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Character
R.I.C.O. Dog before synthskin and fur have been added, thus turning it into the civilian model.
Image Source: http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/060/3/a/guard_dog_robot_by_mito25-d4rcuh0.png
Intent: To create a security/military K-9 unit.
Development Thread: R.I.C.O. Dog - The making of
Manufacturer: SolaraTron Industries
Model: R.I.C.O.
Affiliation: Open Market
Modularity: Yes - Synthskin and fur can be added to give it a realistic, more lovable look.
Production: Mass Produced
Material: Durasteel, Armorweave, and electronic components
Classification: Class Four - Security
Weight: 100 kg
Height: 1,250 mm
Movement: Quadrupedal
Armaments: Stun gun like teeth, Claws, sonic rifle "bark"
Misc. Equipment: Sensors
Description: The Recon, Infiltration, and other Covert Ops Dog, or R.I.C.O. Dog as it would soon be called, was designed with the military and security force teams in mind. With advanced senses such as sight, hearing, and smell, it was the ideal partner for armed forces needing an edge, but not wanting to lug around a ton of extra equipment.
It's bulbous eyes are are equipped with radiation scanning/detection capability. Thus making it very difficult for anything to sneak by this droids line of sight. It's advanced sonic receivers allow it to pick up the tiniest out of place sounds or signals. And its sense of smell make it the perfect candidate for tracking, bomb/drug detection, and a host of other things.
Although technically not armed, it does have a few features that should make any enemy wary. The razor sharp retractable claws will make anyone think twice about trying to go a couple rounds with it. Its teeth are not rounded like normal K-9 teeth. Instead they are triangular like an old world bayonet. The reason is, if this thing needs to use its teeth, diplomacy has failed. The triangular shape of the puncture holes that a target would receive are extremely difficult to stitch back together as apposed to a standard slash. Thus there is a small, but still greater chance the enemy will bleed out if they do manage to get away. With set of jaws that have a bite force of 3700 lbf or 16,000 N (the biting force of a salt water crocodile, military model), it is unlikely the target will get away. The civilian model has a significantly weaker bite at 1,000 lbf. The metallic teeth also sport another trick. They act as a stun gun would. So if the crushing force of the teeth and jaws don't bring a target down, the stunning sensation of 50,000 volts coursing through their body sure will. Though the fact that this voltage is set to 4 ma means that the target will never get fried. merely stunned into submission.
The final offensive/defensive weapon in this units arsenal is a sonic rifle "bark". Using ultrasonic frequencies, R.I.C.O. is able to emit a focused beam on a person, or group of people. The effects can be as mild as an annoying ringing sensation in the ears, to a sudden nauseous feeling, all the way up to death if the frequency is high enough. Though this feature only goes up to non-lethal levels for the civilian models. To ensure the units own hearing doesn't get damaged, we also installed a fail safe system where the sonic receptors shut off for just a split second while the "bark" is being used. It then immediately turns back on so it can continue to hear.
Speaking of the civilian model. For those wishing a more lifelike unit. The customer can request synthskin and fur be added to their unit to make it the perfect family pet. Fur color is left up to the customer. A holo of what you'd like is recommended when requesting more specialized fur styles.
To allow for better agility, R.I.C.O. is lightly armored. However, if the customer wishes. We also have a fitted armor "jacket" that can slip over either the civilian or military model as an upgrade. It also has a lightweight interior lining making it airtight. The "pads" on its feet are also magnetic. Thus allowing it to walk aboard a starship that has lost his artificial gravity. Though only at a walking pace as it would need to have paws on the floor at all times.
Military model - Comes as you see in the picture. Though it can be ordered with extra padding, synthskin, and fur to create a lifelike dog. The sonic rifle "bark" has max setting capable of lethal shots. The bite force is maxed out at 3,700 lbf. (The bite force of a salt water crocodile)
Civilian model - Can be ordered with extra padding, synthskin, and fur to create a lifelike dog. The sonic rifle "bark" has a max setting of stun. The most severe effects of which would be an almost instantaneous feeling of nausea from the target. The crushing power of its bite is also tone down to 1,000 lbf. as apposed to the 3,700 lbf of the military model.
