Thanks to everyone who helped in my search for the robotics design information.
Although there are differences between the Traveller and Megatraveller
systems, I should have more than enough to accomplish what I need.
BTW: Although a robotic ship would still require control panels and computers
to operate, has anyone considered simply building a robotic brain into
the crew stations? Although it would not do for engineering
(where the need for mobile units is obvious), a gunnery unit has
very little need for mobility outside of its station. Considering that
the interface would be almost direct, would there be a change in the CP
ratios (say an automatic addition to the CP multiplier), or should
a 'Direct data link' panel be added to the charts for simplicity?
Another side note: In Blake's 7, the computer systems were semi-intelligent.
Does anyone out there have an opinion on:
The computer systems become semi-intelligent naturally as they increase
in complexity.
-or-
These computer systems had robotic brain elements added to them to
eliminate excess crew members and make the ship easier to operate.
- --Brad