NP-Contemplation

The CAT/Rapid-Scan System

This revolutionary system, developed by Dr. Agram Peyarje, allows an exo-armor pilot to process sensor information and control his machine with his mind, eliminating the need for a linear frame. Not only does this make the exo more responsive and improves the efficiency of the sensor systems, it allows the linear frame to be replaced with a g-cockpit. This provides more acceleration protection for the pilot, allowing more powerful PCCs and maneuvering motors to be used safely.

Early versions of the CAT, like those used on the Dragonstriker, should be a Thought Interface: Mind Link, Unshielded system affecting one crew with a WIL threshold of 5 or 6. Really early prototypes could have a threshold as high as 7. Later versions, like those built into the Prometheus, should have a threshold of 4 or 5. All versions should add +1 or +2 to the sensor rating, and 2-4 km to the sensor range. Maneuver should be increased by one. It can also, if integrated properly give bonuses to weapons accuracy.

Unlike a normal Thought Interface system, if the pilot of a CAT-equipped vehicle fails their WIL roll, they lose their maneuver and sensor bonus. All CAT-equipped vehicles will have the bonuses pre-factored into their stats, and will note what penalties are applied to the stats when their pilot fails to employ the CAT properly.

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EAX-C1 Prometheus

The Prometheus is the prototype of the next-generation Jovian exo-armor. Originally envisioned as a high-speed dogfighting and assault exo-armor, it was built with a large number of maneuvering motors and one of the most powerful PCC ever built for an exo-armor. The Prometheus’ weapons load is possibly its most unique feature. Instead of the standard plasma lance and main gun combination, the Prometheus is equipped with two plasma interface ports, one on each forearm. The ports come equipped with variable focusing apetures, allowing them to be used as either particle cannons or plasma lances. The apetures can also connect to and power a variety of other modules, though only the Storm Attacker command armor has been completed by the time of the Odyssey.

Design-wise, the Prometheus follows the standard Jovian asthetic. The rounded armor gives the exo-armor an almost organic look, which its uncanny agility only emphasizes. It is whispered among the test pilots and engineers that its fallen victim to the famous Skunk Works curse, and thus all test flights so far have been in tightly controlled environments. Unfortunately, it will wind up taking part in the Battle of Elysee, which is most definitely not a tightly-controlled environment….

EAX-C1 Prometheus
Size:	13 (61.4 tons)
DTV:
Movement:	Space 13/25 (1.3/2.5 Gs)
	Walk 5/9 (30/54 km/h)
Maneuver:	+1
Armor:	30/60/90
MTV:
Crew:	Living 1, Computer 2 (Dumb, Level 3) (3 actions)
Deployment Range:	750 hrs
Reaction Mass:	800 BPs
Perks & Flaws: Accessories: Autopilot, Escape System (Pod), Life Support (Limited); Armor: HEAT Resistant (5); Arms: 2x Manipulator Arm (13, can punch); Communications (+0, 20km); Hostile Environment Protection: Radiation (4), Vacuum; Reinforced Systems: Backups, 2x Crew; Sensors (+2, 10 km); Thought Interface: Mind Link (1 crew, WIL Threshold 5), Unshielded; Negative Features: Difficult to Modify (All), Large Sensor Profile (1); Defect: Cursed CAT Notes: The Prometheus’ CAT system provides a +1 to its maneuver, a +1 to the Acc of all weapons, a +1 to its Sensor rating, and a +5 to its Sensor range. All these are already factored into the stats.
OTV:
Qty Name Type Arc Acc DM BR RoF P&F Ammo 2 Plasma Interface Port (AM Gun) E F +1 x10 4 0 AM,Red;AD(2),HEAT U - Plasma Interface Port (Plasma Lance) E F +1 x25 M 0 AC,Red;HEAT U - Plasma Interface Port (Sniper Gun) E F +1 x15 8 0 Red;AD(2),HEAT;Snpr U 1 Beam Rifle E F +1 x16 4 0 HH,Hw,Red;AD(2),HEAT U 2 Plasma Lance E F +1 x20 M 0 AC,Conc(0 act),Dur(5),HH,Red;HEAT 1

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EAX-C1 Prometheus with Storm Attacker Armor

The Storm Attacker armor adds an impressive amount of protection and extra armnament to the Prometheus. It was designed in response to the first intelligence uncovered by the JIS about CEGA’s Dragonstriker program, to attempt to beef up the Prometheus’ armnament and armor. While this would normally reduce the exo’s speed significantly, the Storm Attacker includes a number of extra engines and verniers, and actually increases the Prometheus’ acceleration.

In addition to the extra armor modules for the chest, legs, and waist, the Storm Attacker adds two massive missile pods to the Prometheus’ shoulders. A pair of heavy particle cannons are connected to these pods and powered by the Plasma Interface Ports on the Prometheus’ arms.

EAX-C1 Storm Attacker Prometheus
Size:	14 (81.8 tons)
DTV:
Movement:	Space 14/27 (1.4/2.7 Gs)
	Walk 5/9 (30/54 km/h)
Maneuver:	+1/+0
Armor:	35/70/105
MTV:
Crew:	Living 1, Computer 2 (Dumb, Level 3) (3 actions)
Deployment Range:	750 hrs
Reaction Mass:	800 BPs
Perks & Flaws: Accessories: Autopilot, Escape System (Pod), Life Support (Limited); Armor: HEAT Resistant (5); Arms: 2x Manipulator Arm (13, can punch), 2x Manipulator Arm (14, can punch); Communications (+0, 20km); Hostile Environment Protection: Radiation (4), Vacuum; Reinforced Systems: Backups, Chassis, 2x Crew, Movement; Sensors (+2, 10 km); Thought Interface: Mind Link (1 crew, WIL Threshold 5), Unshielded; Movement Flaws: Reduced Maneuver (1, Walk); Negative Features: Difficult to Modify (All), Large Sensor Profile (2); Defect: Cursed CAT Notes: The Prometheus’ CAT system provides a +1 to its maneuver, a +1 to the Acc of all weapons, a +1 to its Sensor rating, and a +5 to its Sensor range. All these are already factored into the stats.
OTV:
Qty Name Type Arc Acc DM BR RoF P&F Ammo 1 Beam Rifle E F +1 x16 4 0 HH,Hw,Red;AD(2),HEAT U 2 Plasma Lance E F +1 x20 M 0 AC,Conc(0 act),Dur(5),HH,Red;HEAT 1 1 Scatter Beam E F +0 x20 2 0 Sctr,Red;AD(1),HEAT U 2 Missile Launcher M F -1 x20 3 4 Sk(1),Smt(2),Red;HEAT;Link 32 2 Heavy Beam Cannon E F +0 x25 4 0 Hw,HH,Red;AD(2),HEAT;Link U

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EAX-C0 Vindicator

Add:	Thought Interface: Mind Link (1 crew, WIL Threshold 5)
Remove:	-
Change:	Maneuver to +0, Sensors to (+1, 5km), +1 to all weapon Acc except AM system. (All these bonuses revert to normal if the pilot fails his WIL roll)

Alternately, use any of the Vindicator variants from my Green Book Mecha Designs page plus the Thought Interface CAT system and Sensor and maneuver changes listed above.

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CEA-05X Wyvernstriker

The Wyvernstriker was a test platform used by the Dragonstriker project in the early stages of its research. Instead of constructing a prototype from scratch, the team modified existing Wyvern units to test out subsystems before incorporating them into the Dragonstriker itself. Most were officially listed as destroyed, but were in fact handed over to Venus and shipped off to Slumbering Eidolon. The modifications will generally be very obvious to any sort of detailed scan or visual observation.

To convert a Wyvern to a Wyvernstriker, add one or more of:

1. CAT Prototype: Thought Interface: Mind Link (1 crew, WIL Threshold 7). CAT Bonuses: add +1 to Sensor rating, +2 to Sensor range, +1 to Maneuver, +1 to all weapon Acc. All bonuses are lost if pilot fails his WIL check.
2. Continuous-Fire Beam Cannon (replace LACW-8):
   

   Qty	Name	Type	Arc	Acc	DM	BR	RoF	P&F	Ammo
   1	Continuous-Fire Beam Cannon	E	F	-2	x30	5	0	Hw;AD(2),HEAT	6

3. Armor +5 or Ablative Armor +10 and HEP: High Pressure
4. Extra boosters: +3/6 MPs to Space movement

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CXE-01 Dragonstriker

The Dragonstriker was developed by a skilled group of CEGA and Venusian technicians to be the ultimate exo-armor. Even without its add-on armor, its weapon load-out is impressive. While somewhat a little sluggish, its armor is hideously tough and its speed is well above-average for an exo-armor its size. What makes the Dragonstriker truly lethal, though, is the CAT/Rapid-Scan system, which allows the pilot to control the exo-armor with his mind alone, making it even more effective. Unfortunately, the CAT built into the Dragonstriker is an early, unrefined model, and an exceptionally disciplined mind is required to use it effectively.

Without its add-on armor, the Dragonstriker’s main weapon is the cluster of four vulcan cannons built into its chest. Another two vulcans are mounted on the back of the head, and its arms end in razor-sharp claws capable of shredding armor like paper. For attacking larger targets, it is equipped with four missiles with tactical nuclear fusion warheads.

CXE-01 Dragonstriker
Size:	14 (84.7 tons)
DTV:
Movement:	Space 13/25 (1.3/2.5 G)
	Walk 3/6 (18/36 km/h)
Maneuver:	+0/-1 (Space/Ground)
Armor:	40/80/120
MTV:
Crew:	Living 1, Computer 1 (Dumb, Level 3) (3 actions)
Deployment Range:	500 hrs
Reaction Mass:	1000 BPs
Perks & Flaws: Accessories: Autopilot, Life Support (Limited), Escape System (Pod); Arms: Manipulator Arm (15, can punch) x2; Armor Quality: HEAT-Resistant (10); Communications (0, 15km), Satellite Uplink; Hostile Environment Protection: All, Radiation (3); Reinforced Systems: Backups, 2x Crew; Sensors (+1, 10km); Thought Interface: Mind Link (1 crew, WIL Threshold 6), Unshielded; Movement Flaws: Decreased Maneuver (Walker, 1); Negative Features: Difficult to Modify (All), Large Sensor Profile (2) CAT Notes: The Dragonstriker’s CAT system provides a +1 bonus to its Maneuver, a +1 Accuracy bonus to all weapons but the AM turrets, a +1 bonus to its Sensor rating, and a +5 bonus to its Sensor range. All these are already factored into the stats.
OTV:
Qty Name Type Arc Acc DM BR RoF P&F Ammo 4 30mm Chest Vulcans P F +1 x15 3 1 Red;Link 500 2 30mm Head Vulcans P R +1 x15 3 1 Red;Link 250 4 Mk4 Fusion Missiles M F -2 x15 8 0 MD,Red;HEAT;Link 1 2 Shoulder AM Turrets E T +0 x2 1 6 AM,2x Red;Def,HEAT;Link U 2 Claw Hands P F +1 x15 M 0 AC,2x Red U

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CXE-01 Dragonstriker w/Armor

The Dragonstriker’s deadliest weapons are built into add-on armor, which can be jetissoned to increase its speed if its engines are damaged or remove dead weight if the weapons are destroyed. While their added mass makes the Dragonstriker rather clumsy, the extra armor and incredibly destructive weapons make it virtually unstoppable. In addition to the usual nuclear missiles, the armor adds a cluster of four powerful, synchronized continuous-fire particle beam cannons. The cannons can either focus their firepower on a single target, or sweep across a wide area of space.

CXE-01 Dragonstriker w/Armor
Size:	15 (109.8 tons)
DTV:
Movement:	Space 14/27 (1.4/2.7 G)
	Walk 3/6 (18/36 km/h)
Maneuver:	-1/-2 (Space/Ground)
Armor:	45/90/135
MTV:
Crew:	Living 1, Computer 1 (Dumb, Level 3) (3 actions)
Deployment Range:	500 hrs
Reaction Mass:	1000 BPs
Perks & Flaws: Accessories: Autopilot, Life Support (Limited), Escape System (Pod); Arms: Manipulator Arm (15, can punch) x2; Armor: HEAT-Resistant (5), Reinforced Armor (F, 5); Communications (0, 15km), Satellite Uplink; Hostile Environment Protection: All, Radiation (3); Reinforced Systems: Chassis, Backups, 2x Crew, Movement; Sensors (+1, 10km); Thought Interface: Mind Link (1 crew, WIL Threshold 6), Unshielded; Movement Flaws: Decreased Maneuver (Walker, 1); Negative Features: Difficult to Modify (All), Large Sensor Profile (3); One-Way Transformation (CXE-01 Dragonstriker, jettison command armor) CAT Notes: The Dragonstriker’s CAT system provides a +1 bonus to its Maneuver; a +1 Accuracy bonus to all weapons but the AM Turrets; a +1 bonus to its Sensor rating; and a +5 bonus to its Sensor range. All these are already factored into the stats.
OTV:
Qty Name Type Arc Acc DM BR RoF P&F Ammo 4 30mm Chest Vulcans P F +1 x15 3 1 Red;Link 500 2 30mm Head Vulcans P R +1 x15 3 1 Red;Link 250 4 Mk4 Fusion Missiles M F -2 x15 8 0 MD,Red;HEAT;Link 1 2 Shoulder AM Turrets E T +0 x2 1 6 AM,2x Red;Def,HEAT;Link U 2 Claw Hands P F +1 x15 M 0 AC,2x Red U 2 Laser Cannon E F +1 x13 6 0 2x Red;AD(2),HEAT;Link U 4 Continuous-Fire Beam Cannon E F -1 x45 5 0 Hw;AD(3),HEAT;Link U

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GX-0 Ryujin

When VenusBank got access to Project Dragonstriker technology by contributing technicians and material to the project, they decided that it was high time for them to have their own cutting-edge exo-armor. While their G-1 Ryu exo was in the last stages of development and was more advanced than the trooper exos fielded by other nations, it still could not stand up to the might of the Dragonstriker or Prometheus exos. Rather than develop a new exo-armor from scratch, the Bank decided to use Dragonstriker technology to develop an enhanced Ryu. Instead of focusing on raw power, as with the Dragonstriker, or stealth and speed, as the Typhon, the Ryujin seeks a balance between the three.

The Ryujin looks like a Ryu with add-on armor. The forearms and lower legs have extra, elaborate armor worked around the extra maneuvering engines. The shoulder armor and rear PCC engine unit are also larger and more ornate, and likewise contain enlarged engines and maneuvering thrusters. While the missiles have been removed, it still carries the Ryu’s mass driver rifle and head pulse lasers, which are the only visible weapons on the exo-armor.

The ornate forearm and lower-leg armor conceals the Close Range Plasma Combat System, plasma emitters placed at strategic points on the Ryujin’s elbows, knees, ankles, wrists, and fingertips. Combined with the fine control made possible by the CAT system, these allow a sufficiently skilled pilot to do truly horrific damage in close combat. The enlarged shoulder armor conceals a pair of powerful particle beam cannons, which can slide out into firing position (parallel to the Ryujin’s arms), fire, and slide back again in a matter of seconds. Finally, the extended PCC housing above and over the shoulders contains a nasty surprise. What looks like ornamentation and extra armor on either side of the head is really the concealed housing for a prototype plasma projector, the Arc Launcher. This weapon fires a “wave” of turbulent plasma outwards, which is short-ranged but incredibly forceful. Unfortunately, the Ryujin must use its engines to stabilize itself while firing, or the force of the blast will knock it backwards.

Ryujin is the Japanese dragon-god of the seas. From his palace deep in the ocean, he controls all the world’s tides. One of his daughters, along with prince Hoori, began the line of Japanese emperors, and the “Tide Jewels” he gave to Empress Jingo were instrumental in the founding of the Japanese empire. Likewise, Venus hopes to use the power of the Ryujin to found their own empire and has (if the GM decides to use it) assigned the exo-armor to Devon Malachai, to supervise the final stages of Operation Methuselah.

GX-0 Ryujin
Size:	14 (85 tons)
DTV:
Movement:	Space 11/22 (1.1/2.2 Gs)
	Walk 5/10 (30/60 km/h)
Maneuver:	+2/+1
Armor:	25/50/75
MTV:
Crew:	Living 1, Computer 1 (Dumb, Level 3) (3 actions)
Deployment Range:	500 hrs
Reaction Mass:	1000 BPs
Perks & Flaws: Accessories; Autopilot, Escape System (Pod), Life Support (Limited); Arms: 2x Manipulator Arm (14, can punch), 2x Battle Arm (14); Armor: HEAT Resistant (5); Communications (+0, 12km); Hostile Environment Protection: Radiation (4), Vacuum; Information Warfare: Decoy System (3, Visual & Sensor), Holofield (2), Stealth (2); Reinforced Systems: Backups, 2x Crew; Thought Interface: Mind Link (1 crew, WIL Threshold 5), Unshielded; Sensors (+2, 10km); Movement Flaws: Reduced Maneuver (1, Walk); Negative Features: Difficult to Modify (all) CAT Notes: The Ryujin’s CAT system provides a +1 bonus to its Maneuver, a +1 bonus to its Sensor rating, a +5 bonus to its Sensor Range, and a +1 bonus to its weapon’s Acc.
OTV:
Qty Name Type Arc Acc DM BR RoF P&F Ammo 1 Arc Launcher E F +1 x15 3 0 Conc (1 act),Kb,Red,WA(60);AD(2),Rc 10 2 Beam Cannons E F +1 x20 5 0 Conc (0 act),Hw,Red;AD(2),HEAT;Link U 4 CRPCS E T +1 x20 M 0 AC,Conc (0 act),Red x2;HEAT;Link U 2 P8 Pulse Laser E F +1 x5 1 3 AI,AM,Red;HEAT 240 1 K-675R Massdrive Rifle P F +1 x12 3 2 HH,Red 200

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The Beautiful Dreamer

Captained by Aglaee DesSources, the Beautiful Dreamer began life as an Inari-class passenger liner. While still officially registered as an Inari with a small interplanetary passenger transport company, the Dreamer has undergone major refits since DesSources became captain. Although still not in the same league as custom-built warships, the Dreamer is quite well-armed. Most of the modifications and weapons are concealed, but some - such as the spinal railguns or the extra armor - are obvious.

Many of the modifications are similar to those once performed by Martian orbital shipyards to transform freighters and passenger liners to budget warships. This gives some clue as to the origin of the refits, but not much of one. The same modifications have since migrated outwards to independant shipyards in the Belt, Jovian Trojan States, and the outer solar system. Given the Dreamer’s captain’s connection to the Society of the Evolved Human, they no doubt funded the conversion, but since this connection is a carefully-held secret…

The Beautiful Dreamer (Modified Inari Passenger Liner)
Sections:	1xMain Hull, 3xDrive Section, 2xHangar/Cargo Section
Reaction Mass:	5350 EBPs
Movement:	Space 4/8
Maneuver:	-5
Main Hull: Size: 60, Armor: 70/140/210, Crew: Living 54, Computer 4 (Dumb, Level 4), Passengers 50; Deployment Range 5000 hrs Perks & Flaws: Accessories: Autopilot, Escape System (Pods), Life Support (Full); Communications (+0, 15km), Satellite Uplink; Features: Accomodations (5000 m^3), Cargo Bay (7500 m^3), Laboratory (1, Craft (Cooking)), Laboratory (1, Medical); Hostile Environment Protection: Vacuum, Radiation (5); Sensors(+0, 3km); Reinforced Systems: Backups, Crew x2; Negative Feature: Large Sensor Profile (R3) Offensive & Defensive Systems: 1x PDS (Range: T, Shield: FF), , 2x Spinal Railgun (FF, Linked)
Drive Section: Size: 30; Movement: Space 15/30; Armor: 50/100/150; Crew: Living 4; Deployment Range: 5000 hrs; Burn Points: 20000 Perks & Flaws: Accessories: Escape System (Pods), Life Support (Full); Hostile Environment Protection: Radiation(4), Vacuum; Reinforced Systems: 2x Crew Offensive & Defensive Systems: None
Hangar/Cargo Section: Size: 30; Movement: Space 3/6 Armor: 50/100/150; Crew: Living 4; Deployment Range: 5000 hrs; Burn Points 4000 Perks & Flaws: Accessories: 2x Catapult (2), Escape System (Pods), Life Support (Full); Cargo Bay (3500 m^3); Hostile Environment Protection: Radiation(4), Vacuum; Reinforced Systems: 2x Crew Offensive & Defensive Systems: 1x Broadside Missile Bay (one L, one Ri)
Offensive & Defensive Systems: Name Arc Acc DM BR RoF P&F Ammo Spinal Railgun P -1 x25 10 -1 Red;Snpr 100 Broadside Missile Bay M -2 x30 4 4 Conc (1 act),G,IF,Red;HEAT 64 PDS (Ranged) E +0 x8 2 4 AM,Red;HEAT Unl. PDS (Shield) E +1 x25 M 0 E-Sh(P,F);Def,HEAT Unl.