Drones

Overview

 * Drones make up the majority of the hostile NPC's in the game world.  These drones are created from a parts library by the level designer much in the same way player characters are created.  They do not transform.

Drone Construction

 * Drones are built from a parts library, meaning that all mobs use the same selection of pieces at various scales. Drones are typically non-humanoid.


 * Locomotion - Insect legs, Treads, Hoverpods, wheels in various styles.
 * Manipulators - Optional pieces.  Arms, tentacles, claws, and such
 * Main body - Can be anything from a stylized sphere, an oblong carapace, to a boxy, tank like structure.  Has attach points for the various other pieces that make up the drone.
 * Weaponry - Blades, rockets, machine guns, lasers... Drones typically have one to two attached weapons.
 * Ability pieces - these represent any special abilities the drone may have. A targeting system, stealth generators, communication systems to draw other drones to the fight...