UPDATED ROBOT SECTION

Part X of the Revised GAMMA WORLD game rules is an introductory section on

robots and their use and generation in Gamma World. That section, and the
Revised GAMMA WORLD Errata Supplement, provides a number of examples of
useful robots and lays the foundations for the creation of robots. The purpose of this
section in this module is to flesh out that information, give a more complete robot
generation system, and offer the GM suggestions how his players can generate
player character robots for use in his campaign.

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Before attempting to use the Updated Robot Information, the GM should first
reread Part X of the original rules to refresh himself on the terms. At the end of this
section is a Robotics Glossary which will clarify and expand some of those terms
and introduce new terms. Certain concepts such as wild and controlled modes are
identical to the original concepts and so are not repeated here.

DESIGNING ROBOTS

The process of designing a player character robot (hereafter also referred to as a

PCbot) is different from designing a non-player character robot (hereafter referred to
as an NPCbot).
NPCbots are custom built by the GM, who picks the robot's options to fulfill a
specific need.
PCbots are built randomly by the player, with game balancing decisions made by
the GM. The PCbot usually is a cyborg or, if enough parts have been added, an
ultraborg. The history of how the character came about is up to the GM.

Die Roll Robot's Original Design

Ultraborg
01-03
04-06
07-09
10-12
13-15
16-18
19-21
22-24
25-27
28-30

Athletic Competitor
Computer Specialist
Craftsman
Entertainer
Instructor
Scholar
Scientist
Supervisor
Warrior
Worker

Cyborg

Athletic Competitor
Explorer
Hunter
Law Enforcement Officer
Simple replacement, no special purpose to the design
Tracker
Warrior
Worker

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Cargo Lifter
Cargo Transport
Agricultural
Arctic Exploration
Desert Exploration
General Exploration
Jungle Exploration
Mining
Mountain Exploration
Timberer
Waterways Maintenance
Wilderness
Wildlife Preservation
Construction (different types)
Demolition
Maintenance (different types)
Repair (different types)
Firefighting
Medbot (different types)
Veterinary
Military Guard
Military Heavy Assault
Military Scout
Military Trooper
Security Guard
Security Tracker
Security Trooper

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72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89-90
91
92
93
94
95-96
97
98
99-00

Programmed Machine
(artificial intelligence if desired by the GM)

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31-35
36-40
41-45
46-50
51-55
56-60
61-65
66-70

SPECIFIC DESIGN STEPS FOR NPCbots (Standard-Type Bots)

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1. Decide the robot's type, size, general purpose and duties.

2. Decide how the robot is controlled and the type of ID to which it will respond.
3. Select average scores for the robot. Borgs and ultraborgs will have high MS
(12 + 1d4) and Program Ratings (PR) (12 + 1d10). Intelligent robots will have
high PR (12 + 1d6) and DX (12 + 1d12) and may possess PS in the range of
12 to 125 (depending on size and function). Programmed machines will have
high PS (25 + 10d10), low MS (1d6), and low PR (1d6).
4. Select Hit Dice for the robot. Begin by assigning 1 Hit Dice per 2 PS points. If
the model type is built to last (like construction or exploration), the amount
should be 1 Hit Dice per PS point. Hit Dice are also used to indicate the
robot's CN.
5. Roll on or select from the Locomotion Table for the robot's type of movement.
6. Refer to the Armor section in the Robotics Glossary to determine the base
type of armor for the robot's type. Then roll on or select from the Armor
Table for modification of that armor. If unusual armor is indicated, refer to it in
the Robotics Glossary.
7. All robots are considered to have broadcast power receptors. Roll on or select
from the Power Source Table for any additional power sources the robot may
have. Cyborgs must have at least one power source for their bionic parts.
8. Roll on or select from the Limb Table for the robot's manipulative members.
9. All robots have sensor type H (human visual and audio). Roll on or select from
the Sensors Table for any additional sensors the robot might have.
10. The GM must decide if a robot has built-in weapons or tools used as
weapons. Then he must decide on the number based on the robot's type and
size. These weapons should be rolled on or selected from the Weapons
Table.
11. Roll on or select from the Robot Enhancement Table for any enhancements
that might have been designed into the robot.
12. Roll on or select from the Miscellaneous Robot Addition Table. The GM
should decide what the base number of miscellaneous additions the robot
would have before rolling. Cyborgs usually have only one addition, while
ultraborgs have two or three. Artificial intelligence machines and programmed
machines could have many, many more, depending on their function and size.
Refer to any type chosen or rolled in the Robotics Glossary.
13. The GM should select a range for the number of NPCbots that may be
encountered together.
14. The GM should list any program limits and traits peculiar to this type of robot.
He should also now change any facet of the robot that does not fit in with the
overall image and function of the robot.
15. Write a description of the robot using the same format as that found in this
module's New Robots Section.
16. Determine the mode status (programmed, wild or controlled) for each robot
encountered.

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DESIGN STEPS FOR PCbots (Borgs)

Player character robots must be designed differently and very carefully, as a PC will
hopefully be around a lot longer than an encounter. The best type of PCbot to play
is a cyborg or an ultraborg. If the player wishes to play another type of artificial
intelligence robot or programmed machine, the GM should remind him that the robot
he is playing is not considered a life form by most societies and Cryptic Alliances,
but a possession, and unless the robot is artificial life or intelligence, it cannot
progress to higher experience ranks. If the player still wishes to run a robot that is
not an ultraborg or cyborg, then he should create the PCbot as described above in
the Specific Design Steps for NPCbots.
All PCbots are considered to be in the wild mode for purposes of control. Noncyborg, wild mode PCbots are referred to as rogues or roguebots and are often
hunted by bounty hunters who are paid to bring them back to their original owners.
Non-cyborg PCbots will have no memory of who they belonged to or where they
came from. Their memory begins with their first adventure. Cyborg PCbots should
have at least some knowledge of who they are and how they became cybernetic.
The GM and players should use the following steps for generating a PCbot
cyborg. If, after the generation is complete, the GM believes more than 75% of the
PCbot's body is bionic, then the PCbot is considered an ultraborg.

1. Refer to the section on How to Create a Character on page 7 of the Revised

GAMMA WORLD rules. The character must first be created in its natural
form. Plant characters may not become cyborgs or ultraborgs. Modify step 4
to accept only two physical mutations at most, and these can only be simple
body changes (multiple limbs, new organs, antlers, etc.) Any other type of
physical mutation will disappear with the cybernetic process, so as not to
make the character too powerful. The PCbot's Tech Level will always begin as
III. Save the equipping phase of the character creation until after these steps.
2. Roll on the Locomotion Table to see if the cyborg has bionic locomotion. The
GM should decide how many pods, hoverfans, etc. the borg would have.
Refer to the locomotion type in the Robotics Glossary.
3. Roll on the Armor Table for possible bionic armor modification. If unusual
armor is indicated, refer to it in the Robotics Glossary.
4. Cyborgs do not have broadcast power receptors. However, if it becomes an
ultraborg there is a 50% chance that broadcast power receptors were
incorporated. Cyborgs must have at least one power source for their bionic
parts, ultraborgs at least two sources.
5. Roll on the Limb Table for possible bionic manipulative members
replacement. The GM should decide how many different types of limbs a
cyborg or ultraborg would have based on the creatures original structure.
Refer to the limb type in the Robotics Glossary.
6. All cyborgs and ultraborgs have sensor type H (human visual and audio). Roll
on the Sensors Table for any additional sensors the PCbot may have.
7. Roll on the Weapons Table to see if the cyborg or ultraborg has any built-in
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8. Roll on the Robot Enhancement Table for any enhancements the cyborg or
ultraborg may have been designed with. Refer to any enhancements rolled in
theRobotics Glossary.
9. Roll on the Miscellaneous Robot Addition Table. Player character cyborgs
usually have a base of one miscellaneous addition, ultraborgs have two. For
every additional bionic part over three that the PCbot has thus far rolled, the
character can add another miscellaneous addition. A player character robot
should never have more than six miscellaneous additions. Refer to any type
chosen or rolled in the Robotics Glossary.
10. The GM should now work with the player to balance the character. If he is too
powerful, he can be adjusted down or mental mutations can be dropped or
altered. If he does not have enough punch to keep up with the rest of the
party, the GM can add more devices to bring him up to par. Equipping the
character should be done with the aid of the cost lists found in the Revised
GAMMA WORLD Errata Supplement.
11. The GM should reread the cyborg or ultraborg entry in the Robotics Glossary,
whichever is pertinent, and add those bonuses or penalties to the character.
Final personality traits and peculiarities should be added. The Created Cryptic
Alliance is the most logical one for the PCbot to join, but others are available
depending on what the character's personality is.
12. Talents and skills are chosen. Repairing cyborgs and ultraborgs is not a
common talent or skill, but the character can elect to take them as his normal
talents. The talent of attaching bionic parts only could be taken after special
Repair Bionics and Medical Surgery talents have been taken. These are not
included in the normal talents and skills listings, but should be specials added
by the GM if a character wishes to go into this area.

PCbot note: The GM should remind the player that he must consume some type of
nutrition on a regular basis if he is a cyborg, even protein fluid if he has no mouth,
while also keeping his power supply up for his bionic parts. Ultraborgs need no
nutrition, but use up power faster as their entire life support depends on it.

ROBOT GENERATION TABLES

Most parts and programs listed below on the tables are explained in the Robotics
Glossary Section. Those not listed included are considered self explanatory.

LOCOMOTION
PCbot
Roll

Locomotion
Type

01-35
36-50
51-00

Character has lost no legs, has no bionic limbs.

Character has one bionic leg (+10 to Speed).
Character lost both legs, roll 1d100 and consult
the rest of the table.

01-10
11-35
36-45
46-55
56-75
76-85
86-00

01-15
16-45
46-65
66-85
86-00

Hoverfans
Legs
Pods
Rotors
Treads
Water Locomotion
Wheels

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NPCbot
Roll

01-30
31-70
71-00

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01-25
26-40
41-50
51-55
56-60
61-70
71-75
76-95
96-00

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Armor
Type

PCbot
Roll

NPCbot
Roll

ARMOR

1
2
3
4
5
6

Character has no armor additions.

Character is covered with bionic armor at base AC 7(-35).
Character is covered with bionic armor at base AC 7(-35).
plus roll 1d6 and consult rest of table.
Normal AC for robot type
+1 AC to this robot type base
+2 AC to this robot type base
Camouflage Armor
Energy Dampening Field
Energy Field Generator
Neutralizing Pigment Armor
Sealed Armor
Zilch Armor

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08-22
23-34
35-37
38-42
43-55
56-70
71-75
76-90

01-15
16-30
31-45
46-53
54-63
64-80
81-88
89-93
94-98

91-00

99-00

Atomic Energy Cell

Chemical Energy Cell
Hydrogen Energy Cell
Minipower Plant
Nuclear Power Plant
Solar Energy Cell
Solar Collectors
Universal Coupler
Robot has an additional backup source,
roll twice, but ignore additional roll results
Robot has more additional backup sources,
roll three times more, but ignore additional roll results.

Backup Source
(GM determines how many
and how long each source lasts)

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PCbot
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NPCbot
Roll

POWER SOURCE

LIMBS
If a cyborg or ultraborg has more than two arms, roll separately for every additional
arm.
PCbot
Roll

Limb
Type

01-35
36-50
51-00

Character has lost no arms, has no bionic limbs.

Character has one bionic arm (player's choice as to which type of
replacement).
Character lost both arms, roll 1d100 and consult the rest of the table for each
arm.

01-30
31-60
61-90
91-00

01-50
51-60
61-60
91-00

Humanoid Arm / Limb

Special Arm
Tentacle
Tool Arms

NPCbot
Roll

SENSORS
All robots have sensor type H (human visual and audio)
NPCbot
Roll

PCbot
Roll

Sensor
Type

01-35
36-65

66-90

91-00

Character suffers no sensory damage, no bionic sensors added.

Character has additional sensory implant,
roll 1d100 and consult the rest of the table.
Character has two additional sensory implants,
roll 1d100 and consult the rest of the table for each sensor.
Character has lost most of head, roll 1d100 for four sensory
implants and consult the rest of the table for each, reduce CH by 10.

A (audio)
B (broadcast)
C (communications/radiowaves)
EM (electro-magnetic)
F (feeling)
I (infrared)
M (magnetic)
R (radar/sonar)
S (microscopic)
T (telescopic)
U (ultraviolet)
V (vibrational)

01-05
06-15
16-20
21-35
36-55
56-60
61-80
81-85
86-90
91-95
96-00

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01-08
09-16
17-30
31-38
39-46
47-62
63-66
67-80
81-85
86-90
91-95
96-00

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WEAPONS
Base number of weapons for robot type
PCbot
Roll

Weapon
Type

01-60
61-00

Character has no bionic weapon.

Character has one bionic weapon.
(add one more bionic weapon for every bionic arm the character has).
Roll 1d100 and consult the rest of the table for each weapon.

01-04
05-08
09-12
13-16
17-20
21-24
25-28
29-32
33-36
37-40
41-44
45-48
49-52
53-56
57-60
61-64
65-68
69-72
73-76
77-80
81-84
85-88
89-95
96-00

01-10
11-15
16-20
21-25
26-35
36-40
41-50
51-55
56-60
61-68
69-74
75-82
83-88
89-91
92-96
97-98
99-00

Blaster I
Blaster II
Defoliator
Electric Field
Gamma Emitter
Gas Emitter
Grenade Launcher
Heat Field
Laser I
Laser II
Light Emitter
Metal Spikes
Micromissile
Mine
Minimissile
Needler
Paralysis Rod
Slicer
Slug Pistol
Sonic Emitter
Stun Ray I
Stun Ray II
Robot has 2 more weapons
Robot has 3 more weapons

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Roll

ROBOT ENHANCEMENT
PCbot
Roll

Robot
Enhancements

01-50
51-95
96-00

01-60
61-90
91-00

Robot (character) has no enhancements.

Robot (character) has one enhancements, roll 1d100 on the rest of the table.
Robot (character) has two enhancements, roll 1d100 for each on the rest of
the table.

01-10
11-20
21-28
29-35
36-45
46-70
71-80
81-00
-

01-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
71-80
81-00

Enhanced DX
Enhanced Endurance
Enhanced MS
Enhanced Multiple Actions
Enhanced PR
Enhanced PS
Enhanced Speed
Expanded Memory Bank
Bionic Organ (GM chooses which one, what the penalties and bonuses are.)

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NPCbot
Roll

MISCELLANEOUS ROBOT ADDITIONS

PCbot
Roll

Misc. Robot
Additions

01-02
03

01-02
-

04-05
06-08
09-12
13-14
15-21
22-25
26-30
31-42
43-45
46-50
51-52
53-54
55
56-70
71-80
82-90
91-96
97-00

03-04
05-15
16-20
21-25
26-30
31-35
36-45
46-60
61-67
68-77
78-92
93
94-97
98-00
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Base Spray
Code ID (robot has a code ID imbedded in it,
level and type to be determined by GM)
Communications Sender
Communicator
Fire Extinguisher
Fire Hose
Flameflower
Flare Gun
Liquid Sprayer
Miscellaneous Equipment
Portent
Repair Program
Robot Command
Robot Summoning
Robot Summoning/Command
Tools
Tractor/Pressor Beam
Robot (character) has two additional items
Robot (character) has three additional items
Robot (character) has four additional items

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ROBOT GLOSSARY
The following items are used extensively when dealing with robots. Most of the
entries are potential parts for these machines, but some others are general items
used constantly in the Revised GAMMA WORLD game.

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Android. Revised GAMMA WORLD androids are different from the usual science
fiction android robot. They are included in the Creatures Section that came with the
game. They are a unique form of artificial life that are all but extinct. The process of
creating them is almost completely forgotten. They are relatively excluded from
consideration here because they do not fit in with the normal precepts of robotics
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Armor. When referring to a robot's armor, the players and GM must realize this
includes the material strength of the body, hot it is put together and the angles of the
body for reflection of attacks. As a frame of reference the following armor guide is
provided for the aspiring robot builder. The intent of the function of a robot
determines how much armor it should have.
Armor
Class

Robot
Type

1 (-5)
2 (-10)
3 (-15)
4 (-20)
5 (-25)
6 (-30)
7 (-35)
8 (-40)
9 (-45) to 12 (-60)

Countertop robot appliances

Servant, household worker
Normal worker type
Humanoid shaped robots
Partly humanoid robots with obvious robot parts
Med-, Eco-, and Engineering bots that are designed for in-complex work
Med-, Eco-, Engineering, Industrial, and Transportation bots
Most security and warrior bots
Most heavy duty destructive machines

Artificial Intelligence. One of the categories of robots, artificial intelligence

machines include any machines with the limited capability to analyze, be taught and
reason. Artificial intelligence usually implies robots that are less mentally
sophisticated than a cyborg or ultraborg, but are still able to interpret and respond to
a given set of circumstances such as a human's desires. Certain advanced
computers also fall in the artificial intelligence category.
Artificial Life. Another of the categories of robots, it encompasses ultraborgs and
cyborgs (see those listings). These robots can learn, think creatively and/or
abstractly, and adapt to situations on their own.
Base Spray. The robot is equipped with tiny nozzles all over its body. When acid
strikes the robot, the nozzles spray down the robot with liquid base which acts to
negate the acid Intensity by reducing it -10 CS.

Bionics. The science of duplicating bioform functions with a robotic replacement

is called bionics. Bionic also refers to a robotic replacement apparatus itself, such as
a bionic eye, a bionic leg or a bionic heart. The use of bionics before the fall of
civilization was widespread and there are still many machines available in Gamma
World that can supply and fit these bionic parts to unfortunates. A character can
have a few bionic parts and not be considered a cyborg.

Blaster I. This is a robotic version of the normal blaster pistol listed on the
Weapons Table on the Revised GAMMA WORLD GM shield.

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Blaster II. This is a robotic version of the normal blaster rifle listed on the
Weapons Table in the Revised GAMMA WORLD GM shield.

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Broadcast Power Receiver. All ancient built robots are equipped with broadcast
power receivers. These receivers allow a robot to operate at full strength with no
need to call on its stored reserves if operating within 1d6 x 100 kilometers of an
operating main broadcast power station. Once the robot is outside of broadcast
range it must reply on its backup sources. All ancient robots has at least one backup
power source, usually a solar collector.

Camouflage Armor. This armor is extremely rare. It has special pigments bonded
into the armor that automatically change to match the surrounding are. This gives
the robot the equivalent of the physical mutation Chameleon Power.

Code ID. The Code IDs as explained on pages 60 and 61 of the Revised GAMMA
WORLD Game Rules are complete, with the exception of the Robot Command,
Robot Summoning, and Robot Summoning/Command programs. These programs
ignore Code IDs and operate only as explained under those descriptions. Some
robots that do not have the Robot Command program are equipped with built-in
identity medallions, as described in the Revised GAMMA WORLD Game Errata
Supplement.

Communications Sender. This is the robotic version of the device with the same
name as listed in the Revised GAMMA WORLD Game Errata Supplement. It
derives its power from the robot's power sources.
Communicator. This is the robotic version of the device with the same name as
listed in the Revised GAMMA WORLD Game Errata Supplement. It derives its
power from the robot's power sources.
Cyborg. A cybernetic organism is primarily a bioform that has more than 40% of
his body covered or replaced with bionic apparatus.
Some ultraborgs are mistaken for cyborgs, as many of their artificial parts may be
internal or have a natural appearance. The Defense and Supervisory Borgs listed in

the Revised GAMMA WORLD rule are actually ultraborgs. The Cyborg listing in the
rules is a simplified version, cyborgs can even be mutated animals which have
bionic parts implanted in their bodies (see Scar in GW 11).
Cyborgs are usually called borgs.

Defoliator. The robot is equipped with a special, small limb. This limb emits
special high frequency sonics that give the robot the equivalency of the physical
mutation Hands of Power-Defoliant. The robotic version has a range of four meters
and can be used once every five turns.

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Electric Field. The robot can generate an electrical field that is the equivalent of
the physical mutation Electrical Generation, except the range for the robot's field is a
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Energy Cells. These are the robotic versions of the batteries with the same
names as listed in the Revised GAMMA WORLD Errata Supplement. Robotic
versions tend to be larger, hold more power, and last five times longer than the
normal type. Robots also may have Broadcast Power Receivers, Mini-power Plants,
Solar Collectors, and Universal Couplers to help them in their power needs.

Energy Dampening Field. The robot is equipped with a field that dampens the
energy flow through devices. The GM is instrumental in defining what type of field,
because numerous types exist.

Energy Field Generator. The robot is equipped with a device (usually called a
force field) that protects it by reducing damage before it is inflicted on the device.

Enhanced DX. The robot is built for maneuverability. Its Dexterity score is double
the score that already has been determined.

Enhanced Endurance. The robot is extremely well built. It has 20 more hit points
plus a number of bonus points equal to its Hit Dice.

Enhanced MS. The robot is designed to resist mental attacks. Its Mental Strength
is +3 to the score that already has been determined.

Enhanced Multiple Actions. The robot is designed with a better motor function
coordinating computer. It is allowed two more actions per Action Turn. These
actions can be attacks if the robot deems them necessary.
Enhanced PR. The robot has a greater computer brain processing capacity. Its
Program Rating is double the score that has already been determined.
Enhanced PS. The robot is built for physical labor and/or stress. Its Physical
Strength is double the score that already has been determined.

Enhanced Speed. The robot is designed to go at high speeds. Its speed factor is
double the distance that is assigned to his type of locomotion (listed separately in
this Glossary under the specific name of the locomotion). If the robot has more than
one type of locomotion, all of them are doubled.

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Expanded Memory Bank. This tiny but powerful computer memory extension
allows the robot's memory storage the equivalency of a small library with almost
instant cross-reference and accessing. This makes the robot the equivalent of a
Tech Level IV base in a specific area of information (history, agriculture, machinery
repair, etc.) The GM must assign the robot at least four benefits in this area arising
from its knowledge, such as increased bartering capacity, shorter duration of
repairing something, instant identification of all Tech Level IV and lower items that
pertain to the area, etc.

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Fire Extinguisher. This is a robotic version of the normal item listed on the
Weapons Table in the Revised GAMMA WORLD GM shield.

Fire Hose. This is a robotic version of a high pressure apparatus that acts as a
fire hose. The robot can carry only enough water for a certain amount of blasts.

Flamethrower. This is a robotic version of the normal weapon listed on the

Weapons Table in the Revised GAMMA WORLD GM shield.

Flare Gun. This is a robotic version of the normal weapon listed on the Weapons
Table in the Revised GAMMA WORLD GM shield.

Gamma Emitter. The robot is equipped with a small, swivel-mounted tube on the
top of his head. This tube releases deadly radiation as a beam, giving the robot the
equivalent of the physical mutation Hands of Power Gamma Hands. the robot's
range, however, is four meters and can be used once every 30 minutes.

Gas Emitter. The robot is equipped with internal tanks full of liquefied gas, with
the gas outlet located randomly on the robot's body. This gives the robot the
equivalent of the physical mutation Gas Generation. A robot usually only carries one
type of gas, but multiple minitanks have been known to be used by robots with only
an application or two in each one.
Grenade Launcher. This robotic weapon holds up to six grenades (GM's choice)
and can launch them, one per Action Turn, at a range of 350 meters. It is usually
located on the top or back of a robot, while the grenades are stored inside the
robot's body.
Heat Field. The robot can generate a heat field that is the equivalent of the
physical mutation Heat Generation, except that the range of the robot's field is a two
meter radius.

Hoverfans. The robot is equipped with either one or two hoverfans for locomotion.
These "float" the robot up to a meter above the ground or water by creating a
cushion of air underneath it. The metal hoverfans can sustain 120 points of damage
each, plastic hoverfans only sustain 65 points of damage each, but are not subject
to rusting. The speed factor for hoverfans is figured as 4d6 x 12.
Humanoid Arm / Limb. The robot is equipped with arms that are humanoid in
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Laser I. This is a robotic version of the normal laser pistol listed on the Weapons
Table in the Revised GAMMA WORLD GM Shield. It is almost always located in the
end of a robot's limb.

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Laser II. This is a robotic version of the normal laser pistol listed on the Weapons
Table in the Revised GAMMA WORLD GM Shield. It is almost always located in the
end of a robot's trunk.

Legs. The robot is equipped with 1d4 x 2 legs for locomotion. These articulated
limbs are used for walking upright. Steel legs can sustain 50 points of damage each,
plastic legs only sustain 30 points of damage each. The speed factor for legs is
figured as 1d10 x 12.

Light Emitter. The robot is equipped with a small, silver dish on the font of his
head. This dish is a high powered light source, giving the robot the equivalent of the
physical mutation Light Generation. The robot's version, however, can be used once
every 15 minutes.

Liquid Sprayer. The robot is equipped with a pressurized holding tank and
sprayer nozzle. The sprayer is used to hold a liquid which may be of many types
available. Some possibilities include corrosives, poison, fungicide, liquid defoliant,
base liquid (see base sprayer), detergent, fertilizer, and so on.

Metal Spikes. The robot is equipped with a total of 1d100 metal spikes on its body
which act as the physical mutation Quills/Spines. If the robot is not attacking or
defending, the spikes fold into recesses in the robot's body.

Micromissile. This is a robotic version of the normal micromissile listed on the

Weapons Table in the Revised GAMMA WORLD GM shield. The robotic version
has a 400 meter base range with the missile having a five meter blast radius.
Mines. Mines are slightly different versions of the grenades listed on the Weapons
Table in the Revised GAMMA WORLD GM shield. The effect of the mine is identical
to the similar type of grenade, except for the blast radius which is listed below.
Chemex - six meters
Energy - five meters

Fragmentation - six meters

Gas, Poison - six meters
Gas, Tear - seven meters
Photon - five meters
Stun - five meters
Torc - seven meters

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Minimissile. This is a robotic version of the normal minimissile listed on the

Weapons Table in the Revised GAMMA WORLD GM shield. The robotic version
has a 700 meter base range with the missile having a seven- meter blast radius.
The minimissile launcher is usually built into the robot's trunk or is attached to its
back. If within the trunk, it only can be seen when the robot opens a hatch to fire.
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Minipower Plant. This is an extremely rare Tech Level V device that is

occasionally found in ancient robots, apparently experimental models. The plant is
completely sealed and is a cylinder about one meter tall and 30 centimeters across.
It has two crystal cables running from it to various robotic systems. This plant seems
to use no fuel, produce no waste, and have no duration. A robot with a power plant
can run forever.

Miscellaneous Equipment. All robots are equipped with miscellaneous

equipment that cannot be considered tools, weapons or armor. Every time this entry
is rolled, the GM or player should add three miscellaneous items to the robots. The
following items are suggestions. An asterisk behind the item indicates that the item
is explained in the Revised GAMMA WORLD Errata Supplement.

A floodlight (75 meter range)

A pneumo-jack *
A winch (50 meter cable and claw)
A liter of kinetic nullifier fluid *
A water purifier
Anti-grav pods *
Insect Repellent *
A grappling gun (with 100 meters of line)
Glow Cube *
A few liters of oil, alcohol, or other flammable liquids.

See other standard robots for other possibilities.

Needler. This is a robotic version of the normal needler listed on the Weapons
Table in the Revised GAMMA WORLD GM shield. It is usually located at the end of
one of the robot's limbs.
Neutralizing Pigment Armor. The robot has a specific type of neutralizing
pigment incorporated into its armor. This is the same pigment as listed in the

Revised GAMMA WORLD Errata Supplement. The robotic version, however, does
not wear off. Pigments in the armor are available in black (negates lasers), white
(negates kinetic damage), yellow (negates concussive damage from a grenade,
bomb or missile), and blue (negates the effects of an energy mace, vibro weapons,
and a slicer).

Paralysis Rod. This is a robotic version of the normal paralysis rod listed on the
Weapons Table in the Revised GAMMA WORLD GM shield, except that it is
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Pods. The robot is equipped with spherical, built-in, anti-gravity pods for
locomotion. These pods allow the robot to fly at an elevation of 30 meters. All pods
are made of plasteel and each can sustain 150 points of damage. The speed factor
for pods is figured as 1d6 x 40. Pods allow the robot to maintain its speed no matter
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Portent. An inflating, polyvinyl shelter is folded inside the robot, taking up a very
small space. Once erected, the shelter is powered from the unit's power source.
This shelter creates an Inertia Field to protect the robot from the elements.

Programmed Machines. One of the categories of robotics, it includes vehicles

and machines that can repeat a programmed list of limited actions, but that cannot
learn independently or reason. There were innumerable programmed machines in
the human civilization that existed before the Shadow Years, and many of them still
remain attempting to complete their programming. Programmed machines are
always powered by broadcast power if they are in an installation or energy cell of
batteries if they are in a remote area.

Repair Program. Most programmed machines and higher forms of robots (not
including cyborgs) have to return to an installation to be repaired after battle. The
repair program gives the knowledge to these robots about how to fix themselves.

Robots. Robot is an inclusive term for (a) artificial life forms (androids and
cyborgs), (b) artificial intelligence machines (normal robots and advanced
computers), and (c) programmed machines (simple robots, vehicles, and machines
which can be programmed with a set of limited actions). The Robots section of the
Revised GAMMA WORLD rules, beginning on page 60 of the rule book, uses the
term robot quite loosely to include our usual idea of robots, PLUS androids and
cyborgs. Lesser robots, not androids or cyborgs, adhere fully to the ID display
ranking as defined on page 60 of the Revised GAMMA WORLD rules under Robot
Reactions.
Robots are usually referred to as bots in Gamma World.
Robot Command. A robot equipped with robot command has special circuitry and
a special program which allows it to command any other robot within 50 meters.
While this "command" does not allow direct control over every action of other robots,

it does allow the commanding robot to direct another robot's intent, such as attack a
character, ram through the wall, heal an animal, etc. No robot can use robot
command on a higher form of robotic intelligence: e.g., programmed machines
cannot control artificial intelligence machines are artificial life. Artificial intelligence
machines can command each other and programmed machines, but not artificial life
forms such as androids, and so on. In any case, an attempt to control a wild robot
requires a PR roll by the commanding robot, with a -5 CS modifier.
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Robot Summoning. A robot equipped with robot summoning has special circuitry
and a special program which allows it to summon other robots. The range of this
summoning is usually a kilometer, though the GM can increase or decrease this
range due to obstacles to the broadcast, specialization of the robot, etc. No robot
can summon another robot of a higher level: e.g., programmed machines cannot
summon artificial intelligence machines or artificial life forms, and so on. In any
case, an attempt to summon a wild robot requires a PR roll by the commanding
robot, with a -6 CS modifier.
A robot with this program can summon one other robot per two PR points.

Robot Summing/Command. This expanded circuitry and program acts as the

robot command and the robot summoning program combined, with the exception
that once a robot has responded to summons, it is automatically under the
summoning robots command.

Rotors. The robot is equipped with a few small horizontal propellers, which it uses
for lift and one or more large vertical propellers it uses for flying. These larger
propellers usually come affixed to the robot's back. They are collapsible and can be
folded out of sight. Steel rotors can sustain 75 points of damage each, hard plastic
rotors only sustain 30 points of damage each. The air speed factor for rotors is
figured as 4d4 x 12, unless the robot is huge, in which case they can go up to 600.
Flying means that the robot does not lose any movement due to ground terrain, but
high winds can slow it down or even force it to land (GM's choice). The rotor
combination does not allow the robot to hover in the air, unless it is also equipped
with hoverfans or pods.

Sealed Armor. The robot's armor has been chemically treated and provided with
special seals. The robot is completely sealed against a specific condition, up to
Intensity level 20. Roll 1d8 and consult the table below to find out what the robot is
sealed against.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Heat (including fire)

Cold (natural and unnatural)
Water (sprayed or submerged)
Corrosives (this includes protection against the elements as well)
Electricity (weapons, lightning, electrical traps, etc.)
Sonics (device or animal)
Radiation (device or natural)

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Microwave (blasters, devices, or natural)

If this option is being rolled randomly and already has been rolled once, then the
GM (for an NPCbot) or player (for a PCbot) may select a new type of seal.

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Sensors, A. Audio sensors allow robots expanded audio receiver capability. With
them, robots hear three times the distance and clarity of human hearing. A robot so
equipped cannot be fooled by sound imitation or any other form of audio mimicry of
a voice of which he has already heard the original. This sensor will be instantly
turned off for 1d10 + 5 minutes if it was operational during a sonic attack which
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Sensors, B. Broadcast sensors allow robots to detect the faint source of a

broadcast power base hundreds of kilometers away. It also allows them to tune in to
the correct frequency of the broadcast power automatically when they are within
broadcast range.

Sensors, C. Communications/Radiowaves sensors allow robots to pick up

transmissions from communicators, radios, homing beacons, and other devices that
use radiowaves or similar alternate methods to communicate over distances. The
sensor also allows the robot a chance to tap into those frequencies, jamming them
for 1d20 minutes at a time. Use the robot's Endurance as the Attack Rank, and
orange result or better is required for success. A successful sonic attack directed at
a robot using this sensor will shut the sensor down for 1d6 hours. The GM should
roll 1d100 to determine the number of kilometers radius of the sensor.

Sensors, EM. Electro-magnetic sensors allow robots to detect force fields in use.
This sensor is always used in conjunction with human standard visual sensors. A
robot can see a force field in use within the robot's range and line of sight. It also
grants the robot a +1 RF with any attack against an operational force field it can
see.
The electro-magnetic sensors also grant the robot the ability to detect the electromagnetic lines of force around the world, thus the robot never will be lost. It will
always know where it is in relationship to its home base.
Sensors, F. Feeling sensors allow robots heightened versions of the human
senses of touch and smell. The effect is equal to five times the human ability to feel
things. The heightened touch allows the robot the equivalent of the physical
mutation Body Control-Touch. The heightened smell allows the robot the equivalent
of the physical mutation Body Control-Smell. The sensor also allows the robot to
detect the electronic aura around another robot, thus being able to track robots as a
Tracking talent rank of 5.

Sensors, H. Human Visual and Audio sensors allow robots the ability to see and
hear at human ranges. This is the most common type of robotic sensor, few robots
exist without it. Sonic and blinding attacks are against the robot as they normally
would against a human, except in the case of unconsciousness, which means the
robot simply loses the use of that sensor for 1d12 + 8 hours.

Sensors, I. Infrared sensors allow robots the equivalency of the physical mutation
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Sensors, M. Magnetic sensors allow robots the ability to detect any mass of
ferrous metal more than five kilograms in weight, and to instantly recognize the
object if it is within the robot's programmed memory or experience. The range for
this detection and identification is one kilometer. The sensor also allows the robot to
detect a tractor/pressor beam at work within two kilometers, and to determine the
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Finally, the magnetic sensors allow the robot to scan a metal object within 500
meters for flaws. The robot then has a +1 RF on any attack made against the
successfully scanned metal entity (vehicle, another robot, a character in metal
armor, etc.)

Sensors, R. Radar/Sonar sensors allow the robot the equivalency of the physical
mutation Radar/Sonar.

Sensors, S. Microscopic sensors allow the robot the ability to focus its optics on
the microscopic world. These sensors are usually used by ecology or med bots that
are seeking to eliminate harmful microscopic organisms. A robot with this sensor
automatically will have either a short range, low-power, finely tuned laser or a lowemission sonic device which it uses to kill the offending organism. Some of the
technical bots also were equipped with this sensor so they could scan computer
chips and cards and faults. These robots are automatically equipped with minute
devices designed to fix such intricate technological items.

Sensors, T. Telescopic sensors allow the robot the equivalency of the physical
mutation Body Control-Sight.
Sensors, U. Ultraviolet sensors allow the robot the equivalency of the physical
mutation Ultravision.
Sensors, V. Vibrational sensors allow the robot to detect motion in a 50 meter
radius. The motion must be more than a few inches of movement to be detected,
and must be made by a creature or object larger than a ten-centimeter cube. In

addition, there cannot be an unusual amount of motion around the robot, such as a
strong wind or a factory working at high gear, of the sensors will not work properly.
Slicer. This is a robotic version of the normal slicer listed in the Weapons Table
on the Revised GAMMA WORLD GM shield.
Slug Pistol. This is a robotic version of the normal slug pistol listed in the
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Solar Collector. Many of the advanced ancient robots were equipped with solar
collectors. These act as power sources for the robot, drawing the energy directly
from the sun's rays. As long as there is sunlight the robot can function normally. On
heavily overcast days, all the robot's functions, scores, speed and so on are halved.
If the sky is darker than this, there is insufficient light to power the robot, and it must
use another source of power. These solar collectors were not meant to act as a
primary source of power, only as a relief source when sunlight is available. They
also can repower any solar energy cells the robot has.

Sonic Emitter. The robot is equipped with a small band of little dishes around the
middle of its trunk. These dishes emit high frequency sonics, giving the robot the
equivalent of the physical mutation Sonic Blast. The emitter's frequency of use,
however, is once every four Action Turns.

Special Limb. The robot is equipped with a specialized limb that the GM or player
defines. It could be an intricate and miniature limb used for delicate work, a huge
crane for lifting, ot any other type of limb that does not fall in the other limb
categories. This limb likely will have a DX or PS that is different from the normal
robot's scores, and these statistics also should be defined at this time.

Stun Ray I. This is a robotic version of the normal stun ray pistol listed in the
Weapons Table on the Revised GAMMA WORLD GM shield.

Stun Ray II. This is a robotic version of the normal stun ray rifle listed in the
Weapons Table on the Revised GAMMA WORLD GM shield.

Tentacles. The robot is equipped with 2 + 1d4 tentacles. The tentacles

telescopically collapse into the robot's body, but can extend out to a range of up to
double the robot's height. This should be determined by the GM. There is only a
25% chance for any tentacle to have a fully-manipulative human-like hand on the
end. Otherwise, the tentacle is equipped with a simple maneuverable claw that can
slash at a target, grasp things, and perform only the simplest tasks requiring little
dexterity.

Tool Arm. This robotic limb is a combination multi-jointed lever arm and tool. The
tool is always attached at the end. Unlike the simple tools entry below, these tools
cannot be taken from the robot without the removal of a whole arm. Toll arms are
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Tools. After the GM, and player if the robot is a player character, decides what
function the robot was created for, this option allows for a complete set of tools on
board the robot which will assist it in its function. Most tools are usable only by other
robots unless the robot they were designed for has manipulative, human-like digits.
The GM must define the function and limits for any tools, including any appropriate
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Tractor/Pressor Beam. The robot is equipped with an electro-magnetic beam

which acts as an invisible ray, lifting and moving objects. The range of the beam is
1d10 x 6 meters. The amount of weight that can be lifted by a single beam is 1d20 +
4 x 100 kilograms. Huge robots may have two identical tractor/pressor beams on
board.

Treads. The robot is equipped with either rubber or steel tractor treads for
locomotion. These usually come in two forms for the average size machine: a) one
wide tread in the middle of the bottom of the robot or b) multiple narrower treads
situated to the right and the left of the bottom of the robot. Steel treads can sustain
100 points of damage each, rubber treads only sustain 60 points of damage each,
but are much quieter. The speed factor for treads is figured as 2d8 x 10.

Ultraborg. This is a being of artificial life formed by deliberate manipulation of the

generic code of a bioform's brain that is then placed in an entirely mechanical body.
This body can be in a typically robotic shape are can be manufactured in a
humanoid form. Some advanced ultraborgs can even pass for humanoids or Pure
Strain Humans. Ultraborgs view themselves as living and superior to naturallygenerated life forms. While an ultraborg's brain can be affected by mental attacks,
he has devices that act as sensing organs, filtered respiratory apparatus and so on.
An ultraborg, therefore, is immune to the affects of most gases, poisons, illusions,
diseases and any other "weaknesses of the flesh". Ultraborgs usually contain at
least two power sources. When they are in their base they usually are powered by
broadcast power. They also have a back-up source in case they move out of the
broadcast's range or in case it fails. The back-up is usually in the form of a powerful
energy cell, such as an atomic energy cell, or a constantly rechargeable power
source, such as solar panels.
Ultraborgs are not considered to have artificial intelligence, they have a bioform's
intelligence, which is considered to be superior to the artificial intelligence of a

normal robot or computer. Ultraborgs do not automatically obey IDs, as normal

robots do. They do not automatically respect the wishes of a human. Ultraborgs are
more aware of the world around them and realize enemies exist. However, a Code
V ID overrides all of an ultraborg's logic circuits and makes him obey the commands
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Universal Coupler. A robot equipped with a universal coupler can attach any type
of energy cell or battery to itself. Further, it can use recharging stations and
recharge any type of cell it has on board. A robot thus equipped can even plug itself
into a live electrical socket and run off that power. Universal couplers are complexity
F to remove. A character with the Mechanics talent or skill is allowed to roll on the
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Water Locomotion. If the robot has no form of land locomotion the GM or player
should roll again on the locomotion table until it has one. Water locomotion means
the robot is equipped with a form of locomotion that allows it to travel on water or
underwater. If underwater, the robot is completely adapted for deep submersion.
The GM decides what form of locomotion this is: submerged propellers, inboard jet
motors, rolling airtight inboard jet motors, rolling airtight canisters allowing the robot
to float and travel over the water, long legs to walk on the bed of the lake, etc. The
GM must then determine how much damage the propulsion system can take before
it is inoperable. Finally, he must assign a speed factor (1d10 x 12 is ideal). Water
locomotion apparatus is only suitable for moving the robot in water.

Wheels. The robot is equipped with either rubber or steel spring wheels for
locomotion. Steel wheels can sustain 80 points of damage each, rubber wheels,
which are much quieter can only sustain 45 points of damage each. The robot can
be equipped with 3d4 wheels, the size of which are determined by the GM
according to the size of the robot. The speed factor for wheels is figured as 2d10 x
12. Wheels are only effective over flat, hilly or paved terrain unless specifically
adapted balloon tires are used, and then the robot looses half speed on packed
terrain. Wheels lose half their speed in sand, snow, mud or other similar terrains.

Zilch Armor. The robot has certain properties added to its armor which make it
impossible to detect in one specific fashion. Sometimes this means the armor has a
certain alloy, chemicals or circuits interlaced throughout it. Other times, it means the
robot was an experimental model with Tech Level V technology added to it. The
following subtypes of zilch armor are only a few examples.
IR Resistant Armor. The robot cannot be detected by IR scanners, no matter
how hot it glows.

Stealth Armor. This rare armor can be turned on or off at the robot's desire.
When it is on, not only does it prevent any type of scanning, it also acts as the
physical mutation Invisibility. Of course, the robot still can be heard crashing through
terrain and the robot still leaves a trail if it is on the ground. Stealth armor is best
used with flying robots. The robot cannot use any of its offensive systems when this
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Anti-Magnetic Armor. The robot's armor coats all of its ferrous metal parts and
prevents the robot from being detected by magnetic sensors or metallic homing
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Non-Reflective Armor. This armor prevents the robot from being detected by
radar or sonar. It also makes the robot almost impossible to see with normal optics.