The Steelers - Div75 Pickup (NFL)

Type: Pickup 1 spc ext. cab, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: 200 cid IC engine (Tubes/Blue/VP/Spr) (14dp, 4500 pwf), 6 gal. dueling tank (8dp), Tires: 6 FP-Radial-Steelbelted-Solid Tires (14dp), Crew: Driver (no equip) Weaponry:  RR (10/HEAT & 10/HESH, mag switch) in UM turret (2D+2 area/2D extra-blast), ramplate, Weighted Accessories: Active Suspension, roll-cage, safety seat, HD shocks, Unweighted Accessories: HRSWC, HD-antilock brakes, Overdrive, no-paint tinted windshield, [5 total links], Dischargers: 10 dischargers: 4 flaming oil (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: 2x10 pt WG rear, 19pts total WH front, Component Armor:  Engine & Gas Tank = 9 pts LRFP over 6 spaces, Driver = 9 pts LRFP over 2 spaces, Cargo: 10 spaces, 1.1 lbs, 65 pts Composite Armor (35 LR Metal/30 FP Plastic): F 8/5 (ram) B 8/4 R 8/4 L 8/4 T 1/8 U 2/5; HC: 4 Acc. 20 (Overdrive 10),  Top Speed 85 (105), MPG: 34, Range: 204, Weight: 7798.9 lbs. Max 7800, Cost: $72,878.50

• VMG IFE Option - Type: Pickup 1 spc ext. cab, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: 200 cid IC engine (Tubes/Blue/VP/Spr) (14dp, 4500 pwf), 6 gal. dueling tank (8dp), Tires: 6 FP-Radial-Steelbelted-Solid Tires (14dp), Crew: Driver (no equip) Weaponry:  VMG (20/incen) in UM turret (2D area; 2/1 fire mod), ramplate, Weighted Accessories: Active Suspension, roll-cage, safety seat, HD shocks, Unweighted Accessories: HRSWC, HD-antilock brakes, Overdrive, no-paint tinted windshield, [5 total links], Dischargers: 10 dischargers: 4 flaming oil (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: 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x4 pt WH front, Component Armor:  Engine & Gas Tank = 9 pts LRFP over 6 spaces, Driver = 9 pts LRFP over 2 spaces, Cargo: 10 spaces, 2.6 lbs, 46 pts Composite Armor (36 LR Metal/10 FP Plastic): F 8/0 (ram) B 8/0 R 8/0 L 8/0 T 2/5 U 2/5; HC: 4 Acc. 20 (Overdrive 10),  Top Speed 85 (105), MPG: 34, Range: 204, Weight: 7797.4 lbs. Max 7800, Cost: $72,878.50


• RL Option -  Type: Pickup 1 spc ext. cab, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: 200 cid IC engine (Tubes/Blue/VP/Spr) (14dp, 4500 pwf), 6 gal. dueling tank (8dp), Tires: 6 FP-Radial-Steelbelted-Solid Tires (14dp), Crew: Driver (no equip) Weaponry:  RL (10/AP & 10/reg, mag switch) in UM turret (2D+2 area/2D burst), ITL in turret, LGL to 20 rounds, Ramplate, Weighted Accessories: Active Suspension, roll-cage, safety seat, HD shocks, Unweighted Accessories: HRSWC, HD-antilock brakes, Overdrive, no-paint tinted windshield, [5 total links], Dischargers: 10 dischargers: 4 flaming oil (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: 2x10 pt WG rear, 2x9 pt WH front, Component Armor:  Engine & Gas Tank = 9 pts LRFP over 6 spaces, Driver = 9 pts LRFP over 2 spaces, Cargo: 10 spaces, 0.1 lbs, 70 pts Composite Armor (35 LR Metal/35 FP Plastic): F 8/5 (ram) B 8/5 R 8/5 L 8/5 T 1/10 U 2/5; HC: 4 Acc. 20 (Overdrive 10),  Top Speed 85 (105), MPG: 34, Range: 204, Weight: 7799.9 lbs. Max 7800, Cost: $78,953.50


• No Ram Option - Type: Pickup 1 spc ext. cab, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: 200 cid IC engine (Tubes/Blue/VP/Spr) (14dp, 4500 pwf), 6 gal. dueling tank (8dp), Tires: 6 FP-Radial-Steelbelted-Solid Tires (14dp), Crew: Driver (no equip) Weaponry:  VMG (20/incendiary) in UM turret (2D area; 2/1 fire mod), Weighted Accessories: IFE, Active Suspension, roll-cage, safety seat, HD shocks, Unweighted Accessories: HRSWC, HD-antilock brakes, Overdrive, no-paint tinted windshield, [5 total links], Dischargers: 10 dischargers: 4 flaming oil (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: 2x10 pt WG rear, 19pts total WH front, Component Armor:  Engine & Gas Tank = 9 pts LRFP over 6 spaces, Driver = 9 pts LRFP over 2 spaces,  Cargo: 10 spaces, 2.6 lbs, 66 pts Composite Armor (35 LR Metal/31 FP Plastic): F 8/5 B 8/4 R 8/4 L 8/4 T 1/9 U 2/5; HC: 4 Acc. 20 (Overdrive 10),  Top Speed 85 (105), MPG: 34, Range: 204, Weight: 7797.4 lbs. Max 7800, Cost: $72,566.50

Name & Design Notes - I'm starting a line to name cars - most of them pickups - after NFL teams.  My first is for my birth-team, The Steelers.  We're all friends here so please save rivalry aggression for the field of play and not the comment section... Anyway. The reputation of the Steelers is of great defense and a power running game.  To me, that meant metal armor, roll-cage, gas engine, and if possible a ramplate.  More metal the better, for the "steel" in Steeler.

Naturally, after piling up all the requirements, I was left with not so much weight and 2-3 spaces for weaponry. I went with the RR at first since it seemed to fit the theme (a small "blast cannon" as it were, to fit the blast furnace of the steel mill).  The RL option was for the weight (not much, BTW, once you add the TL) and the VMG to get the space for an IFE.

Pix of Steeler truck from here, modified by me.

Bonodell 2063 - Div75 Pickup (Updated)

Type: Pickup 1sp Ext Cab, Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Sport PP,  Tires: 6 FP-Radial-Solids (11dp), Crew: Driver (no equip), Weaponry: 2 linked GG front (10/reg); Weighted Accessories: Active Suspension, spoiler & airdam, safety seat, HD Shocks, Unweighted Accessories: HRSWC, HD-antilock brakes, HTM, Overdrive (linked), no-paint windshield, [6 total links], Dischargers: 10 dischargers: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 1R 1L); Defenses: smoke disch. 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); Wheel Armor: 59 pts total (2x10 WG rear, 39 pts WH (you choose where)), 9 pts LRFP Component Armor each around (a) PP [6 spaces] and (b) driver [2 sp.], Cargo: 11 cargo spaces, 66 pts Composite Armor (38 LR Metal/28 FP Plastic): F(8/5) B(8/5) R(8/5) L(8/5) T(3/3) U(3/5); HC: 4 (5 over 60), Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5), Top Speed 110 (82.5/130), Pwr 3450, 7797.4 lbs. (max 7800), $74,361.00

Ram Option 1 - add ramplate, armor is now 34 pts LR Metal, 26 pts FP Plastic: F 8/4 (ram) B 7/4 R 8/4 L 8/4 T 1/5 U 2/5; 7797.4 lbs, $75,021.00

Ram Option 2 - add ramplate, armor is now LRFP Plastic; there are 33 pts for WG/WH; vehicle armor is 180 pts LRFP: F 50 (ram) B 35 R 35 L 35 T 10 U 15; , 7800.1 lbs, $84,775.00

Design Notes - An update of one of my favorite combat veterans:

Pickup, Xhvy Ch., Hvy Sus., Super PP, driver, 6 SD tires, 2 linked GG front, cyberlink, no-paint windshield, 281 pts. FP armor: F70, R60, L60, B50, T20, U21; Acc. 5, HC 2; 7791 lbs., $59,564

Simple, deadly. But only 10 shots, and then it's what?  Even in the original, I had a ram option.  But to be honest, I have no idea how the ram rules work with composite armor, hence the second option.

[Updated Oct 2, 2015]

Blowout 2067 - Div70 Van (Updated)

Van, Xtra-Heavy Chassis, Heavy Suspension, 150 cid IC Engine (Tubes/Blue/VP) (9dp), 5 gal dueling tank (8dp), 6 PR Radial Tires (8dp), Driver & Gunner; VFRP (30/AP) in turret, 2 linked RL (10/reg) front, 2 linked RL (10/reg) back, ITL in turret, ITL back, ITL front, LGL to 70 rockets, 2 HRTC, 2 smartlinks (front & back ITLs to turret ITL), HD-antilock brakes, Overdrive, no-paint windshield, 7 smoke dischargers (F B 2R 2L 1T) linked to 5 laser reactive webs (F, B, R, L, T; covering tires of those sides as well) and 4 bumper triggers (linked to that side's weapons); 7 total links, 20 pts total for Wheelguards/Wheelhubs (you choose where), 9 pts LRFP Component Armor each around (a) PP/gas tank [3 spaces] (b) driver [2 sp.], (c) front RLs & ITL [4 sp.], (d) rear RLs & ITLs [4 sp.], 6 cargo spaces, 131 pts sloped Plastic Armor: F 30 B 30 R 30 L 30 T 6 U 5; HC: 3, Acc. 10 (Overdrive 5), Top Speed 62.5 (82.5), MPG 45, 7196.4 lbs. (max 7200), $69,010.50

• More armor Option (Div65) - remove the front & back TL, but keep the LGL links to the turret TL, keep smartlinks, add 1 oil/smoke discharger, add 7 pts armor: 7199.4 lbs, $64,291.50


• Cheaper Option (Div45) -  Van, Xtra-Heavy Chassis, Heavy Suspension, 150 cid IC Engine (Tubes/VP) (9dp), 5 gal dueling tank (8dp), 6 PR Radial Tires (8dp), Driver & Gunner; VFRP (30/AP) in turret, 2 linked RL (10/reg) front, 2 linked RL (10/reg) back, DSP under, PS (25/reg) part of the Styx Laser Paint Array, 2 HRTC, HD-Antilock brakes, Overdrive, no-paint windshield, 10 dischargers: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 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, 38 pts total for Wheelguards/Wheelhubs (you choose where), 9 pts LRFP Component Armor each around (a) PP [3 spaces] and (b) driver [2 sp.], 6 cargo spaces, 138 pts sloped Plastic Armor: F 30 B 30 R 30 L 30 T 13 U 5; HC: 3, Acc. 10 (Overdrive 5), Top Speed 60 (80), MPG 45, Range 225, 7198 lbs. (max 7200), $44,771.50


• RL Option (Div75) -  Van, Xtra-Heavy Chassis, Heavy Suspension, 150 cid IC Engine (Tubes/Blue/VP) (9dp), 5 gal dueling tank (8dp), 4 FP PR Radial Tires (8dp) back, 2 FP Solid Radials (11dp) front, Driver & Gunner; RL (20/AP) in turret, 2 linked RL (10/AP) front, 2 linked RL (10/AP) back, ITL in turret, LGL for all 60 rockets, DSP under, 4 smartlinks (to allow both LGL or regular RL firing), 2 HRTC, HD-Antilock brakes, Overdrive, no-paint windshield, 10 dischargers: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 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 each around (a) PP [3 spaces] and (b) driver [2 sp.], 6 cargo spaces, 151 pts sloped FP Plastic Armor: F 30 B 30 R 35 L 35 T 15 U 6; HC: 3, Acc. 10 (Overdrive 5), Top Speed 62.5 (82.5), MPG 45, Range 225, 7197 lbs. (max 7200), $73,848.50

Design Notes - This is an update of this iffy 2037 Van:

Van, Xhvy Ch., Hvy Sus., Super PP, 6 SD tires, driver & gunner, 7 RL: 2 linked front, 2 back, 1 R & L, 1 in turret, 1 targ. comp, 1 SWC, 100 pts. Armor: F25 R20 L20 B20 T5 U10; Acc. 5, HC 2; 7200 lbs., $25,000

The original was almost a design experiment "how many rocket launchers can I fit in a van?" type deal.  The modified version uses a VFRP since that seems more fitting for a van.  Along with the turret, I felt side RL were overkill, especially when I could use those 500 lbs, and space, for sloping and CA.

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.

Atlas - Div60 Van (Galaxy)

Type: Van, (Streamlined), Chassis: Xtra-Heavy, Suspension: Heavy, Engine: Sport PP (PC & SC) (Pwr 3795), Tires: 6 FP-Radial-PR Tires, Crew: Driver (no equip) & Gunner (no equip), Weaponry: VFRP (30/AP) in 3sp turret, ITL + LGL to 30 rockets in turret, HDID (10/reg) back, PS (25/reg) under as part of the Styx Laser Paint Array, DSP under, Weighted Accessories: n/a, Unweighted Accessories: 2 HRSWC, HD-antilock brakes, HTM & Overdrive (linked), no-paint windshield, [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: 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, Gunner = 9 pts LRFP over 2 spaces Cargo: 6 spaces, 2 lbs. 145 pts sloped FP Plastic Armor: F(30) B(30) R(30) L(30) T(18) U(7); HC: 3, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5),  Top Speed 127.5 (95/147.5), Weight: 7198 lbs. Max 7200, Cost: $59,670.00

• Gas Option -   [replace electric with gas engine; no streamlining, change tires to solids, add IFE, change CA system, dock some WG armor]:  Van, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., 200 cid IC engine (Tubes/Blue/VP/Spr), 6 gal. dueling gas tank, 6 FP-Radial-Solid Tires, Driver (no equip) & Gunner (no equip); VFRP (30/AP) in 3sp turret, ITL + LGL to 30 rockets in turret, HDID (10/reg) back, PS (25/reg) as part of the Styx Laser Paint Array, DSP under, IFE, 2 HRSWC, HD-antilock brakes, 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); 37 pts WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA each around (a) PP (b) gas tank and (c) driver, 145 pts sloped FP Plastic Armor: F30 B30 R30 L30 T18 U7; HC 3, Acc. 20 (Overdrive 10), Top 90 (110), MPG 34, Range 204, 7198.4 lbs., $73,950.00

Design Notes - This was in my draft pile entitled "decent van," and that ain't wrong.  This has my Styx Laser Paint Array (see here), which works well for vans.  Rockets are made for vans as well.  I just noticed that with HTM I have 10 acceleration with a top speed of 95.  Just keep that mysterious gamebreaking tech on from the start, baby!

Name Notes - Atlas is one of the moons of Saturn, and a strong dude from Greek mythology.

Thanatos - Div75, Div100, Div70 Pickup

Pickup (C/A frame), Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Super PP (PC/SC), 6 Solid Radial Tires, Driver (with blended BA); GG (10/reg) in turret, cyberlink, fake ramplate, active suspension, spoiler & airdam, HD-Antilock brakes, HD shocks, HTM, overdrive, no-paint windshield, 30 pts WG/WH, 157 pts sloped composite Armor (48 LR Metal/109 FP Plastic): F 12/15 B 12/15 R 12/20 L 12/20 T 0/20 U 0/19 HC 4 (5) Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5) Top 97.5 (72.5/117.5) Pwr 2990 7799 lbs. $74,530.00

• 2063 Update -  Pickup (C/A frame), Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Sport PP (PC/SC), 6 FP Solid Steelbelted Radial Tires, Driver; GG (10/reg) in turret, cyberlink, fake ramplate, active suspension, spoiler & airdam, safety seat, HD-Antilock brakes, HD shocks, HTM, 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), 41 pts WG/WH, 139 pts sloped composite Armor (46 LR Metal/93 FP Plastic): F 11/14 B 11/14 R 12/13 L 12/13 T 0/20 U 0/19 HC 4 (5) Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5) Top 110 (82.5/130) Pwr 3450 7797 lbs. $95,142.50


• Switchout - for either of these, replace cyberlink with HRSWC & 9 pts LRFP CA around driver, save $13,275 and 60.4 lbs


• Solid Option -  Pickup, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Sport PP (PC/SC), 6 FP Solid Steelbelted Radial Tires, Driver; GG (10/reg) in turret, HRSWC, active suspension, spoiler & airdam, safety seat, HD-Antilock brakes, HD shocks, HTM, 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), 9 pts LRFP CA around driver, 39 pts WG/WH, 239 pts sloped FP plastic Armor: F 50 B 50 R 50 L 50 T 20 U 19 HC 4 (5) Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5) Top 110 (82.5/130) Pwr 3450 7799.6 lbs. $76,272.60


• 4 Wheel Option  - Pickup, Hvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Sport PP (PC/SC), 4 FP Solid Steelbelted Radial Tires, Driver; GG (10/reg) in turret, HRSWC, active suspension, spoiler & airdam, safety seat, HD-Antilock brakes, HD shocks, HTM, 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), 9 pts LRFP CA around driver, 40 pts WG/WH, 205 pts sloped FP plastic Armor: F 40 B 40 R 43 L 43 T 20 U 19 HC 4 (5) Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5) Top 115 (85/135) Pwr 3450 7149.6 lbs. $65,197.00

Design Notes - In my drafts pile, dated Sept 5 2007.  What a mess.  I kept the original design as the primary description; note that in a high $ ticket, I was still using a Super plant. Whaaaaat?

The 4 wheel option came about because I saw that I had a ridiculous amount of armor (239) and I wondered if going 4 wheel would save some weight etc.  I thought, incorrectly, that a 4 wheel pickup would have a higher HC; that evidently comes when the pickup is 5500 lbs or under (which is craziness).

Name Notes - Greek god of death.

Uprisal - Div75 Camper (Updated)

Camper, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., Sport PP (PC & SC), 6 FP Solid Radial Tires, Driver; GG (10/reg) in turret, Blast Cannon (10/HESH), forward, active suspension, HRTC, HD-antilock brakes, no-paint windshield, HTM & overdrive, 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) 39 pts WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA each around PP and driver and BC; 150 pts sloped Plastic Armor: F30 B30 R30 L30 T15 U15; HC 4, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/ Overdrive 2.5) Top 110 (82.5/130) Pwr 3450 7796.6 lbs. $72,830

• Option 1 - replace CA for BC with PS (25/reg) linked to all the laser webs,  add 1 pt WH/WG; 7796.4 lbs, $73,300
  
  
• Option 2 - replace BC & its CA with 1 RR (10/HESH) front & PS (25/reg) linked to all the laser webs,  add 1 pt WH/WG and add 18 pts sloped FP armor (168 total); 7798.4 lbs, $71,413
  
  
• Option 3 - replace BC & its CA with 1 RR (10/HESH) front & PS (25/reg) linked to all the laser webs,  35 WG/WH, convert armor to 153 pts sloped LRFP armor; 7796.6 lbs, $73,022.50
  
  
• Option 4 - replace BC & its CA with 1 GG (10/reg) front & PS (24/reg) linked to all the laser webs,  smartlink to GGs, 35 pts WG/WH, convert armor to 150 pts sloped LRFP armor; 7798.4 lbs, $81,740
  
  
• Option 5 - as option 4 but with FP armor: 38pt WG/WH, 165 pts sloped FP plastic armor; 7796.4 lbs, $80,140

Design Notes - This is an update of this:

Camper, Xhvy Ch., Hvy Sus., Super PP, 4 SD tires rear & 2 PRR front, driver; 2 linked RR front with mag, GG in turret with mag, Hi-Res comp. 151 pts. FP armor: F40 R30 L30 B25 T13 U13; 4 10 pt. WG rear WH front, Acc. 5, HC 3, 7789 lbs. $40,210

The update was dated Aug 22, 2007, but I've updated even more recently.  The price jumped, mainly because once you're going high (and a GG will do that), I feel its necessary to do FP armor and tires.  This is definitely an old design because it's all offense and no defensive weapons.  I'd have liked to slope this, but couldn't do so without (a) changing the weapon system integrity, or (b) the component armor (which I think is a must in today's modern jet-set CW world).

By the time I got to option 4, it's a whole 'nother car (2 RRs with GG to 2 GG and PS).

Jupiter II - Div75 Van (Galaxy)

Type: Van (C/A Frame), Chassis: Xhvy, Suspension: Hvy., Engine: Sport PP (PC & SC) (Pwr 3450), Tires: 4 Solid Radials back, 2 Solid-Radial-Steelbelted front, Crew: Driver & Gunner; Weaponry: OG (20/Flaming Oil) in 3sp turret, MF (10/napalm) front, HDID (9/normal) rear, Weighted Accessories: Active Suspension, fake ramplate, FE, Unwgt. Acces.: 2 HRTC, HD-antilock brakes, HTM & Overdrive, no-paint windshield, Dischargers: 10 total: 4 oil (FBRL) 6 smoke (2T, 2U, 1R 1L), Defenses: Styx Defensive System*; Wheel Armor: 37 total = 2x10 pt WG rear, 17 pt WH front (choose where), Component Armor 9 pts LRFP for Driver (2 sp), Cargo: 6 sp 3.4 lbs.; Vehicle Armor: 161 pts FP Plastic Armor: F(30) B(30) R(34) L(34) T(19) U(14); HC: 4, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5),  Top Speed 115 (85/135), DM: 1, Hit Mod: 0, Weight: 7196.6 lbs. Max 7200, Cost: $$73,975.00

* 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 - I had this in my files, under the name "Jupiter update" and technically, this is meant to be an update of this:  

Van, Xhvy Ch., Hvy Sus., Super PP, driver, 4 SD tires rear 2 PRR front, 2 linked RR with mag front, RR in turret with mag, HDSS with mag rear, targ. comp., Armor: F25 R20 L20 L20 B20 T12 U15; 6 10 pt. WG; Acc. 5, HC 2, 7188 lbs., $24,060. 

But it does not have the same weapon system! I guess since this is one of the original Galaxy names, I felt I could change the internals and make it a new official Jupiter. But I chickened out and named it Jupiter II. See here for the real update.

Bleys - Div75 Pickup (Amber)

Pickup, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., 200 IC Engine (Tube/Blue/VP), 6 gal. Duelling Gas Tank, 4 Solid (FP/Radial) Tires rear, 2 Steel/Radial/FP Solid tires front, Driver (blended Body Armor); RL (10/AP) + ITL + LGL (10) in turret, 2 linked RL (10/AP) in 2 2-space EWP,  ITL front + 20 LGL to EWPs, all RL smartlinked, 4 Hot Smoke Dischargers (Top, Bottom, right, left), 4 Ice Dischargers (R, L, F, B), HD-Antilock Brakes, HD Shocks, Hi-Res TC, 4 bumper triggers, no-paint windshield, 9 pts LRFP EWP armor each, 20 pts total for FP WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA around driver & gas tank-engine, 172 pts Sloped Composite armor, 12 Metal, 160 FP Plastic: F 2/40 B 2/30 R 2/35 L 2/35 T 2/10 U 2/10. HC 3, Acc. 10, Top 72.5, Pwr 3500, Range 210, 7798.8 lbs., $73,580.10

Fireball Option - Pickup, Xhvy Ch., Hvy. Sus., 200 IC Engine (Tube/Blue/VP), 6 gal. Duelling Gas Tank, 6 Solid (FP/Radial) Tires, Driver; RL (10/Incen) + ITL + LGL (10) in turret, 2 linked RL (10/Incen) in 2 2-space EWP, ITL front + 20 LGL to EWPs, all RL smartlinked, 4 Hot Smoke Dischargers (Top, Bottom, right, left), 4 Ice Dischargers (R, L, F, B), Active Suspension, HD-ABS, HD Shocks, HRTC, 4 bumper triggers, no-paint windshield, 9 pts LRFP EWP armor each, 20 pts FP WG/WH, 9 pts LRFP CA around driver & gas tank-engine, 155 pts Sloped Composite armor, 12 Metal, 143 FP Plastic: F 2/30 B 2/30 R 2/32 L 2/32 T 2/10 U 2/9. HC 4, Acc. 10, Top 72.5, Pwr 3500, Range 210, 7796.8 lbs., $73,732.30

Design Notes - EWPs seem best for pickups with their great weight capacity yet no space available. The first version is from last year but the options are from now, to see if I can make it better.

Name Notes - From Zelazny's Amber series, another of the Princes of Amber.  (Dec 8, 2013 Update, added picture below from this site.)

Psycho Chicken - Unlimted (75) Camper

Camper, C/A frame, Xhvy Ch., Hvy-Active Sus., Super PP (PC/SC), 6 Solid (FP-Radial) tires, driver & gunner, 3 linked HMG (10/HD) in turret, OG (10/reg) back, 8 Smoke/Oil Dischargers, 4 bumper triggers, 2 Hi-res Comp., ABS-HD brakes, HD Shocks, spoiler & airdam, 2 safety seats, fake ramplate, fake rear WG, surge protector, no paint-tinted windshield, HTM & Overdrive, 10 pts FP CA each around driver (only) & PP, driver has blended IBA, FP suit, PFE; 181 pts RPFP Armor (F35 B31 R40 L40 T20 U15), Acc. 5(10), Top 110 (82.5/130), HC 4(5), 7799 lbs, $108,574

Psycho Turkey - replace OG with SS (10/hot) back & add 10 pts FP CA around gunner & SS, remove fake WG, add 12 pts armor; 7800 lbs, $109,460

Solid Psycho - No C/A frame, remove gunner, back 4 tires are PR (FP-Radial), OG is replaced with linked: 2 SD (10/expl) & 1 SS (10/hot), add DSP (under), HMG & back weapons linked, only 5 dischargers, remove: active sus., spoiler & airdam, fake ramplate & WG, HD shocks, safety seats, PFE, & add 10 pts FP CA around back weapons, 146 pts RPFP armor (F30 B20 R35 L35 T16 U10), 7797 lbs, $73,270

Design Notes - Like the Led Zeppelin (below), the moment the HMG cheat arrived everyone rushed to the VR garage to abuse it - and what better way to use a 1 space 2 d-damage gun than in a three space turret. Whenever possible, I will use a turret - because of the versitility (especially in a free-for-all multi-car arena) and it avoids the

Anyway, the C/A frame (which is necessary in these high-ticket matches with vans and campers) has the obvious drawbacks for rams and rolls. The Solid Psycho takes out the vulnerability but even with tossing as much goo out as possible, the armor is still too light. Component armor and drop-spike-plates can only go so far.

The name comes from this song (thank you, Mad Music Archives).

Hadrian 2057 - Div75 Pickup (Imperial)

Pickup, Xhvy Ch., Hvy-Active Sus., Sport PP (PC/SC), 6 Solid (FP/Radial) tires, driver (blended IBA & FP suit), 2 linked HMG (20/HD) in turret, Ramplate, cyberlink, HD-ABS, HD Shocks, HTM & Overdrive, no paint windshield, 7 Smoke/Oil Dischargers, 4 bumper triggers, 2 10 pt. WG rear & WH front, 10 pts FP CA each around driver & PP, 203 pts Plastic armor: F50(ram) B35 R40 L40 T20 U18; HC 4, Acc. 5 (HTM 10/Overdrive 2.5), Top 110 (82.5/130), 7796 lbs. (7800 max), $74,566

• Option - 4 FP/SD tires rear, 2 plasticore front, fake weapons over HMGs, fake wheelhubs over plasticores, no CA for PP, remove dischargers, add IFE, driver has BA/ABV, FP suit, 3 HT-Flaming Oil grenades; 191 pts armor (F50[ram] B31 L35 R35 T25 U15); 7799 lbs; $68,433

Design Notes - Yes, this is a form of Vespasian; but it's different enough that I felt it could be a separate entry. The option is the 'original' Hadrian (if I can figure which was what).

Nov 14, 2013 Update

Name Notes - Hadrian was a rotten bastard of a Roman Emperor, which means he was one of their most effective: "Publius Aelius Hadrianus Augustus, 24 January, 76 AD – 10 July, 138 AD) was Roman Emperor from 117 to 138."

Havoc - Div75 Small Copter (Combat)

Small Copter, Small PP, Pilot, 2 linked Lasers front, 3 CB, Hi-Res computer; 260 pts. Armor: F60, R45, L45, B40, U50, T20; Acc. 5, HC 2, 8000 lbs., $60,800

Combat record: 30 hits to rear, not much else.

Design notes: Like with bikes, copters started off very simple without many doodads. And unless you like 3D-Tic-Tac-Toe, multiple bogey chopper duels can get prohibitively complicated. Still, I liked the ability to pile on armor with heavy weaponry.

[Updated Nov 10, 2013]