Fiction:Troodontid Empire/Military/Androids

Androids are the primary part of the Troodontid army. There many different types of androids suited for warfare, and an even bigger portion of civilian or unarmed androids.

The Troodontid androids are often superior to organic warriors due to fact that they are specialized for certain tasks. They are completely autarkic if necessary, but during attacks they are normally slaved to a central AI that makes sure all follow the strategy and work together. This also makes everything seen by a single android visible to all others, giving them far greater tactical knowledge than a single being.

Troodontids have a rather android-friendly law system that grants the androids equal rights to the living members of the empire, however they tend to choose to be put into the AI center, a cyber-world where both the extracted, died Troodontid's brain schemes and the AIs exist together.

The black coloration is the standard coloration when the androids are build and as they are encountered on spaceships, for ground assault they usually get more a camouflaging repainting fitting to the expected surrounding.

Types

 * Infantry Androids
 * Light Vehicle Androids
 * Heavy Vehicle Androids
 * Artillery Androids
 * Android Ground Transports
 * Android Gunships
 * Android Star Fighters
 * Android Bombers
 * Android Aerial Transporters
 * Aquatic Infantry Androids
 * Aquatic Vehicle Androids
 * Aquatic Android Transports
 * Probe/spy androids


 * Class A: Top-secret
 * Class B: Secret
 * Class C: Public knows about it
 * Class D: Allied Races know about it


 * Class a: Defensive
 * Class b: Aggressive
 * Class c: Peace-keeping
 * Class d: Siege

UniTech
UniTech are main creators of androids. Being a subgroup of T.A.S.C gives them both field research advantages and a technological lead. These androids primarily used during most Troodontid operations.

Android Gunships
Android Gunship=


 * Name: Android Gunship
 * Introduced: 2765
 * Type: Class D_b
 * Arming:
 * 2 double laser cannons
 * 1 heavy laser cannon
 * 2 twin laser cannons
 * 18 missiles ( Photonic, Plasma or Electric Missile, rarely Vortex Missile )

The Android Gunship is one of the most feared androids of the Troodontid Empire. It's design was developed relatively early and is completely build for massive destruction. It is basically a circular body with a heavily weaponized head part. Below the circular body several missile launcher sit that can fire replaceable missiles that are used to equip the gunship for any situation. Apart from the deadly missile arsenal, the gunship possesses several turntable laser cannons for anti-infantry fights. The frontal laser cannons are also quite able to serve as anti-vehicle weapons. Against attacks this gunship has shields that protect it against the usual anti-aircraft weaponry and heavy weapons, leaving this gunship almost unbeatable. It is also not suggested to try to attack these gunships from behind as the motion sensors on the hull don't allow unnoticed approaches. The design makes the gunship furthermore capable of hovering still in the air and rotating on the spot. The only sure way to take one down is heavy, anti-spaceship weaponry. This is the reason why these gunships are hardly ever used in space fights. One downfall of the design is it comparable slow moving and size that make it ill-suited for forest fights. Due to being almost undefeatable, these gunships are widely used against all sorts of opponents, mostly during attacks on major bases.

Android Aerial Destroyer=


 * Name: Android Aerial Destroyer
 * Introduced: 2769 / 03 NE
 * Type: Class A_b
 * Arming:
 * 1 heavy double laser cannon
 * 1 twin laser cannon
 * 2 point laser cannons
 * 12 missiles ( Photonic or Plasma Missile )

Android Aerial Destroyer is a less versatile gunship than the Android Gunship. It is a rather new design more suited to be described as an aerial tank. Its fire power is less useful against enemy armies, but more suited for blowing up opposing structures and tanks. On the back 12 missile launcher sit that fire targeting missiles. Like with the Android Gunship these missiles are protected by the hull, but it has a better side and frontal protection for these precious weapons. In return the are unable to fire them directly at the opponent and instead they have to fly around the whole structure. Against star fighters and the more problematic bombers the Aerial Destroyer has point laser cannons and a twin laser cannon that are suited to shoot down attacking aircrafts. Though almost impossible to bring down because of its thick armor, heavy shielding and sheer size, the Aerial Destroyer is comparably weak. It is very slow and has no maneuverability. Its main advantage, its sheer size makes it unsuited for attacks in forests and cities, though its range makes it capable of hitting hard in both. The whole design is a bit flawed and rushed due to the need of a heavier variant of the Android Gunship, but overall the Aerial Destroyer is a less useful weapon than its sister design.

Android Star Fighters
Android Starfighter=


 * Name: Android Starfighter
 * Introduced: 2763
 * Type: Class D_a/c
 * Arming:
 * 2 laser cannons

The earliest Android Starfighter is a star fighter build for one thing: overwhelming with numbers. They are only armed with a single pair of laser cannons, making them inferior to most other star fighters in dogfights, however they are easily and with few needed resources build. Though fast, the fact that they are unshielded makes them vulnerable to both anti-star fighter defenses and other star fighters. They are only suited for scaring opponents by numbers, taking out weak opponents and luring opponents away from more important spaceships and star fighters. Due to this they aren't used anymore very often other to keep peace on planets and protect bigger battleships from bombing runs.

Android Attacker=


 * Name: Android Attacker
 * Introduced: 2764
 * Type: Class D_b
 * Arming:
 * 3 laser cannons
 * 1 medium laser cannon

Due to the many disadvantages of the common Android Starfighter, the far more dangerous Android Attacker was build. A totally revamped design with similarities to the already under-construction Android Gunship the Android Attacker is a fast, accurate and agile star fighter. It is quite strongly armed, making it deadly. The design became even more dangerous in 2767 ( 01 NE ) when all canons were made independent and moveable and so the Android Attacker became able to target four enemy star fighters at once. The design tried to minimize the size at maximal weapon power to give enemy spacecraft as few places to hit the star fighter as possible. Though a very dangerous design the Android Attacker is still not shielded, making it an easy target for all anti-star fighter defenses. Its speed however allows it evade many shot over longer range. The Android Attacker is very often used as a dogfight star fighter and to hunt down enemy transporters.

Four-winged Android Starfighter=


 * Name: Four-winged Android Starfighter
 * Introduced: 2768 / 02 NE
 * Type: Class C_b
 * Arming:
 * 6 laser cannons
 * missile launchers ( Photonic Missile )

The Four-winged Android Starfighter, Advanced Android Starfighter or AAS is the effect of the Troodontid researchers going back to the roots and vastly improving their original design. The new design has an increased firepower, more advanced targeting systems and a better atmospheric movability. Furthermore the missile launchers allow its usage as a light bomber. However the missiles are usually used to destroy fleeing star fighters that the Four-winged Android Starfighter can't reach with it laser cannons anymore as well as to take out anti-star fighter defenses that endanger it. Again shields have been traded for speed with this Starfighter making it easily destroyed when hit. Nevertheless the Four-winged Android Starfighter is deadlier than any Troodontid Starfighter before. Four-winged Android Starfighters are the most common and dangerous of the star fighters of the Troodontid Empire, making them widely used all over the Troodontid territory.

Android Bombers
Android Bomber=


 * Name: Android Bomber
 * Introduced: 2763
 * Type: Class D_d
 * Arming:
 * 2 torpedo slots ( Plasma, Photon or Spatial Torpedoes, rarely Ion Torpedoes )

The Android Bombers were build at the same time as the Android Starfighters and were respective anti-space ship units. They are fast moving and very destructive against any bigger ship. The main flaw of this design are the lack of anti-star fighter defenses and shields as well as the rather weak design. Overall these bombers are easy to take down by all kind of defenses. The Android Bomber is a quite rare sight, however it is sometimes used for bombing runs against ground targets since their speed allows them to destroy most targets quickly. Nevertheless the design is considered worthless in the recent times and is no longer produced.

Advanced Android Bomber=


 * Name: Advanced Android Bomber
 * Introduced: 2769 / 03 NE
 * Type: Class D_b
 * Arming:
 * 2 double laser cannons
 * 2 twin laser cannons
 * 3 torpedo slots ( Plasma, Photon or Spatial Torpedoes, rarely Ion Torpedoes )
 * 20 missiles ( Plasma or Vortex Missiles )

Advanced Android Bombers or for short AAB are the doom of every bigger warship entering Troodontid space. It is by far superior to its precursor, but also a powerful match the average android star fighter. It is mainly build for firepower and durability, leaving the speed aspect usually found with android star fighters and bombers of the Troodontid Empire completely backward. However this makes the Advanced Android Bomber an extremely powerful opponent. It is armed with a series of weapons suited for bombing runs with high-end, very destructive projectiles. Additionally the Advanced Android Bomber possess a good variety of laser weapons against star fighters, making it a strong dogfighter. The overall design is heavily armored and protected. in addition to that, the Advanced Android Bomber has shields that make it even stronger against anti-star fighter defenses. Advanced Android Bombers only have one disadvantage, they are quite slow compared to the other android star fighters. Skilled tactician send them in after the first group of star fighters has reached the opposing vessel in order to deflect the fire from the Advanced Android Bombers till they reach their target. The Advanced Android Bomber is used in all situations that require bombers, but are strongest in space battles.

Android Aerial Transporters
Android Dropship=


 * Name: Android Dropship
 * Introduced: 2764
 * Type: Class D_d
 * Arming:
 * 4 double laser cannons

The Android Dropship is a common transporter that brings android to planets that are protected against teleporters. It is a slow moving android, however its shields and double laser cannons allow it to clear landing zones of defenses and enemies. Nevertheless they are always guarded by several star fighters when deployed.

Android Transporter=


 * Name: Android Transporter
 * Introduced: 2766
 * Type: Class D_d
 * Arming:
 * none

The Android Transporter is the biggest android so far ( not considering "true" spaceships ). It is a bigger relative of the Android Dropship, mainly used to transport tank androids and higher ranked android to landing zones. They have a heavier armor as well as stronger shields, but lack weapons. Because of that they are always guarded by several android star fighters and land after the area is secured.

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