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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Morgan Keyes" data-source="post: 3207067" data-attributes="member: 15965">War Pig DraftI have been working on this and similar vehicles for my notes in a somewhat stalled attempt at an X-COM -esque game.  I use D20 Mecha for the design system but have tried to write it in the format seen in D20 Modern.Ground Resupply Vehicle (GRV; aka, "War Pig") Mk. IThis vehicle is a Special Forces field expedient modification of an <a href="http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/m1081.htm" target="_blank">LMTV cargo truck </a> to act as a "mothership" for long-range patrol groups of GMVs (Ground Mobility Vehicles; modified HMMWVs).  The War Pig features a cut down cab and the cargo bed altered to handle an average load of 36-40 fuel cans, 20-24 water cans, four GMV tires, plus various racks for ammunition.  Normally a sheet of plywood is put atop the water/fuel cans and personal gear, MREs and other items are secured on top of that.  There is a crane mounted to the left rear to move things like 55 gallon drums.  A standard cargo trailer was also modified with an 18" tongue for better swing capability to increase overall cargo capacity (+5000 lbs).  For self-defense the GRV has a pintel on the rear deck able to accept a .50 cal machinegun or a Mk. 19 (or Mk. 47) grenade launcher.  In addition there are several swing arms up front (at least three; passenger and at each forward corner of the cargo bed,...maybe more) which can mount weapons like the M240 machinegun.While the first GRVs were backyard mechanic jobs, purpose-built prototypes are out for test and eval.  Some enhancements include a space frame cab with half door armor and a roof turret; improved modular racks for ammo, water, fuel, rations, and personal gear; space for four GMV tires; a multi-position electrical crane; DC to AC power converter; slide-out trays and racks in frame assembly; ballistic windshield; armor protection of components like battery, fuel, and engine; compressed air tanks relocated and equipped with retractable hoses for tools and tires; improved communications and intercom; and a diesel auxilary power unit.Crew: 1      Passengers: 4-6 (yes, can hold more but figure normal load given cargo)  Cargo: 5000 lbs  Init: -3  Maneuver: -4  Top Speed: 58 mph (102(10))  Defense: 8  Hardness:  5  Hit Points: 42  Size: HAccessories:  Cargo Crane, Tire Inflation System, Secure Tactical Radio, GPS mount, Trailer HitchWeapons: 3 medium swing arms (cab passenger, both forward cargo bed corners)(typically hold SAW or GPMG like M249, M240, or Mk. 48), and one heavy pintel (cargo bed)(hold up M2 .50 cal heavy machinegun or Mk. 19 or Mk. 47 automatic grenade launcher).<img src="http://world.guns.ru/grenade/mk47-1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /> (<a href="http://world.guns.ru/grenade/gl23-e.htm" target="_blank">Mk. 47 "Striker" Advanced Lightweight Grenade Launcher</a>)Options: IR Headlights, <a href="http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/m1082.htm" target="_blank">modified XM1082 cargo trailer </a> (+5000 lbs cargo; additional -1 to both Initiative and Handling and drop top speed to ~50 mph (88(9)) )(Those for X-COM are Mk. II and Mk. III versions.  This includes improved power plants, electro-thermal propellant weapons based on the XM307 and GAU-19 and others, and other bleeding-edge gear that one can get as part of an international black project group with access to recovered and re-engineered/re-imagined Over-Tech.)</blockquote>

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