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Robot 8 • The Scorpion Assassin Droid

The Scorpion Assassin Droids are legendary, mentioned in hushed whispers in
many a cantina and space port throughout the galaxy. No one is certain who
controls them—some say the Hutts, others the Empire, and some even believe
they are their own masters. Nobody knows for sure, but what is known is that
the appearance of a Scorpion Assassin Droid is a sure sign that death is not far
behind.
Merely the size of a small dog, a Scorpion Assassin Droid is nevertheless a
silent and deadly hunter. Tracking its intended target with a variety of sensors,
it moves stealthily to within striking distance. The final killing blow is deliv-
ered with a lightning fast flick of its barbed tail, injecting a deadly poison into
the victim to which there is no known antidote. Once it acquires a target, it has
never been known to fail.
The Scorpion Assassin Droid requires two pieces that are not found in the
Dark Side Developer’s Kit: two small rubber bands. These should be easy
enough for you to find at home or your local corner store, although you may
have to do some experimenting to find which size works best (we recommend
fairly small rubber bands like the ones orthodontists use for braces if you can
find them). You will use these in the final step of the robot.

Bricks & Chips…

Micro Scout Programs
To run the Scorpion Assassin Droid, set the Micro Scout to program
#4. Cover the light sensor with your hand and press RUN. When the
Micro Scout stops beeping, remove your hand and the Scorpion
Assassin Droid will begin moving!

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