Mercedes-Benz 9600isv and 9600i

"Who said that when protected, you can't have style? With this car, now you can have it both!"
Leonard Puc, in viewing the Mercedes-Benz 9600isv.

  Designed for security operations, the 9600isv is perhaps the most stylish, and heavily protected vehicle in the German vehicles manufacturing industry. Designed for protection squads, the vehicle features superb acceleration, economy, as well as protection. To start off, the interior is standard padded leather, with however armor plates in the back of each seat for protection from small arms fire. Additionally, the 9600isv mounts Ballistic Glass (Rating 12) to protect the windshields. This is nominally tinted to prevent mages from attacking personnel inside. The front dash was designed (and to an extent, the engine) to allow two rifle compartments (they can handle up to a rifle Concealability of 2) that both the passenger and drive r can carry in the car. Both racks are mounted side by side, in the middle of the dash as well. It requires a Free Action via rigger to open both, and a small spring juts the weapons grips out, so personnel can instantly grab thier weapons. This requires a Simple Action to perform. Behind the seats of the driver and passenger, there is another compartment for rifles, which hold the rifle with the barrel down. This is designed to hold the weaopon despite any twists or turns. Added to the roof is a roll bar, and each passenger (including the driver) has APPS. Enviroseal is fitted, with emphasis on chemical warfare. The vehicle also has it's own life support when the car is "buttoned up".
  The engine is suitably modified to carry alot of extra weight. Rumors of engine stress are unfounded, and proven to be wrong when tested out. The engine handled beautifully, after being fired on repeatedly in Mercedes-Benz's private test area. The key to this engine power is substantial modification, along with Smart Materials to allow the vehicle to do so much. Ernst Berhardt, lead combat test driver said: "I cannot believe how much power it has! I was sure the Raubritten would surely overtake me, but I left them in the proverbial dust!" It has a datajack port and rigger adaptation for use with security riggers. The vehicle has an Autonav rating for, linked to GPS recievers, allowing the security team to know where exactly they are. A satlink capability allows full communication with other members when required, and the dash mount can accept a wide variety of communications gear as well.
  The vehicles defensive armament is limited to a small pop-up remote turret located in the "trunk". The mount can accept a wide variety of weapons, the most common being medium to heavy-machineguns. It is fully capable of engaging attacking aircraft if necessary, and is adapted for Smartlink II and has a multi-baffle muzzle brake to reduce any recoil generated. Mounted along the body is a electrical discharge anti-theft system to protect your investment as well. All in all, if you need protection, buy what the German government and security conscious corporations are buying: the 9600isv.

  Handling | Speed | Accel | Body | Armor | Sig | Autonav | Cargo | Load | Cost
  4/4 | 184 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 279 | 600,000¥

  Seating: 2 + 2 bucket seats
  Entry Points: 2 + 2 standard doors
  Fuel: 60
  Economy: 14 km per liter
  Other Features: Concealed Armor, Smart Materials, Engine Customization (Load, 2), Datajack Port, Rigger Adaptation, 4 x APPS, Roll Bar, EnviroSeal (gas), cabin overpressurization (with 40 hours life support), Anti-theft system (10, 10S Stun).
  Armament: One hardpoint mounted small anti-aircraft capable small remote pop-up turret with 1 CF dedicated ammo space.
  Mercedes-Benz 9600i
  Additionally, Mercedes-Benz realizes that such a sedan cannot be enjoyed by security people only, such style cannot be wasted. So we've made the 9600i, so you too can enjoy the luxury of the style and reliability of Mercedes-Benz. The patented leather interior is available in many styles, and still is very plush and stylish. Despite the difference, the vehicle's engine is still powerful to get you where you need in a hurry. It is one of the best and reliable, and can propel the car at a respectable speed along the autobahn of your country. With the turret removed, the trunk can hold all your vacation equipment you need when leaving the offices. Why relax when you can't put anything in the trunk? The vehicle features most of the same design features.

  Handling | Speed | Accel | Body | Armor | Sig | Autonav | Cargo | Load | Cost
  4/6 | 120 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6+10 | 200 | 200,000¥

  Seating: 2 + 2 bucket seats
  Entry Points: 2 + 2 standard doors
  Fuel: 60
  Economy: 8 km per liter
  Other Features: 4 x APPS, 10 CF trunk.
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