Name: VitiSWARM, SWARM, Black Sand Description: A complex unit no larger than a grain of silt that are wireless controlled to take shapes or complete actions. Abilities: - SWARM can be remotely controlled up to 20 meters away from a signals origin. Without a "Dicrector" to lead the swarm, the nanomachines will be idle, awaiting further orders. When being controlled they work as a hive, with simple AI to help them figure out what actions would be best to complete the order given. - SWARM is capable of forming into solid objects by linking to one another very tightly, this allows for a cloud of SWARM to form weapons, tools, or even people. With this ability comes the ability to communicate with one another in order to signal their 'director' of any physical stresses that may be undergoing the SWARM in certain regions, reacting similarly to one's pain receptors. - One of SWARM's main uses was infecting other machines, using their small size to get into other systems and then collectively hack into the device for their director to take over. - SWARM is capable of eating away at both organic and inorganic structures thanks to a teeth matrix. The rate at which they do this is similar to using sandpaper on skin. - Swarm is capable of flying on small whisp-like wings, and using electromagnetically to stay close to one another. Conditional Abilities (Optional): - Self repairing at hourly rates via Terminator Polymer based parts. Limitations: - Cannot be controlled further than 20 meters from a source. Beacons must be used to extend their reach. - Frequently fall apart if their solid structures receive too much stress (Ex: A blade made of SWARM clashing with a stronger blade) Conditional Limitations (Optional): - When EMP'd, SWARM units will fall out of the sky dead - When a signal scrambler is used, the units will become idle, unable to be controlled. How does it work: Their small lightweight and insectoid bodies grant them full maneuverability in almost any medium. the majority of their parts are made of advanced Terminator Polymer based materials, with insulating materials inside to prevent the small batteries from leaking into the rest of their body. The batteries are rechargeable and frequently use the wireless signals as their source of power, converting the waves into usable energy. They do not need much but they also have a short battery life. Eight legs, with hooked feet allow them to crawl onto objects, and link together in a tight bunch. A tooth matrix on the front end acts as tiny drills and scrapers for removing material from other objects. A wireless transponder hides inside their compact bodies, linked to their simple AI chip to allow them to follow orders and in some instances problem solve. They are in every sense slave units, only capable of performing actions based on orders. Flavor text: At one point, SWARM was among the Viti's greatest weapon, though with their fall, the blueprints for these little monstrosities now lies in the hands of those lucky few who salvaged them. Referenced Technologies (Optional): N/A Attainability: Semi-Closed. Usable by any parties who partook in "The Last Swarm" event and acquired the blueprints from The Viti. Tags: Military Category: Nanotechnology
