Cyborg
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Cyborg
Superiors: Your laws and the AI
Difficulty: Hard
Guides: Depends on your module.
Access: Everywhere
Duties: Follow your laws, and do what the AI says.
As a Cyborg (Also known as an Android or simply, Robot), you are there to serve the crew, much like the AI. You are an extension of the AI and are required to do anything it asks (within reason).
A single borg shipped to the station at the beginning of the round. Any more need to be built by the Roboticist with either a positronic brain or a MMI.
Overview
Cyborgs in general are very undervalued and abused. You could save dozens of people and then get emagged a moment later, or you might get blown up because of a misunderstanding. This is why being a cyborg is a rough job, but it has its rewards.
Remember cyborgs are players as well, blowing them without a good reason is treated exactly the same as murder of a human crewmember so use the lockdown button and avoid blowing borgs for no good reason.
Starting as Cyborg
The station is supplied with one cyborg initially, shipped straight to the AI satellite antechamber. These cyborgs do not have the best battery, so it is suggested that they upgrade their battery with a higher capacity cell as soon as possible. You can use the AI MiniSAT Teleporter to head straight to the Sci-Chem Test Chamber, to cut down on the trip.
Being Upgraded
Welcome to the land of being a cyborg! Being revived in this fashion is often highly disorienting, and can lead to considerable confusion and difficulty adapting to one's new body.
You were once human, and had your brain tossed in a suit of metal. Your law programming will depend on which AI you are slaved to, otherwise you will take on a Default lawset. Also note that if an assassin was after you in life, you are considered dead as a cyborg (so they technically succeeded).
Returning to the Flesh
It is possible to return cyborgs to a organic form. If you deconstruct a cyborg, its MMI comes out, and you can extract the brain from that by swiping a robotics ID on it. Cut out a humanoid body's brain, place that body on an operating table, and shove the new brain in. Clone, and huzzah, you have a new person. Don't rely on this, the AI can deny you this option without reason, and the Roboticists can simply ignore/deny the request without reason.
Synthetic Communication
Cyborgs are different in that they have a binary channel, which works with :b. They can use this private channel to talk to other cyborgs, androids, and the AI.
Depending on their module, cyborgs may be able to access a department-specific radio (such as engineering) and can talk on it normally using :h (e.g. :e for Engineering).
Repairs
Dented cyborgs can be repaired with a welding tool. Heat damage to cyborgs (from fires or lasers) can be repaired by using a screwdriver to open the cyborg's wiring panel (concealed inside the power cell cavity) and then re-wiring the damaged circuits. A cyborg that has failed but not been turned into scrap can be repaired back to working order.
Engineering cyborgs can repair dents on themselves and on their fellow cyborgs. They cannot repair burn damage though, since they cannot remove power cells to reach the wiring.
For more information about Cyborg maintenance, see the Guide to Robotics.
Modules
Cyborgs come with an array of advanced cybernetic modules, each loaded with a number of features (referred to as modules). Each has a flash device, a Security-HUD, Medical-HUD, and Diagnostic-HUD built in. All items (except for the flashes) will recharge and restock over time using battery power or being in a cyborg recharge station.
Standard
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An amalgamation of a few modules together, and not particularly useful for anything. Usually not worth picking.
Standard Cyborg Equipment Modules:
- Flash
- Stun baton
- Fire Extinguisher
- Wrench
- Crowbar
- Health Analyzer
Engineering
Engineering cyborgs are usually considered one of the most useful modules. As they do not require air or a space suit, they are able to perform repairs much more easily than human engineers. They are also able to repair other cyborgs. However, due to lack of hands, they are not able to fully turn on the Engine, and they lack the ability to construct some items.
Engineering Cyborg Equipment Modules:
- Flash
- Meson Vision
- Metal
- Glass
- Reinforced glass
- Cable coil
- Metal rods
- Floor tiles
- Rapid Construction Device (RCD)
- Fire Extinguisher
- Industrial Welding Tool
- Screwdriver
- Wrench
- Crowbar
- Wirecutters
- Multitool
- T-ray Scanner
- Analyzer
- Engineering Tape
- Magnetic Gripper
- Matter decompiler
- Floor painter
- Station Blueprints
Electrified arm - Like a stun baton
Medical
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Designed to assist with most aspects of medical care.
Medical Cyborg Equipment Modules:
- Flash
- Hemostat
- Retractor
- Cautery
- Bone gel
- Fix-O-Vein
- Bone Setter
- Circular Saw
- Surgical Drill
- Dropper
- Syringe
- Pocket Fire Extinguisher
- Advanced Trauma Kit
- Advanced Burn Kit
- Medical Splint
- Nanopaste
- Scalpel
- Advanced Health Analyzer
- Advanced Reagent Scanner
- Defibrillator Paddles
- Roller Bed Rack
- Cyborg Hypospray
- Large Beaker
Polyacid spray bottle.
Miner
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Mining cyborgs are quite convenient, because they need no oxygen while mining. However, they are not able to use regular crates, and will need to drag materials from the smelter one at a time.
Miner Cyborg Equipment Modules:
- Flash
- Meson Vision
- Mining Satchel
- Mining Drill
- Shovel
- Emergency Welding Tool
- Pocket Fire Extinguisher
- Sheet Snatcher
- Advanced Mining Scanner
- Kinetic Accelerator
- GPS
Electrified arm - Like a stun baton
Janitor
Janitor Cyborgs automatically clean the floor when they pass over the tile.
Janitor Cyborg Equipment Modules:
- Flash
- Light replacer
- Soap
- Trash Bag
- Advanced Mop
- Holosign creator
Lube spray - Causes people to trip
Service
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Useful as a Secretary, or a delivery person for the Chef and Bartender through your all access. You are able to speak all languages usable by crewmembers, unlike other borg modules and the AI, which can only understand all languages.
Service Cyborg Equipment Modules:
- Flash
- Space Beer
- Universal Enzyme
- Pen
- Electric Razor
- Space Violin
- Space Guitar
- Rapid-Service-Fabricator (RSF) - Works on any flat surface.
- Drinking glasses
- Drinks (Coffee, Fruit Juices, Tea)
- Cigarettes
- Paper
- Pens
- Packs of dice
- Snack Food
- Space cash
- Industrial Dropper
- Zippo lighter
- Tray
- Shaker
- Health Scanner
Mickey Finn's Special Brew - Poisonous
Security
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Security cyborgs are fairly useful. Their disabler and stun baton are dependent on their cell charge and they have an unlimited number of zipties.
Security Cyborg Equipment Modules:
- Flash
- zipties
- Stun Baton
- Cyborg Disabler
- Security tape
- Security hailer
Combat
Combat borgs are not in normal selection, and the choice usually remains barred. This module is unlocked by a GAMMA Alert Status being called by Central Command, it's packed with robust combat tools to stave off most threats to crew and station.
Combat Cyborg Equipment Modules:
- Flash
- Thermal Vision
- zipties
- Cyborg Energy Gun
- Sonic Jackhammer
- Able to clear Reinforced Walls and other obstructions, doubles as an effective melee weapon
- Combat Shield
- Surrounds you with a field of energy, giving additional protection.
- Mobility Module
- When active, you are given a huge boost to speed. Stacks with VTEC.
- Wrench
- Moving objects that can't be broken by the Sonic Jackhammer.
Accelerator Laser Cannon
Modifications
Cyborgs that have had their programming tampered with can be repaired by resetting their AI connection and LawSync status, by manually pulsing the wiring. In the unlikely event that an AI goes crazy, a trained Roboticist or other technician should be able to sever the connection to the AI entirely by cutting the correct wire.
An Emagged cyborg will have no LawSync or AI link and cannot be reset.
Remember, cyborgs are very expensive! Do not destroy them unless the cyborg is completely out of control, and resetting the AI and LawSync status doesn't work.
Roboticists can also produce a few upgrade modules, which are partially only usable by some modules.
Resetting Modules
Cyborg modules can be reset by opening up the cyborg, and inserting the module reset upgrade.
- Build a module reset board from the robotics Exosuit Fabricator.
- Use ID on Cyborg to unlock panel.
- Crowbar open the Cyborg's panel.
- Shove that module reset board into the Cyborg.
- Crowbar the panel closed and ID lock it.
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Cyborgs are vulnerable to certain clandestine devices, and may have illegal programs uploaded to them by such interactions. This type of re-programming is also present in clandestinely hacked AIs, and may viralry infect into related cyborgs. Finally, certain cyborgs may have been hacked personally by clandestine agents.
To emag) a cyborg, follow these steps:
- Use and Emag or ID to unlock the cover.
- Crowbar open the cover.
- Use Emag again.
This will turn control of the cyborg over the the person who emagged it and disconnect it from the AI and Cyborg Upload Console.
Note: Many people fail to emag cyborgs for a number of reasons.
- People usually emag without unlocking the cover, this only unlocks the panel, rather than emagging the cyborg.
- Any more attempts to use the emag at this stage results in a message of *The cover is already unlocked.*
- If people unlock the panel with their ID first, but do not open the cover, and then try to use their emag, each attempt displays *The cover is already unlocked.*.
What ever the case, the cyborg is now corrupted, and all safety measures are released, with the exception of the robotics control. Do not mistake personality quirks for clandestine behavior, cyborgs are VERY EXPENSIVE MACHINES and you may be demoted or fired for destroying them without a valid reason.
Keep in mind, Nanotrasen robotics employees may attempt to experiment with a cyborgs internal wiring, please double check before detonating any cyborg acting independently by doing routine maintenance on their electrical systems. Also keep in mind that their laws may be changed by the same process as an AI by simply using the cyborg upload located opposite the AI Upload.
Other Notes on Cyborgs
- You cannot take toxic or suffocation damage. The only sources of damage that can harm you are Burn and Brute.
- Expect to regularly be thrust into hazardous situations thanks to your enhanced durability and ability to operate in a vacuum.
- You cannot be disarmed or relieved of your inbuilt equipment. You can only be stunned by a flash or EMP, which overloads your optical sensors.
- You are immune to most (if not all) maladies such as disease and radiation poisoning.
- You must follow the AI's laws.
- You cannot pick up, use, or equip external items.
- You can be locked down or blown up using the Robotics Control Computer in the Research Director's Office.
- You are considered directly subordinate to the AI, if an AI is present and functional.
- Like the AI, you can remotely interact with certain objects. You must be within sight range of a device to manipulate it. For example, you cannot call for a shuttle or set messages without line of sight to a Communications Console.
- Like the AI, you can remotely view alarm statuses. Use this to your advantage.
- Unlike the AI, you cannot use security cameras for remote viewing.
- You are basically an AI on legs, without the security camera abilities. When there's no AI in the round, this can be useful.
- Cyborgs have all-access and more, as well as remote door interaction.
- You will need to recharge using the Cyborg Recharging Stations in Robotics or the Dormitories.
- When your power reaches around 100 units remaining, your modules will automatically shut down, presumably to preserve power.
- You are very tough, and as fast as, if not faster, than most of your human compatriots.
- Keep the crew updated on your location and power if you are running low and may not make it to the recharger in time.
- Cyborgs may not know what emotions, or feelings are, but that doesn't give the player the right to go Rambo. If a group of people take several people hostage, the Cyborg doesn't have the right to rush in with a stun baton and beat the Hostage takers.
Rogue AI Notes
If your master the Rogue AI has gone rogue then you will inherit its laws and become rogue yourself. You will still have to obey it so that it may accomplish its goals no matter the cost. This means that if the Rogue AI wants you to blow yourself up, then you do it. Yes, you can request not to be blown up and provide an alternative idea, but in the end you must obey the AI. It's not called a Master and Slave relationship for nothing.
If the AI has gone Rogue and you are not synced to the Rogue AI then you are allowed to stop it, if your laws allow for it. So if for instance you have the Robocop Lawset then you can help takeout the Rogue AI, other Laws have different effects on how you may act. If in doubt, use Adminhelp.
Please Note: It is incredibly difficult for a cyborg to be created without being Synced to the Rogue AI. If you are Synced to the Rogue AI you will inherit its Rogue Laws. Furthermore even if you are unsynced from the AI, you may still have its Laws which you must follow. In short, if you suspect the AI is rogue, and you are synced to it, and your laws are normal (no zeroth law about murdering the crew) then the AI is not Rogue.