| Overview and History |
| The 5th Black Talons have four Dansons in their inventory, two of them owned by Ilan abu-Sayd Muhammad and brought from his home in the Badlands. These two are named Imp and Mother. All four Dansons are DX-66x versions, both able to switch their pincers with manipulator hands for more delicate work. |
| Vehicle Specifications | General Stats | |||
| Name: | Danson DX-66x | Threat Value: | 51 | |
| Vehicle Type: | Drone | Offensive Value: | 0 | |
| Production Type: | Mass Produced | Defensive Value: | 7 | |
| Cost: | 51,000.00 dinars | Miscellaneous Value: | 146 | |
| Manufacturer: | Humbug Electronics | Size: | 2 | |
| Use: | Repair | Original Default Size: | 4 | |
| Height: | 0.4 meters | Indv. Lemon Dice: | 3 | |
| Length: | 0.3 meters | Crew: | 1 | |
| Width: | 0.4 meters | Bonus Actions: | 0 | |
| Avg. Armor Thickness: | 8mm | |||
| Armor Material: | Durasheet Alloy | Armor | ||
| Standard Op. Weight: | 75 kg | Light Damage: | 3 | |
| Primary Move Mode: | Ground (20 kph) | Heavy Damage: | 6 | |
| Secondary Move Mode: | ( kph) | Overkill: | 9 | |
| Deployment Range: | 10 km | |||
| Sensor Range: | 0.5 km | Vehicle Availability | ||
| Communication Range: | 1 km | Availability Threshhold: | 0 | |
| Powerplant: | Electric | Max Number on Field: | ||
| Engine Output: | 20hp | |||
| Movement | ||||
| Electronics | Primary Move Mode: | Ground | ||
| Sensors: | 0 | Combat Speed: | 2 | |
| Communications: | 0 | Top Speed: | 3 | |
| Fire Control: | -1 | Secondary Move Mode: | ||
| Combat Speed: | ||||
| Top Speed: | ||||
| Maneuver: | -1 | |||
| Quantity | Name | Code | Arc | ACC | Damage | Range | ROF | Ammo | Special |
|---|
| Name | Rating | Game Effects | AUX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autopilot | Drone systems; acts as Level 1 Pilot | ||
| Automation | Independent controls for arm servos | ||
| Manipulator Arm x2 | Cannot punch; pincers or delicate manipulators |
| Name | Rating | Game Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Dependent | Must rely on sensors in combat |
| Name | Rating | Game Effects |
|---|
| Variants |
| There are no variants. |
| Designer Notes |
| The Danson worker drone is among the most common of the standard drones found on Terra Nova. A workhorse, the Danson is used to perform a variety of remote tasks from disarming explosives to performing delicate repairs in tight or hazardous conditions. The Danson is extremely modular, able to be fitted with a wide variety of tool arms and guiding mechanisms. The standard Danson is radio-guided, but models working with explosives are wire-guided to avoid accidental detonation of explosives by the radio waves. Danson drones can be found in most major repair facilities that are accustomed to working with dangerous ordnance or highly explosive fuel. Badlanders often employ Dansons as well, often to explore loose sand patches for the presence of Hunter Vines or to effect repairs to water filtration equipment placed in the MacAllen cave network. The Danson is regarded with affection by those who use it. Since its introduction in the TN 1850s, it has gained a reputation for reliability and durability. Most bases have at least one or two in their inventory, using them for tasks as diverse as simple repair assistants to spare parts courier. Many designers have copied the drone's design and characteristics and it is now the standard among military and civilian technicians. Recently, a fad of using the Danson as a sort of executive toy has seen sleek and expensive versions roll through the carpeted halls of luxury office buildings. |