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Old 09-18-2013, 10:13 AM   #38
Ze'Manel Cunha
 
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Default Re: Nanofabricators, DRM and Forced Scarcity

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Originally Posted by vicky_molokh View Post
Assuming that an average job at TL9 earns $3,600 per month (normal for this TL), and that a bioroid costs $150,000 (this is a bit on the high end, such as some specialist models), a bioroid with Status 0 upkeep will pay for itself in 50 months = slightly over 4 years. The important bit is that it keeps paying for itself after those 4-5 years. Even if we assume a short-lifetime bioroid (e.g. 25 years due to Short Lifespan 1 [-10] + Self-Destruct [-10]).

A 24% annual return on interest seems like a good deal compared to many other options.
Your numbers don't add up at all, are you counting the initial upfront capital costs of purchasing the bioroid/robot as free money?

In order to get a payout in 50 months you're saying a $0 upkeep for the Bioroid/Robot, are you saying they need neither food/energy nor servicing/storage?
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