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Re: Wasteland pursuit vehicle
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lugnet.space
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Tue, 4 Nov 2003 13:45:48 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Allister McLaren wrote:
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Even newly colonised worlds need law and order, and to help quell the tide of
banditry that frontier towns inevitably attract, colony authorities have
adopted the use of high speed off-road capable police vehicles such as the
Wasteland ORS (Off Road Sports) for aptrol and pursuit on even the most
difficult terrain.
Powered by a small nuclear fusion reactor it is capable of speeds in excess
of 200km/h, and the powerful suspension and extra large ballon tyres will
keep soaking up even the biggest hits.
Wheels have certain advantages over hover technology that still make them a
viable choice in a modern police service.
- Range - in dollars per kilometer, the Wasteland’s range is far superior than any AG craft, and with sophisticated onboard sesory equipment, and a high cruising speed, it is at least as effective.
- Simplicity - wheels have been used for millenia, and the fusion drive is a relatively simple and commonplace device with parts readily available galaxy-wide. AG units are still in their infancy and as such are unreliable, difficult to repair even if you can find someone qualified to do so, and hard to find parts for (“We’ll have to get the parts in. What with Einstein an ‘all they should be here in about fifteen years. Would you like me to call you when they com in?”)
- Safety - when you crash, you don’t have as far to fall.
Folder - pre-moderated
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plmkwyt.
Allister
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This thing is so wild...I love it. The angles of the fenders and the extreme
off road look makes it look like hours of fun. Is it sturdy enuff to handle
vrooming over shag carpeting?
I’ve filed this away for ‘borrowing’ later....it would make an awesome
expedition vehicles for my much threatened Big Ship someday.
Veddy cool.
Cheers,
-Gil
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| (...) Well, the fenders are a weak point. They tend to flop around and fall off fairly easily. Also the motor is a little weak for pushing around this kind of brick count, but if you give it a helping push it vrooms most satisfactorily. I haven't (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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