ACE:DEM Prototype Reference
Autonomous Construction Engineers : Demo Extract Maintain

Shortened further to ACE; prototypes for a canceled project, ZT uses them internally but sometimes loans them out for outside work.
ACE work in a four part team and can be fully autonomous; but can "house" a supervisor or pilot internally if needed.

Spades - a large model with reinforced front talons designed for digging. Equipped with advanced fuel processors to consume and incinerate detritus. Fond of "singing" work songs on the short wave radio.

Hearts - a 16ft search and rescue bot with expanded soft neoprene cavities meant to house rescuees. This also doubles as personnel and sensitive materials transport in hazardous areas. Very socialable and chatty. Tends to get "hungry," due to programming quirks.

Clubs - 12ft model meant for hauling or material transport as well as resource extraction. Equipped with reinforced tail for hydralic rock-cracking and several sample analysis tools. Inquisitive and somewhat 'nerdy,'

Diamond - 4ft model designed for metal cutting and welding. Has retractable installed saws in her palms and can "bearhug," large objects like trees or poles to cut them down. Tends to be more quiet of the bunch.

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