From the humble drawing boards of Insoluable Poisons (and a little help from a couple of German aeronautics companies), comes the improved Deck Loader 3. The new model resolves the old problem of how to handle those big loads with the new Magnagrips(tm) from GTE. With models now available in sizes, you can maximize your efficiency through customization.
Body Sizes Available
A 2-3
B 4-5
C 6-7
Base Cost: 500,000 (Unrigged)
675,000 (Rigged)
Additional Strength (Max. 30)
+50,000 per point
Advanced Pilot (Rating 5)
+150,000
Combat Pilot (Rating #)
+>>Err: Insufficent Access<<
Combat Armour (Rating #)
+>>Err: Insufficent Access<<
Weapons Mounts (Max. 1 Hard, 1 Firm *OR* 3 Firm)
+>>Err: Insufficent Access<<
Damage: Vehicle: Personal:
Punch - (Force)S3 Force#D6
Crush - (Force)M4 Force#S8
[Force = ((Loader Str + (User's Str/2))/4) for vehicles,
((Loader Str + (User's Str/2))/2) for personal]
[Notes: Each body class difference from user's adds +1 to applicable targets. Reaction is reduced by 8 with regular Pilot, 3 with Advanced, min. 1. Quickness is halved, as is athletics.]
>>>>These things are nasty! We got hosed by a corp down by the docks
and Night Blade lost an arm to one of these things. Worse than Trolls -
they're slow, but when they connect, it's all over ... <<<<
[Elemaster (03:06:15-10/12/52)]
>>>>This slander against Trolls must stop. Trolls are people too, and
have just as much right to the <4.5Mp Deleted by Sysop> <<<<
[Karen Hertil (47:22:17-14/12/52)]
>>>>These loaders are straight out of the old flatscreens. They were
used by some female star in some cult space movie series. Big yellow things
with the revolving lights and beepers and all. I heard that some of the
corps have got 'em robotisized. I'd hate to have to frag with one of these
as a combat varient. As far as I know, they only exist in theory. I hope.<<<<
[Eldrich (12:36:01-15/12/52)]
Environment: Amphibious (water 25/75, land 5/15)
Store: 4 CF
Sensor Pack: Standard (1)
Economy: 10 km/liter
Fuel: 20 liter
Type: IC multifuel (also runs on moonshine)
Designed in response to a major unexploited market niche, Scarab/Kawasaki
brings you water-born drones for use in those places where roads are hard
to find, and the trees are tight, such as the swamps of Louisiana. The
ingenious eight-legged design configuration allows it to "walk" just like
its namesake, while also allowing limited land movement, for crawling over
trees and sand bars.
With a body the size of a dinner plate, it is easily overlooked in
the gloom, providing optimal surveillance opportunities.
>>>>>[One SERIOUS design flaw with these little gems. It seems the designers
were so confident of its water tension capabilities that they forgot to
EnviroSeal the drone. One big wave and kiss your investment good-bye!"]<<<<<
- Swamprunner (10:14:44/04-15-56)
>>>>>[ Dat's why de rigger should nev'a be wit'out his fr'ndly gat'r
shaman to get dose protect'n services from de nice water spirits.]<<<<<
- J.J. (01:01:01/06-14-56)
>>>>>[ "Limited Land Movement" is an understatement. It moves like a
three-legged crab, and can't clear anything above one decimeter.]<<<<<
- Zinc (09:14:59/06-26-56)
Environment: Water Borne Only (Boat)
Store: 5 CF
Sensor Pack: Standard (1)
Economy: 8 km/liter
Fuel: 20 liter
Type: IC multifuel (also runs on moonshine)
Just like its poisonous namesake, the Ares/Mercruiser Water Moccasin brings you combat capabilities in the swamps and marshes, as well as the shallow coastal regions of the Gulf of Mexico. Its lightning quick deployable turret strikes fast, and sure, with a universal option (an extra 2000?) capable of engaging aircraft as well. Take control of the seas today!
>>>>>[ Sssssplendid! ]<<<<<
- Bayou Boy (22:03:43/07-11-56)
Environment: Surface and Submarine
Store: 6 CF
Sensor Pack: Standard (1)
Economy: 6 km/liter
Fuel: 10 liter
Type: IC multifuel
The first in Cetacean's new submersible drones. We open a whole new world of remote options never before available. Our special Bottlenose (tm) sensor package includes active sonar, as well as a unique fiber-optic periscope/ antenna combination. Get up close stealthfully, without all the hassle of airborne drones. Truly one of a kind!
>>>>>[Has to surface every twenty minutes or so or run at periscope
depth to suck air or the engine shuts down, just like a real dolphin.]<<<<<
- Icthyologist (14:55:32/04-12-56)
>>>>>[So will a bunch of beach balls distract them ? It worked on Flipper.]<<<<<
- Couch Potato (18:21:25/05-30-56)
>>>>>[In a way, yes. If you drop enough active sonar buoys, the rigger
has no choice but to run on visuals or tell everyone where he is. He pings
his active sonar once in that kind of forest, and the corps will filet
him. I call this the Net Defense.]<<<<<
- Tuna Friend (02:34:56/06-04-56)
Environment: Surface and Submarine
Store: 8 CF
Sensor Pack: Advanced (3)
Points: 1 hardpoint forward (uses AVT, see below)
Economy: 4 km/liter
Fuel: 10 liter
Type: IC multifuel
The Narwhale, like the graceful legend it was named for, moves quickly and packs a mean bite. Our attack sub drone carries the special Bottlenose (tm) sensor suite, with active sonar, the fiber optic periscope/antenna tower, and some of the best electronics available to the casual user. Armed with the specially-made Ares Sealance (tm) Anti-Vehicular Torpedo, engage the most dangerous foes from the surprise of the submarine world. Plus, act today and we'll include a free Trid copy of Morifuma's classic remake of "Run Silent, Run Deep" (2039, Sony/Paramount productions), and the 2D classic "Hunt for Red October" (1989, starring Sean Connery, grandfather of Ian) with your purchase, to get you into the right mindset to hunt the ocean's most dangerous predator, Man.
>>>>>[ His grandfather was an actor? ]<<<<<
- Zinc (00:03:34/06-12-56)
Environment: Surface and Submarine
Store: 10 CF
Sensor Pack: Enhanced (2)
Points: 1 hardpoint forward (uses AVT), 1 hardpoint vertical (uses
SSAM) Economy: 4 km/liter
Fuel: 10 liter
Type: IC multifuel
Modeled after one of the Twentieth Century's most notorious weapons, the Ballistic Missile Submarine, or "Boomers" as they were called. It includes Cetacean's unique Bottlenose (tm) sensor suite, with active sonar and the fiber optic periscope/antenna, and introduces a whole new level of lethality to free trading. The front hardpoint mounts the Ares Sealance (tm) Anti-Vehicular Torpedo, while a vertically mounted hardpoint rear of the conning tower fires special Ares Thunderstrike (tm) Submarine-launched Surface-to-Air Missiles. A must for free traders expecting to encounter the Corp's Insect Air Force of Wasps and Yellowjackets. Get yours today before the Arms Race passes you by.
>>>>>[Want a neat trick? Load the Thunderstrikes with Anti-personnel
and air-burst it. Wasps and Yellowjackets don't have the armor to resist,
and any other vehicle with open door guns loses gunners real quick.]<<<<<
- Harbringer (03:23:22/07-04-56)
>>>>>[So that was you. Our deckers are tracing you now, and I know #$F%WQawglew!@#... (System interrupt, connection terminated)]<<<<<
>>>>>[Those the right coordinates?]<<<<<
- Trent (Ride The Wind!)
>>>>>[Yep. Thanx for the fireworks!]<<<<<
- Harbringer (03:23:59/07-04-56)
SSAM:
Sub-launched Surface-to-Air Missile.
+20% to cost
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