TRACTORS
 

Of all the vehicles on the road today, none has the mystique of a big rig. An essential part of this mystique is the tractor. These immense vehicles carry huge power plants, heavy armor and powerful weaponry. Even when operating without a trailer, a tractor is so heavy that colliding with one is a decidedly short-lived proposition.

IMPERATOR
The Imperator is an excellent combination of form and function. Just because it looks good doesn't mean it can't fight. On the road, the Imperator's height is a lethal advantage, as it allows the gunner to slag the top armor of any vehicle smaller than it is.

Imperator: Sleeper longnose, x-hvy chassis, super truck power plant w/ upgrades, 10 FP solid truck tires, driver & gunner, universally-turreted PXL w/ laser battery, 2 MGs w/ incendiary ammo (1 R, 1 L), cyberlink (laser), targeting computer (MGs), 2 ATAD sensor packages (MGs), ATAD central logic unit, radar, LD radio, 2 safety seats, HD shocks, HD brakes, tinted/no-paint windows, velvet-glove trimmings, 10 pts FPCA on driver, 10 pts FPCA on gunner, 6 10-pt FP wheel hubs, 6 10-pt FP wheelguards, 1 20-pt FP 5th-wheel guard, FP Armor: F50, B40, R45, L45, T30, U20. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 0 (1 w/ trailer), Top Speed: 170 mph (100 mph w/ fully-loaded trailer), 16,190 lbs, $205,140.
Towing capacity: 75,810 lbs.

MARIUS
Named after the great Roman general, the Marius is a long-range tractor popular in many areas because of its load-hauling capacity and its heavy ram plate. Since the Marius is un-armed, it depends on its trailer for defensive support.

Marius: Sleeper longnose, x-hvy chassis, super truck power plant w/ upgrades & 1 set extra power cells, 10 FP solid truck tires, driver & gunner, solar panel, radar, vehicular computer, LD radio, 2 safety/ejection seats, HD shocks, HD brakes, tinted/no-paint windows, 10 pts FPCA on driver, 10 pts FPCA on gunner, 10 pts FPCA on power plant, 6 10-pt FP wheel hubs, 6 10-pt FP wheelguards, 1 20-pt 5th-wheel guard, FP Armor: F60 (ram plate), B35, R40, L40, T18, U15. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 0 (1 w/ trailer), Top Speed: 170 mph (100 mph w/ fully-loaded trailer), 16,188 lbs, $159,614.
Towing capacity: 75,812 lbs.

TRANSIT
This tractor is used to pull the Transit trailer. The Transit rig is used to haul and service any single duelling car of up to luxury size.

Transit: Sleeper longnose, x-hvy chassis, super truck power plant w/ upgrades, 10 FP solid truck tires, driver & gunner, universally-turreted pulse laser w/ laser battery, 2 VMGs linked F, 2 HrSwc, radar, LD radio, tinted/no-paint windows, 10 pts FPCA on power plant, 6 10-pt FP wheel hubs, 6 10-pt FP wheelguards, 1 20-pt FP 5th-wheel guard, FP Armor:F50, B30, R40, L40, T42, U16. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 0 (1 w/ trailer), Top Speed: 170 mph (100 mph w/ fully-loaded trailer), 16,188 lbs, $158,474.
Towing capacity: 75,812 lbs.

MOTOR MASTER
The DKI Motor Master is a heavily-armed tractor designed for medium-capacity short-haul cargo runs. Its cargo space is used to store personal weapons & equipment.

Motor Master: Sleeper longnose, x-hvy chassis, large truck power plant w/ upgrades, 10 FP solid truck tires, driver & gunner, turreted AC w/ extra magazine, laser-guided VFRP w/ extra magazine F, IrTl & Lgl (F), 2 MGs w/ incendiary ammo (1 R, 1 L), 2 HrSwcs (to AC & VFRP), ATAD central logic unit, 2 ATAD sensor packages (MGs), radar, LD radio, tinted/no-paint windows, HD shocks, HD brakes, 2 safety seats, 10 pts FPCA on power plant, 6 10-pt FP wheelguards, 1 20-pt FP 5th-wheel guard, FP Armor: F60, B30, R45, L45, T30, U20. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 0 (1 w/ trailer), Top Speed: 162.5 mph (100 mph w/ fully-loaded trailer), 16,110 lbs, $172,040.
Cargo Capacity: 1 space, 90 lbs.
Towing capacity: 52,890 lbs.

SLIP
The Radius Motors Slip is designed to operate in conjunction with the Stream trailer. The pair is an economical combination with extended range and high speed. The Slip delivers on all counts with its streamlining, overdrive and huge pulling capacity. The Slip's main weakness is that it doesn't have a turret.

Slip: Streamlined sleeper longnose, x-hvy chassis, super truck power plant w/ upgrades, 10 PR truck tires, driver & gunner, VMG (F), 2 HMGs (1 R, 1 L), 2 hi-res computers, LD radio, tinted/no-paint windows, extra driver controls, HD shocks, HD brakes, overdrive, 6 10-pt wheelguards, Armor: F70, B50, R65, L65, T60, U21. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 0 (1 w/ trailer), Top Speed: 187.5 mph (207.5 mph w/ OD; 100 mph w/ fully-loaded trailer, 120 mph w/ fully-loaded trailer & OD), 16,186 lbs, $131,154.

"A" version: Remove HMGs. Add another VMG. Move both VMGs to F and add weapon link.

Add windjammer and 10 points armor. -$1,460, -20 lbs.

"B" version: Remove HMGs & VMG. Add 1 set extra power cells to power plant. Add flush-mount solar panel T. Add 3 fake weapons (1 each: F, R, L), remove 5 points armor. +$4,050, no weight change.

"C" version: Remove HMGs & VMG. Add 1 RL (F) and 2 MMLs (1 each: R & L). Add 40 points armor. -$3,090, -10 lbs.

"D" version: Replace VMG w/ HMG. Move all 3 HMGs to F and add links. Add radar, radar detector, radar jammer & IR sighting system. +$9,600, no weight change.

Towing capacity (all versions): 75,814 lbs.

BLOCKBUSTER
The BlockBuster lives up to its name, as it has three laser-guided VFRPs with which to kill its enemies. The best tactics to use when fighting this tractor are to block the targeting laser with hot smoke and to shoot at the sides and the tires.

BlockBuster: Sleeper longnose, x-hvy chassis, large truck power plant w/ upgrades, 10 PR truck tires, driver, 3 laser-guided VFRPs w/ AP rockets linked F, IrTl w/ Lgl (F), HrSwc, LD radio, 6 10-pt wheelguards, Sloped Armor: F80, B60, R70, L70, T60, U27. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 0 (1 w/ trailer), Top Speed: 160 mph (100 mph w/ fully-loaded trailer), 16,187 lbs, $128,800.
Towing capacity: 52,800 lbs.

BlockBuster II: Sleeper longnose, x-hvy chassis, regular truck power plant w/ upgrades, 10 PR truck tires, driver & passenger, universally-turreted VFRP (laser-guided) w/ AP rockets, 3 laser-guided VFRPs w/ AP rockets linked F, 2 IrTl w/ Lgl (1 F, 1 in turret), hi-res computer, smart link (turret/front-mounted VFRPs), 6 10-pt wheelguards, Sloped Armor: F70, B50, R65, L65, T60, U25. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 0 (1 w/ trailer), Top Speed: 147.5 mph (100 mph w/ fully-loaded trailer), 16,200 lbs, $137,129.
Towing capacity: 29,800 lbs.

BUZZ-SAW
The Radius Motors Buzz-Saw is aptly named because it can cut most opponents in half with just a single volley from its weapons. It is fully-equipped to deal with threats from motorcycles, pedestrians and from radar-guided weaponry. The Buzz-Saw has no real weak points.

Buzz-Saw: Sleeper longnose, x-hvy chassis, super truck power plant w/ upgrades, 10 FP solid truck tires, driver & gunner, AC (F), 2 VMGs in universal turret T, anti-theft system linked to 7 FDs (1 F, 2 R, 2 L, 2 T) and 4 FcDs (1 R, 1 L, 1 T, 1 U), 2 HrSwcs, 3 bumper triggers (F, R, L), radar, radar detector linked to radar jammer, computer navigator, extra driver controls, sleeping area, HD brakes, tinted/no-paint windows, 6 10-pt FP wheelguards, FP Armor: F50, B40, R45, L45, T40, U27. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 0 (1 w/ trailer), Top Speed: 170 mph (100 mph w/ fully-loaded trailer), 16,192 lbs, $167,146.
Towing capacity: 75,808 lbs.

BLAST-HAULER
The Blast-Haulers (from Radius Motors) are heavily-armed tractors designed for use as the point vehicles in truck convoys. They should never be attacked from the front, so try for side shots.

Blast-Hauler: Sleeper longnose, x-hvy chassis, large truck power plant w/ upgrades, 10 solid truck tires, driver & passenger, 2 BCs w/ HESH ammo linked F, HrSwc, LD radio, tinted/no-paint windows, 6 10-pt wheelguards, Sloped Armor: F70, B50, R65 L65, T60, U25. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 0 (1 w/ trailer), Top Speed: 160 mph (100 mph w/ fully-loaded trailer), 16,200 lbs, $118,779.
Towing capacity: 52,800 lbs.

Blast-Hauler II: Sleeper longnose, x-hvy chassis, regular truck power plant w/ upgrades, 10 solid truck tires, driver & gunner, 2 BCs w/ HESH ammo linked F, BC w/ HESH ammo in universal turret, 2 HrSwc, smart link (turret/front BCs), LD radio, tinted/no-paint windows, 6 10-pt wheelguards, Sloped Armor: F65, B35, R60, L60, T60, U23. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 0 (1 w/ trailer), 16,188 lbs, $122,632.
Towing capacity: 29,812 lbs.

2046 LONG HAULER
The revised Magnum Motors' Long Hauler lives up to its name because it is here for the long haul. The armor and weaponry are strictly average, however the Long Hauler has a range that few other vehicles can match (or even approach).

2046 Long Hauler: Sleeper longnose, x-hvy chassis, regular truck power plant w/ upgrades & 2 sets extra power cells, 10 solid truck tires, driver & gunner, 2 VMGs linked F, VMG in universal turret, 2 HrSwcs, long-range radar, radar detector, radar jammer, IR sighting system, extra driver controls, fire extinguisher, passenger accomodations, 6 10-pt wheelguards, Armor: F40, B34, R40, L40, T40, U25. Acceleration: 2.5/5, HC: 0 (1 w/ trailer), Top Speed: 147.5 mph (100 mph w/ fully-loaded trailer), 16,194 lbs, $137,096.
Towing capacity: 29,806 lbs.

"A" version: Replace fire extinguisher, IR, LR radar, smart link, turret & VMG w/ standard radar, streamlining & flush-mount solar panel. Add 56 points armor. 16,190 lbs, $131,396.

"B" version: Replace VMGs w/ RLs. Add 37 points armor. 16,186 lbs, $134,304. 


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