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Saturday, September 06, 2025

“Kestrel” Urban Patrol Drone


The Kestrel is a compact, backpack-sized SIOD patrol drone designed for versatility in dense urban environments, featuring retractable bipedal legs for alley or interior movement and twin ducted fans for rapid VTOL redeployment. Its matte-armored frame is marked with POLICE insignia and reinforced with three points of protection, striking a balance between durability and agility. A forward-mounted medium submachine gun provides reliable close-quarters firepower, while its advanced optics and motion-detection suite enable it to scan rooftops, doorways, and crowded streets with precision. Designed as a tactical scout and first responder, the Kestrel extends an SIOD drone jockey’s reach, serving as both a sensor platform and a mobile support asset during city operations.

Attributes: Agility d8, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6

Skills: Notice d8, Shooting d6, Stealth d8

Pace: 6 (Legs) / 0 (12" Flight); Parry: 2; Toughness: 8(3); Firewall: 4; Control: 1

Weapons:

  • Medium SMG — Range 12/24/48, Damage 2d6, ROF 3, AP 1, Ammo - 60

Special Abilities:

  • Armor +3
  • Flight (Pace 12")
  • Legs (Bipedal) — can move normally at Pace 6
  • Advanced Optics (telescopic, low-light, thermal; +2 sight Notice, ignores lighting penalties)
  • Sensor Suite (Sound & Motion) (+4 Notice to detect sound/movement up to 500 yards)
  • Construct: +2 recover Shaken; immune to poison/disease; no Called Shot bonus
  • Fearless: Immune to Fear/Intimidation
  • Hardy: No Wound from being Shaken twice
  • Weakness (Electricity): +4 damage from electrical attacks

Size: 0 (Medium — backpack-sized)

Cost: $6,850

Design Notes: Medium, Dual Motive (Flight + Legs), Armor Plating x1.5 (rounded to 3 pts), Increased Pace x2, Advanced Optics, Sensor Suite, Weapon Mount, Medium SMG, Dual Manipulator Arms

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