From: Stogz <joyscott@xxxxxxx.xxxx>
Date: Thu Dec 2, 1999 11:52pm
Subject: Stats: The SAINT
Hey folks!! This is Stogz.
I figured that I would throw out something for the new list. In my current PBEM that is set about 10 years after the Thrawn Trilogy, I made up some stats for artificial intellegence program that will be used on TIE class ships. Although I am also open to the Republic using similar programs on their starfighters that don't have astromechs (like the A-wing and B-wing). I figured I would toss this out and see what netizens think of it.
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Sienar Artificial Intelligence Navigation sys-Tem (S.A.I.N.T.)
The SAINT computer system is used in the same way that Incom uses astromech droids to assists the pilot with several of the more complex operations of the ship. The only difference is that this AI system is a permanent fixture on board a starfighter. The SAINT can serve in the capacity of a co-pilot which can fly complicated preprogrammed maneuvers, and act as an autopilot for long distance flights. Since the SAINT is always on the ship it can also help in starfighter security and pre and post flight operations. One of the newest features is the Sensor Probe -Target Motion Analysis (SP-TMA). The SP-TMA takes recorded sensor information and builds a profile of the target craft. It can also, if enough data is compiled, give one ore two predictions on the next movement of an opposing craft. There is also an Advanced Terrain Following Guidance System that assists the Pilot in plotting a course or navigating on the fly through Planetary or Asteroid Terrain. This system also includes an astrogation module that allows hyperspace capable ships the ability to plot and store about 10 coordinates. This program is not considered a Navigation computer so long range craft like the TIE/SI has a separate nav computer with much broader capabilities. The AI in the SAINT is equal or greater to the intellegene abilities capable in droids. As such, SAINTs who have not had their memory wipped tend to develop their own personalities. All though developed by Sienar, this technology has also been used by both the Empire and Republic. This system does not have the ability to do repairs in flight in flight like an astromech droid, but it can assist the pilot in repair procedures if needed. Although lacking in one area, it is does have the ability to add information modules that can be found very useful to pilots. (Any Knowledge, Technical, or Mechanical skill modules may be purchased for 1000 credits and will contain a skill of up to 6D.) SAINTs, however, have one large advantage over the droids -- they have an integrated voice program that allows it to speak and understand languages.
Stats: All stats 0D except KNO 2D, Languages 4D, PER 2D, MECH 2D, Communications
4D, Astrogation 5D, Starfighter Piloting 4D, Computer Programming and Repair 4D,
and Starship Repair 5D*.
* SAINT is not able to directly repair the ship, but may assist the pilot proper procedures.
Quotes: "Alpha One, the maneuver you are about to pull has a 123,456,234 to 1 chance of being successful. I would suggest that you try something different."
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