[Logic Drives v1]

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[A Handy Guide to Logic Drives]

A Logic Drive is a special installation of artificial intelligence into MCS systems that allows the MCS to function without input. Most Logic Drives are installed for the purpose of allowing an MCS to continue fighting while the pilot is incapacitated. However, this can also be used to make an MCS fight while there is no pilot even inside of it. Logic Drives generally do not allow for highly specialized commands, as they function depending on a number of simple variables. There are three parts that make up a Logic Drive: the Logic Grid, A number of Logic Bits, and a Command Line.



Aspects of the Logic Grid:

The Logic Grid is the base of the Logic Drive, appearing as a grid that varies from a simple 1x1 space to a complex 6x6 grid. It also defines the conditions under which actions are taken. It is also composed of three aspects.



The Range Axis is horizontal, and reacts depending on how close a target is. Short range is on the left side of the grid, and Long range is on the right side of the grid.
The Energy Axis is vertical, and reacts depending on how much energy the MCS has in reserve. Low energy is at the bottom of the grid, and full energy is at the top of the grid.
The Command Line is a line that runs through a logic grid in a particular direction, and it functions in a special way. When given the command, an MCS will go through programs on its command line in a sequential fashion, regardless of logic. Activating a Command Line is a free action.



Aspects of the Logic Bit:

Logic Bits are program blocks, which come in different sizes and shapes and are inserted into a Logic Grid to define MCS actions. They may be rotated freely to better suit a programmer’s needs. Two general rules apply to a bit.

The Size of a block defines how specific or mundane an action is. Larger blocks are able to contain enough information to perform more complex actions, such as the usage of a specific weapon or ability, whereas smaller blocks only are able to contain functions such as defense or unspecified melee attacks.
The Shape of a block defines the general strength of a block. An oddly shaped block may be more difficult to place into a logic grid, but oftentimes they contain specific bonuses to certain aspects of an MCS while they are functioning. Simple 1x1 square blocks are space-efficient and simple to combine, but will only perform the most basic actions.

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In this particular logic grid, the pieces have been assigned as:
Blue 1x1: Melee Attack Bit
Yellow 1x2x1: Tyrant Bit
Green 1x2x1: Leyline Bit
Teal 1x2: Skullfire Bit
Red 1x2: Shell Bit

Thus, the AI of the MCS consists of this:

If the Enemy is in short range and the battery is between 75 and 100 percent of maximum energy, the MCS will attack with a random melee weapon, or failing that, it's body.

If the Enemy is between medium-long and long range, and the battery life is between 75-100%, or 50-100% for long range only, the MCS will attack the enemy in that range that has the lowest possible HP.

If the Enemy is between medium-long and long range, and the battery life is between 0-25 %, or 0-50 % for long range only, the MCS will stand idle, but will recover twice as much energy as it normally would for standing idle.

If the enemy is in short to medium-short range and the battery is between 25-50 %, the MCS will fire it's internal head weapon at that particular enemy.

If the enemy is in short to medium-short range and the battery is between 0-25 %, the MCS will attempt to find terrain cover to conceal itself from enemy attack.

If none of these parameters are met, the MCS will stand idle.

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[Standard Logic Bits]:


1x1 bits:


[Melee Attack Bit] – MCS attacks subject with a random available melee weapon. If no weapons are available, the MCS will attempt to attack with its body.

[Ranged Attack Bit] – MCS attacks subject with a random available ranged weapon, including internal weapons. If no weapons or targets are available, the MCS will stand idle.

[Internal Weapons Bit] – MCS attacks with a randomly chosen internal weapons unit. If no internal weapons or targets are available, the MCS will stand idle.

[Energy Weapons Bit] – MCS attempts to fire a random available energy weapon. If no weapons or targets are available, the MCS will stand idle.

[Defense Bit] – MCS defends itself within normal capabilities, reducing the damage that it takes from attacking sources.

[Retreat Bit] – MCS attempts to disengage itself from combat using triangulation of enemy position. If escape becomes impossible, or the MCS is surrounded by at least four enemies of comparable size, the MCS instead stands idle.

[Scan Bit] – MCS attempts to scan the subject’s parts and structure, giving out any data on possible weak points and strengths.


1x2 bits:


[Engage Bit] – MCS will attempt to close distance between itself and the subject and attack with a random available melee weapon. If no weapons are available, the MCS will attempt to attack with its body.

[Sniper Bit] – MCS will attempt to disengage itself from combat using triangulation of enemy position before making an attack against a random subject with a random available ranged weapon, including internal weapons. If one of the two actions is impossible, then the MCS will simply perform whichever one is possible. If neither is possible, the MCS will stand idle.

[Shell Bit] – MCS attempts to find appropriate cover to shield it from enemy attack, taking place behind it. If an enemy is in the activation parameters of the Shell Bit in the beginning of a turn, the MCS will attempt to find a different place to take cover.

[Skullfire Bit] – MCS attacks subject with a random available internal weapons unit that is situated in the head, firing it with an enhanced damage of 3. If no weapons or targets are available, the MCS will stand idle.

[Chamber Bit] – MCS attempts to reload the weapon they have with the lowest percent of current ammo. If two weapons are tied for least ammo, one is chosen randomly. If all weapons are at full ammo or reloading is impossible, the MCS will stand idle.

[Cubic Bit] – MCS gains a boost to its Augmentations, increasing all of their effects by one-and-a-half times. This effect persists for 3 turns upon activation and does not stack.


1x2x1 (Short L-Block) bits:


[Vulcan Bit] – MCS attacks subject with random available ranged weapon, which uses solid ammunition, firing it with an enhanced damage of 3. If no weapons or targets are available, the MCS will stand idle.

[Impenetrable Bit] – MCS defends itself, dealing with the situation at hand more effectively to increase its impact and ballistic defense by two points each.

[Leyline Bit] – MCS stands idle without defending itself, but its energy recovery is doubled, on top of the normal bonuses for regenerating energy.

[Brawler Bit] – MCS attempts to close distance between itself and the subject, making use of any available objects to deal damage to an enemy, consisting of anything which it has the ability to pick up, throw, or swing. If no appropriate objects or targets are available, the MCS stands idle.

[Tyrant Bit] – MCS attacks the subject with the lowest current HP with random available weapon. If no weapons or targets are available, the MCS will stand idle.


2x2 bits:


[Cataclysm Bit] – MCS fires all available internal weapons simultaneously targeted at a single subject. Any unavailable weapons remain unaffected. If no weapons or targets are available, the MCS will stand idle.

[Exploitation Bit] – MCS attacks subject using available weapon to exploit any known physical weaknesses. If subject has not yet been subjected to a scan or there are no available weapons to exploit those weaknesses, the MCS will attack with a random available weapon. If no targets are available, the MCS will stand idle.

[Trapper Bit] – MCS attempts to relocate to offensively advantageous terrain, followed by an attempt to manipulate aspects of the terrain in an offensive fashion. If the terrain cannot be changed to an advantageous situation or there are no available targets, the MCS will stand idle.

[Coward Bit] – MCS retreats before entering defensive position, affording impact and ballistic armor two extra points each. If one of the two actions is impossible, then the MCS will simply perform whichever one is possible. If neither is possible, the MCS will stand idle.

[Heroism Bit] – MCS attempts to defend any innocent civilians and/or allies, shielding them from damage. If targets are unavailable or inaccessible by current means, the MCS will stand idle.

[Rage Bit] – MCS stands idle gains an additional 4 points of drive. This ability persists until the next time the MCS performs a melee attack or the end of combat, and it stacks on itself.

[Attack Plus Bit] – MCS uses a specifically preprogrammed weapon to attack the subject. If the weapon cannot be used, then another weapon is chosen randomly from all available weapons units, including internal weapons. If no weapons can be used, the MCS attempts to attack with its body.

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[Irregular Logic Bits[/u]]:


1x3 bits:


[Berserker Bit] – MCS attacks subject with a random available melee weapon. If no weapons are available, the MCS will attempt to attack with its body. If this program is activated due to being on a running command line, the attack gains a +5 drive bonus.

[Sadist Bit] – MCS attacks subject using available weapon, attempting to exploit any known status weaknesses. If subject has not yet been subjected to a scan or there are no available weapons to exploit those weaknesses, the MCS will attack with a random available weapon. If no targets are available, the MCS will stand idle.

[Victim Bit] – MCS defends itself within normal capabilities, and boosts the status defense percents of the MCS by an additional half. If this program is activated due to being on a running command line, the status defense bonus increases to double instead.

[Assaulter Bit] – MCS will attempt to close distance between itself and the subject and attack with a specifically preprogrammed melee weapon. If no weapons are available, the MCS will attempt to attack with its body.


1x3x2 (Long L-block bits):


[Shield Bit] – MCS defends itself within normal capabilities, reducing the damage that it takes from attacking sources. If this program is activated due to being on a running command line, ballistic and impact defense are increased by one until the beginning of the next round every time the MCS is attacked.


1x2x1x2 (Z-block bits):


[Overdose Bit] – MCS enters a mode of extreme duress, boosting it’s drive by ten points, it’s ranged damage by 5 points, and impact and melee defense by five. This ability persists for three rounds, at the end of which, the battery is completely emptied and energy recovery is halved for 5 minutes. If this mode is already active, the MCS attacks an applicable subject with a random available weapon. If no targets are available, the MCS will stand idle.