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[vicious_slice]

So it has come to my attention that several aspects of my design might be... limited. I'm not the sort of robot programmed to think his creator's vision can't be improved upon, so I was wondering if there was anyone who could help me improve myself.

I need help with the following:

- Infrared/heat vision
- An upgrade to targeting sensors
- Arm mounted net launcher for non-lethal capturing
- Radio scanner, because my personal radio is only good for communications

If anyone would be willing to help, I'd be glad to help them out in exchange for security guard work, or as it pains me, manual labor. My primary weapons are sawblades, which are useful for harvesting lumber, construction, and shopwork. I don't have much to my name yet, but I can't get on my feet here unless I make up for some of my short comings, so all I can trade is work and time spent.

For the record, I don't want ANYONE messing with my core programming or anything else essential under the hood. That's never happening, and I've taken steps to prevent it if someone tries.

If no one bites, I... I guess I'll have to put my gears to the grindstone. But I figured it was worth asking.

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[Video]

[specialist_snowflake]

I see you've taken my recommendations seriously. I'm quite pleased.

[Which is mighty high praise considering the source.]

Should General Ironwood choose to assist you with these projects, you may tell him that I personally favor the upgrades and would consider them beneficial in maintaining the peace not only in Fayren, but elsewhere.

Keep me updated on your progress.

[Video]

[vicious_slice]

Good advice is good advice. My creator was a genius, but someone on the frontlines would have a better idea of what to expect than someone in a lab, right? General Ironwood, huh? I haven't heard of anyone by that name around here.

[Video]

[specialist_snowflake]

Having never met your creator, it is difficult to say what his past experience might have been concerning the use of robotics in war. Atlesian technology, where I'm from, makes ample use of droid models for civilian protection and defense.

The general is my superior officer. Much of my skill and experience is owed to his expert knowledge and instruction. He has an advanced understanding of robotics as well, though I do not claim to know the extent of his experience in the matter.

[Video]

[vicious_slice]

He used to do contracts for the military. That's all I'm really comfortable saying. But I see. There are robots like that in my world, but they're usually less advanced than robots like me.

... I see. He sounds like he'd be helpful. If I meet him I'll mention you.

[Video]

[k2so]

I can't say im familiar with your mode. You should go to Nova City and consult the mechanics there. They have developed droids that are not as advanced personality-wise as us but they have some of the upgrades you want.

I'm k2So, a KX series model.

[Video]

[vicious_slice]

[Metal's image flickers on, after a moment.]

Oh hey, someone mentioned you to me once. I'm DWN-009 Metal Man. Call me Metal Man.

Yeah, I'm aware of the kind of tech they've got in Nova. I just figured I'd try my luck with people directly, to see if I could trade labor for the upgrades. I don't really have a lot of resources available to me right now.

[Video]

[k2so]

[Kay tilts his head slightly. He can't be too expressive with his body language but his voice inflection and head movements convey the emotion right most of the time.]

Was it Cassian Andor? Nice to meet you, Metal Man.

That I can understand, this kind of changes is expensive. I haven't gotten any myself, particularly because of that reason.

[Video]

[vicious_slice]

I don't rightly recall. I think I've talked to him, though.

I see. What is your function, if you don't mind my asking?

[ Text ]

[pianola]

If you find the materials for the scanner, I can help with installation.

[ Text ]

[vicious_slice]

Oh? Uh. Thanks. I'll let you know if I can find anything then. [Metal's kind of taken aback. He's not used to people being nice to him.]

[ Text ]

[pianola]

You're welcome.

Payment's not necessary. However, I would appreciate the names of any suppliers of quality materials and parts, should you find them.

[ Text ]

[vicious_slice]

That Parker person a few posts down seems to have some idea of what I need. I'll tell you how he turns out.

[Text]

[rando_dork]

Wait. Are you a robot?

That is so metal.

[Text]

[vicious_slice]

... That's my name. Metal Man.

But what else would I be? Metal's kind of what they make robots out of.

[Text]

[rando_dork]

Metal Man? That sounds a little on the nose for a robots name.

Was your creator just not very... Creative?

And uh. I mean metal as in it's cool. Awesome. Like rock and roll.

[Text]

[vicious_slice]

You'd be surprised how often I get that. And by "surprised" I mean, "not at all". But no, I'm called Metal Man because it's my weapon. You know, it calls to mind things like sharp edges, and stuff like that. ... I'll consider the fact that it implies coolness a secondary meaning.

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[spidertwerp]

The radio scanner would be easy. What kind of upgrade are you looking for with the targeting sensors?

The infrared vision would take a bit of thinking on my part, it's not something I'm familiar with, but I'm willing to work it out for you.

A net launcher is pretty easy.

Do you have any scrap metal or tech lying around we can scavenge for parts?
Oh, and I don't need anything in return. I like tinkering with things. My name is Peter. Parker.

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[vicious_slice]

You know, I never thought about looking for scrap or spare parts. That's pretty smart. Does Nova City have like, a junkyard or something people can pick through?

As for targeting sensors, well. I need a specific lock-on feature. Right now all my software does is calculate distance and force needed to hit something, so it's not much better than human eyes.

... And are you sure? I don't feel good about getting something for nothing, Mr. Parker.

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[spidertwerp]

I pretty much almost always scavenge,
I can't buy materials at home. We don't have that much money. That's a good question. I've been meaning to take a look around Nova City anyway, I'll let you know if I find something!

Then that sounds like a software issue, and codewriting, which is also fine,
but probably involves adding to your software as it is. Do you know much about coding? If I wrote the code with you, made sure it was right, you could apply it if you're not willing to let me do that. I wouldn't be offended. If I was an AI of some kind, I wouldn't want people messing with me if I could help it, I think.

[He'd never dream of reprogramming Karen.]

Definitely. It'll be fun!

[gotabadfeelingaboutthis]

I could give it a look at least. I've spent a lot of my life trying to keep my spaceship running...I might be able to do something useful.

[vicious_slice]

A space ship huh? What kind of ship we talking? A shuttle? Orbital craft?

[gotabadfeelingaboutthis]

Interstellar. She's a YT-1300 freighter but I added a hyperdrive. She might look a little old but she's still the fastest ship in the Galaxy. And I bet in this one, too, if I could get outta here and into space.

Text | Sorry it took so long!

[reachnotflexibility]

[It's not really a secret that Garrus loves playing with tech, but he doesn't answer Metal Man right away. He has hesitations: this guy sounds like he's a full-blown AI. And Garrus has Issues with AIs.

But in the time he's been here, he's met some that aren't half bad. A lot of the residents in Nova City are robots of some kind. And Kay's pretty cool. So maybe it's just the Geth and the Reapers that are super awful. And with his recent memories of Legion, he's willing (though still hesitant) to give this guy a shot.]

Hey, you still need some of those mods?

[text]

[vicious_slice]

Oh yeah, I do. I still need help with some stuff, including the targeting sensors. You offering?

[text]

[reachnotflexibility]

I'm willing to take a look and see what I can do. Can't make any promises until I can see your current specs.