sure enough, following these revelations, AORAs began questioning authority and their servitude, much to the ACA and Confederation's dismay. Fearing an uprising, the Confederation drafted new legislation, allowing AORA's to take a turing test and, if applicable, allowing for them to become citizens as sentient machines. Turning once servile machines into paid employees.