Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Phosphorus - Div60 Midsized 2073 (Elemental)


Type:
Midsized, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: 150 cid IC engine (Tubes/Blue/VP/Spr), 5 gal. dueling tank (8dp), Tires: 4 FP-Radial-Steelbelted-Solids (14dp), Crew: Driver (blended body armor, fireproof suit, portable fire-extinguisher), Weaponry VMG (15/incendiary) in UM mount turret (2D area, fire 2/1), PS (20/reg) under as part of the Styx Laser Paint Array, Weighted Accessories: Active Suspension, rollcage, IFE, safety seat, HD shocks, spoiler & airdam, Unwgt. Acces.: HRSWC, HD-antilock brakes, Overdrive, no-paint tinted windshield, [6 total links], Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 1R 1L), Defenses: Styx Defensive System*; Wheel Armor: 59 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 3x10+9 pt WH all tires (choose where), Component Armor 9 pts LRFP for (a) PP & gas tank (4 sp), (b) Driver (2 sp), Cargo: 0 sp, 0 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 144 pts FP Plastic: F(30) B(30) R(30) L(30) T(12) U(12); HC: 5 (6 over 60), Acc. 20 (Overdrive 10), Top Speed 87.5 (107.5), DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 5759.8 lbs. Max 5760, Cost: $59,810.50

  • Option 1 - Personal equipment is $1400 & 28 lbs.
  • Option 2 - Convert armor to LRFP: Remove 13 pts. external vehicle armor, now 36 pts WH, 18 pts WG, remove 2 rounds from PS, $60,592.50, 5758.2 lbs.
Design Notes - My idea for this inaugural car for the 2073 season was yet another attempt to make the 'perfect car' which means (1) full internal safety equipment (roll-cage, safety seat, component armor, fire extinguishers) (2) highest possible handling class (so radials, spoiler, active suspension), and since there was only room for one weapon, that is a Vulcan (I'm addicted; I can stop at any time, I swear).

To be perfect, I needed to ignore cost in order to maximize utility. Not sure if it will survive full combat playtesting, but I feel comfortable I was able to meet my goals. Picture is of a Porsche 911 GT3 2009 found in public domain. 

Name Notes - From the Wiki, phosphorus is "a chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15... [and] is never found as a free element on Earth. ... White phosphorus emits a faint glow when exposed to oxygen – hence the name, taken from Greek mythology, Φωσφόρος meaning 'light-bearer' (Latin Lucifer), referring to the "Morning Star", the planet Venus." 
Summary: Midsized, X-Hvy Ch, Hvy Sus, 150 cid IC engine (Tubes/Blue/VP/Spr), 5 gal. dueling tank, 4 FP-Radial-Steelbelted-Solid Tires, Driver & Gunner, VMG (15/incen.) in UM turret, PS (20/reg) under as part of the Styx Laser Paint Array, Active Suspension, rollcage, IFE, safety seat, HD shocks, HRSWC, HD-antilock brakes, Overdrive, no-paint tinted windshield, 4 OD (FBRL) 6 SkD (2T, 2U, 1R 1L), 5 laser webs, 4 bump trig, 59 pts WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP Cmp Ar. for PP & Driver; Armor (144 FP Plastic): F(30) B(30) R(30) L(30) T(12) U(12), HC 5 (6), Acc. 20 (10), Top 87.5 (107.5), 5759.8 lbs. $59,810.50

* Styx Defensive System = 6 Smoke Dischargers linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T; covering tires of those sides as well) & 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons)