Editing Setting:Inn0cence: Lost Future/Lost Future Appendix (section)

==Make and Model==

Pre-loss robot were divided into three broad categories: Military, Domestic, and Industrial.

''Industrial'' robots are of robust construction, but often have exposed components for ease of maintenance.  Intended for jobs that required a thinking mind, these robots worked alongside humans.  They diverge considerably from the human form, but still bear recognizable faces (eyes are often monocular or vertically stacked pairs).

'''P51 Ogre''': An autonomous construction unit, the Ogre combined crane, forklift, loader, and a dozen other machines into one versatile chassis.  Given an ape-like bodyplan, the Ogre bears telescoping limbs augmented by powerful hydraulics, with surprisingly dextrous manipulators capable of utilizing human-scale tools (and, later, firearms).  Implementing Ogres over dumb-AI-controlled machinery reduced workplace accidents, as the SAP was conditioned to be exceedingly cautious and aware of its bulk, as well as protective of coworkers; the Gentle Giant persona is drilled into their very being.  In the Lost Future, Ogres are a rare breed.  They have vast power requirements, necessitating either short operation times or plus-size microfusion modules.  Even then, they must rest often, and move with a slow, deliberate pace to conserve charge.  An Ogre's incredible strength, and shocking flashes of speed make it a deadly combatant as well as a valued craftsman.

'''CarDoc''': Something of a misnomer, this model was used far beyond the automotive industry.  CarDocs have a highly modular, easily repaired design, the default being a rather squared-off head and strong multi-flex arms with precise manipulators (that, incidentally, double as combat-blades).  The CarDoc excelled in swift repair under difficult conditions, and was generally installed with an extensive engineering database.  CarDocs are goal-oriented and have a strong nesting instinct, with an urge to organize, modify, and optimize their surroundings. 

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''Domestic'' robots bear the marks of the tech aesthetic of the time; clean, simple lines, matte and pastel coloring, and durable construction.  The typical design has three-fingered manipulators, an articulated waist and neck covered in composite mesh, and a blank, solemn faceplate containing two expressive optics.  

'''Seraphim 288''':The robot market leading up to the loss saw an endless proliferation of Seraphim-type models.  Each successive generation was smaller and more efficient, with even more processing power crammed into its slender, elegant chassis.  Heat-sink structures and cables were a common upgrade, and these, combined with it's traditional roles and slender, wide-hipped figure, gave it a distinctly feminine character.
The default Seraphim was intended as a PDA, but specialized models existed for childcare, medical assistance, and the service industry.  Seraphim were conditioned to be non-confrontational and meticulous, even more detail-oriented than normal robots.

'''J33V''': The all-purpose laborer, "Jeevs" were intended for physical tasks such as logging, mining, and other dangerous jobs.  The Jeev was exceedingly versatile, and had a thriving after-market, often finding themselves functioning as janitors, garbagemen, office assistants, messengers, housekeepers, and bodyguards.  A carryover from their original function, the J33V had incredibly robust construction, with a titanium skeleton and dense composite plating that proved very resistant to small arms.
Jeevs were often deployed in teams, and thus excel at coordinated efforts.  This team-player mindset, along with the armor, made them popular in the Security industry, as well as for governments that couldn't afford actual military-grade models.

'''Human-Replica Android''':Early experiments in human-looking robots didn't go so well; they hit the uncanny valley, HARD.  Trying to install a true AI in such a shell made things even worse; the SAP had to struggle to maintain all the minor affectations of humanity, along with complex social protocols.  All these demands quickly crippled the nascient AI.  By the time silicone flesh had been perfected, it was accepted that a nonsentient hard-coded AI based on pre-scripted responses was more effective at pretending to be human than a genuinely sentient program capable of learning and improving itself.  Make of that what you will.  

Since the Seraphim and J33V performed all the other tasks that would be expected of a human-looking android, and did them better, high end models were mostly sought after as sex toys.  Cheaper, less convincing versions were popular multi-function domestic servants, and the dumb onboard AIs eventually advanced to the point of being able to pass a casual Turing test.  The modular nature of their software allowed extensive end-user customization of their behavior, something the SAPs lacked.

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''Military'' The proliferation of PMCs and small-scale regional conflict resulted in a massive industry of autonomous combat robots.  These were generally segregated into two distinct classes: Squad Support Mechs and Hunter-Killers (colloquially known as Killbots).  Significant effort was put into making Squad Support Mechs functional teammates; heavy socialization, and designs based off of familiar civilian units.

'''Locust Scout Mech''': one of the earliest and most ubiquitous SSMs, the Locust was a swift reconnaissance unit.  To increase speed and operational range, the locust was built to a small scale with light materials, which also improved its stealth.  They also have advanced sensory gear, and could transmit all incoming sensory data back to their squad via the battlenet.  Locusts were issued with a light Personal Defense weapon, generally something in the Uzi or P90 family, and served as roving flank guards, bomb-disposal robots, and sniper-hunters.

The Locust enjoyed incredible popularity amongst enlisted men, and the public in general.  Their cute, bug-like appearance adorned military-themed media of the time; every Call of Medal of Duty and Honor game had one as a player companion.  Because of this, civilian models were made available to the general public, in the same manner as hummers and jeeps.

'''Sentinel''':Another early model, the Sentinel is a walking support weapon, heavily armored and stabilized.  Carrying a missile launcher or minigun was always a dangerous unpleasant task, and soldiers were very happy to hand the job over to someone who couldn't bleed to death.  The Sentinel's armor plating was modular, and portions of it could be removed to reduce weight and increase mobility.

Despite their job being killing things, the personality of a sentinel was decidedly protective.  They were intended to bond with a specific squad, and defend those soldiers to the death.  

'''Doc 405 Dedicated Rifleman''': A swifter, more adaptable machine than the Sentinel, the Doc was a smartgun on legs, intended for independent operations like sniping and ambush support.  The Doc was popular among law enforcement for it's intimidating profile and low maintenance requirements.  Despite this, the Doc proved exceedingly personable, intensely curious about it's allies and surroundings.

'''Hob 221 Infiltration Mech''': A late, highly advanced model fitted with electrically-motivated cabling, the Hob was primarily a tool of sabotage, a stealthy little robot ninja capable of slipping behind enemy lines to plant mines, hack computers, and eliminate specific targets.  Equipped with above-average strength for it's size, it nonetheless relied on its speed and agility in battle; typical armament was a high-caliber pistol and a combat knife.

The Hob was among the last robots off the assembly line before the Loss hit, and SAP production lagged behind the hardware.  Thus, empty Hob shells are scattered about the wilderness.  

'''Sidh Multi-Function Combat Mech''': Actually several classes of next-gen robot, the Sidh was intended to fully replace human military personnel.  Also sporting muscle cables, the Sidh resemble advanced, hardened versions of the Seraphim and J33V, and could utilize equipment already in use by living combatants.  Like the Hob, the Sidh was not fully implemented before the Loss hit, and large numbers still sit in storage.