CASTer
Background and Character Stats
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Template: CASTer
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Gender: [M][F]
Species: Human
Age: 16+
Height: m
Weight: kg
Force Sensitive: [Yes][No]
Force Points: 1 or 2
Dark Side Points: 0 or up to 5 (based on background)
Character Points: 10
Extra Character Points: 20+ (+5-10 based on background, +10 per Dark Side Point, +5 per Cyber Point)
Cyber Points: 0 or 1 (for Neural Linkage) or up to 6 (based on background)
Move: 10 (varies if not human)
Dexterity 4D: blaster, dodge
Perception 3D: hide, search, sneak
Strength 3D: brawling combat
Knowledge 3D+2: streetwise
Mechanical 2D: communications, hovervehicle ops, repulsorlift ops, sensors
Technical 2D+1: CASTer Ops (+1D), computer program/repair, droid programming, droid repair,
(A) droid engineering (5D min. in droid repair), first aid, repulsorlift repair, security
DCR (Drone Control Rating): 5/9
Equipment: Heavy Blaster Pistol: 5D (ammo: 100, range: 3-12/25/50), Scrambled Comlink, CAST (Cybernetic Artificial Sensory Transceiver): 4 Droid links, 4 Scrambler Modules, Tactical Housing
Credits: Credits: 1000 (or variable if chart is used)
CASTer Information
CASTers are Droid-control specialists. They are much in demand as operators of installation security systems, because
one talented CASTer can take the place of several live security guards.
New Technical Skill: CAST Ops
This skill represents the training that a CASTer receives to allow him to "multi-task" his attention span. Each CASTer
has a Drone Control Rating (DCR) equal to the whole dice in this skill. For example, a CASTer with a skill total of
4D+2 in CAST use would have a DCR of 4. Skills used in telepresence through a CAST cannot be used at a level greater
than the CAST Ops skill rating.
Cybernetic Artificial Sensory Transceiver (CAST)
The CAST (Cybernetic Artificial Sensory Transceiver) device allows its user to simultaneously supervise, control and
coordinate a large number droids in a much more efficient manner than by simple voice communication.
A CAST consists of a headset, a pair of gloves, and the main transmitter unit the attachments plug into. The headset
includes a visor display, speaker and audio pickup, and is the main output device for the user. The gloves allow fine
input, as well as permitting a much greater degree of detail in transmitted instructions. The CAST operates by creating
a high-bandwidth data link between a droid and the CAST unit. This connection receives sensory data from the droid, and
transmits data and control instructions back to the droid.
A CASTer can monitor (minimal interaction, mainly just observing, or giving orders) double his DCR in droids. The droids
would be running off of their own programming at this control level. The CASTer can exercise control (manual control of
major functions only, similar to a good modem RC car) over any number of droids equal to his DCR. Actual "telepresence",
manual control of all droid functions, can be maintained over only half the DCR in droids. All fractions round down.
If the CASTer is working with half or less of the capability for a given control level, he maintains awareness of his
body and surroundings, and can act normally. At 2/3 of capability, the CASTer can move at up to their basic move, but
cannot perform any other actions that require a skill or attribute roll. The person also has only limited sensation of
their body. At full capacity, the CASTer is completely immersed, they have no awareness of their body, and can do
nothing but operate the CAST.
GM NOTE: All droids to be controlled are required to have a tranceiver installed so
that they can receive and transmit data. Each unit costs 200 credits and only takes 5 minutes to install. Maximum range
is 2 km. This can be increased to 4 km through purchase of a signal booster (see below).
A standard CAST is 6000cr for the basic setup, plus 500cr for each droid to be linked. It is the size of a modern laptop
computer.
Options:
Tactical Housing - the main unit is build into a form-fitting belt pack which is much
less encumbering than the attaché case style. It is also armored, having a STR of 3D to resist damage. 1000cr extra
Scrambler Module - protects the datalink from being jammed or intercepted by means of
encryption and frequency hopping. 200cr per droid
Advanced Control System - Allows the CASTer to function as if he had one or two extra
dice of CAST operation. +lD, cost x2; +2D, cost x4
Neural Linkage - eliminates the need for the headset and gloves, gives a bonus of + 1D
to CAST Ops skill, +1D for any active skill used through telepresence, allows 50% increase in DCR. +10,000cr
and adds 1 Cyber Point.
Signal Booster - increases range to 4 km. 500 credits.
