Humanoid Assault Craft
However, the operating system does exert a serious amount of stress upon the operator, both mentally and emotionally. The exact reason is unknown, but only those trained in operating a T.A. are generally physically and psychologically able to adjust to these rigors.
Class: Tactical Armament
Manufacturer: GOA Corporation
Crew: One pilot.
M.D.C. by Location:
Main Body--200
Head--50
Hands (2)--20 each
Arms (2)--65 each
Legs (2)--120 each
Speeds: 100 KPH unboosted running; 250 KPH with thrusters at capascity (maintainable for only 3 minutes).
1. TACTICAL GUN POD: Mounted on the forearm and supported in the hand, the gun pod is also mountable on the vehicle's back.
Primary Purpose: Assault
Secondary Purpose: Defense
Range: 500 meters
Damage: 1d6 MDC per burst
Rate of Fire: Equal to the pilot's combined number of hand-to-hand attacks
Payload: 25 bursts
2. ROCKET LAUNCHER: Used to damage stronger structures as well as provide a weapon effective across long distances, the rocket launcher is not often allotted to T.A.'s either for lack of use or difficulty in production.
Primary Purpose: Assault
Secondary Purpose: Anti-Aircraft
Range: 4000 meters
Damage: 2d20 per round
Rate of Fire: Twice per melee
Payload: Five rounds
3. SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE LAUNCHER: When the need arises to take out enemies using aerial forces, the T.A.s can be given a S-A launcher to be mounted on the shoulder.
Primary Purpose: Anti-Aircraft
Secondary Purpose: Assault
Range: 5000 meters
Damage: 1d10x10 MDC
Rate of Fire: Once per melee
Payload: Five rounds
Standard Equipment for Tactical Armament::
Equipment: Cable/wench system with cable launcher; back-mounted balance boosters; electronic balance system; RADAR system; radio and laser communications systems; vital signs/bio monitor; emergency rations for 14 days.
