SCV Power Armor

(Version 1.00 - Last Modified: 01/25/2005)

When the Terran Confederacy was first formed, it controlled nothing but the planet of Tarsonis, but its leaders were ambitious. They had the technology and the will to expand their sphere of influence beyond their sole planet and star system. To begin this endeavor, the Tarsonian Orbital Platforms, a series of construction, scientific, and defense stations, were built in orbit of Tarsonis. Representing a huge investment of capital and time, the Tarsonian Orbital Platforms were to become the jewel of the Terran Confederacy for many decades. To build these massive space stations, the Terran Confederacy employed a new type of space suit, one that was much larger then a normal suit, but provided amazing strength and versatility to the wearer. The suits, known as the Space Construction Vehicles (SCV for short), became a common sight on the orbital platforms and their success in that operation prompted the leaders of the Terran Confederacy to use a similar design in construction projects on the surface of Tarsonis.

Now, many decades later, the current version of the unit, the T-280 SCV, is a staple in intra-colonial construction and engineering. The units have unmatched reliability and versatility and can be seen operating in the depths of space to deep underwater. The SCV's are used by both civilian construction companies and by the military's engineering corps, but they both use the same common version. Over the years, the suits have received small upgrades, mostly in the protection it provides the wearer, but it has never lost its ease of use or reliability. If you need something built quickly and built well, a unit of SCV's are worth their weight in gold and some colonies built by the Terran Confederacy began as little more then a handful of SCV's, their operators, and their families, but are now bustling metropolises.

Vehicle Information:

• Vehicle Type: Space Construction Vehicle
• Crew: 1

M.D.C. by location:

• Plasma Torch - 30
• Utility Laser - 20
• Arms (2) - 120 each
• Legs (2) - 150 each *
• Main Body - 200 **
• Reinforced Pilot's Compartment - 50


M.D.C. Armor Rating: 7
Notes:

*	Destroying one of the legs will prevent the power armor from moving, but it will remaining standing. Destroying both legs will cause the power armor to fall over.
**	Depleting the M.D.C. of the Main Body will put the power armor out of commission. All internal systems will shut down, except for life support. If the reinforced pilot’s compartment is destroyed, the pilot will be killed.

Speed:

• Running: 60 mph (96.6 km/h)
• Leaping: The power armor can leap 10' (3 m) high or 15' (4.6 m) across.
• Swimming: 40 mph (64.4 km/h / 34.8 knots)
• Underwater: 60 mph (96.6 km/h / 52.1 knots) with a maximum depth tolerance of 1.5 miles (2.4 km).
• Sublight: The power armor is not designed for sublight travel, but it can accelerate at a rate of 5 miles per second (8 km/s).
• Maximum Range: Effectively unlimited by drive system.

Statistical Data:

• Height: 14' (4.3 m)
• Width: 10' (3 m)
• Length: 8' (2.4 m)
• Weight: 14.1 tons (12.8 metric tons)
• Reactor System: Micro-Fusion Reactor with a life span of 10 years.
• Physical Strength: Equal to a robotic P.S. of 40.
• Market Cost: 3 million credits for a fully loaded suit of SCV Power Armor.

Weapon Systems:

1. Plasma Torch
   Located at the end of the right arm, the plasma torch is the main construction tool of the SCV and its primary means of defense if needed.
   • Range: 50' (15.2 m) underwater, 100' (30.5 m) through an atmosphere, and 800' (243.8 m) in space.
   • Damage: 3D6 M.D. per shot.
   • M.D.C. Weapon Rating: 9
   • Rate of Fire: Equal to number of combined hand-to-hand attacks (usually 4 to 6).
   • Payload: Effectively unlimited
2. Utility Laser
   Located at the end of the left arm, the utility laser is for fine work that the plasma torch is unsuited for.
   • Range: 100' (30.5 m) underwater, 200' (61 m) through an atmosphere, and 1600' (487.7 m) in space.
   • Damage: 4D6 S.D.C. on first setting, 1D6x10 S.D.C. on second setting, and 1D4 M.D. on third setting.
   • M.D.C. Weapon Rating: 8
   • Rate of Fire: Equal to number of combined hand-to-hand attacks (usually 4 to 6).
   • Payload: Effectively unlimited
3. Hand to Hand Combat
   The SCV Power Armor has its own Elite Combat Training skill. Those not skilled in "elite" combat training with the SCV Power Armor use the Robot Basic Combat Training bonuses.
   • Bonuses:
     • +1 attack per melee at levels 1, 7, and 15
     • +1 to initiative
     • +1 to strike, applicable to all weapon systems and hand-to-hand combat
     • +1 to parry
     • +2 to dodge
     • +2 to roll with punch, fall, or impact
   • Damage:
     • Punch: 1D6 M.D.
     • Kick Attack: 1D6 M.D.
     • Body Block / Tackle: 1D6 M.D.

Standard Systems:

1. Spotlight
   The vehicle is equipped with two normal spotlights in addition to regular headlights. Range: 600 feet (182.9 meters).
2. Visual Magnification
   This system allows magnification of x2 to x16 and it displays on a view screen in the cockpit. The vehicle also has data recording equipment for 48 hours at the highest resolution and 36 hours at lowest resolution.
3. Thermo-Imager
   Range: 2000' (610 m). Finds the infrared radiations of things that are warm. Also enables the pilot to see in smoke, shadows and darkness. System has the disadvantage of being able to be detected.
4. Nightvision Optics
   Range: 2000' (610 m). Uses light amplification to make a picture. Emits no light but will not work in absolute darkness. System can be dazzled by sudden bright lights but does not physically blind the pilot.
5. Compass and Clock Calendar
   In addition to other features, the vehicles is fitted with a compass, high quality digital maps, and a clock calendar. The vehicles has an inertial navigation system where the computer plots the location of the vehicle based on last recorded location and speed and course of travel. The computer will attempt to use recorded data from other sensors to refine the location. The computer also can use star positions for navigation purposes. location.
6. Radio Communication
   The vehicle is equipped with a long range directional communication system. The system has an effective range of 250 miles (402.3 km). The vehicle is also outfitted with a short range directional radio. Short range radio has a range of 20 miles (32 km). The Vehicles is also fitted with a radio scrambler to prevent others from easily listening in on communications. The vehicle is equipped with a loudspeaker with an output of 80 decibels and an external audio pickup. The vehicle also has a satellite communication system that can also boost the range of its radio.
7. Advanced Life Support
   The crew compartment in the vehicle is reinforced to protected the crew from attacks. The compartment is air tight and is suitable for use in most hostile environments including underwater, with a maximum depth of 500' (152.4 m). The vehicle has a computer controlled life support system with artificial air circulation, gas filtration, and humidifier. The system is designed to be able to recycle the air to keep a breathable atmosphere for up to four weeks. The vehicle also has an independent oxygen supply which automatically engages and purges the interior in conditions of contaminated air environment inside of vehicle. The vehicle carries a twelve hour emergency oxygen supply. The vehicle displays present atmospheric conditions including toxins in the air and amount of oxygen back to wearer. The vehicle has an internal cooling system and temperature control and it can be set for wearer preferences. The system displays temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure.
8. High Temperature Insulation
   The vehicles is made from high temperature materials that are designed to resist temperatures up to 400 degrees centigrade. Normal fires inflict no damage but extremely high temperature fire, such as plasma and magic fire, inflict full damage.
9. Radiation Shielding
   The vehicle has radiation shielding which is far more effective than what is found on body armor. As well, the vehicle's armor is equipped with sensors to monitor the amount of radiation that the vehicle is exposed to. This is displayed to the pilot of the vehicle.
10. Protective Optics
    The vehicle is designed with optics which are designed to protect the crew against blinding. All pilot compartment windows are polarized to quickly darken and the crew can also look through video displays.