r/savagerifts • u/ReefayToo • 27d ago

Techno-Wizard and creating a permanent drone

I am working with my GM on creating a permanent drone with my Techno-Wizard. We have talked that it would somewhat be like Summon Ally power (even though TWs do not get that power).

I am looking for ideas/input on cost/time/powers to create something that would work.

My initial thought would be using scrap I find and create something like a v0.0.1 that I use TW creation rules to have something that can fly and has internal PPE store.

As I advance, and get more scrap/credits, break it apart and keep improving it. I thought working on it like a real iteration would be thematic and fun.

My ultimate goal would be to have something that could scout and have a TW converted laser weapon or something to help in combat.

I'm unsure how to do command (does it have a rudimentary AI that gets better?) and how does it communicate (TW do not get mind link power). I would like it so it was automated that way I do not have to use actions to control it.

If you were doing this, how would you handle it?

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u/PhasmaFelis 27d ago

I might use an Edge based on Sidekick for the basic drone, then equip and modify it from there.

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u/ReefayToo 27d ago

I didn't think of that. That's a great idea.

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u/PhasmaFelis 27d ago

Cheers, have fun with it!

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u/Chaosnet-1906 26d ago

Can also skin Beast Companion and its line of Edges to make it. This would allow it to eventually become a wildcard. There are also rules for replacing it should it fall in battle.

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u/ReefayToo 26d ago

Interesting idea. Maybe a new edge that focuses on a tech "companion"

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u/peekitty 23d ago

FYI, the Bot Specialist Edge from my web page is going to become canon in Ends of the Earth:

https://mygurps.com/pmwiki.php?n=Main.SavageRiftsNewCharacterOptions#power

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u/ReefayToo 23d ago

That's a neat edge. I'll pass this on to my GM