the front wheel, so it is possible for an augmented human to
fire quick shots to the sides (30 degree angle/arc of fire) while
the bike continues traveling straight. However, these side
shots do not gain the usual + I bonus to strike for bursts, and
the tarantula must be traveling no more than 1 20 mph (36.5
m). The weapons are powered by standard E-Clips inserted
into two slots near the bike ' s controls.
I D4x l O M.D. per simultaneous three shot burst.
Rate of Fire: Three shot bursts only
Effective
1 600 feet (488 m).
30 triple shots bursts (short E-Clip only).
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Road Boss Combat Chopper (W.I.)
The Road Boss heralds back to the pre-Rifts days of long,
wide-open highways and heavy touring bikes designed to cruise
mile after mile in relative comfort. Neither as fast or as nimble
as most modem motorcycles, the Road Boss nonetheless re
quires a skilled pair of hands to fully extract every ounce of its
formidable capabilities. Its low-slung, extended-fork design
makes for a distinctive profile, a lower center of gravity, and
promotes a retro "chopper" look popular in pre-Rifts days.
Added to this is a heavily reinforced chassis and substantial ar
mor, making the Road Boss combat chopper a menace to all who
find themselves at the wrong end of her weapon systems.
love the vehicle, which has spawned entire nomadic gangs of en
hanced bikers.
Like the Tarantula, the Road Boss boasts a flex-fuel power
plant. However, while it does possess a larger capacity fuel cell,
it does not have the electric backup motor in case of emergency.
The heavily protected batteries are utilized solely for the vehicle
management computer and its weapon systems.
The Road Boss is full-featured and boasts anti-lock brakes,
traction-control, active suspension, and high-density, solid rub
ber tires, as well as a custom set of interface goggles or sun
glasses that provide the same benefits as the Tarantula's
interface helmet without the head protection.
Model Type:
Motorcycle
Crew:
One
M.D.C. by Location:
Main Body - 200
*
Wheels (2) - 30 each
"Catapult" cannon - 75
*
Mini-missile launchers (2) - 20 each
*
Lasers - 5 each
*
A single asterisk indicates targets that are difficult to hit (-3
on a called shot).
Top speed:
1 85 mph (296 kmph).
Acceleration (0-60):
4.4 seconds (rocket assisted).
Braking (60-0) :
90 feet (27.4 m)
Range:
725 miles ( 1 1 60 km)
Statistical Data:
3 feet, 10 inches ( 1 .2 m)
Width: 4 feet, 4 inches ( 1 .3 m)
1 6 feet (4.9 m)
1 850 Ibs. (832.5 kg)
Power
Flex-fuel internal combustion.
Skill Bonus for
Humans: + 1 0% to piloting skill and
execution of jumps, tricks, and special maneuvers.
Market Cost: 200,000 credits with full weapon systems; 90,000
stripped of all weapon systems. Although originally produced by
Wellington Industries, both Northern Gun and Golden Age
Weaponsmiths offer comparable vehicles at comparable prices.
Weapon Systems
1. W.I. "Catapult" Assault Cannon:
The Wellington Industries
"Catapult" is a large-bore cannon that fires a high-explosive,
armor-piercing shell. The cannon is mounted on either the
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right or left side of the Road Boss to accommodate the rider' s
handedness, and i s aligned over the shoulder similar to the
Glitter Boy ' s "Boom Gun." Compensator thrusters dampen
the cannon' s recoil and the off-center adjustments to the
bike ' s direction.
I D6x 1 O M.D. (armor-piercing explosive) to a 3
foot (0.9 m) area.
Rate of Fire: Once per melee round; it takes the magazine some
1 0- 1 2 second to "cycle" a new shell.
Effective
4000 feet ( 1 220 m).
20 shells.
2. Mini-Missile Launchers (2):
As a styling nod to the "chop
pers" of old, the Road Boss sports two pairs of mini-missile
tubes along the sides of the bike that sweep to the rear and re
semble exhaust pipes. The missiles fly up and then self-guide
towards the designated target.
Varies with missile type.
Rate of Fire: One at a time, or volleys of two, three, or four.
Effective
One mile ( 1 .6 km).
1 6 total; eight per launcher.
3. Variable Lasers (3):
A triple brace of light, variable-fre
quency lasers adorn the front cowling of the bike. They are
typically fired in a forward position, but may be fired to the
sides, the same as the Tarantula Jump B ike, but only at
speeds of under 90 mph ( 1 44 kmph). An E-Clip slot points
straight up beside the pilot seat, and can use a long or short
clip.
I D6+6 M.D. for center laser only; 4D6 M.D. for
all three firing simultaneously.
Rate of Fire: Standard
Effective
4000 feet ( 1 220 m).
30 single blasts, or 10 triple-blasts per long clip.
"Rolling Thunder"
All-Purpose Vehicle
The Rolling Thunder APV is equally at home on and off the
road. It is a four-wheeled, open-cockpit vehicle featuring most
of the same standard equipment as the two previous motorcy
cles, along with a few extras. The Thunder' s variable suspen
sion, while fully-active, can be adjusted from 4 to 24 inches
overall ground clearance for extremely adverse terrain. How
ever, at ride heights over six inches (0. 1 5 m), skill bonuses are
negated due to the vehicle' s higher center of gravity. Anti-lock
brakes, traction-control, solid-rubber tires, and a flex-fuel pow
erplant with electric backup are all standard fare. Vital vehicle
statistics are projected onto the forward windshield via a colorful
and detailed H.U.D. system.
The Rolling Thunder' s main weapon is the NG-202 Rail Gun
provided by Northern Gun and mounted on the right side of the
vehicle. It must be operated by a passenger/gunner. Other arma
ments include twin particle beams and a unique mobile mine de
ployment system. The mine system is particularly useful for
discouraging pursuers, and to help block off an area, slowing re
inforcements and invaders until the mines are cleared. The vehi
cle is a favorite of Juicer mercenaries.
Model Type:
APV
Crew:
One pilot and can accommodate three passengers com
fortably.
M.D.C. by Location:
Main Body - 1 55
*
Wheels (4) - 35 each
Rail Gun - 50
*
Particle Beam Guns (2) - 20 each
*
A single asterisk indicates targets that are difficult to hit (-2
on a called shot).
Acceleration (0-60):
5.7 seconds (6.5 with the battery system)
Top speed:
1 66 mph/265 kmph ( 1 42 mph./227 kmph with the
battery system).
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Braking (60-0):
1 00 feet (30.5 m)
Maximum Range:
525 miles/840 km ( 1 8 hrs. continuous opera
tion with the battery system).
Statistical Data:
5 feet, 6 inches feet ( 1 .65 m)
Width: 6 feet, 8 inches feet (2.0 m)
20 feet (6. 1 m)
2875 lbs. ( 1 295 kg)
Power
Flex-fuel internal combustion, electric back-up
Skill Bonus for
Humans: + 1 0% to piloting skill and
execution of jumps, tricks, and special maneuvers.
Black Market Cost: 275,000 credits; manufactured by Welling
ton and Northern Gun.
Weapon Systems:
1. NG-202 Rail Gun:
This weapon cannot be operated by the
pilot while driving the vehicle. It features a laser tracking sys
tem, and gains a + 1 bonus to strike.
Burst is 40 rounds and inflicts 1 D4x l O M.D.
One round does 1 D4 M.D.
Rate of Fire: Standard
Effective
4000 feet ( 1 220 m).
As a machinegun: 300 round belt
2. Twin Particle Beams:
These forward weapons are connected
to the steering linkage, and can be fired to the sides as per the
Tarantula rules. Standard E-Clips can be emptied into an en
ergy reservoir cell, which provides a 50 shot storage capacity
of ammunition.
5D6 M.D. per single blast or 1 D6x l O per double
blast (counts as one melee attack).
Rate of Fire: Standard
Effective
1 200 feet (365 m).
50 single shots or 25 double.
3. Mobile Mine Deployment System:
This voice-activated
weapon tracks pursuing vehicles (including robots and
power-armor in excess of 7 feet/2. 1 m tall), then releases one
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