Armor Piercing Ram-jet Rail gun Round
This Rail gun round was designed to have better armor piercing/ Critical Strike abilities with longer ranges.
The casing has vibro-blades that surround it on all sides. The farther the round flies,
the faster ramjet pushes it and the hotter the vibroblades get. Thus at different ranges,
it has different armor piercing success. The Archer Mecha is designed
with this as the primary weapon.
The center chamber holds the explosives in the front 2/3s while the
last 1/3 holds the charge and the ramjet fuel. The charge is for the vibroblades to
function. It is specifically designed to penetrate the armor and explode sending the hot
vibroblade shrapnel into the inside of the target. (See the optional Critical Damage Rules
below)
The round is stored in a casing that keeps the vibroblades down in
the casing which keeps them disarmed. Once the round leaves the barrel, the blades pop out
and arm the projectile. It requires it's own special rail gun in order to be launched. Not
every railgun can launch this round because of the square ammunition case and the oval
barrel..
Rate of fire: 4 per melee because of heat problems caused by the
vibro blades as it runs down the barrel. The round is initially launched by magnetic force
and it's speed is compounded by the mini-ramjet.
As the round flies farther the Critical
Strike roll gets better. The AP-R has a limited ranged
in atmosphere. Once the blades get too hot, or the fuel runs out, the round explodes. In
space, the round isn't as effective, but it's range is much farther. The vibroblades still
work in space because of the e-charge, but the armor piercing ability does not change with
ranges. In space the critical strike roll is always 18,19,20.
A critical strike is determined by the NATURAL strike roll. It does double damage, and
the GM may opt to use the Critical Strike results chart.
There are two variations available. The first in the original round. It's maximum range
is 1 1/2 miles (2414 meters). The second type was created for longer distances. It's
maximum range is 10 miles (16 kilometers) in regular atmosphere. It is very accurate with
its course correction capability. These also need to be fired from the same special rail
gun.
Type 1) Original Armor Piercing Round Stats in
Regular Atmosphere
Damage per round: 3D10+15
Rate of fire: 4 shots per melee
Range: 1 1/2 miles ( 2414 meters). As the round flies further, the Natural Roll for
a critical strike gets better!! At the max range, the natural strike roll just has
to be equal to or above a 13 for a critical strike!
Cost per round: 2000 credits
Critical Strike Ranges are as follows:
Critical Strike Roll: |
Range in Feet |
Range in Meters |
(Natural) 19-20 |
0-50 feet |
0-15 meters |
(Natural) 18-20 |
51-120 feet |
16-37 meters |
(Natural) 17-20 |
121-500 feet |
38-152 meters |
(Natural) 16-20 |
501-1000 feet |
153-305 meters |
(Natural) 15-20 |
1001-2000 feet |
306-610 meters |
(Natural) 14-20 |
2001-5000 feet |
611-1524 meters |
(Natural) 13-20 |
5001 feet - 1 1/2 miles |
1525-2414 meters |
Type 2) Long Range Armor Piercing Round Stats in
Regular Atmosphere
The long range version has flaps in the back of the vibroblades for
slight course corrections since it flies so far. There is a small processor that hold the
guidance information. The damage has been reduced because the ramjet fuel has been
increased. The vibroblades have also been constructed and set at a lower frequency to take
the greater heat as the friction increases during fight.
Damage per round: 3D4+10
Rate of fire: 4 shots per melee
Range: 10 miles ( 16 kilometers). As the round flies further, the Natural Roll for
a critical strike gets better! At the max range, the Natural strike roll just has
to be equal to or above a 10!
Cost per round: 3000 credits
Critical Strike Ranges are as follows:
Critical Strike Roll: |
Range in Feet |
Range in Meters |
(Natural) 19-20 |
0-1 mile |
0-1.6 kilometers |
(Natural) 18-20 |
1-2 miles |
1.6-3.2 kilometers |
(Natural) 17-20 |
2-3 miles |
3.2-4.8 kilometers |
(Natural) 16-20 |
3-4 miles |
4.8-6.4 kilometers |
(Natural) 15-20 |
4-5 miles |
6.4-8 kilometers |
(Natural) 14-20 |
5-6 miles |
8-9.6 kilometers |
(Natural) 13-20 |
6-7 miles |
9.6- 11.2 kilometers |
(Natural) 12-20 |
7-8 miles |
11.2-12.8 kilometers |
(Natural) 11-20 |
8-9 miles |
12.8-14.4 kilometers |
(Natural) 10-20 |
9-10 miles |
14.4-16 kilometers |
** Critical Strike
A critical strike can occur when a NATURAL roll equals or rolls above the
Critical Strike criteria (i.e. Natural 20). Also, in some cases, a critical strike can be
assigned with a specific maneuver like a strike from behind. Any successful strike that
receives DOUBLE DAMAGE can be classified as a Critical Strike. See below for OPTIONAL
RESULTS.
Use this rule when any mecha, robot or machinery receives
a critical strike, or if they are below One Third of
their Damage Capacity. This chart determines if they receive Critical
Damage. If the roll is above 40% on the following chart, then critical damage
occurs.
When critical damage occurs anywhere including the main body, roll
to see what kind of Internal Damage is caused. This means that the armor
was penetrated and a vital function was damaged. Subtract the damage and roll on the
following charts.
Roll % dice and 1D4 at the same
time to get the results on the following charts.
Roll for the extent of damage on the following chart:
ROLL (%) |
DAMAGE LEVEL |
01-40% |
None |
41-70% |
Light |
71-90% |
Medium |
91-00% |
Heavy |
Compounded damage is accumulative. One level after Heavy means
that the system type in that area is destroyed. (i.e. If the first hit to an arm is light
electrical and the Second is also light electrical, the compounded damage is Medium
electrical. Or a single strike that inflicts Heavy damage, includes those heavy penalties
AND the penalties of the Light and Medium types as well.) The charts below will determine
the penalties.
Again, all damage is accumulative. So Light damage to weapons + light damage to weapons
again = Medium Damage. The penalties are added to the previous.
Roll for type of damage inflicted for each time a damage level is
determined.
Roll (1D4) |
Damage Type |
1 |
Internal Structure |
2 |
Joints |
3 |
Electrical |
4 |
Weapon System |
Types of Damage:
- Internal Structure: These are the
"Vital Organs" of this piece of machinery. When damaged, the hit will slow down
the response time of that area. If the internal structure of that part is destroyed, then
it is no longer functional. Chances are it will need to be replaced.
- Joints: Joints are any moving part on the
machine from elbow joints to neck joints. Damage to these parts will impair the abilities
of the machine. (i.e. If the elbow of a power armor arm with a mounted gun is frozen, then
the pilot will have to maneuver the whole body of the power armor to point the gun in the
correct direction.)
- Electrical: This is all of the wires and
devices which transport electricity from the power source to the devices.
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- Weapon Systems: These are the sensors and
instruments that allow control to your weapons.
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Use the results of the previous charts to determine the
penalties that occur because of the Critical Damage.
Hits to Any Part |
Light |
Medium |
Heavy |
Destroyed |
Internal Structure |
-1 to dodge & parry |
-2 to initiative, -2 to dodge |
Loose 1 attack per melee |
Area no longer functional |
Joints |
-1 to dodge & roll |
-2 to strike with attacks using that part |
-5 to dodge and roll, -2attacks |
Area immovable |
Electrical |
-1 to strike |
Loose one sensor (ie. Radar), -2 to dodge & strike |
Loose two more sensors, -2 to dodge & strike |
No response from area. Not repairable. |
Weapon Systems |
-1 to target/strike with area/part weapon systems |
-3 to target with part weapon systems. 30% chance of a
weapon misfire. |
Loose all weapon system controls on that area. |
These weapons are no longer repairable |
These results are specific to that
mecha/robot body part or area. If the main body gets the critical strike, then the
penalties apply to all rolls in combat. |
Note: All penalties
are accumulative! |
This is the 'Long-Bow Archer' mecha that houses the guns
for the Armor Piercing Round.
This mecha is small and light and designed mainly for sniper, anti-aircraft, and long
range attacks. But it does have a few close range weapons since the cannon is not very
effective at short range. It is created by Megaton Enterprises. It is NOT a
glitterboy class mecha.
The main feature of this mecha, besides the cannon, is the separate hover-drone
unit that it uses called a "Squire".
The squire has the main targeting sensors, radar, the 'radio radar' as
well as a few weapons that synchronize with the mecha's weapons. It has many different
types of sensors and is often used to hover above the tree lines, hills and other radar
and targeting obstacles to feed the information back to the mecha. The mecha have been
know to set the gun through a small hole or in between a bunch of trees while the squire
sets up the target. The Squire can also attach to the mecha and therefor produces the
ability to hover which adds to the speed of the mecha.
The mecha also uses a different version of radar. Instead of using Microwaves (which it
is also equipped with) it mainly uses directional low or high frequency radio waves. These
are not usually detected like conventional radar, so the target rarely knows that it is
being targeted until it is hit.
Another "different" feature of this mecha is that is has sub woofers on each
upper arm. Since the cannon is a rail-gun, it creates a sonic boom when it is fired. The
sub woofers have been synchronized and setup to emit a sound that counters the sonic boom
at the instant that it fires. Only the initial sonic boom is countered while the next
booms can't since they are from the rounds acceleration. This quiet shot allows the mecha
to fire and move before its exact whereabouts are discovered.
The rail gun that is mounted on the Archer does not initially propel the round at
extreme velocities. Therefore the recoil is minimal. This causes the Archer to be able to
fire and move. The rail gun creates a sonic boom because the round reaches the speed of
sound when it exits the barrel. The round continues to accelerate with the help of the
ramjet installed inside the round itself.
Model Type: J-1073
Long-Bow Archer "Archer" |
Class: Long range
assault, Reconnaissance, Sniper |
Crew: One |
M.D.C. by Location: |
ForeArms (2) -- 35 each |
UpperArms (2) -- 60 each |
Legs (2) -- 145 each |
Rail Gun (1; shoulder) -- 100 |
*Head -- 90 |
**Main Body --350 |
Squire (1) -- 150 (Main Body) |
Mini-missile launcher (2) -- 35 |
* Destroying the head will disable the sensors. The attacker gets a -3 to strike the
head and it is a called shot. |
** Destroying the Main Body will destroy the mecha. |
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Speed: |
Running: 60 mph (96.5 km/h) maximum. Pilot tires at half the rate normal. |
Flying: From 150 mph (241.25 km/h) to a hover at a ceiling of 400
ft while squire is attached. |
Leaping: 30ft (9.1m) |
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Statistical Data: |
Height: 10 ft (3.3m) |
Width: 4 ft (1.2m) |
Length: 4 ft (1.2m) |
Weight: 320 lbs. (144 kg.) |
Physical Strength: Equal to a P.S. of 28 |
Cargo: None |
Power System: Nuclear, average life is 16 years. |
Black Market Price:75 million |
Sensors: All the standard power armor sensors PLUS extra ones found after the
weapon systems section, including thermo-imaging and starlight sight. |
Weapon Systems: |
1) A.P.R.R. Double Barreled Rail Gun |
This is the rail gun that specially launches both variations of the Armor Piercing
Round. The gun barrel is oval to house both barrels and the heat sinks. The gun is mounted
on the shoulder and can be retracted. The gun is fired 'Hands free', so the hands aren't
used in firing the weapon. The rounds are stored in the drum on the back of the mecha. The
stats for the gun are as follows: |
Type 1 Armor Piercing Stats in Regular Atmosphere |
Damage per round: 3D10+15 |
Rate of fire: Each barrel can be fired only 4 times per melee max due to heat.
(8 shots per melee total) |
Range: 1 1/2 miles (8000 feet/ 2414 meters). As the round flies further, the
Natural Roll for a critical strike gets better!! At the max range, the Natural
strike roll just has to be equal to or above a 13! |
Payload: 50 rounds |
Critical Strike Ranges are as follows:
Critical Strike Roll: |
Range in Feet |
Range in Meters |
(Natural) 19-20 |
0-50 feet |
0-15 meters |
(Natural) 18-20 |
51-120 feet |
16-37 meters |
(Natural) 17-20 |
121-500 feet |
38-152 meters |
(Natural) 16-20 |
501-1000 feet |
153-305 meters |
(Natural) 15-20 |
1001-2000 feet |
306-610 meters |
(Natural) 14-20 |
2001-5000 feet |
611-1524 meters |
(Natural) 13-20 |
5001 feet - 1 1/2 miles |
1525-2414 meters |
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Cost per round: 2,000 credits. |
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2) Mini-Missile Launch Systems (2) |
The missile systems are located on each of the legs. Each has 4 launch bays for a
total of 8 missiles. They are used for close range combat in case of combat. This mecha is
designed for long range assault. |
Type of missile: Any |
Damage: Varies per missile type. |
Payload: 4 missiles per launcher. |
Rate of Fire: One at a time or volleys up to 8. |
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3) Light laser (1) |
The light laser is mounted on the left arm. |
Damage: 2D6 MD |
Range: 4000 ft. |
Rate of fire: Equal to the number of hand to hand attacks of the pilot. |
Payload: Unlimited. |
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4) Other hand-held weapons |
The mecha can use any hand held weapon that a power armor sized mecha can hold. |
5) Hand to hand combat: |
See mecha Hand to Hand bonuses. |
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Special Abilities: |
Create/Simulate loud Bass sounds: There is a high-tech
sub-woofer on each upper arm of the mecha to counter the sound of the railgun. They also
can be used to simulate the sound effects of other rail guns. The same types of damage
occur to windows and hearing as with the larger rail guns. i.e. shattering windows,
temporary deafness, and can even knock down a group of people such as riots. This is one
of the mecha you would want to have plugged into your favorite rock concert. The other
on-board speaker system is like all standard mecha. |
Transmit/Receive high and low frequency Radio waves (directional): Since the
Archer uses 'Directional Radio Radar' as a standard stealth targetter, it is able to
transmit and receive a broad range of radio signals. This makes the Archer a walking radio
station. This makes the Archer ideal for intelligence missions as well. Their
communication transmitting range is 10 miles in one direction. This also allows for
occasional radio silence communication with ultra-low frequency radio waves. |
Directional Laser communication system: The Laser system allows communications
between multiple Archer mecha during radio silence. Also, if the sensor array on the
Squire is destroyed, then the Laser communications can be used to give basic commands to
the Squire. |
Enhanced optical zoom with Camera: Installed with the combat targetter is a
800x optical zoom (image enhancing and sharpening). This is used mainly for intelligence
gathering and target verification during assaults. |
Long Range Targeting system (laser and radar): Since the Archer was designed to
use both variations of the armor piercing rail gun round, it was built with a targeting
system that would accommodate the longer range capabilities of second variation. The Squire has the same type of targeting system as well.
The information can be transmitted to the Archer so that the Archer can stay hidden. |
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Squire Companion
Drone |
The "Squire" is a remote unit that is linked via sensors to the Archer
mecha. It is used for targeting, radar detection, and fire support in battle. The weapon
systems on the squire are synchronized with the targeting system on the Archer. It fires
when and where the Archer fires. If it doesn't have a shot, it won't fire. It is usually a
short distance away from the Archer. It is has two hover jets that allow it to move
silently. It can also attach to the back of the Archer and fly both of them where they
need to go. It's design makes it look like a power glider, so it fits nicely on the back
of the mecha. |
Model Type: SQR-73 |
Class: Combat Support Drone. |
Crew: None |
M.D.C. by Location: |
Large Laser (main body) -- 60 |
Wing (2) -- 60 |
*Main Body --150 |
**Communications Cluster -- 75 (extra armor) |
Mini-Missile Launcher (2) -- 35 |
* Depleting the MDC of the main body will destroy the Drone. Self destruct mechanisms
are activated when not physically connected to the Archer. The self destruct is to ensure
that the sensor technology is not stolen. |
** Destroying the MDC of the Communications Cluster will destroy the sensors of the
drone. The response time for the weapons synchronization is reduce to one attack per
melee. (The Archer can communicate with it then via laser link) |
Speed: |
Flying: From 150 mph (241.25 km/h) to a hover at a ceiling of 400
ft. |
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Statistical Data: |
Height: 3 ft (1.1m) |
Width: 6 ft (2.2m) |
Length: 4 ft (1.2m) |
Weight: 200 lbs. (144 kg.) |
Physical Strength: N/A |
Cargo: None |
Power System: Nuclear, average life is 16 years. |
Black Market Price: N/A |
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Weapon Systems: |
1) Forward Mounted Laser Cannon (2) |
The cannons are located on each side of the main body where the wings extend. They are
forward fixed and so the squire has to move its whole body to aim the cannons. They are
usually synchronized to fire as the Archer's laser fires. |
Damage: 5D6 MD |
Range: 4000 ft. |
Rate of fire: Once per attack |
Payload: Unlimited. |
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2) Mini Missile Launcher System (1) |
The mini missile launchers are mounted on the top of the main body. It holds 6 mini
missiles with 3 reloads. Any type of mini missile can be used. |
Type of missile: Any |
Damage: Varies per missile type. |
Payload: 18 total. |
Rate of Fire: One at a time or volleys up to 6. |
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3) Hand to hand: |
Ram does 2D6 Mega Damage |
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Sensors and special features: See the Archer mecha. |
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