MODEL 0003 CYLON

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MODEL 0003 - COMMAND CENTURION


The Model 0003 series were divided into two groups, COMMAND CENTURION & CENTURION.
A Command Centurion's position was denoted by its gold-plated armour. They typically commanded Basestars, Warships and Military Outposts.

Command Centurions have two brains, and thus they are more capable than the standard Centurion. They do not require any sort of supervision, and can make and act on decisions themselves. This second brain is filled with military information and knowledge and not a lot else, making them not too effective outside of this field. Command Centurions - unlike basic Centurions - have a simple name.

Other than the increased intellect level and different color armor - the Command Centurion of this model Cylon is mechanically the same as the standard Model 0003 Centurion.

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MODEL 0003 - CENTURION


The MODEL 0003 CENTURION was the first type encountered by Colonial Forces during the opening battles of the Cylon Wars and were the most numerious during the first quarter of the conflict.

The standard Centurion was the basic combat soldier of the Cylon Empire doing both Footsoldier & Pilot duties (Later in the war split into specific variants of the MODEL 0005).

These early Centurions carried less armor than later models and also had a more "humanoid" type design and build with a very halting range of movement. Self aware, and usually quite logical. They are not especially fast, but they are quite strong - most Centurions are larger than a human - around 6' 6". This was the first model encountered with the infamous "Cylon eye" - a glowing red scanner that pulses back and forth. Originally this was thought to be some kind of radar system, but this has since been disproved. A Cylon is powered by internal powercells which allow it to function without outside aid for around nine to ten yahrens.

They have standard human style sensors (audio and visual), and they also have the ability to detect certain basic emotions in humans, such as anger, hatred, fear, happiness etc. This is probably due to their sensors picking up on the physical characteristics of emotions (sweating, crying, shifty eyes etc.) rather than any psychic ability.

Some of the major disadvantages of the MODEL 0003 Cylon are as follows:

* They do not function well as individuals and tend to be slow witted if their link to the Information Network is disrupted.
* They lack speed and mobility - the fastest this model Cylon can go is the equivilant of a human jog. It is easy for a human to outrun a Cylon - just not outlast them over long distances.
* Most Cylons also have a large amount of skills, but these skills are hardly ever as good as a human. A human can learn, a trait that, while present in all Cylons, is rarely used.
* While armored, they are still subject to humidity and do not operate well in hot and wet areas. The water vapour can get inside circuits causing long term problems.

Many of the problems and limitations of the MODEL 0003 were greatly enhanced in the new, upgraded model and the sentience of the surviving 0003's were transfered into the 0005 models quite rapidly as they became available. By mid-war very few were to be found around the Empire - the "body" having been recycled to produce new and more efficent equipment.