Major Mover 2065 - Div30 Luxury (Updated)

Type: Luxury, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large Electric (SC) (Pwr 2200, 10dp), Tires: 4 Radial-PR (8dp), Crew: Driver (no equip) & Gunner (no equip), Weaponry Laser in turret (3D area), 2 linked MG front (10/reg), ATG (6/HEAT) back (3D+3) with BTC, SD (10/reg) back, Weighted Accessories: nil, Unweighted Accessories: TC (gunner), SWC (driver to ATG), HD brakes, HTM, no-paint windshield, [1 total link], Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 1R 1L), Defenses: 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); Wheel Armor: 38 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x9 pt WH front (choose where), Component Armor n/a, Cargo: 0 sp, 3 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 128 pts sloped Composite Armor (2 Metal/126 Plastic): F(0/23) B(0/23) R(0/30) L(0/30) T(0/15) U(2/5); HC: 4, Acc. 5 (HTM 10),  Top Speed 90 (67.5), DM: 1, Hit Mod: -1, Weight: 6597 lbs. Max 6600, Cost: $29,962.00

• Option 1 - Type: Luxury, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large Electric (SC & PC) (Pwr 2300, 10dp), Tires: 4 Radial-PR (8dp), Crew: Driver (no equip) & Gunner (no equip), Weaponry Laser in turret (3D area), HMG front (10/HD) with BTC, 2 linked HR back (incend, 3D+3, fire 4/3) each with BTC, SD (10/reg) back, Weighted Accessories: nil, Unweighted Accessories: 2 TC, HD brakes, HTM & overdrive (linked), [2 total links], Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 2 smoke (2U), 4 foam (2T 1R 1L), Defenses: 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); Wheel Armor: 39 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 39 pt WH front (choose where), Component Armor 9 pts LRFP around (a) driver only (2sp), (b) PP (5 sp.), Cargo: 0 sp, 0.4 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 149 pts sloped Composite Armor (2 Metal/147 Plastic): F(0/30) B(0/30) R(0/30) L(0/30) T(0/21) U(2/5); HC: 4, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5),  Top Speed 92.5 (67.5/112.5), DM: 1, Hit Mod: -1, Weight: 6599.6 lbs. Max 6600, Cost: $29,999.50.


• Option 2 - Type: Luxury, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large Electric (SC & PC) (Pwr 2300, 10dp), Tires: 4 Solid Tires (12dp), Crew: Driver (no equip) & Gunner (no equip), Weaponry Laser in turret (3D area), HMG front (10/HD) with BTC, HR back (incend, 3D+3, fire 4/3) with BTC, SD (10/expl., 1d+1/1d-1) back, Weighted Accessories: IFE, Unweighted Accessories: 2 TC, HD brakes, HTM & overdrive (linked), [1total link], Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2U 2T 1R 1L), Defenses: 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); Wheel Armor: 39 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 39 pt WH front (choose where), Component Armor 9 pts LRFP around (a) driver only (2sp), (b) PP (5 sp.), Cargo: 0 sp, 0.4 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 142 pts sloped Composite Armor (2 Metal/140 Plastic): F(0/30) B(0/30) R(0/30) L(0/30) T(0/15) U(2/5); HC: 3, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5),  Top Speed 92.5 (67.5/112.5), DM: 1, Hit Mod: -1, Weight: 6599.6 lbs. Max 6600, Cost: $29,676.50.

Design Notes - Updated from this obsolete 2037 design, possibly my first car ever:

Luxury, X-Hvy Chassis, Hvy Sus., Super PP, 4 Solid tires, Driver, Laser in turret, ATG (10/reg) Back, FT (10/reg) Left, 2 linked MG (20/reg) Front, SD (10/reg) Back, 87 pts Plastic Armor: F15, B15, L18, R18, T11, U10, Acc 5, HC 3, 6595 lbs., $25,590.

Original: Luxury, Extra Heavy chassis, Heavy suspension, Super power plant, 4 Solid tires, Driver, 2-space Turret Top w/Laser, ATG (10/reg) Back, FT (10/reg) Left, 2 linked MG (20/reg) Front, SD (10/reg) Back, 117 pts Plastic Armor: F30, L20, R20, B25, T10, U12, Acc 5, HC 3, 6895 lbs., $27,240.

Look, I love this car in the same way that you love your first puppy (or rag doll). This design has every single thing I love about Car Wars: weapons, weapons, weapons.  Nutso level weapons.

In any case, to update, the first thing that had to go was the flamethrower.  There's a place for those, but (a) not in a car with the other two heaviest weapons in the original game, (b) in a car with 3 *other* weapons, (c) with a laser as the turret (and thus primary) weapon, so excess smoke-screens is a bad idea.

Next is to add a gunner (4 weapons!), reduce the PP, add the std. modernizations (WG, Comp. Armor) etc.  I still needed some weight to add more armor so I reduced the shots in the non-Lasers.  The only reason to keep the ATG (besides that I loved them back then, and still have a thing, probably because of the picture in the Uncle Al 2035)

is for the surprise factor, hence the blow-through concealment.  I kept the MGs (instead of a VMG) because of the weight, but reduced their shots.  Then I added as many unweighted accessories that would fit in the price-division.

The Option was to optimize the basic decisions even further.  Because I made the ATG a surprise element, to save space and weight I turned that into 2 HRs (each with BTC), and then did the same for the otherwise useless front weaponry.  I saved space with that by making the 2 MGs into 1 HMG (HD).  Enough space has been cleared from the original that I could add the sloped armor and comp. armor.  I needed to reduce the smoke dischargers to foam, and I'm 50 cents under the red-line. True, by the end of this design, the glorious 2037 original is almost unrecognizable but that's evolution for you.

For the second option, I took it even further by adding the IFE and removing a HR, and changing the tires to Solids.

Name Notes - The image is of the 1925 "Rolls-Royce Phantom I Jonckheere Coupe" from Blueprints.com, that I chose for my first car.

Spyrix 2065 - Div15 Midsized (Updated)

Type: Midsized, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (PC) (Pwr 2100, 10dp), Tires: 4 PR (9dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry RL (20/reg) in turret (2D burst), ID (25/reg) back right, SD (10/reg) back left, Weighted Accessories: safety seat, ramplate, Unweighted Accessories: HTM & Overdrive (linked), [1 total link], Dischargers: nil, Defenses: nil; Wheel Armor: 29 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 9 pts WH front (choose), Component Armor nil, Cargo: 0 sp, 3 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 77 pts Composite Armor (35 Metal/42 Plastic): F(15/10 ram) B(6/6) R(6/6) L(6/6) T(1/9) U(1/5); HC: 3, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5),  Top Speed 95 (70/115), Cruising: 57, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 5757 lbs. Max 5760, Cost: $14,952.00

• Big Engine Div15 Option - Type: Midsized, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Super PP (PC & SC) (Pwr 2990, 12dp), Tires: 4 PR (9dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry RL (10/reg) in turret (2D burst), OJ (25/reg) back right, SD (10/reg) back left, Weighted Accessories: ramplate, Unweighted Accessories: back weapons linked [1 total link], Dischargers: nil, Defenses: nil; Wheel Armor: 39 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 19 pts WH front (choose), Component Armor nil, Cargo: 0 sp, 2 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 78 pts Composite Armor (34 Metal/44 Plastic): F(15/8 ram) B(6/6) R(6/6) L(6/6) T(0/13) U(1/5); HC: 3, Acc. 10,  Top Speed 122.5, Cruising: 73.5, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 5758 lbs. Max 5760, Cost: $14,966.00


• Div20 Option 1, Big Engine - Type: Midsized, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Super PP (PC & SC) (Pwr 2990, 12dp), Tires: 4 PR (9dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry RL (10/AP) in turret (2D+2), FOJ (15/reg, 1D-2, 3/2 fire mod) back right, SD (10/expl.) back left, Weighted Accessories: safety seat, ramplate, Unweighted Accessories: SWC, HD-antilock brakes, HDHTM & Overdrive (linked), back weapons linked [2 total links], Dischargers: nil, Defenses: nil; Wheel Armor: 24 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x2 pts WH front, Component Armor nil, Cargo: 0 sp, 0 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 77 pts Composite Armor (33 Metal/44 Plastic): F(15/8 ram) B(5/6) R(6/6) L(6/6) T(0/13) U(1/5); HC: 3, Acc. 10 (HDHTM 20/Overdrive 5),  Top Speed 122.5 (80/142.5), Cruising: 73.5, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 5760 lbs. Max 5760, Cost: $19,506.00


• Div20 Option 2, Big Engine Radials - Type: Midsized, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Super PP (PC & SC) (Pwr 2990, 12dp), Tires: 4 PR Radials (8dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry RL (10/AP) in turret (2D+2), OJ (10/reg), back right, SD (10/reg) back left, Weighted Accessories: safety seat, ramplate, Unweighted Accessories: SWC, HD-antilock brakes, HDHTM & Overdrive (linked), back weapons linked [2 total links], Dischargers: nil, Defenses: nil; Wheel Armor: 25 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 5 pts WH front, Component Armor nil, Cargo: 0 sp, 3 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 77 pts Composite Armor (33 Metal/44 Plastic): F(15/8 ram) B(5/6) R(5/6) L(5/6) T(0/14) U(2/5); HC: 4, Acc. 10 (HDHTM 20/Overdrive 5),  Top Speed 122.5 (80/142.5), Cruising: 73.5, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 5757 lbs. Max 5760, Cost: $19,917.00

Design Notes - An update of this 2037 obsolete design:

Midsized, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Large PP, 2 PR tires back, 2 PR-Radials tires front, Driver; RL (20/reg) in turret, SD (10/explosive) BL, ID (25/reg) BR, ramplate, 40 pts total for Wheelguards/Wheelhubs (you choose where), 190 pts Plastic Armor: F 40 (ram) B 30 R 40 L 40 T 18 U 22; HC: 3, Acc. 5, 5400 lbs. (max 5760), $15,000.00  

It's not easy making a Div15 ramcar that's faithful to the original design.  As I've said before, My recent designs have stayed almost completely away from ramplates because (a) I actually don't play with that mentality that much, and (b) the rules for ramming seem to change year to year (or phase to phase).

Brzarp 2065 - Div30 (85/60) Pickup (Updated)

Type: Pickup, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Super PP (Pwr 2600, 12dp), Tires: 6 PR-Radial Tires (8dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry 2 linked Lasers front (3D area), Weighted Accessories: n/a, Unweighted Accessories: n/a, [1 total link], Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 1R 1L), Defenses: 4 bumper triggers, hooked to dischargers & lasers; Wheel Armor: 37 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 17 pts WH front, Component Armor 9 pts LRFP for Driver (2 sp), Cargo: 11 sp, 3.4 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 87 pts Armor (43 Metal/44 Plastic): F(9/7) B(9/7) R(11/10) L(11/10) T(1/5) U(2/5); HC: 3, Acc. 5,  Top Speed 90, Cruising: 54, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 7796.6 lbs. Max 7800, Cost: $29,928.00

• Div85 Option - Type: Pickup, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Sport PP (PC & SC) (Pwr 3450, 12dp), Tires: 6 FP Solid-Radials (11dp), Crew: Driver (blended BA), Weaponry 2 linked Pulsed Lasers front (3D+3), Weighted Accessories: Active suspension, safety seat, HD shocks, Unweighted Accessories: HRSWC, HD-Antilock brakes, HTM & Overdrive (linked), no-paint windshield, [7 total links], Dischargers: 10 total: 4 ice (FBRL) 6 hot-smoke (2T, 2U, 1R 1L), Defenses: Styx Defensive System*; Wheel Armor: 52 total LRFP = 2x9 pt WG rear, 2x9 WH front, 2x8 pts WH rear, Component Armor 9 pts LRFP for Driver (2 sp), Cargo: 11 sp, 2.7 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 209 pts LRFP Armor: F(40) B(40) R(50) L(50) T(14) U(15); HC: 4, Acc. 5 (10 HTM/2.5 Overdrive),  Top Speed 110 (82.5/130) , Cruising: 66, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 7797.3 lbs. Max 7800, Cost: $81,160.00
       * 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)


• Div60 Option - Type: Pickup, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Sport PP  (Pwr 3000, 12dp), Tires: 6 FP Solid-Radials (11dp), Crew: Driver (blended BA), Weaponry 2 linked Lasers front (3D, area, fire 1/0), Weighted Accessories: Active suspension, safety seat, HD shocks, Unweighted Accessories: SWC, HD-Antilock brakes, HTM & Overdrive (linked), no-paint windshield, [7 total links], Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 1R 1L), Defenses: Styx Defensive System*; Wheel Armor: 36 total LRFP = 2x9 pt WG rear, 2x9 WH front, Component Armor 9 pts LRFP for Driver (2 sp), Cargo: 11 sp, 2.7 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 73 pts Composite (40 LR MET/33 LRFP Plastic inner): F(8/6) B(8/5) R(10/6) L(10/6) T(2/5) U(2/5); HC: 4, Acc. 5 (10 HTM/2.5 Overdrive),  Top Speed 100 (75/120) , Cruising: 60, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 7797.3 lbs. Max 7800, Cost: $59,110.00
       * 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).


• Midsized Div25 Concept Car - Type: Midsized, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large PP (Pwr 2000, 10dp), Tires: 6 PR (9dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry 2 linked Lasers front (3D, area, fire 1/0), Weighted Accessories: nil, Unweighted Accessories: SWC, [1 total link], Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 1R 1L), Defenses: nil; Wheel Armor: 40 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 WH front, Component Armor 10 pts FP for (a) Driver (2 sp), (b) PP (5 sp), Cargo: 0 sp, 0 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 75 pts Composite (30 MET/45 Plastic inner): F(7/8) B(6/8) R(7/10) L(7/10) T(1/4) U(2/5); HC: 3, Acc. 5,  Top Speed 90, Cruising: 54, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 5760 lbs. Max 5760, Cost: $24,970.00

Design Notes - Update of this obsolete 2037 design:

Pickup, Xhvy Ch., Imp. Sus., Super PP, 4 PR tires rear, 2 PR-Radials front, Driver; 2 linked Lasers front, laser battery, 30 pts of WG/WH, 255 pts Plastic Armor: F60 B 55 R 50 L 50 T 25 U 15; HC: 2. Acc. 5, 7797 lbs. (max 7800), $29,960.00

The main entry is trying to keep the Div30ness. The first option is to upgrade everything to crazy levels, the second is to moderate things to Div60 (why 60? a hunch). Not sure why a pickup is best for this weaponry, possibly for the armor, but on another hunch I decided to test it as a midsized and it may be a better car (more component armor for one thing,  and cheaper!)

Name Notes - This is the sound a laser makes. Ugh.  It's from my earliest cars, because those had the stupidest names.

Original Styx Special (2065 Update) - RPG Luxury

Type: Luxury, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (PC & SC) (Pwr 2300, 10dp), Tires: 4 FP-Radial-Solid Tires (11dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry Pulsed Laser in UM turret (3D+3 area, 1/0 burn), RL (10/AP) front (2D+2), ITL front, LGL to 10 rockets, both lasers smartlinked, FOJ (25/reg) back (1D-2, fire mod: 3/2), MD (10/prox fuses) back, Weighted Accessories: Active Suspension, IFE, safety seat, HD shocks, Unweighted Accessories: HRTC, HD-antilock brakes, HTM & Overdrive (linked), no-paint windshield, weapon timer (for linked defenses) [8 total links], RPG Accessories: radar, radar detector linked to a radar jammer, LDR, $5K for luxury trimmings, Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 1R 1L), Defenses: Styx Defensive System*; Wheel Armor: 38 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x9 pt WH front, Component Armor 9 pts LRFP for Driver (2 sp), Cargo: 0 sp, 3.4 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 152 pts sloped FPRP Plastic: F(30) B(30) R(30) L(30) T(17) U(15); HC: 5, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5),  Top Speed 92.5 (67.5/112.5), Cruising: 55.5, DM: 1, Hit Mod: -1, Weight: 6596.6 lbs. Max 6600, Cost: $82,721.00

* 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)

Design Notes - Update of this (obsolete) 2037 original:

Luxury, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Super PP, 4 Solid Tires, Driver (no equip) ; Laser in turret, RL (10/incen) front, TL front, LGL to 10 rockets, MD (10/reg with prox fuses) back, FOJ (25/reg) back left, MD & FOJ linked, luxury trimmings ($5k worth), 3 space sleeping area, HRTC, LDR, anti-theft system with 10 grenades, 3 bumper triggers, radar ATAD (hooked to MD, FOJ, RL), weapon timer, radar detector & jammer, overdrive, HD antilock brakes, 10 smoke dischargers, 40 pts WG/WH, 175 pts FPRP Plastic Armor: F 40 B 35 R 30 L 30 T 20 U 20; HC: 3, Acc. 5, 6600 lbs. (max 6600), $62,375.00

Unlimited/RPG cars are fun to design. To update this, I needed to balance whether component armor is more important than sloping (I basically chose CA, but I would've taken out the RL and gotten sloping as well).

Name Notes - See the original. The art is of my favorite (foreign) car when I was playing Car Wars in the 1980s, the Lamborghini Countach.

Hatattacker 2065 - Div40 (35/45) Van (Updated)

Type: Van, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Sport PP (Pwr 3000, 12dp), Tires: 6 PR Tires (9dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry AC with mag (20/reg) in 3 sp. turret (3D burst), ID (25/reg) back. Spear 1000 MD with 2 mags (15/prox fused) back, DSP under, Weighted Accessories: Active Suspension, Unweighted Accessories: HTM, HD-antilock brakes, no-paint windshield, [0 total links], Dischargers: 1 smoke (you choose), Defenses: bumper triggers front & back; Wheel Armor: 40 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 pt WH front, Component Armor: 9 pts LRFP each for (a) PP (6 sp), (b) driver (2 sp), (c) Spear MD (4 sp.), Cargo: 6 spaces, 2.4 lbs; Vehicle Armor: 117 pts sloped Composite Armor (2 Metal/115 Plastic): F(0/30) B(0/30) R(0/30) L(0/30) T(0/15) U(2/5); HC: 3, Acc. 5 (10 HTM) , Top Speed 105 (77.5 HTM), Cruising: 63, DM: 1, Hit Mod: -1, Weight: 7197.6 lbs. Max 7200, Cost: $39,610.00

• Simple Update Div35 Option - Van, Xtra Hvy Ch., Hvy Sus., Super PP, 6 PR tires, AC with 2 mags (26/reg) in 3 sp. turret, ID (25/reg) back, Spear MD with three mags (20/proximity fuses) back, safety seat, HRSWC, 2 bumper triggers (front & back), 10 pts FP comp. armor around (a) driver, (b) PP; 136 pts sloped Plastic Armor: F(30) B(20) R(25) L(25) T(21) U(15); HC 2, Acc. 5, 7199 lbs. (max 7200), $32,888.00.


• Div45 Gas Optimized - Type: Van, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: 200 cid IC Engine with VP Turbo (3125 pwr, 12 DP), 6 gal. Duelling Gas Tank (8 DP) PP (Pwr 3000, 12dp), Tires: 6 PR-Radial Tires (8dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry AC with mag (10/reg) in 3 sp. turret (3D burst), ID (25/reg) back. Spear 1000 MD with 1 mag (10/prox fused) back, DSP under, Weighted Accessories: Active Suspension, IFE, Unweighted Accessories: SWC, HD-antilock brakes, overdrive, no-paint windshield, [0 total links], Dischargers: 1 smoke (you choose), Defenses: 4 bumper triggers (linked to oil dischargers & that side's weapons); Wheel Armor: 40 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 pt WH front, Component Armor: 9 pts LRFP each for (a) engine (4 sp), (b) driver (2 sp), (c) Spear MD (3 sp.), (d) gas tank (1 sp.), Cargo: 6 spaces, 2 lbs; Vehicle Armor: 133 pts sloped Composite Armor (2 Metal/131 Plastic): F(0/25) B(0/25) R(0/30) L(0/30) T(0/18) U(2/3); HC: 4, Acc. 10 (5 overdrive) , Top Speed 70 (90 overdrive), Cruising: 42, MPG 35, Range 210,  DM: 1, Hit Mod: -1, Weight: 7198 lbs. Max 7200, Cost: $44,828.00 . 

Design Notes - Update of this 2037 design:

Van, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Super PP, 4 Solid tires rear, 2 PR Radials front, Driver; AC with 2 mags (30/reg) in turret, ID back, Spear MD with three mags (20/proximity fuses) back, HRTC, 2 bumper triggers (front & back), 136 pts Plastic Armor: F 30 B 20 R 25 L 25 T 21 U 15; HC 3, Acc. 5, 7199 lbs. (max 7200), $35,130.00

According to my reconstruction of this car, this has 4 vehicular spaces left over (even without the cargo).  The cost is off too - probably an error in determining all those extra mags or prox. fuses.  BTW, this is a perfect example of where the HRSWC can game-break; with that alone this goes down a fighting class.  The simple update option was not trying to optimize but using those 4 spaces better (sloping & comp. armor); the added weight from the CA was taken from the AC ammo.

Of all versions, the gas option may be the best.

Name Notes - see the original.

Styx Defensive System Description

I'm trying to streamline my car descriptions and I'm finding that my special category, 'Defenses' has this standard, and unweildly, description about how I want the dischargers to work with bumper triggers and the laser reactive webs.  So, in the same way I've created the Styx Laser Paint Array, I'm now making the Styx Defensive System as part of the shorthand in my car write-ups.

It will appear with an asterisk as "Styx Defensive System*" and the asterisk will refer to a line, under the full entry, to explain: "* 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)"

I hope this works to make the car entries more readable.


Design Notes - Some further notes about this may be necessary.  I have introduced over the years (this blog has been around since August 27, 2007) many new nifty ways to design cars.  Example of innovations are: (1) the use of 2 pts of Metal armor underneath to be an easy FP armor option for FOJ and the like, (2) the importance of dischargers, component armor, and armor sloping, (3) fire extinguishers are a renewed obsession, (4) emphasis on the highest HC possible,  (5) putting more armor on sides, given their easier targetability, as opposed to my 2037 designs (based on SJGames themselves) which made more armor on front & back (probably because of highway scenarios while I mainly design for generic arena fighting), (6) almost complete elimination of my early-obsession with ramplates, and (7) very recently, I've started seeing HD brakes as a new necessity (more on that in another entry).

The introduction of the laser-array and the bumper triggers was sparked by reading the forums.  Basically, the laser-array linked to the smoke dischargers (and taken to an extreme in the Styx Laser Paint Array) would protect against laser guided rockets.  The oil dischargers linked to bumper triggers on all 4 sides would help get a last-shot for ramming cars who will hit at any side.  The bumper trigger would apply a D2 hazard to the rammer (against the evidently flexible laws of thermodynamics) and could possible cause them to fail a control roll, giving me a chance to go out like John Wayne.

Outside of the dischargers - which are desirable in and of themselves - the added system costs $950 = 5 laser webs ($500) plus 5 links to the specific smoke ($250, I fudge this a little because I'm not entirely clear on whether the web needs an added link, and how to set it up to the 6 smokes), plus 4 bumper triggers ($200).  That $950 could be better spent on other things, e.g. HTM, HD brakes, FP Comp. armor, etc.

Kariff 2037 - Div15 Midsized (Updated)

Type: Midsized, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (Pwr 2000, 10dp), Tires: 4 PR Tires (9dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry ATG (10/APFSDS) front (3D+6 area), FT  (10/reg) back (1D, fire mod: 4/3), Weighted Accessories: IFE, Unweighted Accessories: HRSWC, [0 total links], Dischargers: 10 total: 6 oil (F, B, 2R, 2L) 4 smoke (2T, 2U), Defenses: n/a; Wheel Armor: 40 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 pt WH front, Component Armor:  n/a, Cargo: No space, 2 lbs; Vehicle Armor: 148 pts Composite Armor (2 Metal/146 Plastic): F(0/30) B(0/30) R(0/35) L(0/35) T(0/11) U(2/5); HC: 3, Acc. 5,  Top Speed 90, Cruising: 54, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 5758 lbs. Max 5758, Cost: $14,966.00

• Simple Update Option - Midsized, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Large PP, 4 PR Tires, Driver; ATG (10/APDSDS) front (3D6+6), HDFT (10/reg) back, HRSWC to ATG, 168 pts Composite Armor (2 Metal/166 Plastic): F(0/35) B(0/35) R(0/40) L(0/40) T(0/11) U(2/5); HC: 3, Acc. 5, Top 90, 5758 lbs., $14,886.00

Design Notes -An update of this mildly obsolete 2037 version:

Midsized, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Large PP, 4 PR Tires, Driver; ATG front, HDFT back, 2 points component armor around HDFT (no weight back in 2037), SWC to ATG, 182 pts Plastic Armor: F 50 B 35 R 30 L 30 T 17 U 22 HC: 3, Acc. 5, 5760 lbs. (max 5760), $12,572.00

I reduced the HDFT to a regular FT because, with my modernization, space matters.  The FT allows a SS to be produced (which is why I switched around my normal dischargers to 6 oil), and that allowed me to add a fire extinguisher (desirable in general but a must given the FT and ATG).  Also the original was 12K, so I was able to get a HRSWC and still keep this in Div15.  I liked being able to add wheel armor and dischargers while keeping the car in the right weight. The biggest loss is in the reduction in armor.  All in all this isn't bad.

Name Notes - See the original.  Ugh.

Beast 2065 - RPG/Unlimited Pickup (Updated)

Type: Pickup 1 space Ext. Cab, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: 200 cid IC engine (Tubes/Blue/VP/Spr) (4500 Pwr, 12dp), 6 gal. dueling tank (8dp), Tires: 6 FP-Radial-Steelbelted-Solid Tires (14dp), Crew: Driver (no equip) & Gunner (no equip), Weaponry RL with mag (20/reg) in UM turret (2D burst, 3/2 burn), ITL in turret, LGL to 20 rounds, ID (25/reg) back, Weighted Accessories: ramplate, Active Suspension, spoiler & airdam, IFE, safety seat, HD shocks, Unweighted Accessories: HRSWC, HD-antilock brakes, Overdrive, no-paint tinted windshield, ATAD, ATAD linked to ID, weapon timer to ID, computer gunner, LDR, radar, radar detector linked to radar jammer, [7 total links], Dischargers: 10 total: 4 ice (FBRL) 6 hot-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: 35 total LRFP = 2x9 pt WG rear, 17 pts WH front (choose where), Component Armor:  n/a, Cargo: 11 spaces, 0.4 lbs; Vehicle Armor: 186 pts LRFP Plastic Armor: F(40 ram) B(35) R(37) L(37) T(22) U(15); HC: 4 (5 over 60), Acc. 20 (Overdrive 10),  Top Speed 85 (105), Cruising: 51, MPG 34, Range 204, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 7799.6 lbs. Max 7800, Cost: $107,035.00

• Straight Legal Option - remove ATAD stuff and computer gunner, add 2 pts WH, 7798.4 lbs, $96,035.

Design Notes -Update (and error fixing) of this 2037 design:

Pickup, Xtra-Heavy Chassis, Heavy Suspension, Super PP, 6 Solid Tires, Driver, RL (20/incen) in UM turret, ITL in turret, LGL for 20 rockets, ID (25/reg) back, ramplate, cyberlink, Active Suspension, HD-antilock brakes, Overdrive, IFE, ATAD, no-paint tinted windshield, ATAD linked to ID, weapon timer to ID, computer gunner, anti-theft system to 10 weightless grenades, LDR, radar, radar detector linked to radar jammer, 10 weightless smoke dischargers: (F B 2T, 2U 2R 2L); 1 bumper trigger front, 1 total link, 59 pts total for Wheelguards/Wheelhubs (you choose where), 222 pts FPRP Plastic Armor: F 50 (ram) B 40 R 40 L 40 T 30 U 20,  HC: 3, Acc. 5 (Overdrive 2.5), listed weight 7798 lbs. (real weight 7948, max 7800), listed cost $92,696.00 (actually $94,296) Also, as listed, 2 spaces over limit. Error Fixing Option - body is 2 space Ext. Cab, no anti-theft system, no AP grenades or dischargers, 168 pts armor: F50 (ram), BRL 30, TU 14, 7797lbs $94,788

Whatever, and why not.

Bloorib 2065 - Div15 Station Wagon (Updated)

Type: Station Wagon, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (SC) (Pwr 2200, 10dp), Tires: 4 PR Tires (9dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry ATG (10/reg) front (3D burst), 2 linked HR on rocket platform (3D, burst), Weighted Accessories: FE, Unweighted Accessories: SWC, [1 total link], Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 foam (2T, 2U, 1R 1L), Defenses: n/a; Wheel Armor: 40 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 pt WH front, Component Armor:  10 pts FP around (a) driver, (b) PP, (c) ATG, Cargo: 7 spaces, 540 lbs; Vehicle Armor: 137 pts Composite Armor (2 LR Metal/135 FP Plastic): F(0/30) B(0/30) R(0/30) L(0/30) T(0/10) U(2/5); HC: 3, Acc. 5,  Top Speed 95, Cruising: 57, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 6060 lbs. Max 6600, Cost: $15,000.00

• Defense Option -Type: Station Wagon, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (SC) (Pwr 2200, 10dp), Tires: 4 PR Tires (9dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry ATG (10/reg) front (3D burst), 2 linked HR on rocket platform (3D, burst), SS (10/reg) rear, SD (10/reg) rear, OJ (25/reg) rear, all 3 linked, Weighted Accessories: n/a, Unweighted Accessories: SWC, [2 total linked], Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 4 smoke (2U, 1R 1L), 2 foam (2T), Defenses: n/a; Wheel Armor: 40 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 pt WH front, Component Armor:  n/a, Cargo: 7 spaces, 665 lbs; Vehicle Armor: 137 pts Composite Armor (2 LR Metal/135 FP Plastic): F(0/30) B(0/30) R(0/30) L(0/30) T(0/10) U(2/5); HC: 3, Acc. 5,  Top Speed 95, Cruising: 57, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 5935 lbs. Max 6600, Cost: $15,000.00.

Design Notes - Update, for the sake of updating, of this embarrassing 2037 design.

Station Wagon, Standard Chassis, Light Suspension, Large PP, 4 PR Tires, Driver, ATG front, 2 HRs left, 2 HRs right, 135 pts Plastic Armor: F 30 B 30 R 25 L 25 T 10 U 15; HC: 1 Acc. 5, 5500 lbs. (max 5500), $9,600.00

The first version is to make this fulfill the weapon system while still being half-way usable. I mean, who has a light chassis on a cargo hauler?  Even for an 'economy' car.  Then again, why have the overweight, inaccurate ATG on a cargo hauler?!

Name Notes -  It's terrible, see the original.

Breaker 2065 - Div25, Div30, Div20 Midsized, Sedan (Updated)

Type: Midsized, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (PC) (Pwr 2100, 10dp), Tires: 4 Solid Tires (12dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry RL (10/incen) front (2D burst, 3/2 burn), 2 linked HR (incen) front (3D+3, 4/3 burn), 2 linked HR (incen) back (3D+3, 4/3 burn), HR (AP) on rocket platform (3D+3), ITL on platform & LGL to all 15 rockets, RL linked to front HRs via ITL, platform HR linked to front & back weaponry, Weighted Accessories: ramplate, Unweighted Accessories: SWC, HD-antilock brakes, HTM & Overdrive (linked), [11 total links], Dischargers: 10 total: 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: 32 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x6 pt WH front, Component Armor:  n/a, Cargo: No space, 2 lbs; Vehicle Armor: 158 pts Composite Armor (2 Metal/156 Plastic): F(0/48, ram) B(0/30) R(0/30) L(0/30) T(0/13) U(2/5); HC: 3, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5),  Top Speed 95 (70/115), Cruising: 57, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 5758 lbs. Max 5760, Cost: $24,523.00

• Div30 Option Type: Midsized, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (PC) (Pwr 2100, 10dp), Tires: 4 Steelbelted-Radial-Solid Tires (14dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry RL (10/incen) in turret (2D burst, 3/2 burn), 2 linked HR (incen) front (3D+3, 4/3 burn), 2 linked HR (incen) back (3D+3, 4/3 burn), ITL in turret & LGL to all 14 rockets, RL linked to front & back HRs via ITL, Weighted Accessories: ramplate, Unweighted Accessories: SWC, HD-antilock brakes, HTM & Overdrive (linked), [11 total links], Dischargers: 10 total: 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: 40 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 pt WH front, Component Armor:  n/a, Cargo: No space, 0 lbs; Vehicle Armor: 142 pts Composite Armor (2 Metal/140 Plastic): F(0/30) B(0/30) R(0/30) L(0/30) T(0/15) U(2/5); HC: 4, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5),  Top Speed 95 (70/115), Cruising: 57, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 5760 lbs. Max 5760, Cost: $29,320.00 


• Div25 Option - Same as Div30 except: remove PC from PP, TL is not infrared, remove: SWC, ABS, HTM, Overdrive, Laser webs & links,  HC: 4, Acc. 5,  Top Speed 90, Weight: 5760 lbs..  Cost: $24,820.00 


• Div20 Option - Type: Midsized, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large  (Pwr 2000, 10dp), Tires: 4 Solid-Radials (11dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry RL (10/incen) in turret (2D burst, 3/2 burn), 2 linked HR (incen) front (3D+3, 4/3 burn), 2 linked HR (incen) back (3D+3, 4/3 burn), Weighted Accessories: n/a, Unweighted Accessories: HRSWC,  [2 total links], Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 4 smoke (2U, 1R 1L), 2 foam (2T), Defenses: n/a; Wheel Armor: 39 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 19 pts WH front (choose where), Component Armor:  n/a, Cargo: No space, 2 lbs; Vehicle Armor: 163 pts Composite Armor (4 Metal/159 Plastic): F(0/30) B(0/30) R(0/40) L(0/40) T(2/14) U(2/5); HC: 4, Acc. 5,  Top Speed 90, Weight: 5758 lbs..  Cost: $19,944.00


• Sedan Option - Type: Sedan, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (PC) (Pwr 2100, 10dp), Tires: 4 Solid Tires (12dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry RL (10/incen) front (2D burst, 3/2 burn), 2 linked HR (incen) front (3D+3, 4/3 burn), 2 linked HR (incen) back (3D+3, 4/3 burn), HR (AP) on rocket platform (3D+3), ITL on platform & LGL to all 5 rockets, RL linked to front HRs via ITL, platform HR linked to front & back weaponry, Weighted Accessories: ramplate, FE, Unweighted Accessories: SWC, HD-antilock brakes, HTM & Overdrive (linked), [11 total links], Dischargers: 10 total: 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: 31 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 11 pts WH front (your choice), Component Armor:  10 pts FP each around (a) driver (b) PP, Cargo: No space, 2 lbs; Vehicle Armor: 138 pts Composite Armor (2 Metal/136 Plastic): F(0/40, ram) B(0/25) R(0/25) L(0/25) T(0/10) U(2/5); HC: 3, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5),  Top Speed 90 (67.5/110), Cruising: 54, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 6118 lbs. Max 6120, Cost: $25,753.00.

Design Notes - Update of this obsolete 2037 design:

Midsized, Xtra-Heavy Chassis, Heavy Suspension, Large PP, 4 Solid Tires, Driver, RL (10/incen) front, 2 linked HR front, 2 linked HR back, HR on rocket platform, ITL on platform, LGL to all 15 rockets, 10 pts CA around TL (on rocket platform - OBSOLETE), ramplate, TC, bumper trigger front to all 3 weapons, 203 pts Plastic Armor: F 50 (ram) B 38 R 40 L 40 T 15 U 20; HC: 3, Acc. 5, 5760 lbs. (max 5760), $19,960.00

Do I need smartlinks when all the rockets are being fired from the same laser?  I reduced the TC to a SWC because it's all rockets are using that TL as well.  Anyway, I didn't bother reducing my first update - which I make as close to the original design as I can - to Div20, because it's so cruddy.  I saved that set of gymnastics for the options.

The sedan option is a thought experiment based on what I've been wondering about that body style (see these entries), and weather there's an advantage to midsized vs sedan.  In terms of this design, the sedan has much less armor, but it does allow the component armor (and a Fire Ext.) with the same weapon system, but for a higher price.

Name Notes - nothing special.

Antiope 2065 - Div25 Luxury (Galaxy, Updated)

Type: Luxury, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Sport (SC) (Pwr 3300, 12dp), Tires: 4 Solid Tires (12dp), Crew: Driver (no equip) & Gunner (no equip), Weaponry VMG (20/incen) in turret (2D area, burn 2/1), 2 linked MFRP front (1Dx6, burst) Weighted Accessories: IFE, Unweighted Accessories: HD brakes, HDHTM, Dischargers: 10: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 foam (2T, 2U, 1R 1L) Defenses: n/a; Wheel Armor: 40 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 pt WH front, Component Armor:  Power Plant = 10 pts FP over 6 spaces, Driver = 10 pts FP over 2 spaces, Cargo: No space, no weight; Vehicle Armor: 92 pts Composite Armor (19 Metal/73 Plastic): F(4/13) B(4/13) R(4/16) L(4/16) T(1/10) U(2/5); HC: 3, Acc. 10 (HDHTM 20),  Top Speed 120 (80), Cruising: 72, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 1, Weight: 6600 lbs. Max 6600, Cost: $24,960.00

• Option - remove gunner, slope the armor, modify composite to 67 pts (29 Metal/38 plastic): F(6/6) B(5/6) R(7/8) L(7/8) T(2/5) U(2/5); $24,981.00

Design Notes - Updated from this obsolete 2037 design:

Luxury, Xtra-Heavy Chassis, Heavy Suspension, Thundercat PP, 4 PR Tires, Driver & Gunner; VMG (20/HD-incen) in turret, 2 linked MFRPs front, 125 pts Plastic Armor: F 30 B 25 R 20 L 20 T 15 U 15; HC: 3, Acc. 10, 6600 lbs., $24,650.00

It was obsolete because of the ammo (and, in a sense, because of the unnecessary T-cat engine).  This was a design challenge but I think I managed it (with the help of the MADHAT excel sheet - that little tool makes this whole blog viable).  I'm not sure if I need the gunner, hence the option.

In recent days, I've realized that HD brakes are more important than my laser array stuff and I'm giving primacy to that now. 

Name Notes - See the original; it's good.

Happy Talk Like a Trucker Day!

10-4 Good Buddies!  This should be the Car Wars annual holiday!

Antiped IV 2065 - RPG Compact (Updated)

Type: Compact, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Medium PP (PC & SC) (Pwr 1610, 8dp), Tires: 4 Radial-Solids (11dp), Crew: Driver (blended BA), Weaponry FG (20/reg) in turret (1D* area), FG (20/reg) front (1D* area), SS (10/TG) back, Weighted Accessories: nil, Unweighted Accessories: smartlink, no-paint windshield, [0 total links], Dischargers: 10 flechette, linked to anti-theft system, Defenses: 4 bumper triggers (to dischargers & that side's weapons); Wheel Armor: 80 total = every wheel has full 10 pts of WG & WH, Component Armor:  Driver = 9 pts LRFP over 2 spaces, Cargo: No space, no weight; Vehicle Armor: 165 pts Plastic Armor: F(35) B(35) R(35) L(35) T(13) U(12); HC: 3, Acc. 5,  Top Speed 95, Cruising: 57, DM: 1, Hit Mod: -1, Weight: 4439.6 lbs. Max 4440, Cost: $18,470.

Design Notes -This is an update of this obsolete (and stupid) design (as stated there, 'This is the fourth entry for a series of really stupid 'concept' cars based on anti-pedestrian combat.')

Compact, Xhvy Ch., Hvy Sus., Large PP, driver, 4 SD tires, turret with 2 linked FG , SS rear with Tear Gas (i.e. TSS). 4x10 pt. WG. 175 pts armor: F40 R30 L30 B30 T25 U20; Acc. 5 HC 2; 4435 lbs., $14,150

Since I can't use a 2sp turret anymore, I felt that putting 1 FG in a 1sp turret and 1 FG front, then smartlinking them, would take care of that. The original had a Large PP... why?  Out that went. I felt the anti-theft system attached to Flechette dischargers (aka grenades, in my day) would also fit into the RPG theme.  With these changes, I was able to get some component armor in as well as full 80 points of wheel armor - a true necessity for anti-pedestrian comabt.  To deal with the resultant loss in HC, I use radial tires.

Havi 2065 - Div25 Luxury (Update)

Type: Luxury, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (SC) (Pwr 2200, 10dp),  Tires: 4 Solids (12dp), Crew: Driver (no equip) Weaponry VMG (20/reg) in turret (2D area), 2 linked RL (10/AP) front (2D+2, no burst), HDFOJ (10/reg) back (1D-2, fire mod: 3/2), Weighted Accessories: IFE, Unweighted Accessories: HRSWC (to RLs), [1 total link], Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 3 smoke (1T, 1R 1L), 3 foam (1T 2U) Defenses: 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); Wheel Armor: 40 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 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; Vehicle Armor: 153 pts sloped Composite (2 LR Metal/151 FP Plastic): F(0/30) B(0/30) R(0/35) L(0/35) T(0/16) U(2/5); HC: 3, Acc. 5,  Top Speed 90 (75/120), Cruising: 54, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 6598.6 lbs. Max 6600, Cost: $24,982.50

Design Notes -This is an update of this 2037 design:

Luxury, Xtra-Heavy Chassis, Heavy Suspension, Super PP, 4 Solid Tires, Driver, VMG in turret, 2 linked RL front, HDSS back, HDFOJ back, HRTC, 170 pts Plastic Armor: F 40 B 30 R 30 L 30 T 20 U 20;  HC: 3, Acc. 5, 6590 lbs. (max 6600), $25,000.00

Back in the day, if I was $1000 over in a weight class, instead of tweaking the design, I just added a Hi-Res computer and accepted going up a class.  The options were seriously limited.  In any case, this design is seriously flawed, as seen by the mixing of weapons (which I kept in this upgrade, given the arbitrary rules I set for myself), as well as the combo of a HDSS with a HDFOJ (because FOJs create smoke clouds automatically!).   I also left off 1 pt armor to keep it under 25K.

In the update I took out the HDSS because it's unnecessary given the HDFOJ (which I did keep).  I used the found space for component armor and IFE (not enough space for sloping).  In trying to keep the Div25 price, I reduced the HRTC to a HRSWC (those stupid rocket launchers), and I needed to eschew my normal laser-reactive web defense system.

Name Notes -  It's nonsense; see the original.

Keeutenk 2065 - Div40 Luxury (Updated)

Type: Luxury, Chassis: Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (PC & SC) (Pwr 2300, 10dp), Tires: 4 PR Tires (9dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry HL front (4D area), RL (10/reg) back (2D, burst) Weighted Accessories: Active Suspension, IFE, Unweighted Accessories: HRTC, HD-antilock brakes, HTM & Overdrive (linked), no-paint windshield, [6 total links], Dischargers: 10 total: 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: 40 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 pt WH front, Component Armor:  9 pts LRFP for (a) Power Plant (5 sp.), (b) Driver (2 sp.) (c) HL (2 sp.), (d) RL (2 sp.) Cargo: No space, 2.6 lbs; Vehicle Armor: Sloped Composite (2 LR Metal/138 FP Plastic): F(0/30) B(0/30) R(0/30) L(0/30) T(0/15) U(2/5); HC: 3, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5),  Top Speed 92.5 (67.5/112.5), Cruising: 55.5, DM: 1, Hit Mod: -1, Weight: 6597.4 lbs. Max 6600, Cost: $38,908.50

Design Notes - An update of this rule-breaking obsolete design from 2037 (which I took into combat, BTW):

Luxury, Xtra-Heavy Chassis, Heavy Suspension, Super PP, 4 PR Tires, Driver, 2 linked HL front, 2 linked RL rear, 3 mini-rockets: R, L, B; 80 points component armor (OBSOLETE no space & damage sinks), HRTC, 63 pts Plastic Armor (number in pareth. is effective armor with damage sinks): F 16 (36) B 10 (40) R 15 (25) L 15 (25) T 2 U 5; ; HC: 3, Acc. 5, 6600 lbs., $39,160.00

I couldn't replicate the car for the modern time because of the rules changes, so to acknowledge the zeitgeist of the original, I trimmed the twin weapons to just 1 each but component armored those (which I don't normally do).

Name Notes -  The 'Q' prefix means it has hidden powers; in the case of the original that meant illegal designs. 

Lympite 2065 - Div35 Luxury (Updated)

Type: Luxury, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large PP (Pwr 2000, 10dp),  Tires: 4 PR Tires (9dp), Crew: Driver (no equip),

Weaponry: 

• Laser in turret (3D area),
• 2 linked RR (10/reg) front (2D burst), 
• 2 linked MG (20/reg) (1D area) back, 

Weighted Accessories: FE, Unweighted Accessories: TC, HD brakes, HTM & Overdrive (linked), no paint windshield, [8 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: 40 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 pt WH front, Component Armor:  Driver = 9 pts LRFP over 2 spaces, 135 pts sloped FP Plastic Armor: F(25) B(23) R(30) L(30) T(14) U(13); HC: 3, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5),  Top Speed 90 (67.5/110), Cruising: 54, DM: 1, Hit Mod: -1, Weight: 6599.6 lbs. Max 6600, Cost: $34,865.00

• Option - Remove 1 MG, add active suspension, add 9 pts LRFP component armor around PP, remove HD brakes, no-paint windshield, HTM & overdrive, Laser web system and links, HC 4, Acc 5, Top 90, 6598.6 lbs, $34,927.50

Design Notes - An update of this combat veteran:

Luxury, Xtra-Heavy Chassis, Heavy Suspension, Super PP, 4 PR Tires, Driver; Laser in turret, 2 linked RR with mags front, 2 linked MG back, TC, FE, 127 pts FP Plastic Armor: F 30 B 30 R 20 L 20 T 14 U 13;  HC: 3, Acc. 5, 6600 lbs., $29,680.00 [actually $30,080 oops]

First I just attempted to add my normal upgrades (dischargers etc) while retaining the original weapons systems and FP armor and such.  I had to bump it up a price class, which may feel like a violation of the upgrade rules, except that I wouldn't have such a ridiculous system of weapons in my modern sensibility. 

Name Notes -Same as original.

Q-Naught 2065 - Div40 Station Wagon (Updated)

Type: Station Wagon,, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (SC) (Pwr 2200, 10dp), Tires: 4 PR Tires (9dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry:  2 linked HL front, Weighted Accessories: nil, Unweighted Accessories: HRSWC, HD-antilock brakes, HTM, [6 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: 20 pts total (usu. 2x10 pt WG rear), Component Armor:  front HLs, 9 pts LRFP over 6 spaces, Cargo: No space, 1.2 lbs,. no weight, 130 pts Plastic Armor: F(30) B(30) R(30) L(30) T(5) U(5), HC: 3, Acc. 5 (HTM 10),  Top Speed 90 (67.5), Cruising: 54, DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 6598.8 lbs. Max 6600, Cost: $39,875.00


Design Notes -  An update of this obsolete design:

Station Wagon, Xtra-Heavy Chassis, Heavy Suspension, Super PP, 4 PR Tires, Driver, 2 linked HL front, 10 pts of component armor each (OBSOLETE), SWC, 131 pts Plastic Armor: F 30 B 20 R 25 L 25 T 13 U 18; HC: 3, Acc. 5, 6600 lbs., $33,870.00

In remodeling it, I see that the numbers are off, mainly because of the component armor issue; this is 80 lbs overweight, and1 space too big.  Maybe I put the CA in the cargo space, and that's why I used a wagon instead of a luxury?  [Actually, in redoing it, I see it's in order to allow the HLs to fit with CA via the 1/3 rule!]

In any case, I kept the body type in order to be faithful to the updating, and I got the extra space with the Large PP trick.

Name Notes - See the original. 

Zap Gun 2065 - Div70 Luxury (Updated)

Type: Luxury, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (PC & SC) (Pwr 2300, 10dp), Tires: 4 FP Solid Tires (12dp), Crew: Driver (no equip),

Weaponry: 

• Pulse Laser in turret (3D+3, no area, 1/0 fire mod),
• Pulse Laser front (3D+3, no area, 1/0 fire mod),
• Pulse Laser back (3D+3, no area, 1/0 fire mod), 
• front & back lasers smart-linked to turret

Weighted Accessories: Active Suspension, laser battery, Unweighted Accessories: HRTC, HD-antilock brakes, HTM & Overdrive (linked), no-paint windshield, 2 smart links, [6 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: 35 total LRFP = 2x9 pt WG rear, 9 & 8 pt WH for front, Component Armor:  Power Plant = 9 pts LRFP over 5 spaces, Driver = 9 pts LRFP over 2 spaces,  front Laser = 9 pts LRFP over 2 spaces, Cargo: No space, 1.8 lbs

99 pts sloped Composite Armor (2 LR Metal/97 LRFP Plastic): F(0/20) B(0/20) R(0/21) L(0/21) T(0/10) U(2/5)

HC: 4, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5),  Top Speed 92.5 (67.5/112.5), Cruising: 55.5, DM: 1, Hit Mod: -1, Weight: 6599.2 lbs. Max 6600, Cost: $70,243.50

• Option - Carbon-Aluminum frame, add 81 pts vehicular armor, add 1 pt WH front, 6594.6 lbs, $82,123.50

Design Notes - Update of this original:

Luxury, Xtra-Heavy Chassis, Heavy Suspension, Super PP, 4 Solid Tires, Driver; 2 linked Lasers front, 2 linked Lasers back, 2 laser batteries, 105 pts Plastic Armor: F 25 B 20 R 20 L 20 T 5 U 15; HC: 3, Acc. 5, 6600 lbs., $42,900.00.

The basic upgrade was to use a turret with smart links to the back and front lasers (and then add my standard upgrade package of dischargers etc).  The final version is still a massive turkey.

Name Notes - See the original.  

Armydillo 2065 - RPG Van (Updated)

Type: Van, Chassis: 6 wheel Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Sport (Pwr 3000, 12dp), Tires: 6 PR Tires (9dp), Crew: Driver (no equip) & Gunner (no equip) & 3 passengers (in cargo space),

Weaponry: 

• VFRP (30/reg) in 3 sp. UM turret,
• GSS with mag, back-left (4/paint),
• GSS with mag, back-right (4/paint), 
• DSP under 

Weighted Accessories: n/a, Unweighted Accessories: 2 SWC, HTM, [5 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: 40 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 pt WH front, Component Armor:  Power Plant = 9 pts LRFP over 6 spaces, Driver = 9 pts LRFP over 2 spaces, Gunner = 9 pts LRFP over 2 spaces, Passengers = 9 pts LRFP over 3 spaces, Cargo: 11 spaces, 3.6 lbs

113 pts sloped Composite Armor (2 Metal/111 Plastic): F(0/30) B(0/30) R(0/30) L(0/30) T(0/15) U(2/5)

HC: 2, Acc. 5 (10 HTM),  Top Speed 105 (77.5 HTM), Cruising: 63, DM: 1, Hit Mod: -1, Weight: 7196.4 lbs. Max 7200, Cost: $26,990.50

Summary: Van, X-Hvy Ch, Hvy Sus, Super PP,  6 PR Tires, Driver, Gunner, 3 passengers, VFRP in turret, 2 PGSS with mags rear R & L, DSP under, 2 SWC, HTM, 10 dischargers: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 1R 1L), 5 laser webs, 4 bumper triggers, 40 pts WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP Comp Armor each for PP, driver, gunner, passengers, 113 pts sloped Composite Armor (2 Metal/111 Plastic): F(0/30) B(0/30) R(0/30) L(0/30) T(0/15) U(2/5), HC: 3, Acc. 5 (10) Top Spd 105 (77.5), 7196.4 lbs. $26,990.50

Design Notes - This is an update of this obsolete van:

Type: Van, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Super Tires: 4 PR back, 2 PR-Radials front, Crew: Driver & Gunner & 3 passengers;  Weaponry: 3 MML (10/reg) in 3 sp. turret, PGS with mag (4/reg) back, Unweighted Accessories: 2 SWCs, Cargo: 6 spaces, 0 lbs. 160 pts Plastic Armor: F 40 B 30 R 30 L 30 T 15 U 15; HC: 3 (OBSOLETE), Acc. 5, Weight: 7200 lbs., Cost: $19,700.00

In my attempt to update it, I realize that the numbers are a bit off (I didn't have the 6 wheel chassis surcharge). It's 7190 lbs, $19,900) Here's an exact design of the above to make it street legal (i.e. all tires the same, all PR for this purpose)

Van, Xtra-Heavy Ch., Heavy Suspension, Super PP, 6 PR tires, Driver & Gunner & 3 passengers;  3 MML (10/reg) in 3 sp. turret, PGS with mag (4/reg) back, 2 SWCs, Cargo: 10 spaces, 10 lbs. 160 pts Plastic Armor: F 40 B 30 R 30 L 30 T 15 U 15; HC: 2, Acc. 5, Top 95, Weight: 7170 lbs., Cost: $19,300.00 

In any case, for this update I felt I needed to apply the standard upgrades, e.g. 3 MML to a VFRP (which must be the whole reason for the new weapon), using the cavernous space of the van for a second paint-gas streamer (a device I almost never use) plus all my usual upgrades  (dischargers, laser array, and component armor).   I felt that the heavy amount of CA would offset the loss of 50 pts of armor (heh) even if it makes the name even more useless than usual.

Name Notes -See original.

Bergelmir 2065 - Div15/10 Sedan (Galaxy)

Type: Sedan, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (PC) (Pwr 2100, 10dp),  Tires: 4 PR Tires (9dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry: 2 liked RR (10/reg) front (2D burst), SS (10/reg) back, Weighted Accessories: nil, Unweighted Accessories: nil, [1 total link], Dischargers: nil, Defenses: nil; Wheel Armor: nil, Component Armor:  Power Plant = 10 pts over 5 spaces, Driver = 10 pts over 2 spaces, Cargo: No space, 5 lbs,  Vehicle Armor: 82 pts sloped Composite (42 Metal/40 Plastic): F(10/5) B(10/5) R(10/5) L(10/5) T(0/15) U(2/5); HC: 3, Acc. 5,  Top Speed 90, Cruising: 54, DM: 1, Dam Mod: -1, Weight: 6115 lbs. Max 6120, Cost: $12,971.00

• Div 10 Option - Sedan, Heavy Chassis, Heavy Sus., Large PP (2000 pwr), 4 HD tires, driver, 2 linked RL front (10/reg), JD (10/reg) rear, 10 pts Comp Armor around driver (2sp) & PP (5sp), 51 pts sloped composite armor (41 Metal/10 Plastic): F(10/0) B(9/0) R(10/0) L(10/0) T(0/6) U(2/4), HC 3, Acc 5, Top 92.5, 5610 lbs, $9877.50

Design Notes - I tried to make a decent Div10 sedan but I found that to make this actually usable I didn't feel good about taking too much out, as can be seen with the hideous div10 option (which may actually be different enough to not be the same car, although it's been a long time since I had a Div10 duel so who knows).

Name Notes - From the Wiki: "Bergelmir (/bɛərˈjɛlmɪər/ bair-YEL-meer) or Saturn XXXVIII (38) (provisional designation S/2004 S 15) is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... It was named in April 2007 after Bergelmir, a giant from Norse mythology and the grandson of Ymir, the primordial giant. Bergelmir and his wife alone among their kind were the only survivors of the enormous deluge of blood from Ymir's wounds when he was killed by Odin and his brothers at the dawn of time. Bergelmir then became the progenitor of a new race of giants."

Anthe 2065 - Div5 Sedan (Galaxy)

Type: Sedan, Chassis: Light, Suspension: Improved, Engine: Medium (Pwr 1400, 8dp), Tires: 4 HD (5dp), Crew: Driver (no equip) & Gunner (no equip),

Weaponry: 

• FT (10/reg) (1D, fire mod 4/3) right,
• FT (10/reg) (1D, fire mod 4/3) left,

Weighted Accessories: n/a, Unweighted Accessories: n/a, Dischargers: n/a, Defenses: n/a; Wheel Armor: n/a, Component Armor:  Power Plant = 10 pts over 4 spaces, Driver = 10 pts over 2 spaces, Cargo: n/a

24 pts sloped Plastic Armor: F(5) B(5) R(5) L(5) T(2) U(2) 

HC: 2, Acc. 5,  Top Speed 90, Cruising: 54, DM: 1, Dam Mod: -1, Weight: 4196 lbs. Max 4590 (but 4 lbs avail to max weight for the Pwr factors) , Cost: $4,935.20

Design Notes - This was a design  challenge, and (yugh) it's not something I would use.

Name Notes - From the Wiki: "Anthe (/ˈænθiː/ AN-thee;^[b] Greek: Άνθη) is a very small natural satellite of Saturn lying between the orbits of Mimas and Enceladus. It is also known as Saturn XLIX; its provisional designation was S/2007 S 4. It is named after one of the Alkyonides; the name means flowery. It is the sixtieth confirmed moon of Saturn." 

The Alkyonides are (also from the Wiki): "The Alkyonides (/ælkiːˈɒnɪdiːz/; Ancient Greek: Ἀλκυονίδες) were, in Greek mythology, the seven daughters of Alcyoneus. When their father was slain by Heracles, they threw themselves into the sea, and were transformed into halcyons (kingfishers) by Amphitrite. They were Alkippe, Anthe, Asteria, Chthonia, Drimo, Methone, Pallene and Phthonia or Phosthonia."

Suttungr 2065 - Div20 Sedan (Galaxy)

Type: Sedan, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (PC) (Pwr 2100, 10dp), Tires: 4 Solid Tires (12dp), Crew: Driver (no equip),

Weaponry: 

• BC (10/reg) front (4D burst), 
• HDFOJ (10/reg) back (1D-2, fire mod: 3/2)
  

Weighted Accessories: n/a, Unweighted Accessories: SWC, Dischargers: 10 dischargers: 4 oil (FBRL) 3 smoke (1T, 1R, 1L), 3 Foam (1T, 2U), Defenses: 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); Wheel Armor: 40 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 pt WH front, Component Armor:  Power Plant = 10 pts over 5 spaces, Driver = 10 pts over 2 spaces, Cargo: No space, no weight

208 pts Composite Armor (3 Metal/205 Plastic): F(0/45) B(0/45) R(0/45) L(0/45) T(1/10) U(2/5)

HC: 3, Acc. 5,  Top Speed 90, Cruising: 54 Weight: 6120 lbs. Max 6120, Cost: $20,000.00

• Luxury Option  Type: Luxury, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (PC & SC) (Pwr 2300, 10dp), Tires: 4 Solid Tires (12dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry:  BC (20/reg) front (4D burst),  HDFOJ (10/reg) back (1D-2, fire mod: 3/2), Weighted Accessories: safety seat, Unweighted Accessories: SWC, Dischargers: 10 dischargers: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2R, 1L 1R), Defenses: 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); Wheel Armor: 40 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 pt WH front, Component Armor:  Power Plant = 10 pts over 5 spaces, Driver = 10 pts over 2 spaces, Cargo: No space, no weight, 210 pts Sloped Composite Armor (3 Metal/207 Plastic): F(0/47) B(0/45) R(0/45) L(0/45) T(1/10) U(2/5) HC: 3, Acc. 5,  Top Speed 92.5, Cruising: 55.5 Weight: 6600 lbs. Max 6600, Cost: $23,869.00 

 
•  Midsized Option  Type: Midsized, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large  (Pwr 2000, 10dp), Tires: 4 Solid Tires (12dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry:  BC (20/reg) front (4D burst),  HDFOJ (10/reg) back (1D-2, fire mod: 3/2), Weighted Accessories: n/a, Unweighted Accessories: SWC, Dischargers: 10 dischargers: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2R, 1L 1R), Defenses: 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); Wheel Armor: 40 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 pt WH front, Component Armor:  Power Plant = 10 pts over 5 spaces, Driver = 10 pts over 2 spaces, Cargo: No space, 6 lbs, 235 pts Sloped Composite Armor (2 Metal/233 Plastic): F(0/50) B(0/50) R(0/55) L(0/55) T(0/18) U(2/5), HC: 3, Acc. 5,  Top Speed 90.0, Cruising: 54.0 Weight: 5754 lbs. Max 5760, Cost: $17,658.00

Design Notes - More and more sedans.  I'm trying to make cheaper versions but as I've said before, I haven't seen the purpose of this body type.  At max weight, they must have a Large PP (PC),  and to fill the space it needs 20K to make it worthwhile. I made the luxury option to see if there was any thing that sedans had over Luxurys and Midsized.  I didn't attempt to maintain the price level and to keep the comparison standard I kept the basic weapons.  For luxury I modified it by adding a safety seat and sloped the armor; for midsized I needed to take out the component armor (which is a loss).

Name Notes - From the Wiki: "Suttungr (/ˈsʊtʊŋər/ SUUT-uung-ər), or Saturn XXIII, is a natural satellite of Saturn. It was discovered by Brett J. Gladman, et al. in 2000, and given the temporary designation S/2000 S 12. It was named for Suttungr in Norse mythology, a Jötunn or giant who once owned the mead of poetry."

Aegir 2065 - Div15 Sedan (Galaxy)

Type: Sedan, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Large (PC) (Pwr 2100, 10dp), Tires: 4 PR Tires (9dp), Crew: Driver & Gunner (no equip) 

Weaponry: 

• RR (10/HEAT) in turret (2D+2), 
• MD (10/reg) back (1D/2D), 
• SS (10/reg) back, defenses linked,  

 Weighted Accessories: nil, Unweighted Accessories: SWC for gunner, Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 1R 1L), Defenses: 4 bumper triggers (to oil & also linked to that side's weapons); Wheel Armor: 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x10 pt WH front, Component Armor:  Power Plant = 10 pts FP over 5 spaces, Driver = 10 pts FP over 2 spaces, no CA for gunner (he knows the risks), Cargo: No space, no weight

65 pts Composite Armor (35 Metal/30 Plastic): F 7/4 B 7/4 R 9/5 L 9/5 T 1/7 U 2/5 

HC: 3, Acc. 5,  Top Speed 90, Weight: 6120 lbs. Max 6120, Cost: $14,990.00


Design Notes - It's a new year and I'm making some sedans (see first of this batch here).  This design was to get a decent Div15 option. 

Name Notes - From the Wiki: "Aegir (/ˈaɪ.ɪər/ EYE-eer) or Saturn XXXVI (provisional designation S/2004 S 10) is a natural satellite of Saturn. Its discovery was announced by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on May 4, 2005, from observations taken between December 12, 2004, and March 11, 2005. ... It was named in April 2007 after Ægir, a giant from Norse mythology, the personification of tranquil seas, the one who soothes storms away. He is a son of Fornjót, and brother of Logi (fire, flame) and Kári (wind)."