Ten-wheeled vehicles (trucks and mini-buses) are most commonly employed as passenger carriers and medium-duty cargo haulers. These vehicles are popular with the smaller trucking companies and passenger lines because three or four can be purchased for the price of one well-equipped bus or truck. A ten-wheeler should be treated with caution because it can carry enough firepower to intantly destroy almost any smaller vehicle.
PERCHERON
The Percheron is DKI Automotive's first entry into the 10-wheeler market.
This vehicle is intended for use as a short-run cargo transport. The Percheron's
armor really isn't suited for use on the highway, so it will often be accompanied
by escort vehicles or link up with a convoy. A "Q-ship" version is also
available. It trades the cargo capacity for more armor and weapons. Common
Q-ship configurations include linked blast cannons, linked ATGs, linked
VFRPs w/ laser guidance, a single front-mounted 75-mm TG, or an increased
dropped-weapons load. The standard Percheron and its Q-ship version are
exactly identical, so approach with caution.
Percheron: Mini-bus, x-hvy chassis, small truck power plant w/
upgrades, 10 solid truck tires, driver & gunner, 2 IR pulse lasers
in 4-space universal turret T, HDFOJ w/ extra magazine B, cyberlink, laser
battery, IR sighting system, radar, LD radio, tinted/no-paint windows,
HD shocks, 2 safety seats, 10 pts CA on driver, 10 pts CA on gunner, 10
pts CA on power plant, 10 pts CA on HDFOJ & extra magazine, 6 10-pt
wheel hubs, 6 10-pt wheelguards, Armor: F40, B40, R35, L35, T34, U20. Acceleration:
2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 110 mph, 12,991 lbs, $130,528.
Cargo Capacity: 10 spaces, 1,409 lbs.
CENTURION
The Centurion is a heavily-armed mini-bus designed to provide fire
support for small convoys. There is no safe way to approach this vehicle
(especially from the front).
Centurion: Mini-bus, x-hvy chassis, small truck power plant w/ upgrades, 10 solid truck tires, driver & 2 gunners, 2 ACs linked F, universally-turreted pulse laser w/ laser battery, 2 VMGs (1 R, 1 L), HDFOJ w/ 1 extra magazine B, 2 HrSwc (ACs & turreted laser), hi-res computer (VMGs), radar, 10 pts FPCA on power plant, 6 10-pt wheel hubs, 6 10-pt wheelguards, Sloped Armor: F50, B40, R45, L45, T29, U10. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 110 mph, 14,391 lbs, $99,659.
GUARDIAN ANTI-AIRCRAFT SYSTEM
The Guardian is a mobile AA platform that can be used to defend convoys, outposts and small towns. It has enough firepower to destroy almost any non-military aircraft.
Guardian AAS: 10-wheel longnose, x-hvy chassis, blueprinted small gas engine w/ tubular headers & 15-gallon duelling tank, 10 solid truck tires, driver & gunner, 2 HSLRSAMs in turret, 2 3-space rocket magazines w/ HSLRSAMs, hi-res computer, radar, light amplification, Composite Cab Armor: F15/20, B8/10, R12/15, L12/15, T10/12, U8/10. 15' flatbed carrier, 12-space remote-controlled AA mount w/ AA ladar, 2 long-barreled ACs & 2 extra magazines each, Composite Armor: U8/10. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 102.5 mph, Base MPG: 12, 19,665 lbs, $156,959.
IMPERIAL
The Imperial is a spacious, well-armored RV costing under $100,000.
Private livery services often use it to transport a few high-paying passengers
on inter-city runs. A word of caution for any one thinking of attacking
this bus; Although the Imperial isn't big on offense, people who own one
can usually afford several escort vehicles.
Imperial: Mini-bus, x-hvy chassis, small truck power plant w/ upgrades, 10 FP solid truck tires, driver & gunner, 4 passengers, universally-turreted AC w/ extra magazine, HDFOJ (B), anti-theft system w/ 8 PDGs, HrSwc, radar, LD radio, tinted/no-paint windows, galley, passenger accommodations (for 4), velvet glove trimmings, HD shocks, HD brakes, 6 10-pt FP wheel hubs, 6 10-pt FP wheelguards, FP Armor: F55, B55, R45, L45, T35, U25. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 110 mph, 14,115 lbs, $96,790.
CANNON COLLIDER
The Cannon Collider is a well-armored mini-bus employed to charge barricades
and blast them to pieces. Never attack this vehicle from the front. The
front armor is heavy enough to stop several shots from a tank gun. The
addition of a large drop-spike plate is an unpleasant surprise for tailgaters.
The best way to attack a Cannon Collider is from the side.
Cannon Collider: Mini-bus, x-hvy chassis, small truck power plant, 10 solid truck tires, driver & gunner, 2 linked BCs w/ 1 extra magazine each (F), VMG w/ HD ammo in universal turret T, HDFOJ w/ 1 extra magazine B (all ammo is HT), LDSP (U), 2 HrSwcs, improved fire extinguisher, infrared sighting system, extra driver controls (in gunner position), 1 pair oversized vehicle airfoils, HD shocks, 6 5-pt wheel hubs, 6 10-pt wheelguards, Sloped Armor: F76, B40, R40, L40, T40, U20. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 102.5 mph, 14,387 lbs, $88,262.
METRO
The Metro is designed as a short-haul passenger transport. It is used
by bus companies where a full-size bus wouldn't be practical or affordable.
The armor and weaponry is sufficient to discourage most attacks by cycle
gangs or mobs of pedestrians.
Metro: Mini-bus, x-hvy chassis, small truck power plant, 10 PR
truck tires, driver & gunner, 7 passengers, ATG w/ 1 extra magazine
in universal turret, 2 MGs linked F, MG (B), SD w/ explosive spikes (B)
linked to rear MG, Swc (to ATG), targeting computer (for all 3 MGs), fire
extinguisher, 6 10-pt wheelguards, Armor: F55, B50, R45, L45, T55, U30.
Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 102.5 mph, 14,300 lbs, $44,550.
Cargo Capacity: 1 space, 100 lbs.
STORMFRONT
This mini-bus is named the "Stormfront" because it can hit its opponents
like a line of thunderstorms. This vehicle's primary offensive power is
provided by a turreted VMG and a pair of front-mounted ATGs. The lethal
dropped-weapons package spells certain death for any tires that encounter
it. The only way to safely engage this vehicle is from the sides at range.
Stormfront: Mini-bus, x-hvy chassis, small truck power plant, 10 PR truck tires, driver & 2 gunners, 2 ATGs w/ 1 extra magazine each linked F, universally-turreted VMG w/ incendiary ammo, HDFCE (B), 3 SDs w/ explosive spikes (1 R, 1 L, 1 B) linked to HDFCE, 2 Swcs, improved fire extinguisher, HD shocks, 10 pts CA on driver, 10 pts CA on each gunner, 10 pts CA on linked ATGs, 10 pts CA on HDFCE, 10 pts CA on rear SD, 6 10-pt wheelguards, Armor: F54, B45, R45, L45, T40, U30. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 102.5 mph, 14,391 lbs, $54,638.
Blast Cannon option: Remove ATGs & extra magazines, Remove rear SD & 1 gunner. Add 2 BCs linked F. Component armor has been adjusted. Cargo capacity: 3 spaces, 704 lbs. 13,696 lbs, $58,788.
PARKWAY PUSHER
The New Omaha Metropolitan Transportation Authority recently added
the Parkway Pusher to its fleet of buses. The Parkway Pusher is well-armored
and carries a heavy ram plate. A pair of turreted HMGs is sufficient to
discourage most attacks. The dropped-weapons package is designed to discourage
attacks by pedestrians and people who like to tailgate. It also has the
advantage of not damaging the road surface.
Parkway Pusher: Mini-bus, x-hvy chassis, small truck power plant, 10 PR truck tires, driver & gunner, 6 passengers, 2 HMGs w/ HD ammo in universal turret, 3 linked SDs w/ explosive spikes (1 R, 1 L, 1 B), 3 SSs w/ tear gas loads (1 R, 1 L, 1 B) linked to SSs, HrSwc, infrared sighting system, fire extinguisher, tool kit, 6 10-pt wheelguards, Armor: F60 (ram plate), B45, R45, L45, T45, U33. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 102.5 mph, 14,322 lbs, $54,566.
2044 CAESAR
This updated design from Ital Works was the chief competitor with the
Parkway Pusher when the New Omaha MTA asked for bids on new vehicles. Even
though Ital Works lost out on the new contract, the Caesar is seeing service
in many midwestern cities. It has the same turreted armament as the Parkway
Pusher. However, pursuers are discouraged by the use of a rear-mounted
icedropper. This model does not have a ram plate.
2044 Caesar: Mini-bus, x-hvy chassis, small truck power plant, 10 PR truck tires, driver & gunner, 8 passengers, 2 HMGs w/ HD ammo in universal turret, ID (B), Swc, infrared sighting system, extra driver controls, improved fire extinguisher, 1 spare tire (solid), 1 pair oversized vehicle airfoils, 6 10-pt wheelguards, Armor: F60, B40, R40, L40, T40, U23. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 100 mph, 14,392 lbs, $59,176.
BLASTLORD
The BlastLord is the first vehicle in a series that Blaster Motors
used to enter the oversized vehicle market. It is well-armored and it has
a lethal punch. In fact, anyone considering attacking a BlastLord should
do so from anywhere but in front, because anyone attacking from the front
can literally be blown to bits.
BlastLord: Mini-bus, x-hvy chassis, small truck power plant,
10 PR truck tires, driver & gunner, 2 BCs w/ HESH ammo linked F, universally-turreted
BC w/ HESH ammo, 3 linked SDs w/ incendiary spikes (1 R, 1 L, 1 B) linked
to turret, 2 hi-res computers, 6 10-pt wheelguards, Sloped Armor: F50,
B50, R50, L50, T50, U20. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 102.5 mph,
13,245 lbs, $65,204.
Cargo Capacity: 6 spaces, 1,155 lbs.
BLAST-TRUCK
Blaster Motors designed this vehicle for the ten-wheeler market. Its
best selling points are good armor and heavy firepower. In the future,
Blaster Motors will be manufacturing more versions of this design to include
reefers, tankers and flatbeds. Regardless of the model, the best way to
attack one is from the sides. Anywhere else will just get you killed.
Blast-Truck: 10-wheel cabover, x-hvy chassis, medium truck power
plant, 10 PR truck tires, driver & gunner, BC w/ HESH ammo F, 15' van
carrier, universally-turreted BC w/ HESH ammo, 3 linked SDs w/ explosive
spikes (1 R, 1 L, 1 B), 2 hi-res computers, smart link (BCs), weapon link
(BCs/SDs), 15' van carrier, 6 10-pt wheelguards, Cab Armor: F60, B40, R50,
L50, T50, U20. Carrier Armor: F40, B40, R40, L40, T40, U20. Acceleration:
2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 1, Top Speed: 105 mph, 17,175 lbs, $81,500.
Cargo Capacity: 25 spaces, 825 lbs.
BLAST-TRUCK II
This successor to the Blast-Truck is virtually identical to the first
model, with the same firepower and armor layout. The only difference is
that the BTII's cargo capacity is 330 lbs greater.
Blast-Truck II: 10-wheel longnose, x-hvy chassis, medium truck
power plant, 10 PR truck tires, driver & gunner, BC w/ HESH ammo F,
2 hi-res computers, 15' van carrier, universally-turreted BC w/ HESH ammo,
3 linked SDs w/ explosive spikes (1 R, 1 L, 1 B), smart link (BCs), weapon
link (BCs/SDs), 6 10-pt wheelguards, Cab Armor: F60, B40, R50, L50, T50,
U20. Carrier Armor: F40, B40, R40, L40, T40, U20. Acceleration: 2.5/5,
HC: 1, Top Speed: 100 mph, 18,645 lbs, $96,640.
Cargo Capacity: 25 spaces, 1,155 lbs.
MOUNTAIN RAM
The Mountain Ram is designed for the independently-minded trucker,
someone who doesn't like to stop for such minor annoyances as barricades
and cycle gangs. It is heavily-armed and mounts a massive ram plate. The
Mountain Ram's momentum is such that few obstacles can stop it (or even
slow it down). Attacking it is out of the question.
Mountain Ram: Streamlined 10-wheel longnose, x-hvy chassis, medium
truck power plant, 10 solid truck tires, driver, 2 ACs linked F, HrSwc,
back door, 15' van carrier, gunner, AC w/ extra magazine in universal turret,
3 linked FOJs (1 R, 1 L, 1 B), HrSwc, improved fire extinguisher, IR sighting
system, radar, radar detector, extra driver controls, HD shocks, 2 pairs
oversized vehicle airfoils, 2 spare solid tires, tool kit, bulk ammo box
for ACs, 6 10-pt wheel hubs, 6 10-pt wheelguards, Sloped Cab Armor: F60
(ram plate), B0, R40, L40, T30, U20. Sloped Carrier Armor: F0, B50, R40,
L40, T40, U20. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 110 mph, 19,095 lbs,
$132,651.
Cargo Capacity: 8 spaces, 705 lbs.
LOAD SWIFT
The Load Swift is a well-armed cargo hauler costing under $100,000.
Is is named for its top speed, which is higher than most other 10-wheeled
vehicles. It has few weaknesses other than the relative light side armor.
Load Swift: Streamlined 10-wheel cabover, x-hvy chassis, medium
truck power plant, 10 PR truck tires, driver, AC w/ extra magazine in universal
turret, HrSwc, back door, 15' van carrier, gunner, RR w/ extra magazine
in universal turret, HDFOJ w/ extra magazine B, Swc, IR sighting system,
extra driver controls, HD shocks, 2 pairs oversized vehicle airfoils, sleeping
area, 6 5-pt wheel hubs, 6 10-pt wheelguards, Sloped Cab Armor: F42, B2,
R33, L33, T35, U25. Sloped Carrier Armor: F2, B42, R33, L33, T35, U25.
Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 122.5 mph (115 mph fully-loaded),
15,935 lbs, $93,370.
Cargo Capacity: 11 spaces, 2,065 lbs.
CANADIAN
The Canadian is designed to deliver perishable goods safely and reliably.
This vehicle can carry over a ton of cargo, and has enough weaponry to
discourage attacks from motorcycles or mobs of pedestrians. It is handicapped
against more heavily-armed attackers, and so will have escorts for longer
cargo runs.
Canadian: 10-wheel cabover, x-hvy chassis, medium truck power
plant, 10 PR truck tires, driver & gunner, 2 MGs linked F, MG (R),
MG (L), 2 targeting computers, 15' reefer carrier, AC in universal turret,
3 MGs (1 R, 1 L, 1 B), HDSS (B), weapon link (HDSS/front Mgs), Cab Armor:
F40, B0, R35, L35, T25, U20. Carrier Armor: F20, B40, R35, L35, T30, U20.
Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 112.5 mph (105 mph fully-loaded),
15,890 lbs, $74,850.
Cargo Capacity: 17 spaces, 2,110 lbs.
YUKON
The Yukon is designed as a companion vehicle for the Canadian. Its
armor and weapons are virtually identical. However, the Yukon has a larger
cargo capacity.
Yukon: 10-wheel longnose, x-hvy chassis, medium truck power plant,
10 PR truck tires, driver & gunner, 2 MGs linked F, MG (R), MG (L),
2 targeting computers, fire extinguisher, 15' reefer carrier, AC in universal
turret, 3 MGs (1 R, 1 L, 1 B), HDSS (B) linked to front MGs, Cab Armor:
F40, B0, R35, L35, T25, U20. Carrier Armor: F20, B40, R35, L35, T30, U20.
Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 110 mph (100 mph fully-loaded),
16,595 lbs, $82,510.
Cargo Capacity: 18 spaces, 3,205 lbs.
SLATE
The Slate is a common sight at construction sites all across North
America. Its weaponry and armor are adequate to defend against most road
hazards (though why anyone would want to hijack a load of crushed rock
is unknown).
Slate: 10-wheel longnose, x-hvy chassis, medium truck power plant,
10 solid truck tires, driver & gunner, 2 RLs in turret, 2 MMLs linked
F, MML (R), MML (L), 2 targeting computers, fire extinguisher, 15' dumper
carrier, 3 MMLs (1 R, 1 L, 1 B), MD (B) linked to front MMLs, Cab Armor:
F35, B1, R27, L27, T35, U20. Carrier Armor: F35, B35, R25, L25, T0, U20.
Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 110 mph (100 mph fully-loaded),
16,360 lbs, $79,140.
Cargo Capacity: 25 spaces, 3,440 lbs.
PYLER
A Pyler is the first choice of truckers who need an economical means
of transporting low-value cargos such as steel beams or bags of cement.
The weaponry is sufficient to deter most random attacks.
Pyler: 10-wheel cabover, x-hvy chassis, medium truck power plant,
10 PR truck tires, driver & gunner, turreted VMG, MG (F), improved
fire extinguisher, 2 targeting computers, improved fire extinguisher, 15'
flatbed carrier, weapons box: 2 MGs (1 R, 1 L), HDSS (B), MD (B) linked
to HDSS, Cab Armor: F40, B35, R30, L30, T30, U30. Carrier Armor: U35. Armor
(weapons box): 25 in all locations. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 1, Top Speed:
112.5 mph (105 mph fully-loaded), 13,720 lbs, $58,800.
Cargo Capacity: 20 spaces, 4,280 lbs.
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