Pop Bee (3.5e Monster)
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| Pop Bee | |
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| Size/Type: | Small Construct |
| Hit Dice: | 6d10+10 (43 hp) |
| Initiative: | +2 |
| Speed: | 40 ft. (80 ft. ball form) |
| Armor Class: | 16 (size 1, dex 2, natural armor 3), touch 13, flat-footed 14 |
| Base Attack/Grapple: | +4/-1 |
| Attack: | Machine Gun ranged +7 (1d8+2, 19-20/x2) |
| Full Attack: | Machine Gun ranged +7 (1d8+2, 19-20/x2) |
| Space/Reach: | 5 ft/5 ft |
| Special Attacks: | Lock On, Precise Gunfire |
| Special Qualities: | Construct Traits, DR 5/adamantine, Mari Maru Ball |
| Saves: | Fort +2, Ref +4, Will +2 |
| Abilities: | Str 8, Dex 14, Con , Int 3, Wis 11, Cha 11 |
| Skills: | Diplomacy +6, Hide +13, Listen +6, Spot +6 |
| Feats: | Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Rapid Shot |
| Environment: | Any |
| Organization: | Solitary or Swarm (3-12) |
| Challenge Rating: | 3 |
| Treasure: | None |
| Alignment: | Always True Neutral |
| Advancement: | 7-12 HD (Small) |
| Level Adjustment: | — |
The horrid spider-like clicking of legs were coming closer, closer. Trying to escape, you turn the corner, and suddenly a red beam of laser light washes over you. At the end of the long hall, you see it... so small, almost cute. It chirps in a friendly childlike voice, "I found you!"... before you realize you're surrounded by them. And then the guns start firing.
The AP-1948 "Pop Bee" construct is an anti-personnel security robot decided to "keep the peace" in conquered war zones. Dimly intelligent, they have the calming voice of a child and a curiosity which many find "cute". However, when ordered, they become deadly hunters chasing opponents in packs, hiding in the shadows, and catching targets off guard, utterly unaware that it is a bad time to greet targets in a friendly way... before blowing them to pieces. They work best in large groups, all about to chatter and communicate with each other.
Combat[edit]
Usually deployed in groups, they possess remarkable synergy with each other hunting down a target with frightening efficiency. While easy to trick and distract, their sheer number ensures success.
Machine Gun (Ex): The machine gun is a built in weapon which can make multiple attacks if the Pop Bee's BAB is high enough. It does not run out of ammo, shooting bolts of piercing energy. It has a range increment of 90 ft. They may employ the machine gun attack even in melee range without provoking attacks of opportunity.
Lock On (Ex): As a move action, a Pop Bee can lock on with a small red laser against a single target in 60 ft. All Pop Bees in the area gain a +1 to attack against that one opponent. Multiple Lock On's stack. Therefore if a swarm of 12 Pop Bees all lock onto the same target, all Pop Bees gain +12 to attack. Through this means, a swarm can fight a very powerful creature beyond their means. A lock on lasts until line of sight has been broken, it is dropped as a free action, or moved to another as a move action.
Precise Gunfire (Ex): Able to place it's bullets just so, a Pop Bee gains it's Dex bonus to damage rolls with its machine gun. This is precision damage, which is ineffective against creature immune to critical hits.
Mari Maru Ball (Ex): As a move action, a Pop Bee can roll up into a tiny ball form which prevents any attacks, but allows it to move rapidly, doubling it's speed. It gains a +10 circumstance bonus to speed downhill, and a -10 penalty uphill. It's size decreases to Diminutive in this state, raising it's AC by 3.
Skills: Pop Bees has a +6 racial bonus to diplomacy, listen, and spot checks.
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| Alignment | Always True Neutral + |
| Author | Eiji-kun + |
| Challenge Rating | 3 + |
| Environment | Any + |
| Identifier | 3.5e Monster + |
| Level Adjustment | — + |
| Rating | Undiscussed + |
| Size | Small + |
| Title | Pop Bee + |
| Type | Construct + |
