The Roper RTTS-3
The Roper RTTS-3 is a lightly armored personal transportation vehicle. Originally developed by the Bechtlarite military as a means of circumventing the decline of riding and pack animals following the Blight, these units quickly became a mainstay. The design has been adopted and circulated through various other cultures as well, but it does take a substantial amount of mechanical aptitude to maintain them, and a degree of training to handle them as well. While the units are seldom used in active engagements, they are armored and can sustain a sizable amount of damage before breaking down provided the boiled and engine are not damaged too severely. With speed to rival a standard horse and the ability to run without ceasing as long as fuel in the form of coal or other sustainable material is available, these are the perfect means of transport through the majority of the world.
Power Generation
A 4" boiler servicing a compact steam engine.
Propulsion
Weapons & Armament
None but simple and lightweight amendments could potentially be added.
Armor and defense
The chassis is lightly armored with special attention payed to the steam engine housing and the boiler. Primary armor is also thickest at the back end of the unit.
Class
Nickname
The Roper
Designation
RTTS
Manufacturer
Price
400 - 1000
Rarity
Rare
Related Technologies
Length
9'
Height
3'
Weight
500 Pounds
Speed
40 - 50 MPH
Complement / Crew
One Pilot
Cargo & Passenger Capacity
Potentially one passenger and up to 60 Pounds of gear.
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