GR-97 Forearm Mini-Missile Launcher (2) -

     The VR-052 Battler comes automatically equipped with a pair of missile launchers built into the forearm shields of the cyclone. These appear as two cylinder shaped canisters that run the length of the arm shield. Each canister contains one mini-plasma missile. The missiles can be fired one at a time or in pairs. NOTE: When the cyclone is in motorcycle mode, the shields are at the base of the wheel.

Primary Purpose: Assault
Secondary Purpose: Anti-Aircraft (ground to air missiles)
Missile Type: Plasma mini-missiles only!
Mega-Damage: 1D6X10 M.D.
Rate of fire: Individually or volleys of two, or all four
Range: Varies with missile type; usually one mile.
Payload: Four (4) total, but up to 12 additional missiles can be securely fitted in one cyclone storage box. Each missile weighs 2lbs. (0.9kg).
M.D.C. of Weapon: 25

NOTE: It takes a trained Bio-Maintenance Engineer to reload these pods a minimum of 2 1/2 minutes. Yes! it takes an untrained person an average of 1D8+3 minutes to fully reload just one of these.  

     This is designed to fit on the battler cyclone, but may redesigned to fit on the saber. These would appear as four cylinder shaped objects next to each other on the arm(s). It has one missile per launcher for a total of four per arm. These run the length of the arm shield, each container holds one missile each. This would go in place of one or both of the GR-97 Forearm Launcher, or the CADS-1 system. Underneath of this shield is the Forearm shield for that extra added protection. NOTE: When the cyclone is in motorcycle mode, the shields are at the base of the wheel.

Primary Purpose: Assault
Secondary Purpose: Anti-Aircraft (ground to air)
Missile Type: Any; except Plasma
Mega-Damage: Varies with missile type.
Rate of fire: Individually or volleys of two, or all four
Range: Varies with missile type; usually one mile.
Payload: Four total per arm.
M.D.C. of Weapon: 25

NOTE: It takes a trained Bio-Maintenance Engineer to reload these pods a minimum of 2 1/2 minutes. Yes! it takes an untrained person an average of 1D8+3 minutes to fully reload just one of these.

Close Assault and Defense Systems (CADS-1) - is the most advanced hand to hand weapon system built for mecha. In place of the other types of forearm shield weapons available, the Saber Cyclone is fitted with large  disc-like shields that contain the CADS-1 system. With the press of a manual stud control or by voice activation (a spoken 4 digit code), one or both of the retractable high-frequency sabers will spring out for instant use. The sabers are doubled-edged, sword-like weapons with high frequency energy field around them, creating a mega-damage blade weapon. Hence, the "Saber" part of the mecha's name.

The blades are powered by the cyclone's own power supply and can not be removed without tools. Frequent use of the blades will drain the protoculture cell twice as quickly.

Detached from the cyclone mecha, a CADS-1 is a worthless weapon, weighing far too much to wield even a two-handed weapon and it no longer has mega-damage capability (does 2D6 S.D.C., but is a -10 to strike and parry).

Primary Purpose: Hand to Hand Combat
Secondary Purpose: Clandestine operations (silent and deadly).
Range: Within reach. The blades are 3 ft (1 m) long when extended.
Mega-Damage: Slash -- 2D6 M.D., Punch -- 3D6 M.D., or Power Punch -- 6D6 (counts as two attacks. Number of Attacks Per Melee: Equal to combined hand to hand attacks.
Weight: 25 lbs each (11.4 kg)
M.D.C. Special: 50 when retracted, but a renewing force field provides the blades and forearms with unlimited M.D.C. when extended (this only protects the saber blades and forearms).
Special Bonus: Adds a +2 to parry in hand to hand combat and even enables the character to attempt to parry/ block energy blasts, but with absolutely no bonuses (natural, unmodified dice rolls only).

Note: The CADS system comes standard with the VR-041 Saber Cyclone (one for each arm). Opting for a different weapon system or split systems is not advised and uncommon. In motorcycle mode, the CADS are located on either side of the front wheel hub. Penalty: The inclusion of the CADS-1 system on the other two cyclones will reduce their maximum speeds by 20% per each unit.

EP-40, 40mm Pulse Beam Gun -

     Another energy weapon designed specifically for use with cyclone mecha. The weapon appears to be a large pistol that can be stored on either side of the front wheel hub in motorcycle mode and is mounted on the forearm shield, in place of a GR-97 missile launcher, for storage in battliod mode. The EP-40 must be held in hand to be fired while in battloid mode.

     In motorcycle mode, the weapon can be rotated upward in a 45 degree angle and fired by pressing a trigger in the handle bars.

     The EP-40 system comes complete with a built-in laser targeting system that provides a bonus of +1 to strike. Unfortunately, its weight and awkward design makes it impossible for it to be used by humans not in cyclone mecha. Strike Penalty for humans is -10, and it can be used as a two-handed weapon.

Primary Purpose: Assault
Range: 2000ft (609m)
Mega-Damage: 4D6 M.D. per blast
Rate of Fire: Aimed, burst or wild. See Modern Weapon Proficiencies.
Payload: 30 blasts per energy clip.
Weight: 22 lbs each (10kg) M.D.C. of Weapon: 25.
Special Bonus: +1 to strike - thanks to the laser targeting system.
Note: The EP-40 uses Protoculture.

Primary Purpose: Anti-Mecha
Secondary Purpose: Assault
Range: 4000ft (609m)
Mega-Damage: 2D6 M.D. per short blast, 4D6 M.D. per heavy blast, 1D4X10 M.D. per maximum blast.
Rate of Fire: (per Arm) 16 short, 8 heavy, 8 maximum. (total) 32 short, 16 heavy, 16 maximum.
Payload: Effectively Unlimited.
Weight: 22 lbs each (10kg) M.D.C. of Weapon: 25.
Special Bonus: +1 to strike - thanks to the laser targeting system.
Note: The AS-165 uses Protoculture.

For Example: you may want this device, this would involve removing one or both of the GR-97 Mini-Missile Launchers, then replace it with the device.

     This shield takes 100 M.D.C. It only takes a trained Bio-Maintenance engineer 2 melees (30 seconds) to replace it with another one. NOTE: This does not have the renewal field over this nor can it. It is attached to the arm by magnets, there are strong enough to hold the shield in place no matter what the cyclone is doing. This would go in place of one or both of the GR-97 Forearm Launcher, or the CADS-1 system. Underneath of this shield is the Forearm shield for that extra added protection. NOTE: When the cyclone is in motorcycle mode, the shield are at the base of the wheel.

This shield takes 100 M.D.C. It only takes a trained Bio-Maintenance engineer 2 melees (30 seconds) to replace it with another one. The difference between this shield and a normal combat sheild is that this particular shield is treated with HHS-125 Heavy Heat Shielding.
NOTE: This does not have the renewal field over this nor can it. It is attached to the arm by magnets, there are strong enough to hold the shield in place no matter what the cyclone is doing. This would go in place of one or both of the GR-97 Forearm Launcher, or the CADS-1 system. Underneath of this shield is the Forearm shield for that extra added protection. NOTE: When the cyclone is in motorcycle mode, the shield are at the base of the wheel.

CT-10 *Special* Computer Tie In - This can be mounted underneath the arm shield without replacing anything. Most computers have some sort of external "tie in". This is designed to go into that slot for downloading information and can only operate menu driven systems. Can not hack the system with this device. There are 4 memory chip slots for storing information.

Range: 5ft. (1.5m) retractable of cable.

Primary Purpose: Construction/Repair
Mega-Damage Settings: Light Laser: 1D4 M.D. (Maximum Setting). Plasma Torch: 1D4, 2D6, 4D6 M.D. (Maximum Setting).
S.D.C. Damage Settings: Light Laser: 1D6, 2D6 S.D.C. Plasma Torch: 1D6, 3D6, 6D6 S.D.C.
Rate of Fire: Standard.
Range: 5 ft (1.5 m).
Payload: The welding laser and plasma torch draws power directly from the protoculture power, so it is effectively unlimited as long as it remains attached to the cyclone. If the cyclone is not on protoculture power the welding system will not work.

For Example: you may want this device, this would involve removing one or both of the GR-97 Mini-Missile Launchers, then replace it with the device.

Primary Purpose: Construction/Repair
S.D.C. Damage Settings: 1D6, 3D6, 6D6 S.D.C.
Rate of Fire: Standard.
Range: 6 to 12 inches.
Payload: The drill has it's own internal battery power. One charge can last 18 hours of constant use. Can pull from the protoculture cells to run the drill, but is not needed or can recharge from the cells.

For Example: you may want this device, this would involve removing one or both of the GR-97 Mini-Missile Launchers, then replace it with the device.

Primary Purpose: Defense
Damage: Special; The gun fires an energy charge that short circuits the nervous system. Victims are dazed, — 10 to strike, parry and dodge, for 2D4 melees.
A successful saving throw means that the person has successfully fought off the effect and is unimpaired. Roll to save against each blast that strikes. Range: 100ft (30.5m).
Bonus to Strike: Must have a W.P. with Energy Pistol.
Saving Throw: Save vs toxins.
Rate of Fire: Standard.
Range: Gun: 100ft (30.5m) Electric Prod: 6 ft. (2.1m)
Payload: The welding laser and plasma torch draws power directly from the protoculture power, so it is effectively unlimited as long as it remains attached to the cyclone. If the cyclone is not on protoculture power the non lethal system can  work from its own internal battery power. One charge will give 200 shots or 200 hits with the prod.

For Example: you may want this device, this would involve removing one or both of the GR-97 Mini-Missile Launchers, then replace it with the device.

Primary Purpose: Fire Fighting
Secondary Purpose: Defense
Range: 40ft (12.2m)
Mega-Damage: Varies; the spray has little affect on mecha, although if sprayed into a joint there will be stiffness and impaired movement for 3D4 melees (Arms: are -3 to strike, parry and on initiative, while frozen. Leg joints will reduce running speed and leap ranges by 30%). Spraying CVR-3 body armor will stiffen all joints impairing movement greatly; penalties include -3 to strike, parry and on initiative, and speed is reduced by half. CVR-3 body armor also suffers 1D4 M.D. (S. Cross armor the same). Spraying an unprotected person will instantly kill him/her. Minimal protection is provided by a flight/space suit with a full helmet, but the person must roll under his/her P.E. attribute to avoid falling unconscious from shock (lasts 3D4 minutes) and will still suffer 6D6 S.D.C. and hit points damage.
Rate of Fire: In the form of a short Spray Blast.
Payload: canister, equal to 12 Blasts.

For Example: you may want this device, this would involve removing one or both of the GR-97 Mini-Missile Launchers, then replace it with the device.

This is a rather unique weapon system and is a grappling hook launcher with an extremely strong cable and hook. The grappling hook can be used in a variety of purposes, such as a makeshift crane, cable for pulling, or even for securing loose and crumbling fixtures. It can be used for it's original purpose of scaling buildings and walls as well, of course. This unit is NOT designed with combat purposes in mind.

• Primary Purpose: Rescue
• Secondary Purpose: Demolition
• Mega-Damage: Grappling Hook: 5D6 S.D. (not designed to be used as a weapon)
• Rate of Fire: Equal to pilot's number of attacks.
• Range: Grappling Hook: 500 ft (150 m) of high-strength wire; 10 M.D.C. per 50 feet.
• Payload: 500ft. (150m) of cable.
• Note: Must use Protoculture to operate the winch and to power the gun to shoot the grappling hook at the target.

For Example: you may want this device, this would involve removing one or both of the GR-97 Mini-Missile Launchers, then replace it with the device.