Before the war, armored cars were used by anyone who needed to move cash or other valuables around safely. Since the war ended, many of these vehicles have found their way into the hands of road gangs. (Often the leader will use one as his or her private residence-it's safer in there.) Several larger communities have one or more of these vehicles and utilize their armored hull as a way to deliver militia into battle.
V-6
Suspension
Standard
Pace
185
Armor
3
Load Limit
24
5
MPG
20
Top Speed
75 MPH
Durability
50/10
Size
+3
15, 000
Gas Tank
20 gallons
Wheels
4
Acceleration
10 MPH
Handling
-2
An offshoot of the traditional military armored car was Recon (or Reece Vehicle or sometimes RV). Like civilian armored cars these were metal boxes on wheels, the only difference with these puppies were the lower profile, 6-wheeled axle and the off-road suspension. There were many types of these vehicles in service throughout the 20th and 21st centuries all over North America. By the time the war came along Recon Vehicles had been replaced by slick hover scouts. However, as the things drug on and the Pre-war stores of gear ran out, many of these were salvaged from reserve centers and junkyards. Also, many military history enthusiasts had a ton of fun restoring Recon vehicles for show. Below are stats for the last generation of recon vehicles like the US M13 Segal, the Rebel Mk23, The Russian BRDM-12 or the Mexican Leon.
3+2
MPG
20
Top Speed
75 MPH
Durability
60/12
Size
+2
30,000
Gas Tank
20 gallons
Wheels
6 *
Acceleration
5 MPH
Handling
-3
V-8
Suspension
Off-Road
Pace
185
Armor
3
Load Limit
12
* Tires on these puppies have an AV of 2, but I bet you won't be able to find replacements.
Tanks may win battles, but transports like the 2 1/2 ton truck win wars. The ability for a modern army to strike into the heart of an enemy is made possible because behind the armored columns are thousands of trucks bringing up supplies and munitions, while taking wounded and prisoners to the rear. No one knows how many Duce and a halves were produced for the last war, but they are still out there in droves, doing everything from moving loot to housing whole families. The 2 1/2 ton truck follows the standard layout just like a conventional pickup truck. The difference are the dimensions. Most trucks of this nature had a canvas tarp in the back to protect the cargo from the elements. It was very common for these tarps to be scavenged and used for everything from dresses to tents. Now it is very possible to see trucks with their olive drag tarps to be replaced by more "decorative" canvass.
10,000
Gas Tank
40 gal
Wheels
6
Acceleration
5 MPH
Handling
-3
2+12 (or more)
MPG
15
Top Speed
60 MPH
Durability
60/12
Size
+4
V-8
Suspension
Standard
Pace
150
Armor
1
Load Limit
96
* The bed itself is large enough to mount 24 points of weaponry on the back. However, anything bigger than an auto cannon or a mortar would have enough recoil to flip the truck over on it side.
The Dune Buggy represents small-4 wheeled off road vehicles used by civilians for play and the military for scouting and recon. Dune Buggies were very light, and compared to some armored vehicles, very fast, especially in places like the Mohave desert. In the military, dune buggies would often scout ahead of a larger armored force, using their versatility and off road capabilities to locate enemy forces. Civilians would uses these buggies to play around in the summer sun. There is not much space in a dune buggy. There is room for a driver and a passenger. Another passenger may sit in the back (essentially on top of the motor), but has no way of staying "in" the vehicle. If rough roads are encountered above about 15 Miles per hour, it is certain that any passengers will fly off and land quite hard someplace out of the buggy. Military dune buggies had mounts in front of the passenger for a SAW (2 points worth) but because the outside of the buggy is just a roll cage, no other weapons may be mounted. Also, no protection is afforded to the passenger or the driver.
V-6
Suspension
Off-Road
Pace
225
Armor
0
Load Limit
12
4000
Gas Tank
10 gal (30 Military Models)
Wheels
4
Acceleration
15 MPH
Handling
+2
1+1
MPG
40
Top Speed
90 MPH
Durability
20/4
Size
+1
Rear Fenders: 1, Front Fenders: 1