BLX Labor Droid

*Reference Book: Star Wars Saga Edition Scavenger's Guide to Droids*

*Affiliations: General Units*

Many years before the advent of the Clone Wars, Serv-O-Droid created the BLX Labor Droid as a general labor unit to be used for just about any kind of task that can be performed by humanoid species. In fact, the BLX was intentionally programmed not to specialize in any particular profession or series of tasks in the hope that its versatility would increase sales. Initial sales were good, and compliments from customers focused on the model's Magnetic Feet (which helped the Droids work in zero-gravity environments) and rugged shell (which protected the Droids from the harsh vacuum of space and micrometeorite impacts). But news of the BLX's shortcomings- such as aural and visual sensors calibrated to standard frequencies, slow movement and slow response time, and an odd, simianlike silhouette- dragged the line's sales figures down quickly. However, the model's strength and stamina, along with revisions to the physical design to make it look more humanoid, helped the line survive several more years before being discontinued.

### Memories

*BLX Labor Droid? No, I don't have one of those. Very rare, very hard to find these days. Last time I saw a BLX was... don't remember how many years ago. Long time, I tell you that. If you do find one running nowadays, it's probably still owned by someone that's had it for several years. Something about BLX personalities makes people really like them, as long as they don't get the Droids' memories wiped. That can be trouble sometimes, if you know what I mean. Let them go for a long time, who knows what they hold in their memory banks? Like this one BLX I heard about recently- part of a rumor about the scientist near the Maw. Or was it inside the Maw? Don't remember. Anyway, this scientist still had a BLX Droid in good working order and used it to record his personal journal. Filled it with schematics for experimental Starfighters, new weapons, other things. Word is the Droid went missing a while back, and the scientist is worried sick over it.*

*-Klikk*

### Playing a BLX Labor Droid

To create a BLX Labor Droid character, start by selecting the stock Labor Droid Chassis. The best starting Heroic Class for the BLX Labor Droid is the Scout, which gives it a higher number of Skills and a large number to choose from at 1st level. Replace the Basic Processor with a Heuristic Processor, and swap out the Claw Appendages for Hands. The Heavy Lifting special quality that normally comes with the generic chassis should be replaced with the Jack of All Trades special quality to emphasize the Droid's lack of specialization in programming and design.

The Droid should start with Mechanics as one of its Trained Skills, since that skill cannot be used Untrained. Other Skills to consider include Endurance to represent the Droid's ability to outlast most other Droid Models, Perception to represent its ability to pick up on signals from those with whom it interacts, and Use Computer to represent its skill in working with computers and computerized systems around its master's domicile. Be sure to purchase the Magnetic Feet Droid Accessory and 10 kilograms of Compartment Space as part of the Droid's starting equipment.

#### **Modification: Attaché Droid**

The modification of t he BLX Labor Droid most favored by politicians, ambassadors, and other dignitaries is the one known as "The Attaché." The purpose behind this modification is not just to have the Droid work as a personal assistant for its master but also to let it focus on a certain field of study or facet of society to assist in such matters.

Start by installing an Internal Comlink, preferably one that is encrypted to protect any secrets discussed between the Droid and its master. Some owners go so far as to install a Restraining Bolt on the Droid to call it over when needed. A Translator Unit (DC 5 or 10) helps the Droid interact with others more easily, but adding the unit removes the Jack of All Trades special quality. Reprogram the droid's Skills, replacing Endurance and Mechanics with Knowledge (Bureaucracy) and another Knowledge skill of the owner's choice. To finalize the modification, exchange the Skill Focus (Endurance) Feat for one of the Knowledge skills.

#### **Modification: Long-Range Sensor Droid**

Although this modification seems odd for a Labor Droid, the internal frame and wiring in the BLX unit's head boosts signals along the frequencies used by sensor systems, a fact that still baffles the Serv-O-Droid research and development team. As a result, many paramilitary units and mercenary groups that obtain a BLX implement this modification.

Start by installing a standard Sensor Pack in the Droid's chest storage compartment, effectively removing its internal Compartment Space. The installation requires a DC 15 Mechanics check and 1 hour of work to properly link the Sensor Pack to the Droid's internal wiring. Next, install a Sensor Booster, which requires an additional DC 15 Mechanics check and 1 hour of work. Also, Reprogram the Droid to shift the Skill Focus from Endurance to Use Computer to help the Droid establish a sensor broadcast and keep the signal as strong as possible. With these adjustments, the Droid can increase its scanning area to a range of 5 kilometers.

#### **Modification: Portable Generator**

This modification is also popular with military organizations as well as with technicians and individuals in remote areas of the galaxy. It transforms the BLX Labor Droid into a walking battery capable of supplying power to any device, including Vehicles and Heavy Weapons; the Droid also can recharge spent Power Packs and Energy Cells. Making this modification involves several adjustments.

First, remove the Droid's Compartment Space to make as much room for the generator as possible, and remove the Magnetic Feet to prevent any possible interference with the generator's operation. Next, change the Heuristic Processor to a Basic Processor. Although this adjustment virtually lobotomizes the Droid, it is necessary to prevent the Droid's operating system from shorting out during the generator's charging cycles. Additional internal shielding needs to be put into place throughout the chassis to better protect other systems and to prevent the Droid from overloading. This shielding costs an extra 1,000 credits and can be installed with a DC 20 Mechanics check and 1 day of work.

BLX Labor Droids can be played as Droid Heroes.

 BLX Labor Droid Statistics (CL 0)

Medium 5th-Degree Droid Nonheroic 1

**Initiative:** +1; **Senses:** Perception -1

**Languages:** Basic, Binary

### Defenses

Reflex Defense: 15 (Flat-Footed: 14), Fortitude Defense: 12, Will Defense: 9

Hit Points: 4, Damage Threshold: 12

**Immune:** Droid Traits

### Offense

**Speed:** 6 Squares (Walking); Magnetic Feet

**Melee:** Unarmed +2 (1d3+2)

**Ranged:** By Weapon +1

**Base Attack Bonus:** +0; **Grapple:** +2

**Special Actions:** Jack of All Trades

### Base Stats

**Abilities:** Strength 15, Dexterity 12, Constitution -, Intelligence 6, Wisdom 8, Charisma 16

**Feats:** Armor Proficiency (Light), Skill Focus (Endurance), Skill Training (Mechanics), Skill Training (Use Computer)

**Skills:** Endurance +10, Mechanics +3, Use Computer +3

**Droid Systems:** Walking Locomotion, Magnetic Feet, Heuristic Processor, 2 Hand Appendages, Compartment Space (10 kg), Vocabulator

**Possessions:** Durasteel Shell (Droid Armor; +4 Reflex)

**Availability:** Licensed; **Cost:** 8,995 credits

### Abilities

**Jack of All Trades:** Once per encounter as a Standard Action, the BLX Labor Droid can make any Skill Check as if it were Trained in that Skill.

## BLX Labor Droid Protocol Format

*See also: Protocol Format*

Medium 5th-Degree Droid

Hit Points: 4

Damage Threshold: 12

### System Actions

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

The BLX Labor Droid moves 6 squares (Walking).

#### **Improve Access (2 Swift Actions, 1/Turn)**

The BLX Labor Droid makes a Use Computer check against a target computer's Will Defense to improve the computer's Attitude toward it.

#### **Issue Routine Command (1 Swift Action, 1/Turn)**

The BLX Labor Droid issues a routine command to a computer that has a Friendly Attitude toward it.

#### **Jack of All Trades (1 Swift Action, 1/Turn)**

Once per encounter, the BLX Labor Droid can make any Skill Check as if it were Trained in that Skill.

#### **Jury-Rig (2 Swift Actions, 1/Turn)**

The BLX Labor Droid makes a DC 25 Mechanics check to make temporary repairs to any disabled mechanical or electronic device (see Jury-Rig).

### Base Stats

**Skills:** Endurance +10, Mechanics +3, Use Computer +3

**Vital Systems:** 2 Hand Appendages, Vocabulator