Fire Support N-KIDU

The term N-KIDU was coined by Steelgate and is used to refer to one of their latest lines of automatons. They are very much in line with typical automaton technology found on Utopia. N-KIDUs themselves are then broken down into mission profiles such as Commando, Recce and Support, which are the three most commonly seen N-KIDUs on Terra Nova.

They are generally directed via human commanders in the field. Some automatons receive an NAI that is advanced enough to allow them to take charge themselves as automaton commanders. These automaton commanders are referred to as Pazu variants or Pazu upgraded automatons.

The Support N-KIDUs can be outfitted for rocket barrages, anti-armor work, or indirect mortar fire. It uses a set of caterpillar tracks so that is can carry more and still cover rough terrain. The AIs selected to be placed in the Support N-KIDU are generally a little on the psychotic side and seem to legitimately enjoy blowing things up.

Their strength, however comes in the ability of a command unit, such as the Command Auto-Tank, or human controllers, taking over the controls via secure communications or wire control. This turns the drone from a rather uncreative and unskilled battlefield participant into a highly lethal combatant.