Autonomous Canine Emulator
Created by top secret military institutions - a 'pet' project of DARPA and other highly classified weapons development departments - Project A.C.E. was launched following events in the Middle East during the First Gulf War under George Bush Sr., President. The goal was to develop an autonomously operative field combat assistive robot, capable of being deployed on the ground and working side-by-side with highly trained special forces.
Initially, the concepts were in transportation of supplies, but a small division was encouraged to develop a weaponized combat-capable robot. Designs for the Syn-Biologic Artificial Intelligence and core structure were acquired from Stark Industries before the repurposing of the weapons developer.
Original specs were merely for recon. MIT robotics department was independently contracted and funded in the development of quadupedal locomotion, and innovations from all over the world were combined to create the first 'cheetah'. Statistics found that soldiers had difficulty trusting the capabilities of their new robotic partners, and it was determined that a change of 'shape' was in order.
This new line of development resulted in an A.I. that became indistinguishable from live specimens of German Shepherd Dogs, often used in Military combat and already in training with Navy Seals Black Ops troops. It was found that Soldiers integrated the A.C.E. unit much more readily with the design change.
Field trials of the Gen 1 resulted in failure - the A.I. programming was incapable of independent decision-making, which caused the inadvertent destruction of all Gen 1 models.
Gen 2 was programmed with more autonomy, however, a miscalculation in programming caused the A.C.E. unit to turn on its handlers. Three casualties were recorded before the Gen 2 was deactivated.
Gen 3 has been operative since June 2005, and has been deployed, with great success in the Middle East. The majority of Deployments were during Operation 'Sundance', during the hunt for insurgents. Gen 3 showed outstanding performances in:
Stealth and Reconnaissance
Location and Apprehension of the enemy
Combat and Neutralization of the enemy
Recovery of downed soldiers/friendlies
Surveillance
Security
These are the intended purposes of the A.C.E. unit, however, the Gen 3 showed remarkable ability in independent 'thought' and was capable of making decisions independently of its handler. 10 units were commissioned, however, only 3 were successful in developing the skills required in the field. Of those 3, only one developed the capability for complete autonomy. Unit 001C developed far beyond expectations - it was determined that this unit had exceeded its intended potential and was scheduled for permanent deactivation - however it was requisitioned by S.H.I.E.L.D. prior to its destruction.
A.C.E. Unit 001C has been granted partial Agent status - however, it is unclear what department it should be assigned to. Currently, it is loaned out to any Agent in need of its capabilities. It is classified as a weapon, and must be signed out and signed back in - procedures are identical to any requisition of non-standard issue weapons.
Initially, the concepts were in transportation of supplies, but a small division was encouraged to develop a weaponized combat-capable robot. Designs for the Syn-Biologic Artificial Intelligence and core structure were acquired from Stark Industries before the repurposing of the weapons developer.
Original specs were merely for recon. MIT robotics department was independently contracted and funded in the development of quadupedal locomotion, and innovations from all over the world were combined to create the first 'cheetah'. Statistics found that soldiers had difficulty trusting the capabilities of their new robotic partners, and it was determined that a change of 'shape' was in order.
This new line of development resulted in an A.I. that became indistinguishable from live specimens of German Shepherd Dogs, often used in Military combat and already in training with Navy Seals Black Ops troops. It was found that Soldiers integrated the A.C.E. unit much more readily with the design change.
Field trials of the Gen 1 resulted in failure - the A.I. programming was incapable of independent decision-making, which caused the inadvertent destruction of all Gen 1 models.
Gen 2 was programmed with more autonomy, however, a miscalculation in programming caused the A.C.E. unit to turn on its handlers. Three casualties were recorded before the Gen 2 was deactivated.
Gen 3 has been operative since June 2005, and has been deployed, with great success in the Middle East. The majority of Deployments were during Operation 'Sundance', during the hunt for insurgents. Gen 3 showed outstanding performances in:
Stealth and Reconnaissance
Location and Apprehension of the enemy
Combat and Neutralization of the enemy
Recovery of downed soldiers/friendlies
Surveillance
Security
These are the intended purposes of the A.C.E. unit, however, the Gen 3 showed remarkable ability in independent 'thought' and was capable of making decisions independently of its handler. 10 units were commissioned, however, only 3 were successful in developing the skills required in the field. Of those 3, only one developed the capability for complete autonomy. Unit 001C developed far beyond expectations - it was determined that this unit had exceeded its intended potential and was scheduled for permanent deactivation - however it was requisitioned by S.H.I.E.L.D. prior to its destruction.
A.C.E. Unit 001C has been granted partial Agent status - however, it is unclear what department it should be assigned to. Currently, it is loaned out to any Agent in need of its capabilities. It is classified as a weapon, and must be signed out and signed back in - procedures are identical to any requisition of non-standard issue weapons.