Keen Smell: The rat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sound.
Silent Runner: The Recon Rat makes no sound when it moves. It has advantage on (Stealth) checks made to remain undetected by sound-based perception.
Recon Mode: Equipped with a miniature lens-camera and primitive motion detection. Can record or relay what it sees back to a base station or whisper it to its bonded owner via micro-radio bursts.
Sabotage Kit: Hidden within its belly is a small compartment containing micro-tools—lockpicks, wire cutters, or even a single-use EMP pellet (if upgraded).
Magnetic Claws: Can climb metallic surfaces like ductwork, armored vehicles, or old refinery walls. Makes a distinctive tink-tink-tink when walking on steel.
Quirk: displays quirks like “hoarding spare screws” or “pretending to sleep.”
Steel Fang Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage
Description
The Recon Rat is a small, rodent-shaped surveillance automaton designed for covert scouting, espionage, and infiltration in high-risk urban or war-torn environments. Built by the Ministry of Intelligence Mechanika,
Will occasionally “clean” itself with a little metal tongue scraper. Drawn to ticking clocks, low vibrations, and the scent of diesel grease. Jealous of organic pets and will attempt to compete for affection. Known to curl up in warm engine bays or toolboxes like a cat.
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