Date: Sun, 16 Oct 1994 00:17:48 -0400 (EDT)
From: rbarrett@dept.english.upenn.edu (Robert Barrett)
Subject: Vehicle Stats

The stats are for 1st edition SW, but the 2nd edition rulebook has a 
conversion chart.

LOGGING SKIFF

Craft: Kereese Arborisystems Heavy Industrial Skiff
Scale: Speeder
Crew: 1 (driver)
Passengers: 2 in cab, 18 in empty payload
Cargo Capacity: 120 metric tons
Speed Code: 1D laden/2D unladen
Maneuverability: 0D
Body Strength: 3D
Weapons: Cutting Laser (FC 1D/3D DC)
Flight Ceiling: 100 meters empty, 50 meters fully laden

The standard logging skiff in use in the managed industrial forests of 
Randra 4.  Its powerful engines--designed to haul huge logs--actually 
give the skiff twice the speed of a normal floater when it isn't carrying 
a cargo (the engines also double the altitude range of the skiff).  The 
cutting laser on the back end of the vehicle can be used as either a saw 
or a means of defense against the larger predators lurking among the 
trees.  The skiff's body is particularly rugged and resistant to damage 
(think Tonka or Caterpillar here).  The raised edges of the log bed give 
the equivalent of Light cover (+1) to anyone riding in back.  There is an 
enclosed cab in front, protecting the driver, 75 kilograms of equipment, 
and two other passengers from the elements.

These vehicles were involved in the climactic chase scene in my first 
adventure--although there was hardly anything climactic about it.  2 of 
the Airblades smashed into trees, and the drive system of the skiff got 
the snot pounded out of it (so much for increased body).  And I didn't 
even get a chance to have the gunners jump onto the skiff bed and engage 
in melee.  :(

Rob

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