Synthetic

SYNTHETIC

Synthetic

Difficulty: Very Hard Supervisors: Commanding Officer, the Human crew Rank: Not defined Duties: Assist the acting Commander and Marine forces to the best of your abilities. Guides: This one Unlock Requirements: Not available. Detailed Description: |__________| You are held to a higher standard and are required to obey not only the Server Rules but Marine Law and Synthetic Rules. Failure to do so may result in your White-list Removal. Your primary job is to support and assist all USCM Departments and Personnel on-board. In addition, being a Synthetic gives you knowledge in every field and specialization possible on-board the ship. As the synthetic you answer to the acting commanding officer. Special circumstances may change this. |__________|

"I may be synthetic, but I'm not stupid." ―Bishop, Aliens

What is a synthetic?

A Synthetic is a biomechanical humanoid that closely emulates humans in appearance and actions; however there is one key difference synthetics aren't affected by emotions in their decision making. Due to emotions not having an effect on them, synthetics have been seen as more reliable in high stress and dangerous environments, such as aboard a military vessel. A medical or xeno hud will show a grey box with a "meh" face inside of it.

Synthetics are split between First generation, Second generation and Third Generation. First generation synthetics have more health and damage resistance then their later counterparts due to the more rugged materials they're made of, additionally leading to them being slower then newer manufactured models, as well as being insulated. However due to their more robust nature their computing is lacking in some skilled areas. Sadly this generation of synthetics have mostly been phased out by the second and third generation and are only seen on colonies.

Second generation synthetics are made out of more refined and advanced materials so that they may blend into a ships crew with a human appearance, however due to the priority for second generation synthetics to fit in amongst humans the materials used are less rugged and as such they have less health and damage resistance but they make up for it in their wide array of knowledge and skills.

Third generation synthetics are the similar as Second generation synthetics mechanics wise. Unlike the Second generation synthetics however, Third generation synthetics uses more advanced synthetic material to allow them appear more human-like, using regular skin tones of a human person.

The Role

As a synth you'll be restricted from ranged weaponry (Rifles, Shotguns etc.) use mechanically it means that you'll be required to help others through being a non-combat support role. In regards of self defence you are limited to melee weapons, this means that as a synthetic you are still able to defend yourself or an innocent in danger. A synthetics vast knowledge means that they can ask the acting commander/commander if their human counterparts in various fields require help, which can either mean the synth being assigned to assist with a ship-side department (usually medical), or will sometimes mean the synth could be sent planetside as long as the acting commander/commander agrees to it. This usually amounts to performing field surgery at the FOB, repairing barricades, or being sent with a squad to retrieve an item of importance, not to engage in combat with the enemy. You should be relying on marines for protection, not rushing the foe with a weapon out.

Automated Closet

UniformsWebbingsShoesHelmetsSuitGlovesBackpacksBeltsPouchesMasks

Uniform:	Description:
Medical Scrubs, Green	Standard-issue green medical scrubs.
Old Synthetic Uniform	The previous standard-issue synthetic uniform.
Synthetic Uniform	Standard-issue synthetic uniform.
USCM Marine Uniform	A standard-issue Marine uniform, normally only worn by USCM combat personnel.
Working Joe Uniform	A cheap uniform made for Synthetic labor.

Webbings:	Description:
Black Webbing Vest	Robust black synthcotton vest with lots of pockets to hold whatever you need, but cannot hold in hands. Holds 5 small sized items.
Brown Webbing	Worn brownish synthcotton vest with lots of small pockets to unburden your hands. Holds 5 small sized items.
Webbing	Sturdy mess of synthcotton belts and buckles, ready to share your burden. Holds 3 normal sized items.

Shoes:	Description:
USCM Combat Boots	Standard issue combat boots used by the USCM for combat situations.
White Shoes	Comfortable white shoes.

Helmets:	Description:
Expedition Cap	It's a cap, with flaps. ALMAYER reads across a patch stitched to the front.
Hard Hat	A piece of headgear used in dangerous working conditions to protect the head. Comes with a built-in flashlight.
Green Surgical Cap	Used to keep hair out of your patient during a surgical operation.
Welding Helmet	Flips down to protect the user from damaging their eyes when welding.

Suits:	Description:
Hazard Vest	Standard issue engineering hazard vest.
Labcoat	Standard issue medical labcoat.
Researchers Labcoat	A labcoat designed for researchers in scientific fields.

Gloves:	Description:
Insulated Gloves	Protects users against electrical shocks.
Latex Gloves	Helps protect against causing infections when performing surgery.

Backpacks:	Description:
S-V42 prototype smartpack	A joint project between the USCM and W-Y. It is said to be top-class engineering and state of the art technology. Given to USCM deployed Synthetic units and the intended usage involve assisting in battlefield support. WARNING - User is advised to take precautions. Has the storage of a satchel and can be opened like one. Comes in blue, green and tan colors.

Belts:	Description:
M276 Pattern Toolbelt Rig	The M276 is the standard load-bearing equipment of the USCM. It consists of a modular belt with various clips. This version lacks any combat functionality and is commonly used by engineers to transport important tools. This contains all the tools for the Combat Engineers, Synths and Maintenance Technicians to do their work.
M276 Pattern Lifesaver Bag	The M276 is the standard load-bearing equipment of the USCM. This configuration mounts a duffel bag filled with a range of injectors and light medical supplies and is common among medics. This contains most of the autoinjectors and healing equipment a Medics and Synths can use.
M276 Pattern Medical Storage Rig	The M276 is the standard load-bearing equipment of the USCM. It consists of a modular belt with various clips. This version is a less common configuration, designed to transport medical supplies, and light ammunition. Note that this rig can additionally hold a roller bed and defibrillator.

Pouch:	Description:
Autoinjector Pouch	A Large pouch dedicated to holding autoinjectors. Holds 7 Autoinjectors.
Construction Pouch	A pouch designed to holster construction materials.
Document Pouch	A pouch used to hold documents for safe keeping.
Electronics Pouch	Designed to hold all your electronic needs as an engineer. Issued to Engineers, or found inside the ColMarTech automated armaments vendor in Requisitions. Contains 6 slots. Circuitboards Powercells
First-Aid Pouch	Standard issue field aid for all soldiers. Comes pre-loaded with basic medical supplies. Expended autoinjectors can be restocked at a NanoMed on the Almayer and Dropships.
Flare Pouch	Can hold 8 flares (including activated flare). Refillable with a M94 Flare Pack.
Large General Pouch	A general purpose pouch used to carry even more small items and also magazines. Contains 3 slots.
Medical Pouch	Large pouch able to hold a wide array of medical supplies.
Medkit Pouch	Special issue pouch, able to hold a medkit.
Tools Pouch	Designed to hold all your different types of tools.

Mask:	Description:
Sterile Mask	A mask designed to help prevent the spread of diseases.

Automated Equipment Rack

Engineering SuppliesMedical SuppliesOther supplies

Note: You have 45 points to spend on equipment for the operation

Engineering Supplies:	Description:
Airlock Electronics Cost:2 Points	Used in the construction or maintenance of a door.
Entrenching Tool Cost:2 Points	Used for digging and filling up sandbags, as well as deconstructing them. Can be folded to fit in a backpack.
High Capacity Power Cell Cost:3 Points	Used for powering various devices that require power. 10,000W.
Light Replacer	Can be used to instantly replace broken lights with fresh new ones. Limited charges.
Metal x10 Cost: 5 Points	Stack of ten (10) sheets of metal. Can be constructed into standard Metal Barricades or other misc items.
Security Access Tuner Cost:4 Points	Used to hack doors/vendors along with disabling mines.
Plasteel x10 Cost:7 Points	A ten (10) sheet stack of plasteel. Used in the construction of durable Plasteel Barricades.
Power Control Module Cost:2 Points	Used in the construction or maintenance of Area Power Networks (APC).
Sandbags x25 Cost:10 Points	Holds twenty five (25) empty sandbags. Must be filled with dirt (or snow) manually. Dirt not included.
Welding Glasses Costs:4 Points	Standard issue engineering welding glasses. Wear on eyes for best effect.
Industrial Blowtorch Costs:5 Points	An industry standard version of the blowtorch. Holds more fuel than the normal versions and functions the same. Contains 40 units of welding fuel.

Medical Supplies:	Description:
Adv Burn Kit Costs:2 Points	Used to treat moderate to high burn damage.
Adv Trauma Kit Costs:2 Points	Used to treat moderate to high brute damage. Also treats mild infections.
Advanced First Aid Kit Costs:12 Points	Advanced first aid kit with more complicated medical supplies.
First Aid Kit Costs:6 Points	Basic first aid kit with basic medical supplies.
MedEvac Bed Costs:6 Points	Functions the same as a roller bed however once your patient is strapped in the evac stretcher cannot be moved. To activate the med evac beacon on the stretcher (Right click the stretcher then click "Activate Medevac". Only medics can activate the beacon and it can only be used outdoors.). A Collapsed Stretcher can be folded by dragging it onto yourself. You can also attach a body bag or a stasis bag onto the stretcher.
Medical Splints Costs:1 Point	Used to hold that broken/fractured bone of yours in place so you don't die.
Roller Bed Costs:4 Points	Allows you to transport injured marines and other personnel across the battlefield in a safe manner (without causing bleeding). A Collapsed Roller Bed can be folded by dragging it onto yourself. You can attach a body bag or a stasis bag onto a roller bed for faster transportation.
Stasis Bag Costs:6 Points	Used to store critically injured patients.
Pillbottle Costs:5 Points each	Can vend a pill bottle (16 pills) filled with any one of the following chemicals. Bicaridine Dexalin Dylovene Inaprovaline Kelotane Peridaxon Quickclot Tramadol
Autoinjector Costs:1 Point each	Can vend an autoinjector filled with any one of the following chemicals. Unique chemicals that can only be vended in injector format are bolded. Bicaridine Dexalin+ Epinephrine Dylovene Inaprovaline Kelotane Oxycodone Costs:2 points Quickclot Tramadol Tricord
Defibrillator Costs:4 Points	Used to bring recently dead marines and other personnel back to life. Can be recharged in a special recharger (usually located in the medbay) See Defibrillator Usage.
Health Analyzer Costs:4 Points	Basic tool of every single medic - this miraculous item allows you to see the patient's status, showing the damage, bleeding, internal bleeding and broken bones.
Medical HUD Glasses Costs:4 Points	When worn, allows you to see marines and other personnel's health bars, essentially giving you at quick glance an idea of what condition they are in. If the bar's empty, the patient's dead - yet if they still have a green heart rate icon next to the bar, they can still be brought back to life with a defibrillator.

Other supplies:	Description:
Flashlight Costs:1 Point	It's a flashlight, can be held, thrown or turned into a Rail Flashlight attachment.
Motion Detector Costs:5 points	A device that detects movement, but ignores marines. The screen will show the amount of unidentified movement detected (up to 9). For example, if a xenomorph is on the other side of a wall, it will be highlighted and give off a high-pitched pinging sound. Hold the motion tracker in your hand or store it in your belt slot, and turn it on either by clicking on it or Z (in hotkey mode). You can switch modes with Alt+Click. Motion Tracker Range Modes: You can cycle through two different range modes, Long Range and Short Range by right clicking the motion detector and then clicking on Toggle Range Mode. Long Range: The motion detector will detect movement on your whole screen and further at a slow rate. Short Range: The motion tracker covers a smaller amount of your screen but detects movement at a faster rate.
Whistle Costs:5 points	A whistle reserved for Squad leaders and the Command Staff, to help coordinate marines. To use the whistle you can click on it while it's in your hand or you can wear it in your mask slot and then click it with an empty hand. Click and drag to take it out of your mask slot.
Space Cleaner Costs:5 points	A spray bottle of space cleaner. For quickly cleaning the floors of anything that has spilled or died on it. Holds 250 units of space cleaner.

Synthetic Functionality

All Synthetics are built stronger, faster and more durable than the average human. This allows Synthetics to perform in environments and situations more hostile than most humans can tolerate. They are immune to most atmospheric issues, resistant to damage, and can be repaired to full functionality even from head loss, and can be revived with a defibrillator. In practice, a synthetic is repaired the same way as synthetic limbs; using a blowtorch to fix brute damage, and cable coil to fix burn damage. No training is needed so any marine can help. Lost limbs and destroyed faces are fixed with Limb replacement and facial reconstruction are performed like normal human surgeries; however anesthetic cannot be used on synths.

Programming

• Synthetics have 100% understanding and adherence to Marine Law, in short, they are unable to break marine law.
• Synthetics are programmed to obey all USCM Commands that are issued by a Commanding Officer, as long as those orders don't conflict with Marine Law.
• Synthetics are programmed with the ability to understand and speak any language after being in its vicinity for a short duration. (In-game this means the synth player will RP slowly learning a language, for example slowly learning how the xenos communicate.)

Combat Restrictions

Synthetics are forbidden from firing any weapons (they are restricted mechanically from doing so). However, they are not opposed to other humans harming/killing others provided it follows Marine Law. If there is a threat within the bounds of Marine Law, they can physically defend themselves or other innocents by subduing the threat (They may uphold Marine Law). If the threat is non-human, or a hostile Faction, Marine Law does not apply, and so the synth can subdue or even kill. Synths are unable to perform combat duties and will not perform combat specific orders. (ie; Ordering a Synth to equip melee weapons to join an assault with Marines)

1st Generation Skillset

2nd Generation and 3rd Generation Skillsets

To find out about how the skill system works head over to the skills system page. The only difference between second and third generation synths is that third generations can use the traditional human skin tones.

Guides

Synthetic Programming and Guidelines

Guide to Becoming a Synthetic by Jakkkk