TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Name: Ronald Speirs
Type: 1940s Paratrooper (Lieutenant)
Height: 1.78m
Weight: Variable
Manufacturer: TOCCOA INDUSTRIES
ACCESSORIES
Your SPEIRS unit comes with the following:
One (1) Dress Greens Outfit
One (1) Military Outfit
One (1) Pistol .45
One (1) M1
K-Rations
Chocolate Bars
Charms Candy
Powdered Coffee
Sugar
Matches
Compass
Bayonet
Entrenching Tool
Ammunition
Gas Mask
Musette bag (with ammo)
Webbing
Canteen
Two (2) packets of cigarettes
Hawkins Mine
Grenades (Two (2), one (1) smoke grenade, one (1) gammon grenade)
TNT
One (1) Parachute
One (1) Reserve Parachute
Mae West
Please be reminded that the weapons provided are not toys. Additionally, it is recommended that your SPEIRS unit does not come into connect with any units from the PANZER IND. collection whilst in possession of any one the aforementioned weapons.
You are also reminded that you are responsible for providing your SPEIRS unit with further clothing items.
INSTALLATION
Your SPEIRS unit will arrive in his dormant stage (for shipping purposes), meaning that he will be unconscious. Gently remove him from the box and lay him somewhere flat and soft to begin booting up. Booting up may take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. We at TOCCOA INDUSTRIES apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
When your SPEIRS unit is finished booting up, please take the time to calmly explain to your new unit what is happening to him (see affixed instructions on introducing your new SPEIRS unit to his new home). He should acknowledge you as his new commander. If he does not, we suggest contact with either a WINTERS unit or a LIPTON unit to help him adjust.
SETTINGS
Your SPEIRS unit comes with several pre-installed modes. Further modes can be unlocked with the CAPTAIN SPEIRS upgrade (purchasable though TOCCOA INDUSTRIES via credit or debit card).
For ease of use, all modes are voice-activated and require only code words.
Default Mode
The default mode for the SPEIRS unit is Soldier. In this mode, your unit will not only be hyper-aware of his surroundings, but will also carry out any order you give him. Need a cup of coffee? Your SPEIRS unit is on the case. The laundry needs to be done? SPEIRS unit will do it. Require your enemies shot and disposed of? Your SPEIRS unit is happy to do it for you.
Please be aware that in extreme cases your SPEIRS unit may appear unhappy with doing menial tasks too frequently. Allow time between commands for your SPEIRS unit to unwind, or set him on a bigger, more important mission. We recommend the liberation of an oppressed peoples.
Kleptomaniac
The Kleptomaniac mode is most often activated when there is something of value near by. This is one of the only commands that is not voice-activated, and is unfortunately un-installable. Should your SPEIRS unit catch sight of something shiny and/or valuable, he will be compelled to pocket the object and take it home with him.
On occasion, you may find that your SPEIRS unit will gift you these small objects. Otherwise, you may find a nest of stolen goods in his living quarters. If this should happen too frequently it may be the result of long-term exposure to a PANZER IND. unit, and you should eliminate the source as quickly as possible.
User feedback has also reported a dip in this type of behaviour when paired with a LIPTON unit.
Bodyguard
This mode is activated with the code word ‘Flash’. To de-activate, the code word is ‘Thunder’. He will return to basic Soldier mode.
As your SPEIRS unit is a fully qualified in the use of firearms, he makes the perfect bodyguard, should you require one. If left on this mode during the night, he will remain alert and proceed to watch for intruders until told to stop.
Please note that this mode can only be activated after your SPEIRS unit trusts and respects you. This may take some time, but to speed things up, we recommend that you allow your SPEIRS unit the freedom to roam and come into contact with other BAND OF BROTHERS units.
Companion
The SPEIRS unit was not designed as a companion unit, but he does come pre-installed with a companionship mode. This mode is activated with the code word ‘Ron’, as it shows familiarity. In this mode, your SPEIRS unit may become quiet, and his input to conversation will likely be cryptic, metaphorical, or potentially creepy. However, this mode is perfect should you wish to watch television, read a book, or entertain other friends with your SPEIRS unit.
Should you choose to purchase the CAPTAIN SPEIRS upgrade, your SPEIRS unit will be able to utilise the following modes:
- Excessive Alcohol Consumption
- Comfort
- Happiness
The upgrade is recommended if you intend to purchase a LIPTON unit or a GRANT unit. It is not necessary if you already own or intend to purchase any other BAND OF BROTHERS unit, as he will function adequately with the basic model.
COMPATABILITY
Your SPEIRS unit is compatible with any other BAND OF BROTHERS unit, with the exception of the DIKE unit and in extreme cases, the SOBEL unit.
Notable compatibility cases include:
WINTERS unit: Your SPEIRS unit will defer to the WINTERS unit on important issues. They appreciate each others’ company and will get along quite well.
NIXON unit: Your SPEIRS unit, if upgraded to CAPTAIN SPEIRS, will enjoy the company of a NIXON unit. Please note that if they both enter the Excessive Alcohol Consumption mode simultaneously, they may malfunction and get into trouble.
WELSH unit: Like the NIXON unit, the WELSH unit and your SPEIRS unit may cause trouble if both are in Excessive Alcohol Consumption mode. Please provide your SPEIRS unit with a pack of playing cards if in contact with a WELSH unit.
LIPTON unit: Your SPEIRS unit will very much enjoy the company of a LIPTON unit. He will likely attempt to look after a LIPTON unit, and have great respect for him.
GRANT unit: A very compatible unit. Your SPEIRS unit is programmed to respect this unit and think of him as a friend.
If you intend to pair your SPEIRS unit with any other unit, please be aware that your unit may rebel, or otherwise ignore any attempts to pair them. This is a common issue with the SPEIRS model, and there is currently no patch to fix it.
MAINTENANCE/CLEANING
Your SPEIRS unit is perfectly capable of keeping himself clean. Merely explain to him how to use the equipment in the bathroom and he should take care of the rest. Please do not attempt to ‘help’ him in this regard. Your only input should be if your SPEIRS unit has been left on Bodyguard mode for longer than 72 hours, and he has not taken a shower in that time.
Your unit requires 6-8 hours sleep per night, but can function on much less for extended periods of time. If your SPEIRS unit has not slept in a week or more and refuses to go to bed, we recommend re-booting (see affixed instructions on how to re-boot your BAND OF BROTHERS unit).
Similarly, your unit can function on rations or even half-rations for upwards of a week, but we highly recommend feeding your SPEIRS unit twice daily at the minimum.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Can I take my SPEIRS unit outside?
A: Yes! Your SPEIRS unit is very well equipped to be outside. Avoid snowy conditions and DIKE units, as these may cause your SPEIRS unit to malfunction and begin to command you, instead of the other way around.
Q: My SPEIRS unit sometimes talks to me in German and is fighting with my neighbours WEBSTER unit. What’s going on?
A: You have been sent a LIEBGOTT unit by mistake. Fill out the returns form on the back of your guide and ship him back to TOCCOA INDUSTRIES. We will issue you the correct model.
Q: I already own a LIPTON unit, and my SPEIRS unit has immediately sent him to bed and brought him Schnapps and Apple Strudel. I didn’t even have either of these in my house. I thought his only happened if you had the CAPTAIN SPEIRS upgrade. What do I do?
A: There are two possible reasons for this: One, your SPEIRS unit has come pre-loaded with the CAPTAIN SPEIRS upgrade. Congratulations. Two, sometimes a SPEIRS unit, when immediately confronted with a LIPTON unit will behave this way. If you did not have Schnapps or Apple Strudel in your house, your SPEIRS unit will go out to find some. We don’t know why. However, it’s nothing to worry about, the behaviour will cease when he realises the LIPTON unit is not sick.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem: My SPEIRS unit is indiscriminately shooting at people.
Solution: This is a very rare occurrence, and is only ever brought on by large groups of PANZER IND. units in the area. We recommend moving house.
Problem: My SPEIRS unit was issued the CAPTAIN SPEIRS upgrade and now keeps bumping into chairs and tables.
Solution: Gently guide your SPEIRS unit around the obstacles in his path, and perhaps avoid contact with NIXON or WELSH units so he does not switch to Excessive Alcohol Consumption mode. Your unit will get used to it in short time.
Problem: My SPEIRS unit has disappeared!
Solution: He does this. He’ll come back soon, and most likely impart some new wisdom with you. This is a common occurrence with the SPEIRS units; they like to have time alone and often won’t tell you when or where they are going.
Problem: My SPEIRS unit looks unusually happy. I haven’t upgraded to CAPTAIN SPEIRS, and I don’t have any of the compatible units yet.
Solution: Uh-oh. Your SPEIRS unit has accidentally paired with another BAND OF BROTHERS unit. If you do not own any other BAND OF BROTHERS unit, he has likely come into contact with one in the area, and the owner of that unit has tried to pair them. Once you find the responsible unit, attempt to de-pair them (see de-pairing guide at http://toccoaindustries.com/models/pairing/de-pairing). If this does not work, you may have to reboot your SPEIRS unit.
For further help please visit http://toccoaindustries.com/contact-us/FAQ/speirs-unit
FINAL NOTE
The SPEIRS unit can be acquired alone, or as part of a COMMAND SET along with a WINTERS, NIXON, and WELSH unit. He can also be acquired with a LIPTON unit as a bundle.
We at TOCCOA INDUSTRIES hope you enjoy your new SPEIRS unit, and remind you that we are not responsible for any damage that should befall your unit once he is in your care, any breakages of the Geneva Convention, or disappearances of valuable items.