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) 

Technetium - Div25 Sedan (Elemental)

Type: Sedan, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large Electric (PC) (Pwr 2100, 10dp), Tires: 4 Solids (12dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry RL (10/incen.) front (2D+2, fire mod: 3/2), TL (front) LGL to 10 rounds, Weighted Accessories: rollcage, IFE, safety seat, HD shocks, spoiler & airdam, Unwgt. Acces.: SWC (to TL), HD-antilock brakes, HTM & Overdrive (linked), [6 total links], Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 1R 1L), Defenses: Styx Defensive System*; Wheel Armor: 60 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 4x10 pt WH front, Component Armor 9 pts LRFP for (a) PP (5 sp), (b) Driver (2 sp), & (c) RL (2 sp) Cargo: 0 sp, 7.8 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 153 pts sloped Composite (7 Metal/146 Plastic): F(1/30) B(1/30) R(1/35) L(1/35) T(1/6) U(2/10); HC: 3 (4 over 60), Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5),  Top Speed 90 (67.5/110), DM: 1, Hit Mod: -1, Weight: 6112.2 lbs. Max 6120, Cost: $24,699.80

• Turret Option - Add turret, put RL & TL in the turret; remove HD-shocks, remove 5 pts metal vehicle armor & 1 pt WH, add 6 pts plastic vehicle armor; $24,461.10, 6117.2 lbs (2.8lbs extra).

Design Notes -  I'm still in my Sedan phase and the design concept is to start with my favorite group of standards: solid tires, IFE, safety seat, roll-cage etc. After a while, I started running out of weight while still having space. And, as many designers know, that means I needed to resort to a RL w/LGL (and not even in a turret!). That's the first option. 

Name Notes - Got to admit, while I'm pretty familiar with the elements, I knew nothing about this element, which is in the middle of the periodic table, yet radioactive & synthetic. That surprised me.

From the Wiki: "It is the lightest element whose isotopes are all radioactive, none of which is stable other than the fully ionized state of 97Tc. Nearly all available technetium is produced as a synthetic element. Naturally occurring technetium is a spontaneous fission product in uranium ore and thorium ore, the most common source, or the product of neutron capture in molybdenum ores. The silvery gray, crystalline transition metal lies between manganese and rhenium in group 7 of the periodic table,... "

Picture is of a 1949 Mercury 6-Passenger Coupe from here.

* 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) Defenses: Styx Defensive System*;

Seaborgium - Div15 Sedan (Elemental)

Type: Sedan, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large Electric (PC) (Pwr 2100, 10dp), Tires: 4 PR (9dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Gunner (no equip) Weaponry RR (10/reg) front (2D burst), OJ (25/reg) back, SS (10/reg) back, Weighted Accessories: nil, Unwgt. Acces.: HRSWC, linked SS & OJ [1 total links], Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 1R 1L), Defenses: Wheel Armor: 60 total = 4x10 pt WG, 2x10 pt WH front, Component Armor 9 pts LRFP for (a) PP (5 sp), (b) Driver (2 sp), Cargo: 0 sp, 3.4 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 142 pts Composite (45 Metal/7 Plastic): F(9/0) B(9/0) R(11/0) L(11/0) T(2/3) U(3/4); HC: 3, Acc. 5,  Top Speed 90, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 6116.6 lbs. Max 6120, Cost: $14,938.50

• Option 1 - Remove gunner, slope armor, add 3 pts Metal & 2 pts plastic vehicle armor, reduce HRSWC to SWC, add anti-lock brakes, $14,741.70, 6119.6 lbs.


• Option 2 - Like Option 1, but remove Anti-lock brakes, convert SS to PS (25/reg) under as part of the Styx Laser Paint Array & Styx Defensive System* (i.e. 5 laser reactive webs & 4 bumper triggers, add 5 links = 6 total links),  $14,991.70, 6119.6 lbs.

Design Notes - I had hoped originally to get this below 10K but it was hanging around 11 and I didn't want to immediately strip the accessories or drop the RR to RL, so I pumped it up to Div15 with the HRSWC. Not sure why I wanted a crew of 2 (and I guess I rushed a draft to publication because, TBH, I wanted to make sure I had at least one entry in 2020). 

But the 2 options even out the Div15 decision: sloped armor is always a plus (and worth a gunner, especially when there's only one offensive weapon); and the Styx Defense System works for staving off RL-LGL (or feisty actual lasers) that can be found in Div15.

Name Notes - Element #106, info from the Wiki: "a d-block transactinide element.... [it's] named after the American nuclear chemist Glenn T. Seaborg. As a synthetic element, it can be created in a laboratory but is not found in nature. It is also radioactive; the most stable known isotope." Why this element? Because it's a passive-aggressive way of showing that I'm not super happy with the design. It's obvious that it's a Div10 artificially inflated to Div15. One day I'll figure out the purpose of sedans; I'm still stuck in the Midsized/Luxury mindset I had back in the mid-1980s.

(Counter from here of the 1989 Ferrari 348 TS)

* 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) 

Prospero 2063 - Div30 Luxury

Type: Luxury, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (SC) (Pwr 2200, 10dp), Tires: 4 Radial-Solid Tires (11dp), Crew: Driver (blended BA), Weaponry: OG with mag (20/reg) back, HDPS with mag (20/reg) front (also hooked up as part of the Styx Laser Paint Array), MD (10/reg) back, MD (10/reg) right, Weighted Accessories: IFE, safety seat, HD shocks, Unweighted Accessories: HRSWC, HD-antilock brakes, HTM & Overdrive (linked), no-paint windshield, 3 links for defenses, [9 total links], Dischargers: 10 dischargers: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 1R 1L), Defenses: 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); Wheel Armor: 2x10 pt WG rear, 4x10 pt WH, Component Armor: none Cargo: No space, no weight;  186 pts Plastic Armor: F 23 B 60 R 35 L 35 T 13 U 20; HC: 4, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5),  Top Speed 90 (67.5/110), Cruising: 54 Weight: 6600 lbs. Max 6600, Cost: $31,020.00

Option -  remove right MD, add Component Armor:  Power Plant = 9 pts LRFP over 5 spaces, Driver = 9 pts LRFP over 2 spaces, add 6 pts external armor; 6598.6 lbs, $30,927.50

Design Notes -As noted, this is an upgrade of this car, a rear-guard vehicle: 

Luxury, Xtra-Heavy Ch., Heavy Sus., Large PP (PC & SC) (Pwr 2300, 10dp), 4 Solid Tires (12dp), Driver & Gunner (each with SWC, ABV/BA, SMG with 9 shots, 2 thermite grenades with impact fuses), OG (10/reg) back, HDSS (10/reg) back, MD (10/reg) right, MD (10/reg) left, IFE, spoiler & airdam, 3 links for weaponry, 2 SWCs, 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 pt WH front, 2x1pt WH rear, (personal equipment: $2158, 52 lbs) 183 pts Plastic Armor: F 20 B 60 R 34 L 34 T 15 U 20, HC: 3 (4 over 60), Acc. 5, Top Speed 92.5, Cruising: 55.5 6600 lbs. $20,738.00

The idea behind the updates was that the gunner is nice but unnecessary when you have only 1 aimed weapon.  Also, the ammo levels are low: only 10 shots each for all these things.  For a road-vehicle, that's sparse.  I was also concerned with the MD placement (which I couldn't actually fix). 

The mods were to (a) remove the gunner to use the space/weight for extra mags, (b) change the HDSS to a HDPS and move it to the front to allow more weapons to the rear; I presumed that a paint spray would bathe the car in paint but the no-paint windshield would protect me while harming others (c) extra mags for the sprayers (for some reason, MDs bother me for long trips because you won't see that patch of road again). 

I still consider this a Div30 because a tweaker can drop components to get to the level.

Name Notes - Prospero is a moon of Uranus, according to the Wiki: "discovered on 18 July 1999 by the astrophysicist Matthew Holman and his team ... named after the sorcerer Prospero in William Shakespeare's play The Tempest." 

Venus 2063 - Div20 Compact (Galaxy)

Type: Compact Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (PC & SC) (Pwr 2300, 10dp), Tires: 4 Solid Tires (12 dp), Crew: Driver (HRSWC) Weaponry: HMG (20/HD) in turret (2D area), Weighted Accessories: none, Unweighted Accessories: HRSWC, HDHTM & Overdrive (linked), [1 total link], Dischargers: 10 dischargers: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 1R 1L), Defenses: Smoke Dischargers linked to 2 laser reactive webs (F, B, T, R, L, covering tires of those sides as well); 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); Wheel Armor: 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x7 pt WH front, Component Armor:  Power Plant = 9 pts LRFP over 5 spaces, Driver = 9 pts LRFP over 2 spaces, Cargo: No space, 1.4 lbs, 144 pts Plastic Armor: F 30 B 30 R 30 L 30 T 14 U 10; HC: 3, Acc. 10 (HDHTM 20/Overdrive 5),  Top Speed 120 (80/140), Cruising: 72 Weight: 4438.6 lbs. Max 4440, Cost: $19,249.50

Design Notes -This started as a way to take out the C/A frame from this car, and I saw that I had to change so much that it was a different car.  Then I realized it's just another version of "Venus" which will be the name for all my "compacts with HMG in a turret."

Here are the other variants:

• Venus Div 20 = Compact, Xhvy. Ch., Hvy. Sus., Large PP (PC/SC), 4 PR-Radial tires, driver, HMG (10/incend) in turret, 5 Smoke/Oil Dischargers, Ramplate, 5 bumper triggers, active suspension, spoiler & airdam, HDHTM, HD brakes, 10 pts. FP CA around driver, BA for driver; 174 pts. Sloped Plastic armor F40 [ram] B30 R33 L33 T20 U18; Acc. 10 (HDHTM 20), Top 120 (80), HC 5 (6 over 60), 4439 lbs., $19,871.20


• Venus Without Furs (Original) Div 10 = Compact, Xhvy. Ch., Hvy. Sus., Medium PP, 4 PR tires, driver, HMG (15/reg) in turret, SS (10/reg) back, SWC, 10 pts. CA each around driver & PP, 184 pts. Plastic armor (F40 B33 R38 L38 T20 U15); Acc. 5, Top 90, HC 3, 4124 lbs. (max 4200), $9,992.00


• Venus Without Furs (Option 1) Div 10 = Compact, Xhvy. Ch., Hvy. Sus., Medium PP, 4 PR tires, driver (BA), HMG (15/reg) in turret, SS (10/reg) back, 3 oil/smoke dischargers, 10 pts. CA each around driver & PP, 192 pts. Plastic armor (F40 B37 R40 L40 T20 U15); Acc. 5, Top 90, HC 3, 4197 lbs. (max 4200), $9996.00


• Venus Without Furs (Option 2) Div 10 = Compact, Xhvy. Ch., Hvy. Sus., Medium PP, 4 PR tires, driver, HMG (15/reg) in turret, SS (10/reg) back, 5 smoke/oil dischargers, 3 bumper triggers, 10 pts. CA each around driver & PP, 192 pts. Plastic armor (F40 B37 R40 L40 T20 U15); Acc. 5, Top 90, HC 3, 4197 lbs. (max 4200), $9996.00


• Venus Without Furs (Superlight Venus) Div 10 = Compact, Heavy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Medium PP (PC), 4 PR tires, driver, HMG (15/HD) in turret, SWC, 9 pts. CA each around driver & PP, 176 pts sloped plastic armor (F40 B35 R30 L30 T22 U19; sides are -2 to hit); Top 95, 4068 lbs, $9996.80

The difference with this car is the acceptance of Div20 and a full load of ammo, full dischargers, full component armor, and a zippy engine.

Oberon - Div100 Pickup (Amber)

Pickup (C/A Frame), Xhvy Ch., Hvy-Active Sus., Sport PP (PC-SC) (12dp), 6 SD (FP-Steel-Radial) Tires (14dp), Driver (blended BA, FP suit); RL (10/Incen.) in turret, 2 linked RL (10/Incen.) in EWP facing forward, 2 ITL (turret & front), LGL for all 30 rounds, smartlink for TLs, PS (25/reg) part of the Styx Laser Paint Array, 9 Pts LRFP EWP armor each, HRTC, Active Suspension, HD-antilock brakes, HTM, Overdrive, safety seat, no-paint windshield, 7 dischargers: 4 oil (FBRL) 3 smoke (1T 1R 1L): smoke linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T; covering tires of those sides as well) and 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); 6 total links, 36 pts total for LRFP Wheelguards/Wheelhubs (you choose where), 9 pts LRFP Component Armor each around (a) PP and (b) driver, 200 pts LRFP Plastic Armor: F 40 B 40 R 45 L 45 T 15 U 15 HC: 4, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5), Top Speed 110 (82.5/130) - without EWPs, Pwr 3450, 7799 lbs. (max 7800), $94,650.00

• 2063 Update  - Pickup, Xhvy Ch., Hvy Sus., Sport PP (PC-SC) (12dp), 6 SD (FP-Radial) Tires (11dp), Driver (no equip); RL (10/AP) in turret, 2 linked RL (10/AP) in EWP facing forward, 2 ITL (turret & front), LGL for all 30 rounds, smartlink for TLs, PS (25/reg) part of the Styx Laser Paint Array, 9 Pts LRFP EWP armor each, HRTC, Active Suspension, HD-antilock brakes, HTM, Overdrive, safety seat, no-paint windshield, 10 dischargers: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2U 2T 1R 1L): smoke linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T; covering tires of those sides as well) and 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); 6 total links, 35 pts total for LRFP Wheelguards/Wheelhubs (you choose where), 9 pts LRFP Component Armor each around (a) PP and (b) driver, 150 pts LRFP Plastic Armor: F 30 B 30 R 30 L 30 T 15 U 15 HC: 4, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5), Top Speed 110 (82.5/130) - without EWPs, Pwr 3450, 7796.6 lbs. (max 7800), $73,600.00


• Option  - use FP armor only: 39 WG/WH, add 15 pts vehicular armor (165 total): 7798.6 lbs, $72,515


• 2063 Gas - Pickup, Xhvy Ch., Hvy Sus., 150 cid IC engine (Tubes/Blue/VP/Spr) (9dp), 5 gal. dueling gas tank (8dp), 6 SD (FP-Radial) Tires (11dp), Driver (no equip); RL (10/AP) in turret, 3 linked RL (10/AP) forward (1 in car, 2 in EWP facing forward), 2 ITL (turret & front), LGL for all 40 rounds, smartlink for TLs, PS (25/reg) part of the Styx Laser Paint Array, 9 Pts LRFP EWP armor each, HRTC, Active Suspension, HD-antilock brakes, Overdrive, safety seat, no-paint windshield, 10 dischargers: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2U 2T 1R 1L): smoke linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T; covering tires of those sides as well) and 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); 6 total links, 34 pts total for LRFP Wheelguards/Wheelhubs (you choose where), 9 pts LRFP Component Armor each around (a) PP/gas tank and (b) driver, 172 pts LRFP Plastic Armor: F 33 B 33 R 38 L 38 T 15 U 15HC: 4, Acc. 15 (Overdrive 7.5), Top Speed 72.5 (92.5) - without EWPs, MPG 44, 7798.8 lbs. (max 7800), $81,195.00


• 2063 Gas, no EWP  - Pickup, Xhvy Ch., Hvy Sus., 150 cid IC engine (Tubes/Blue/VP/Spr) (9dp), 5 gal. dueling gas tank (8dp), 6 SD (FP-Radial-Steelbelted) Tires (14dp), Driver (no equip); RL (10/AP) in turret, 2 linked RL (10/AP) forward, 2 ITL (turret & front), LGL for all 30 rounds, smartlink for ITLs, HRTC, Active Suspension, HD-antilock brakes, HD shocks, spoiler & airdam, Overdrive, safety seat, no-paint windshield, 10 dischargers: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2U 2T 1R 1L): smoke linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T; covering tires of those sides as well) and 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); 6 total links, 39 pts total for Wheelguards/Wheelhubs (you choose where), 9 pts LRFP Component Armor around PP/gas tank, 81 pts Composite Armor (39 LR Metal/42 Plastic):F 8/4 B 8/4 R 8/4 L 8/4 T 1/13 U 2/13 HC: 4 (5 over 60), Acc. 15 (Overdrive 7.5), Top Speed 72.5 (92.5), MPG 44, 7797.2 lbs. (max 7800), $77,108.00

Design Notes - This was in my draft pile, dated Oct 8, 2009. Oberon is one of the most powerful of the This is part of the Amber characters, so I wanted to make a very powerful car.  Sadly, back in 2009, that meant a C/A frame. Hence the 2063 update, which is not altogether bad, but it reinforces my discovery that EWPs are really heavy!  Each is 250 lbs, that makes a RL into a laser; so is it worth it?

As usual, after the spate of updates and options, I'm not sure the end car recognizably resembles the one at the top.

Note, the original didn't have the Styx Laser Paint Array, but I had an extra space and 80 lbs to spare, so I left historical accuracy.

Name Notes - This is named after the head of the family in the Amber series.  Ironically, since Oberon is a name of a moon of Uranus, I've used the name before.

Benedict 2063 - Div60 or Div35 Luxury (Amber, Updated)

Type: Luxury, Chassis: Xhvy., Suspension: Hvy., Engine: 200 cid IC (Tubes/Blue/VP/Spr) (12dp), Tank: 6 gal. Dueling (8dp), Tires: 4 FP-Radial-Solids (11dp); Crew: Driver (FP Suit); Weaponry: 2 HMG (20/HD) in turret, FOJ (25/reg) back, Weighted Accessories: active suspension, IFE, HD shocks, safety seat, Unweighted Accessories: HRSWC, HD-antilock brakes, no-paint windshield, overdrive, [5 total links], Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 1R 1L): Defenses: Styx Defensive System*; Wheel Armor: 38 pts total: 2x10 WG rear, 2x9 WH front, Component Armor 9 pts LRFP for (a) Engine (5 sp), (b) gas tank (1 sp), (c) Driver (2 sp), (d) FOJ (2 sp), Cargo: 0 sp, 0 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 65 pts sloped Composite Armor (26 LR Metal/39 FP Plastic): F(6/3) B(6/3) R(7/2) L(7/2) T(0/15) U(0/14); HC: 5, Acc. 20 (Overdrive 10),  Top Speed 95 (115), MPG 34, Range: 204, DM: 1, Hit Mod: -1, Weight: 6600 lbs. Max 6600, Cost: $57,864.00

Armor option 1, 169 pts FP Plastic: $62,011.00
Armor option 2, 154 pts LRFP Plastic, 34 pts WG/WH, no FP suit: 6598.6 lbs, $62,635.00

• Big Engine Option - Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., 250 cid IC (Tubes/Blue/VP/Spr) (14dp), 8 gal. Dueling gas tank (8dp), 4 FP-Radial-Solid Tires (11dp), Driver (no equip); 2 HMG (10/HD) in turret, FOJ (25/reg) back, HRSWC, active suspension, HD-antilock brakes, IFE, HD shocks, safety seat, no-paint windshield, overdrive, 4 oil dischargers (FBRL) 6 smoke dischargers (2T, 2U, 1R 1L): smoke linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T) and 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); 5 total links, 36 pts total for WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA each around (a) PP + gas tank, (b) driver, (c) FOJ; 57 pts sloped Composite Armor (25 LR Metal/32 FP Plastic): F 6/0 B 5/0 R 7/0 L 7/0 T 0/18 U 0/14; HC 5, Acc. 20 (Overdrive 10), Top 110 (130), MPG 27 Range 216, 6598.8 lbs., $57,333.00
  
  
• Small Engine Option - Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., 150 cid IC (Tubes/Blue/VP/Spr) (9dp), 5 gal. Dueling gas tank (8dp), 4 FP-Radial-Solid Tires (11dp), Driver (no equip); 2 HMG (20/HD) in turret, FOJ (25/reg) back, MD (10/reg), PS (25/reg) under [part of the Styx Laser Paint Array], HRSWC, active suspension, HD-antilock brakes, IFE, HD shocks, safety seat, no-paint windshield, overdrive, 10 dischargers: 4 oil dischargers (FBRL) 6 smoke dischargers (2T, 2U, 1R 1L): smoke linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T) and 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); 5 total links, 35 pts total for WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA each around (a) PP + gas tank, (b) driver, (c) FOJ; 159 pts sloped FP Plastic Armor: F 30 B 30 R 33 L 33 T 18 U 15; HC 5, Acc. 20 (Overdrive 10), Top 80 (100), MPG 44 Range 220, 6598.2 lbs., $59,543.50 


• Div35 (Economy) Option - Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., 200 cid IC (VP Turbo) (12dp), 6 gal. Dueling gas tank (8dp), 4 Solid Tires (12dp), Driver (no equip); 2 HMG (20/HD) in turret, FOJ (25/reg) back, MD with rotary magazine (6 reg mines, 2 beacon, 2 flame cloud), PS (25/reg) under [part of the Styx Laser Paint Array], SWC, IFE, safety seat, no-paint windshield, overdrive, 10 dischargers: 4 oil dischargers (FBRL) 6 smoke dischargers (2T, 2U, 1R 1L): smoke linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T) and 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); 5 total links, 38 pts total for WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA each around (a) PP + gas tank, (b) driver; 174 pts sloped Plastic Armor: F 33 B 32 R 38 L 38 T 18 U 15; HC 3, Acc. 10 (Overdrive 5), Top 75 (95), MPG 35 Range 210, 6596.6 lbs., $34,975.50 
  

Design Notes - I was looking at this 2009 design and felt it needed updating, specifically to get rid of the C/A frame, to do that effectively, I needed to go gas:

Luxury (C/A frame), XHvy Chassis, Hvy-Active Suspension, Sport PP (PC/SC), 4 Solid (FP-Radial-StB) tires, driver, 2 linked HMG (20/HD ammo) in turret, FOJ (25/reg) back, 8 dischargers (2 R,L,T,U & 1 F,B - 4 oil, 4 ice, 2 hot-smoke), cyberlink to HMG, IFE, HDHTM & overdrive (each linked to HMG & as well as HMG-FOJ link), Anti-Lock Heavy Duty Brakes, Heavy Duty Shocks, spoiler & airdam, Fake Ramplate, no paint tinted windshield; 4 bumper triggers linked to side's dischargers, 9 pts LRFP CA each around driver, PP and FOJ; driver has blended BA, 2 8 pt WH front & 2 7 pt WH front(all LRFP), 170 pts sloped plastic FPLR armor (F32 B32 R35 L35 U16 T20); Acc 10 (20), Top 122.5 (142.5 overdrive, 80 HDHTM), HC 5 (6), 6600 lbs, $86,705

I see no real reason to use the big engine option now that I've done the calculations.  And the Div35 version may not be half bad.

Name Notes - This is part of the Amber series.  Benedict is the strongest one of the brothers, so I wanted a very strong car.

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Ranger - Div50, Div25 Luxury

Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Sport PP (PC & SC), 4 FP-Radial-Solid Tires, Driver (no equip); RR (10/HEAT) in turret, HDFOJ (10/reg) back, PS (25/reg) part of the Styx Laser Paint Array, HRSWC, IFE, safety seat, HD-antilock brakes, active suspension, spoiler & airdam, HD shocks, HDHTM, no-paint windshield, overdrive, 4 oil dischargers (FBRL) 6 smoke dischargers (2T, 2U, 1R 1L): smoke linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T) and 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); 40 pts WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA each around PP and driver, 99 pts sloped composite Armor (18 Metal/81 FP Plastic): F 4/12 B 4/12 R 5/11 L 5/11 T 0/20 U 0/15 HC 5 (6), Acc. 10 (HDHTM 20/Overdrive 5), Top 122.5 (80/142.5), Pwr 3450, 6598.4 lbs., $50,579.00

• Plastic Option - replace armor with 171 pts sloped plastic: F33 B33 R35 L35 T20 U15; $53,549


• RL Plastic Option - replace RR with RL (10/AP) & TL in turret, LGL to 10 rockets, also replace composite armor with176 pts sloped plastic: F35 B35 R35 L35 T20 U16; $56,819

2057 Ranger - Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Super PP, 4 Radial-Solid Tires, Driver (no equip); RR (10/HEAT) in turret, HDFOJ (10/reg) back, SWC, IFE, HD-antilock brakes, active suspension, spoiler & airdam, HD shocks, HTM, overdrive, 4 oil dischargers (FBRL) 6 smoke dischargers (2T, 2U, 1R 1L): smoke linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T) and 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); 40 pts WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA each around (a) PP (b) HDFOJ and (c) driver, 165 pts sloped Plastic Armor: F 32 B 30 R 35 L 35 T 18 U 15 HC 5 (6), Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5), Top 100 (75/120), Pwr 2600, 6597.8 lbs., $32,292.50

• 2057 Ranger Sport Option - change PP to Sport, add 10 pts armor; Top 110 (82.5/130), $35,512.50 [Note, PC ($1200) and/or SC ($3000) can be added for more fun; with SC the acc. is 10, so add HDHTM for $400 more]

2063 Div25 Ranger - Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Large PP (SC), 4 Solid Tires, Driver (no equip); RR (10/HEAT) in turret, HDFOJ (10/reg) back, PS (25/reg) part of the Styx Laser Paint Array, SWC, IFE, roll-cage, safety seat, spoiler & airdam, HD brakes, no paint windshield, HTM, overdrive, 4 oil dischargers (FBRL) 6 smoke dischargers (2T, 2U, 1R 1L): smoke linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T) and 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); 6 total links, 40 pts total for WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA each around PP and driver, 99 pts sloped composite Armor (18 Metal/81 Plastic): F 4/12 B 4/12 R 5/11 L 5/11 T 0/20 U 0/15 HC 3 (4), Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5), Top 90 (67.5/110), Pwr 2200, 6598.6 lbs., $24,484.00


2063 "Touring" Ranger - Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Large PP (SC), 4 FP-Solid-Radial Tires, Driver (no equip); VMG (20/incen) in turret, HDFOJ (10/reg) back, PS (25/reg) part of the Styx Laser Paint Array, SWC, IFE, roll-cage, safety seat, HD-antilock brakes, no paint windshield, HTM, overdrive, LDR, 4 oil dischargers (FBRL) 6 smoke dischargers (2T, 2U, 1R 1L): smoke linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T) and 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); 6 total links, 40 pts total for WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA each around PP and driver, 97 pts sloped composite Armor (17 Metal/80 FP Plastic): F 4/12 B 3/12 R 5/11 L 5/11 T 0/19 U 0/15 HC 4, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5), Top 90 (67.5/110), Pwr 2200, 6598.6 lbs., $36,692.50

Design Notes -In my draft files under this name, dated Nov 14, 2012.  For the primary entry, I changed the system to allow for the Styx Laser Paint Array. Also, even though the final price is 579$ over the div50 limit, I'm not going to tweak it any more to fit that arbitrary cut off - the eventual driver can do that in whatever way they want.  Same thing for the div30.

Anyway, I like this car - there's a decent weapon system with a lot of weight left over for decent armor as well as many safety doodads: full 10 pt WG/WH, rollcage, safety seat, IFE.   This may actually be a decent "touring" car for going town to town. except for the RR's limited ammo... so much so, that I decided to now make the "touring" version.

Connery II 2063 - Div40 Luxury

Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Sport PP (PC/SC), 4 Solid Tires, Driver (blended BA, FP suit) & Gunner; VMG (10/incen) in turret, VMG (10/incen) front, smartlink, OG (10/FO) back, active suspension, HD-antilock brakes, HDHTM, no-paint windshield, 2 TC, 10 oil/smoke dischargers, linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T) and 4 bumper triggers (also linked to that side's weapons) 40 pts WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA each around PP and driver 142 pts Plastic Armor: F 30 B 30 R 30 L 30 T 11 U 11 HC 4, Acc. 10 (HDHTM 20) Top 122.5 (80) Pwr 3450 6596.4 lbs. $39,990.00

Gas Option -  Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., 200 cid IC (Tubes/Blue/VP/Spr), 6 gal dueling tank, 4 Solid Steelbelted Radial Tires, Driver (blended BA, FP suit) & Gunner; VMG (10/incen) in turret, VMG (10/incen) front, smartlink, OG (10/FO) back, 2 HRTC, active suspension, HD-antilock brakes, HD shocks, overdrive, no-paint windshield, 10 oil/smoke dischargers, linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T) and 4 bumper triggers (also linked to that side's weapons) 40 pts WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA each around engine/gas tank and driver 149 pts Plastic Armor: F 30 B 30 R 30 L 30 T 15 U 14
HC 5, Acc. 20 (overdrive 10) Top 95 (115) MPG 34 Range 204, 6598.4 lbs. $59,995.00

Original Configuration Option - Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Large PP (PC/SC), 4 Solid Radial Tires, Driver (blended BA, FP suit) & Gunner; VMG (10/incen) in turret, AC (10/incen) front, OG (10/FO) back, HD-antilock brakes, 2 TC, 10 oil/smoke dischargers, linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T) and 4 bumper triggers (also linked to that side's weapons) 25 pts WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA each around PP and driver 144 pts Plastic Armor: F 30 B 30 R 30 L 30 T 12 U 12, HC 4, Acc. 5, Top 92.5 Pwr 2300 6596.6 lbs. $34,767.50

Design Notes -Originally: Luxury, C/A Frame, Xhvy Ch., Hvy.-Active Sus, Large PP (PC/SC), driver & gunner, 4 SD-FP-Steel-Radial tires, AC front (10/incen), VMG in turret (20/incen), OG (10/reg) back, IFE, 2 Hires. Comp., HD-Antilock brakes; no-paint windshield, 10 pts. FP-CA around crew, 2 10 pt. FP WG/WH front/back, blended BA & FP suit for crew; 185 pts. Plastic armor: F35 B30 R40 L40 T20 U20; Acc. 5, Top 92.5, HC 5, 6596 lbs., $69,025 

The main design plan was to get rid of the C/A frame, and to follow consensus that the AC is a terrible weapon in CW (and despite my heart's direction - for I know and feel that the AC should be WAY BETTER).  I also realized that gas engines are a must for the upper price divisions - same power, but lighter weight.  Yet since I haven't playtested, I have no idea if the fire problems are too prohibitive.

Name Notes - See picture.

Connery 2063 - Div30, Div25 Luxury

Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Large PP (PC/SC), 4 Solid Radial Tires, Driver; 2 linked VMG front (10/incen), VMG in turret (10/incen), smart-link for VMG, FOJ (25/reg) back, TC, 10 oil/smoke dischargers, linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T) and 4 bumper triggers (also linked to that side's weapons) 40 pts WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA each around PP and driver 154 pts sloped Plastic Armor: F 30 B 30 R 32 L 32 T 15 U 15
HC 4, Acc. 5 (HTM 10) Top 92.5 (67.5) Pwr 2300, 6598.4 lbs. $29,538.00

Div 25 Option -downgrade VMG ammo to regular, tires are reg solids, PP has SC only, remove HTM & laser reactive web system, add 6 pts armor: HC 3, Pwr 2200, Top 90, 6598.4 lbs, $24,595

Gunner Option  - For either car, remove sloped armor and 15 pts of armor to add a gunner; save $620

Design Notes -This was in my draft folder and is evidently an intended upgrade to this 2057 design:  Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus, Large PP (PC/SC), driver & gunner, 4 PR-Radial tires, 2 linked VMG front (10/reg), VMG in turret (10/reg), smart-link for VMG, OG back, FE, 2 Targ. Comp., HD brakes; BA for crew; 149 pts. Plastic armor: F30 B25 R32 L32 T15 U15; Acc. 5, Top 92.5, HC 4, 6600 lbs., $24,730

Name Notes -See picture.

Prowler 2057 - Div10 Compact

Compact, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Medium PP (PC/SC), 4 Solid Tires, Driver (with BA); RR (10/reg) front, bumper trigger front, 40 pts WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA each around PP and driver; 69 pts composite Armor (39 Metal/30 Plastic): F 8/3 B 8/3 R 11/3 L 11/3 T 0/7 U 1/11; HC 3 Acc. 5 Top 95 Pwr 1610 4438.8 lbs. $9,982.50

• 2063 Update  - Compact, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Medium PP (SC), 4 Solid Tires, Driver; RR (10/reg) front, SWC 10 foam dischargers linked to 4 bumper triggers (also linked to that side's weapons), 40 pts WG/WH, 10 pts std CA each around PP and driver; 66 pts composite Armor (38 Metal, 28 Plastic): F 9/2 B 9/2 R 10/2 L 10/2 T 0/7 U 1/13; HC 3 Acc. 5 Top 90 Pwr 1540 4438 lbs. $9,999.00

Design Notes -In my draft pile dated Oct 5 2010.  I realized after looking at it that it was actually an update of the veteran (near stock) Prowler:

Compact, Xhvy Ch., Hvy Sus. Medium PP, driver, 4 SD tires, RR front, SD rear, (includes BA for driver); Plastic Armor: F50, R40, L40, B33, T15, U15; Acc. 5, HC 3, 4198 lbs. $9,830

This draft design, called "Amateur Night", even had the BA for the driver.  I like the update because it's something to have a SWC, dischargers and CA in a low division. The foam grenades are a cheap paint substitute (they block shots like paint, but do they coat the car?)

Charlemagne 2063 - Div25, Div20 Luxury

Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Large PP (SC), 4 Solid Tires, Driver; 2 linked RR (10/HEAT) front, RR (10/HEAT) in turret, smartlink, HDID (10/reg) back, TC, HTM, 10 oil/smoke dischargers, linked to 4 bumper triggers (also linked to that side's weapons) 40 pts WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA each around PP, driver, and front RRs; 157 pts Plastic Armor: F 30 B 30 R 33 L 33 T 16 U 15 HC 3, Acc. 5 (HTM 10) Top 90 (67.5) Pwr 2200 6597.8 lbs. $24,802.50

2057 Version 1 - Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Large PP (SC/PC), 4 Solid Tires, Driver & Gunner; 2 linked RR (10/HEAT) front, RR (10/HEAT) in turret, smartlink, ID (25/reg) back, 2 TC, HTM, 10 oil/smoke dischargers, linked to 4 bumper triggers (also linked to that side's weapons) 40 pts WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA each around PP, and driver; 120 pts Composite Armor (10 Metal/110 Plastic): F 2/20 B 2/20 R 3/20 L 3/20 T 15 U 15 HC 3 Acc. 5 (HTM 10) Top 92.5 (67.5) Pwr 2300, 6598.6 lbs. $24,562.50

2057 Div20 Version - Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Large PP (SC), 4 Solid Tires, Driver & Gunner; 2 linked RR (10/reg) front, RR (10/reg) in turret, smartlink, JD (10/reg) back, 8 oil/smoke dischargers, linked to 2 bumper triggers (also linked to that side's weapons) 32 pts WG/WH, 10 pts CA each around PP and driver; 159 pts plastic Armor: F 30 B 30 R 35 L 35 T 14 U 15; HC 3 Acc. 5 Top 90 Pwr 2200, 6598 lbs. $19,850.00

Design Notes -The original, which is pretty good, is: Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy Sus., Super PP, driver, 4 SD tires, 2 linked RR front, RR with 2 mag in turret, HDID back, 187 pts. Armor; F45 R35 L35 B40 T17 U15; Acc. 5, HC 3; 6600 lbs. $19,940

I don't know how to get an improved version under 20.  The other options are actually cars from my draft pile and I noticed that they had the same basic weapon system (3 RRs in a Luxury, Solids etc).  So I felt I should put 'em all together.  So much so that originally version 1 had sloped armor but I dropped that so I could put an ID in and keep the weapon system intact.

Just a note, for some reason I think of RRs matching up with Ice Droppers; same way I link VMG and FOJs.  Dunno why.

Also, there seems something just solid and comforting from a bunch of RR.  Could be nostalgia.

Albiorix - Div50 Cycle (Galaxy)

Heavy Cycle (C/A frame), Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Super Cycle PP (PC/SC), 2 FP Solid-Radial Tires, Cyclist; GG (10/reg) front, cyberlink, Cycle Windshell, 9pts FP windshell armor, active suspension, HD-Antilock brakes, HD shocks, HDHTM, overdrive, 2 oil/smoke dischargers, linked to 2 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T) and 2 bumper triggers, 20 pts WG/WH, 31 pts FP Plastic Armor: F 16 B 15; HC 4 (5), Acc. 10 (HDHTM 20/Overdrive 5), Top 150 (100/170), Pwr 1150, 1556 lbs., $50,124.00

2063 Update - Heavy Cycle (C/A frame), Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Medium Cycle PP (PC/SC), 2 FP Solid-Radial Tires, Cyclist; GG (10/reg) front, FOJ (25/reg) back, HRTC, Cycle Windshell, 9pts FP windshell armor, active suspension, HD-Antilock brakes, HD shocks, HTM, overdrive, 2 oil/smoke dischargers, linked to 2 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T) and 2 bumper triggers, 20 pts WG/WH, 43 pts FP Plastic Armor: F 22 B 21; HC 4 (5), Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5) Top 110 (82.5/130), Pwr 690, 1558 lbs. $36,187.00

Design Notes - From my draft pile, dated Oct 11, 2009.  A Div50 cycle?  Whatever.  But I will say that C/A frames seem to be perfectly fine for cycles, since they'll get trashed with rams/rolls anyway.

Name Notes - Albiorix is a moon of Saturn, part of the "Gallic group".  Albiorix (which sounds like a Asterix character) is, according to the Wiki:

It was named in August 2003 for Albiorix, "a Gallic giant who was considered to be the king of the world." The name is known from an inscription found near the French town of Sablet which identifies him with the Roman god Mars (an interpretatio romana).