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Hand Held/Extra Weapons and Equipment
 
EP-37, 60mm Beam Cannon -

     A large energy rifle designed for the cyclone foot soldier as an additional weapon system. The Weapon is stored on the right or left side next to the front wheel hub in motorcycle mode, must must be carried in battloid mode. It can be used by normal humans not in cyclone mode mecha like a rifle, but is heavy and awkward, and imposes a penalty of -3 to strike.

    The EP-37 system comes complete with a built-in, telescopic, passive, light amplifying (night sight) targeting system.

Primary Purpose: Assault
Range: 4000ft (1200m)
Mega-Damage: 1D4X10 M.D. per blast
Rate of Fire: Aimed, burst or wild. See Modern Weapon Proficiencies.
Payload: 10 blasts per energy clip.
Weight: 14 lbs each (6.4kg) M.D.C. of Weapon: 5.
Note: The EP-37 uses Protoculture.

Gallant H-90 Multi-Weapon System -

     The Gallant H-90 is a standard sidearm to all cyclone, alpha and beta pilots of the RDF Expeditionary Force. It is a versatile weapon that can be used as a S.D.C. automatic pistol, M.D.C. pistol, or M.D.C. high-powered rifle complete with attachable rifle stock. See the Gallant description in the weapon section for more details.

Primary Purpose: Assault
Range: Varies, S.D.C. semiautomatic - 2000ft (61m); Pulse Energy Pistol - 500ft (152m); Pulse Energy Rifle - 1400ft (427m)
Mega-Damage: Varies,
S.D.C. semiautomatic - 4D6 S.D.C. damage per shot. Although bursts of energy are fired on the semiautomatic setting, they do only S.D.C. damage, not M.D.
Pulse Energy Pistol - 1D6 M.D. per blast.
Pulse Energy Rifle - 4D6 M.D. per blast.
Rate of Fire: Aimed, burst or wild. See Modern Weapon Proficiencies.
Payload: The S.D.C. damage pistol draws so little energy as to be considered unlimited with a single energy clip (estimate 1000 blasts)
Pulse Energy Pistol: 20 blasts per energy clip. The Gallant can be switched from a S.D.C. pistol type weapon to an energy pistol with the flick of a switch. However, to convert it into an energy rifle, the rifle stock and "extra" rifle clip must be attached.
Pulse Energy Rifle: 30 blasts per rifle clip. An additional energy clip and rifle stock container must be attached to use as a rifle.
Note: The Gallant uses Protoculture.
SC - 10 Cargo Sidecar -

The sidecar can be attached to the cyclone in motorcycle mode only, or onto any type of larger, conventional motorcycle. The sidecar will automatically detach and drop away from the cyclone when it changes.

Model Type: SC - 10 Cyclone Cargo Sidecar
Class: Cargo
Crew: None
 

M.D.C. BY LOCATION

Main Body -- 50
Wheel (1) -- 2
Handle -- 5

Note: Depleting the M.D.C. of the main body destroys the sidecar. There is a 75% chance that whatever it was carrying is ruined (takes 2D6 M.D.). Items that aren't ruined will be scattered over a 40-foot area by the blast.

Height: 3 feet, 6 inches
Width: 4 feet
Length: 5 feet, 4 inches
Weight: 50 lbs. empty, 450 lbs fully loaded.

Cargo: can carry approximately 20 cubic feet of material (5x2x2 foot storage compartment) and up to 400 lbs.

SC - 50 Passenger Sidecar -

The sidecar can be attached to the cyclone in motorcycle mode only, or onto any type of larger, conventional motorcycle. The sidecar will automatically detach and drop away from the cyclone when it changes.

Model Type: SC - 101 Cyclone Weapons Sidecar
 

M.D.C. BY LOCATION

Main Body -- 50
Wheel (1) -- 2
Handle -- 5

Note: Depleting the M.D.C. of the main body destroys the sidecar. There is a 75% chance that whatever it was carrying is ruined (takes 2D6 M.D.). Items that aren't ruined will be scattered over a 40-foot area by the blast.

Height: 3 feet, 6 inches
Width: 4 feet
Length: 5 feet, 4 inches
Weight: 50 lbs. empty, 450 lbs fully loaded.

Cargo: carry approximately 16 cubic feet of material (4x2x2 foot storage compartment) and up to 400 lbs. Usually carries an individual in CVR style body armor. Has a mount for a weapon such as the RL-6 Rocket Cannon.

SC - 101 Missile Launcher Sidecar -

     The sidecar can be attached to the cyclone in motorcycle mode only, or onto any type of larger, conventional motorcycle. The sidecar will automatically detach and drop away from the cyclone when it changes.

Model Type: SC - 101 Cyclone Weapons Sidecar
 

M.D.C. BY LOCATION

Main Body -- 50
Wheel (1) -- 2
Handle -- 5

Note: Depleting the M.D.C. of the main body destroys the sidecar and it's contents.

Height: 3 feet, 6 inches
Width: 4 feet
Length: 5 feet, 4 inches
Weight: 50 lbs. empty, 300 lbs fully loaded.

Cargo: Mini-Missiles

Primary Purpose: Assault
Secondary Purpose: Anti-Aircraft (ground to air missiles)
Missile Type: Any; except Plasma
Range: Varies with missile type; usually one mile.
Mega-Damage: Varies with missile type.
Rate of fire: One at a time or in volleys of 3, 6 or 9 (all). As always, a volley regardless of the number of missiles, is counted as one attack.
Payload: Holds a total of nine (9) mini-missiles.

NOTE: It takes a trained Bio-Maintenance Engineer to reload the sidecar a minimum of 2 minutes. Yes! it takes an untrained person an average of 1D6+2 minutes to fully reload the sidecar.

SC - 250 "Comm" Cyclone Communications Sidecar -

     This used by communications specialists in the field, to help with communications for coordinating the troops in the field, checking in with HQ, to report specious areas, etc.
     The sidecar can be attached to the cyclone in motorcycle mode only, or onto any type of larger, conventional motorcycle. The sidecar will automatically detach and drop away from the cyclone when it changes.

Model Type: SC - 250 Cyclone Communications Sidecar
 

M.D.C. BY LOCATION

Main Body -- 50
Wheel (1) -- 2
Handle -- 5

Note: Depleting the M.D.C. of the main body destroys the sidecar. There is a 75% chance that whatever it was carrying is ruined (takes 2D6 M.D.). Items that aren't ruined will be scattered over a 40-foot area by the blast.

Height: 3 feet, 6 inches
Width: 4 feet
Length: 5 feet, 4 inches
Weight: 50 lbs. empty, 300 lbs fully loaded.

Cargo:

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Communications Equipments, including:

  • Retractable antenna and has a portable satellite dish for communications. Antenna Range: 500miles. Satellite Dish Range: As long as there are satellites or space cruisers in orbit then it is virtually unlimited. Without any satellites or space cruisers the satellite dish is pretty much useless.
  • Radio/video communications capabilities.
  • A port to plug in multiple external camera and can transmit and receive information from remote cameras in the field. Can be used with microwave transmitting cameras.
  • Portable recorder/player designed to transmit video and audio of recorded images in the field or telemetries of the cyclone. The recorder is designed to record multiple cameras up to 10 or can just be used to record one. No matter the circumstance 72 hours of footage can be recorded.
SC - 275 "Fire" Cyclone Emergency Sidecar -

     This sidecar carries a special fire retardant foam to help put out fires. The foam was even designed to help put out plasma fires.
     The sidecar can be attached to the cyclone in motorcycle mode only, or onto any type of larger, conventional motorcycle. The sidecar will automatically detach and drop away from the cyclone when it changes.

Model Type: SC-275 Cyclone Emergency Sidecar
 

M.D.C. BY LOCATION

Main Body -- 50
Wheel (1) -- 2
Handle -- 5

Note: Depleting the M.D.C. of the main body destroys the sidecar.

Height: 3 feet, 6 inches
Width: 4 feet
Length: 5 feet, 4 inches
Weight: 50 lbs. empty, 450 lbs fully loaded.

Cargo: If the medical supplies are removed, the box can carry approximately 20 cubic feet of the fire retardant foam. (5x2x2 foot storage compartment) and up to 400 lbs.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • (1) 25 ft. Long Hose
  • Fire Retardant foam at full capacity
  • Special high pressure pump to help spay the foam.
  • Heavy Heat Shielding -  The sidecar's armor is chemically treated and can resist heat up to 500 degrees centigrade. Normal fires do no damage, and plasma and nuclear fires do only 1/3 damage. This armor treatment is VERY expensive, this process has to be done before the metal is cooled.
SC - 201 "M.A.S.H." Cyclone Medical Sidecar -

The SR-201 was specially designed to provide medical equipment for field work, in cases where the victim cannot be moved, or even reached by normal emergency services. The Medical Sidecar contains diagnostic, surgical and medical equipment, all packed compactly in place so that no space is wasted.
     The sidecar can be attached to the cyclone in motorcycle mode only, or onto any type of larger, conventional motorcycle. The sidecar will automatically detach and drop away from the cyclone when it changes.

Model Type: SC-201 "M.A.S.H." Cyclone Medical Sidecar
 

M.D.C. BY LOCATION

Main Body -- 50
Wheel (1) -- 2
Handle -- 5

Note: Depleting the M.D.C. of the main body destroys the sidecar. There is a 75% chance that whatever it was carrying is ruined (takes 2D6 M.D.). Items that aren't ruined will be scattered over a 40-foot area by the blast.

Height: 3 feet, 6 inches
Width: 4 feet
Length: 5 feet, 4 inches
Weight: 50 lbs. empty, 450 lbs packed with medical equipment

Cargo: If the medical supplies are removed, the box can carry approximately 20 cubic feet of material (5x2x2 foot storage compartment) and up to 400 lbs.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Medical Supplies, including: (Designed to be a small Mobile Army Surgical Hospital)

  • Portable Bio-Scan: The bio-scan is an impressive biological monitoring device with a multitude of functions. Sensors are attached to the skin and body which sends information to the computer display screen and/or to be recorded.
    • 1. Basic bio-mode indicates and records such basic body functions as body temperature, heartbeat/rate, blood pressure, breathing, and glandular changes in the skin, including sweating. The Datascope is a pre-configured multi-parameter monitor. It comes with ECG, Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP), SaO2, and a built-in printer.
    • 2. A Toxic analyzer that can analyze any liquid (water, blood, etc.) and be able to identify 380 toxins dangerous to humans. Solid items, such as fruits and vegetables, must be pulped or squeezed in order to be analyzed.
    • 3. Dosimeter. Picks up and measures radiation levels. Range: 20ft (6.1m). This model is used for detecting gamma, beta and x-ray.
      FEATURES:
      • Sensitive, accurate and reliable
      • Easy to read LCD Display
      • Adjustable rate alarm levels
      • Simultaneous viewing of dose/doserate
      • Manual and Automatic versions
      • Optional Computer Interface for data retrieval
  • Defibrillator machine Designed for use by virtually anyone and is the answer to saving more victims of sudden cardiac arrest. It has with one-button operation and pre-connected, interchangeable electrodes, making it easy to use.
  • Doppler Includes: 5 MHz Doppler, stethoscope headset, gel and battery.
  • Diagnostics:
  • A small med kit containing gauze bandages, 48 Band-Aids of various sizes, dozen tongue depressors, pen flashlight, a roll of medical tape, a dozen disposable medicated wipes, six butterfly clamps, disinfectant, pair of plastic gloves, scissors, forceps, six razor blades, lighter, tweezers, a thermometer, 100 aspirin tablets, and 24 decongestant tables (allergy/cold).
  • Field Packing Kits which includes many sizes of specially padded bandages which are designed to cover large areas on the body.
  • Medical supplies (more common drugs including pain-killers, antibiotics, stimulants, adrenalin, other types of medicines)
  • Sterilization equipment  such as anti-bacteria sprays, creams, and ointments.  Alcohol for sterilizing hands, wounds, etc. Also a portable boiling plate to sterilize instruments.
  • Surgical Supplies such as scalpels, forceps, clamps, etc.
  • Oxygen tank that holds a small amount of oxygen and masks to support up to 4 people.
  • Pillows for lifting limbs above the body and for patients to rest with. As included are several blankets to help prevent shock.
  • Syringes for despising medicines, antibiotics, simulates, etc. Also some for cleaning out wounds.
SC - 301 "Lab" Cyclone Science Sidecar -

     The sidecar can be attached to the cyclone in motorcycle mode only, or onto any type of larger, conventional motorcycle. The sidecar will automatically detach and drop away from the cyclone when it changes.

Model Type: SC-301 "Lab" Cyclone Science Sidecar
 

M.D.C. BY LOCATION

Main Body -- 50
Wheel (1) -- 2
Handle -- 5

Note: Depleting the M.D.C. of the main body destroys the sidecar. There is a 75% chance that whatever it was carrying is ruined (takes 2D6 M.D.). Items that aren't ruined will be scattered over a 40-foot area by the blast.

Height: 3 feet, 6 inches
Width: 4 feet
Length: 5 feet, 4 inches
Weight: 50 lbs. empty, 450 lbs packed with Science equipment

Cargo: can carry approximately 20 cubic feet of material (5x2x2 foot storage compartment) and up to 400 lbs.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Science Supplies, including:

  • Microscope in special padded housing
  • One dozen specimen slides and another dozen specimen trays for storage and transportation of item(s) for further analysis. A verity of vial and jars.
  • An incubation chamber size: (1 1/2ft X 1ft X 8in deep)
  • Four burners.
  • Instrument tray with a variety of common tools such as scalpels, tweezers, pins, tape, needles, calculator, etc.
  • A refrigeration chamber which is about half the size of the incubation chamber.
  • An isolation chamber. A special, airtight, sealable compartment about the size of the incubation chamber.
  • A chemical cabinet which holds several dozen chemicals commonly needed in the analysis of chemical structures.
  • The ultracentrifuge is widely used in the study of polymers, proteins, nucleic acids, viruses, and other organic macromolecules. Centrifuges (1) are machines that rapidly spin fluids to separate substances of different densities by using centrifugal force to produce a form of artificial gravity. A very high speed centrifuge is called an ultracentrifuge. The ultracentrifuge is widely used in the study of polymers, proteins, nucleic acids, viruses, and other organic macromolecules. Ultracentrifuges are used in biological and chemical laboratories and in medicine to prepare serums and plasma from blood. Ultracentrifuges are also used to separate gases and in the determination of molecular weights.
  • Dosimeter. Picks up and measures radiation levels. Range: 20ft (6.1m). This model is used for detecting gamma, beta and x-ray.
    FEATURES:
    • Sensitive, accurate and reliable
    • Easy to read LCD Display
    • Adjustable rate alarm levels
    • Simultaneous viewing of dose/doserate
    • Manual and Automatic versions
    • Optional Computer Interface for data retrieval
  • Built in Laptop computer for recording all data, voice, keyboard, chemical analysis, etc.
  • Mini-Digital camera has the ability to take up to 64 shots per memory chip. 4 memory chips included.
  • A Toxic analyzer that can analyze any liquid (water, blood, etc.) and be able to identify 380 toxins dangerous to humans. Solid items, such as fruits and vegetables, must be pulped or squeezed in order to be analyzed.
RL-6 Heavy Rocket Cannon -

     The Rl-6 is standard issue with the light Combat Cyclone. Unlike some of the other weapon systems, the Rl-6 rocket cannon can be mounted on the cycle's undercarriage for storage or top mounted on the right or left side. In the top mounted position, the rocket cannon can be easily fired, but in a fixed forward position.

     The mini-missile rockets are carried in a six (6) round box magazine. Reloading of all six missiles requires one full melee. The RL-6 Rocket Cannon is a futuristic version of a recoilless rifle and can be used by normal human wearing no mecha as shoulder supported weapon.

Primary Purpose: Assault
Range: 4000ft (1200m)
Mega-Damage: Varies with mini-missile type., but usually uses armor piercing, high explosive or fragmentation. Can use any mini-missiles except Plasma.
Rate of Fire: Up to all six can be fired in a single melee, but only one at a time.
Payload: Six (6) mini-missiles
Weight: 16 lbs each (7.3kg) M.D.C. of Weapon: 3.

LT-10 Laser Targeting Gun -

     This device is used to help incoming smart weapons or bombs hit their target with deadly accuracy. A laser goes out of the gun to judge distance and speed, then transmits the information to the incoming smart weapons and mecha. Can be used to help long ranged weapons such as long range missiles or smart bombs from a beta fighter. As long as the laser is on the target and the cyclone is transmitting, the smart weapon hits their target every time. The only way to miss the target is to roll a 1, 2, 3 or 4. The target can not dodge or get out of the way, unless extreme measures are used. A stunt or evasive action is about the only way to avoid getting hit.

Primary Purpose: Assault
Range: 4000ft (1200m)
Weight: 14 lbs each (6.4kg) M.D.C. of Weapon: 10.
Special Bonus: +10 to strike.
Note: The LT-10 uses Protoculture.

HHS-125 Heavy Heat Shielding -

     The cyclone's armor is chemically treated and can resist heat up to 500 degrees centigrade. Normal fires do no damage, and plasma and nuclear fires do only 1/3 damage. This armor treatment is VERY expensive, this process has to be done before the metal is cooled. To add this feature on already existing cyclone, well it can't this process has to be done while the metal is cooling under the molecular bonding period, also in the process the ceramic material is added. The heat shielding will affect any cyclone out fitted with heat and radiation sensors and must be accompanied by the Heat-Shield Blankets.

     This has lead to the development of Heat-Shield Blankets - The Cyclone is equipped with two man-sized blankets of a remarkable material that is non-combustible and resists heat up to 200 degrees centigrade. These blankets can be used to protect victims while extracting them from the fire. Both blankets would take up one saddle bag.


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