Progenitor Battle Ogre

(Version 1.00 - Last Modified: 07/16/2006)

The Battle Ogre is a powerful robot vehicle deployed by the Progenitors in the same role as the Combat Tank is used by the Spartans. The Battle Ogre resembles a rough sphere held aloft by four long legs. Each leg is connected to the main hull of the vehicle just below the equator of the sphere, which provides the vehicle with good maneuverability and agility when moving over Chiron's rough terrain.

Battle Ogres are usually deployed in two ways. The most common formation is a unit composed solely of Battle Ogres, ranging from pairs of Battle Ogres patrolling sections of claimed territory to units with twenty or more Battle Ogres moving to smash any opposition in their path. The other way Battle Ogres are deployed are as mobile headquarters for units of power armor and infantry soldiers. Using the height and strength of a Battle Ogre, the Progenitors can coordinate the activities of a large number of troops and provide a powerful support unit at the same time.

Vehicle Information:

• Vehicle Type: Combat Robot Vehicle
• Vehicle Registry: BO-5756A
• Crew: 3 (Pilot, Gunner, and Commander / Navigator)

S.D.C. by location:

• Primary Resonance Blast Cannon - 420
• Secondary Resonance Blast Cannons (6) - 250 each
• Airlock Access Hatch - 50
• Primary Weapon Turret - 450
• Secondary Weapon Turret - 300
• Legs (4) - 650 *
• Main Body - 1500 **
• Reinforced Crew Compartment - 250
  
  Notes:

  *	Destroying one leg will reduce the vehicle's speed by 25%, destroying two or three of the legs will prevent the vehicle from moving, but it will remaining standing. Destroying all four legs will cause the vehicle to fall over.
  **	Depleting the M.D.C. of the Main Body will put the vehicle out of commission. All internal systems will shut down, except for life support. If the reinforced crew compartment is destroyed, the crew will be killed.

Speed:

• Running: 120 mph (193.1 km/h)
• Underwater: The vehicle has no form of underwater propulsion other than walking on the bottom and has a maximum depth tolerance of 2 miles (3.2 km).
• Maximum Range: Effectively unlimited by drive system.
• Market Cost: 5.2 million energy units for a full loaded and fully powered vehicle.

Statistical Data:

• Height: 25' (7.6 m)
• Width: 10' (3 m)
• Length: 10' (3 m)
• Weight: 51 tons (46.3 metric tons)
• Reactor System: Micro-Fusion Reactor with a life span of 10 years.

Weapon Systems:

1. Primary Resonance Blast Cannon
   The main weapon system of the Battle Ogre is an extremely powerful resonance blast cannon. The cannon has an amazing range, especially compared to weapons deployed on similar vehicles used by the colonists, and it can quickly rip through even the toughest armor. The cannon is mounted on the primary weapon turret in the middle of the vehicle's main hull, which rings around the entire vehicle, giving the cannon an amazing 360 degree arc of rotation and an arc of fire of 100 degrees, with 55 degrees up and 45 degrees down from a forward pointing position.
   • Range: 10 miles (16.1 km)
   • Damage: 6D6x10 per single shot and triple damage to native life forms.
   • Rate of Fire: The turret can fire six times per melee.
   • Payload: Effectively unlimited
   • Special: Each time a living creature is hit by a resonance weapon, the target must make a save vs. pain (base save for Pain is 14 and gains a bonus from PE attribute) or suffer a penalty of -1 to all combat rolls for one melee round. This penalty is cumulative each time the target is hit by a resonance weapon. A target wearing anything heavier than exo-skeleton armor is immune to this disorientating effect.
2. Secondary Resonance Blast Cannons (6)
   In addition to the main cannon, each Battle Ogre has a ring of six secondary resonance cannons to serve as anti-infantry weapons. The cannons are mounted on the secondary weapon turret at the bottom of the vehicle's main hull, which rings around the entire vehicle, giving the cannons an amazing 360 degree arc of rotation and an arc of fire of 135 degrees, with 45 degrees up and 90 degrees down from a forward pointing position. Each cannon is spaced evenly around the vehicle's spherical main body.
   • Range: 4000' (1220 m)
   • Damage: 1D4x10 per single shot and triple damage to native life forms.
   • Rate of Fire: Single shots only
   • Payload: Effectively unlimited
   • Special: Each time a living creature is hit by a resonance weapon, the target must make a save vs. pain (base save for Pain is 14 and gains a bonus from PE attribute) or suffer a penalty of -1 to all combat rolls for one melee round. This penalty is cumulative each time the target is hit by a resonance weapon. A target wearing anything heavier than exo-skeleton armor is immune to this disorientating effect.
3. Hand to Hand Combat
   The Progenitor Battle Ogre has its own Elite Combat Training skill. Those not skilled in "elite" combat training with the vehicle use the Robot Basic Combat Training bonuses.
   • Bonuses:
     • +1 attack per melee at levels 1, 5, 10, and 15
     • +1 to initiative
     • +3 to strike, applicable to all weapon systems and hand-to-hand combat
     • +2 to parry
   • Damage:
     • Kick Attack: 3D6
     • Power Kick Attack: 6D6 (counts as two attacks)
     • Body Block / Tackle: 2D6
     • Stomp: 1D6 (only effective against targets smaller then 8' (2.4 m) tall)

Special Systems:

1. Resonance Armor
   The armor of the vehicle is highly resistant to normal damage, taking only half damage from a non-resonance weapon.

Standard Systems:

1. Short Range Radar
   The vehicle is equipped with a short range radar. Radar system has a range of 50 miles (80.5 km) and can identify and track up to 64 targets.
2. Combat / Targeting Computer
   System calculates, stores, and transmits data onto view screens in the vehicle's cockpit. The computer assists in the tracking of targets. The system also has a data base of targets and has the ability to identify most common targets. Vehicles operated by the same faction are designed to share data automatically and act as fire control for other vehicles as well. As a final feature, the computer creates a map of the area based on sensor data.
3. Laser Targeting System
   The system is designed to assist in the selection and focusing on a specific target. The system gives a bonus of +1 to strike using long range weapons but must have line of sight. As well, most mini-missiles are designed to follow the laser beam to the target.
4. Spotlight
   The vehicle is equipped with two normal spotlights in addition to regular headlights. Range: 600 feet (182.9 meters).
5. 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 144 hours at lowest resolution.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Infra-Red / Laser Detector
   The system is designed to detect any infrared or laser beams which paint or target the vehicle. The vehicle has special sensors built into the exterior every few inches. Sensors gives the strength of the signal and the computer can often determine if they have been detected from the signal strength.
9. Radar Detector
   The system is designed to passively detect other radars being operated. The system gives information such as relative strength and number of signals. Sensors gives strength of the signal and the computer can often determine if the vehicle has been detected from the strength of the signal.
10. Internal Active Jamming Gear
    Causes -25% to detection but when it is active, other vehicles/ bases can detect that they are being jammed, and some missiles will home in on jamming signals. Jamming also causes a -4 penalty to strike to all radar guided weapons.
11. 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.
12. Medium Range Resonance Transmitter
    The vehicle is equipped with a device that extends the range of the wearer's Resonance Wave to 250 miles (402.3 km). When a Progenitor suspects that an enemy Progenitor is within range of the resonance wave, they will talk in a complicated code to prevent the enemy from understanding what the transmitting Progenitor is saying.
13. Advanced Life Support
    The crew compartments 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.
14. 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.
15. Radiation Shielding
    The vehicles 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.
16. 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.
17. Ejection System
    The vehicle is equipped with an ejection system that allows the crew to eject to safety in case of emergency. The ejection system is designed to launch the crew about 1000' (305 m) in the air and a parachute is deployed so that they travel to the ground safely.