T-600

Overview
The first of Skynet's mass-produced humanoid terminators, following the perceived underperformance of former models. The T-600 served as the backbone of the machine military, sent into the wasteland alone or in groups with one simple objective: kill humans. Eleven years after its initial deployment, 600-series manufacturing has slowed in the face of obsoletion.

T-600s can potentially operate for decades and, therefore, it is not uncommon to encounter these aging drones in varying states of disrepair, still wandering in seek of targets. Although their AI is limited compared to the newest models, the 600 still proves far more cunning than the bulky hunter killers that came before it.

Early Infiltrator Prototype (Skinjob)
Skynets first attempt at creating an Infiltration unit did not succeed. Humans were quick to spot these due to a poor imitation rubber skin that was applied over the cranium, but often due to the huge size and lumbering nature of the drone, it was always obvious. Most Skinjobs were simply adorned in tattered rags to mask the exoskeleton beneath.

However from a distance or in the dark, these could still prove surprisingly effective at getting close enough to human groups to cause problems. With only a few AI improvements over the standard 600, the Skinjobs were also limited in their missions by a poor quality language set that would instantly reveal them as machine.

"'The 600 series had rubber skin. We spotted them easy.' - Sergeant Kyle Reese"

Behaviour & Tactics
T-600s have a very limited understanding of human behaviour as well as their own environments. When engaged with a human they will often march straight towards an enemy without concern for their own safety. If obstructed they will navigate around the obstacle or simply smash through if destructible.

It is also worth mentioning that T-600s will not use any cover or shelter. This can partially be explained by the fact that SkyNet at the time was still trying to adapt to human behavioural patterns. Exploiting this flaw and luring the T-600 out will often lead to them blindly exposing themselves to danger from all angles and lead to an early death.

In regards to weaponry, T-600s have an endless supply of ammunition for their miniguns and M60s (Skinjob only). This often leads to fire patterns being randomised, ranging from short bursts to full automatic hailstorms of bullets. The 35-watt carbine and 30-watt plasma lite rifle (Standard only) are the only exceptions to this. Both weapons do require the user to reload.