The Resistance has discovered a way to hack a Runner Machine and make it friendly.
The Machine Companion can be equipped with one of three additional behavior modules that provide extra functionality in and out of combat:
Medic Module - Gives the Companion the ability to use medical supplies from its inventory to heal you when you’re wounded
Scavenger Module - Equips the Companion with the ability to collect items from defeated foes and store them in its inventory
Spotter Module - Allows the Companion to mark enemy machines, increasing the damage they take in combat
Also, you can research various advanced armor options to craft for your Machine Companion:
Ballistic Plates - Offers enhanced protection from bullet damage
Concussive Plates - Provides superior defense against explosions
Fire Retardant Insulation - Gives improved shielding from fire damage
Finally, you get access to 11 new cosmetic enhancements to give your Companion a personal touch:
Five distinctive Paint Jobs - “Black Fire”, “Blue Thunder”, “Bubblegum”, “Grand Prix”, and “Mecha Monster”
Three Light Kits - “Toxic Glow”, “Hazed”, and “Neon”
Three Voice Boxes - “Digi-dog”, “Speak & Learn”, and “Astrid”
Generation Zero® - Companion Accessories Pack.