XTNDER II Heavy Observation/Light Attack Unmanned Pod.

XTNDER II Pod upper left nose aspect. XTNDER II Pod 3 views (tail, tail detail, and port side). The XTNDR II Heavy Observation/Light Attack Pod was developed in 2212 amid an ongoing argument between the Galactic Security Committee (the militries oversight committee) and the REF; Complaints from FBX 21555320 of local soldiers and militias being unable to see in areas with restricted maneuvering using the original XTNDR Pod. The REF argued that the pod was working as intended. Additional complaints included that the XTNDR did not have MRI abilities; The REF argued, correctly, that the grav pods needed to gain the maneuvering abilities demanded by the Committee would make MRI impossible (focused grav waves interfere with the radio emissions that MRI depends on). The Committee didn't care. They wanted the REF to overcome the problem- Or else. The XTNDR II is the result, and leaves NOBODY happy with the results; Though the pod has installed grav pods, they must be shut down to use the MRI system and switch to A-11 style variable attack thrusters which are used for forward momentum under normal circumstances. The thrusters normally run almost dead silent (to hear them, you have to use specialized listening equipment), but to produce enough lift to keep the craft in the air they must be ramped up to full power, creating a moderate-pitched whine that can be heard for miles around. Additionally, the pod is so big it can no be carried on most Mecha (only the MAC-Series is big enough to carry them, and then only externally on the topside, where it can be plainly seen from the ground by anyone at least 21' away). However, despite the many shortcomings, the XTNDR II can be used independently of a ground station, or can jack in as normal. They can also be used as limited mules (1,000 lbs or less), or even as a medivac (2 life pods or even 3 HosBoxes). Also, the XTNDR II can be armed, unlike the XTNDR. The REF doesn't deploy the XTNDR II in any great numbers; Only one or two can be found in any given Battle Force, and none in an average Task Force. RDF's utilize them slightly more often, depending on total planetary conditions. Name: XTNDER II. Model Type: Heavy Observation/Light Attack Unmanned Pod. Class: Automaton. Crew: None. Passengers: None. MDC By Location: Hull- Crew Compartment- Hatches (6)- 400 200 each 100 each Searchlights (2, top of crew compartment)- Engine Compartment- Fuel/Ammo Pods (5)- 20 each 100 200 each Notes: Usual penalties apply. Speed and Statistical Data: Speed: 400 MPH max. NOTE: Due to the use of ultra-powerful grav pods, there is NO physical terrain that they can't traverse, period. NOTE: High surface-water worlds (such as Terra) are known to fit out their armored vehicles with out-board engines, giving some effectiveness on the water; Speed: 30 knots; Range: 200 miles. The grav pods WILL work over water. Hovering Height: From 2 to 10 feet. Maximum Range: 20,000 miles; It is an irony that the Perceval is horribly fuel-efficient. Height: 10 feet 7¨ö inches Width: 25 feet 6.5 inches Length: Crew Compartment: 10 feet. Cargo Compartment: 21 feet 7¨û inches. Weight: 80 tons Power System: SRh41 Hydro-Cell Engine; Output: 700 MGw at 17,000 hsp; Range: 20,000 miles on the vehicles own fuel; Fuel liters have greatly increased range, but can only get that range by tapping into the supply tanks (which is generally discouraged). Hover System: Standard grav pods. Drive System: Twin SHr41 dual-phase aeration jets; Output: 22,000 hsp. Cargo Capacity: The Perceval can carry up to 100 tons of ammo or 60,000 gallons of hydro-cell fuel; Crew supplies can also be carried. Beyond that, a few pounds of various cargos are known to be tied onto the hull; Care must be taken to ensure that such cargo's exposure to environmental factors (including chemical, biological, and nuclear/Reflex weapons) is minimized, and should be restricted to crew or critical battlefront supplies only. Cost and Availability: Each tank costs 1 million credits, but is basically always available. Black Market Cost and Availability: Between 1,000 and 50 million credits; Regularly available. Weapon Systems: 1. Forward Raidar X Tri-Laser: The Raidar X Tri-Laser was selected for the XTNDER II due to its unlimited ammo and range. Purpose: Anti-Aircraft MD Per Arm: Single blast- 3D6 MD. Dual Blast- 6D6 MD. Triple Blast- 1D4¡¿1¨ª MD. Rate of Fire: Per pilots attacks per melee. Range: 8 miles Payload: Unlimited. 2. Variable Full-Force Barrier Field: The Variable Full-Force Barrier Field provides additional protection for the vehicle. Purpose: Defense. MDC: 200 per panel; 1,200 total available. NOTE: Each panel MUST still have 1 MDC for the system to continue working. Effect: Provides 200 MDC in each of 06 panels. Range: 40 feet. Coverage Characteristics: A full 360degree coverage area around the craft. 3. Decoy Pods: The Steneirian style decoy pods still in use on the Steiner Fighter has been installed on the M-611 under a working agreement with the Steiner Republic. Unlike the pods installed on aero-space craft, however, tankers LOVE the pods. The decoys themselves are specially modified Mini-Missiles that produce burning globs of magnesium/aluminum alloy to confuse both radar AND heat sensory systems, as well as creating a lot of smoke to obscure the tank. NOTE: Though the modified mini-missiles combine smoke flares, AMC/FDs, and LDP's, they aren't powerful enough for use with Destroids & etc. Reduce effects by 20% against smart missiles (add +20% to rolls for smart missiles.) Purpose: Defense. Effect: 01-50: Enemy missile or missile volley detonates in chaff cloud - Missiles are all destroyed. 51-75: Enemy missile or missile volley loses track of real target and veers away in wrong direction (may lock onto another target). 76-00: No effect, missile is still on target. Also note that the chaff cloud will also blind nearby heat sensors (and optically based sensors at night) for 1 melee. They will suffer the following penalties: Reduce melee attacks/actions, and combat bonuses by half. Also, a cloud of smoke approximately 25³ feet. Duration: 1D4 melee rounds. Rate of Fire: Once per melee. Payload: 6 chaff/flares. 4. STT-K Video Radio Communications Array: Long range, directional communications system with satellite relay capabilities. Purpose: Communications Sensor Type: Radio Effect: Carries video signals. Range: 600 miles, or can be boosted indefinitely via satellite relay. Minimum Target Characteristic: Not Applicable. Coverage Characteristics: A full 360degree area. 5. Smoke Dispensers (70): This last-ditch system throws out smoke flares capable of covering a 250 square foot area. Special chemicals in the smoke obscures IR and heat sensors, and defeats visual tracking of the vehicle. Note that it DOESN'T make the vehicle invisible, but simply negates ALL bonuses to strike. Purpose: Obscuring the craft for a few moments. System Type: Active Defense. Effect: Creates a cloud of smoke that covers a 250 square foot area. Range: A 250 square foot area. Coverage Characteristics: A full 360degree. Features: Silvrite Armoring: Laser reflective armor; All lasers do half damage. Hearing Amplification: Can amplify sounds as quiet as 1 decibel at 1,000 feet, and in the ultra- and sub-sonic ranges. Video Recorder: Records from sensors and the cockpit itself. 500 hours of recording available. Radar: Combat grade radar. Range: 200 miles, can track up to 250 individual targets. 95% reliability (24% against unfriendly stealthed vehicles). FLIR/SLIR: Forward and Side Looking Infrared. Allows pilot and weapons officer to get visuals on targets at night. ESM: Radar Detector. Passively detects other radars being operated. AJP: Active Jamming Pod. Causes -25% to detection but when it is active, other vehicles/bases can detect that it is jamming, and some missiles will home in on jamming signals. Jamming also causes a -4 penalty to all radar guided weapons. Full Range Sensory Suite: Infrared, ultra violet, Magnification, night sight, color filters, thermal imager. Range is about 2,000 miles for MOST sensors. Motion Detector: Activates a loud wailing when an object is coming at the user fast, and a soft ringing if it's coming slowly. Activation ranges must be specified by the pilot. Anti-Jamming System: Reduces Electronics Countermeasure by 1/2 (decrease skill level appropriately). Electronic Counter Measures (ECM): These systems disrupt enemy radar and tracking systems, making it difficult for them to lock onto the ship with weapons. The countermeasures give the Mecha a +3 to dodge, +2 to strike and +1 on initiative in combat. Fire resistance: Fires external to the craft have no effect on it. Grav Clamps: Electro magnets in the underside of the hull allow the unit to adhere to the hulls of warships and the exteriors of SOME buildings. MRA 6 Radios: Allows real time, continuous radio link up with friendly forces in the area via satellite relay over laser radio signals, preventing jamming, and automatically encrypts/decrypts same to prevent eavesdropping. Type-11 wide band radios: Effective 10 mile range, auto encrypt/decrypt. Works on standard radio band wavelengths, so it can still be jammed (if the enemy knows the frequencies). Combat Profile for the XTNDER II Observation/Attack Pod: 4 attacks per melee. +4 Parry, Dodge, and Roll. +2 Strike.