Clan Verd
Out of Character Information:
Intent: To create an adorable mass produced settlement defense tank droid for the CIS
Image Source: Here
Canon Link: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/MLC-3_light_tank
Primary Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachikoma
Production Information:
Manufacturer: Confederacy + Allya Vi'Dreya
Affiliation: CIS
Model: MLC-3-Z light tank
Production: Mass Produced
Material: Dura-steel, droid parts
Technical Specifications
Classification: Light Tank
Role: Settlement Defense Vehicle/droid
Size: Small
Weight: Light
Minimum Crew: Integrated advanced droid brain
Optimal Crew: N/A
Propulsion: Tracks
Speed: Average
Maneuverability: Average
Armaments: Average
Two Medium Blaster Cannons
Defenses: Average
Squadron: 18
Passenger Count: N/A
Cargo Capacity: Very Small
Special Features:
Droid Brain:
Ground Sweeper-3
Globescan
Targeting Computer
Communit
Vocabulator
Single Grasper
Strengths:
Cheap to make
Self Supportive
Large numbers
Problem solving droid brain
Good Targeting and scanners
Weaknesses:
Track Driven
Low level weaponry is almost useless against heavy armor or shielding
Vulnerable to heavy weapons
Description:
Allya Vi'Dreya spear headed this project, with the idea that “Even something small can be a hero.” The MCL-3 light tank was heavily outdated, and obsolete. However, its small, compact size made it fitting for a role in urban environments and on out of the way settlements. Updating most of the equipment, and redesigning the schematics, the light tank was given new life. Starting with an updated power core, and circuitry, it no longer suffered from the power fluctuation issues of its original. Updated servos and gears, were also put in, to reduce track issues.
Newer versions of the original blaster cannons were installed, to keep it up to date, while still weaker weapons, they were now fitting with the modern times. Enhanced communications, sensor, and targeting sensors were added in, and everything was connected to a droid brain. The programming of the droid brain, allows it to assist local security forces, and to protect the borders of settlements and cities, as well as to do patrols, for anti-CIS activity. The brains are able to learn, and adapt to situations, and by communicating together in their large groups, they form complex plans, and are easily able to tell friend from foe in most situations.
Their personalities are light, friendly, bubbly even. They protect their settlements, and the people in them with their lives, talking with people, checking up on situations, and through daily interaction, form a mutual relationship with the people and forces around them. When the time to attack and defend comes, they are the first ones on the line, ready to give their lives for the ones they care about. They are considered very cute by their creator....maybe this is why a 15 year old girl shouldn't be involved in the designing of things without oversight. But who knows, time will tell.
