matrix3 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I looked and didn't see a similar thread, so I thought I'd start one. I saw an armored SUV that made me think it would fit right into a Dark Champions campaign. (From Uncrate) Standard and additional features included in the KNIGT XV's armouring package: Transparent armour: The ballistic glass used in the KNIGHT XV is manufactured only by the leading manufacturers of ballistic transparencies. Our team of designers and engineers work closely with the manufacturers of ballistic transparencies to ensure that the glass module meets the protection and tint level required. In addition, we ensure that the glass meets the requirements of our overlap armouring technique when it is combined with the installation of the opaque armour. Opaque armour: Only the highest quality high strength steel, ballistic aluminium, composites, aramid and ceramics are used in the manufacturing of the KNIGHT XV ‘s opaque armour, to meet or exceed established norms. Firewall (wall between engine and passenger compartment): The KNIGHT XV armour offers protected firewall where necessary. Doors: Due to the added weight of the transparent and opaque armour in doors, the door hinges are reinforced using a proprietary system to completely avoid hinge failure and prevent sheet metal fatigue around the hinge system. All of the armouring materials used on our KNIGHT XV vehicle have been certified by H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. (a highly regarded US independent ballistics testing laboratory). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Shrike Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Re: Dark Champions vehicles in real life Just be sure to order the optional Cigar Humidor. Wouldn't be the same without it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowcat1313 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Re: Dark Champions vehicles in real life its mostly just an armored SUV with a few tweaks, almost not worth taking the time to build for Hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrix3 Posted November 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Re: Dark Champions vehicles in real life its mostly just an armored SUV with a few tweaks' date=' almost not worth taking the time to build for Hero.[/quote'] Probably not, but I'll be using the picture to show what vehicle the NPC Agents show up in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Shrike Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Re: Dark Champions vehicles in real life Probably not' date=' but I'll be using the picture to show what vehicle the NPC Agents show up in.[/quote'] At first I thought it was Knight Industries and expected a KITT gag. Anyway, I can definitely find a write up to use w/ the picture....like.... http://www.killershrike.com/MetaCyber/WriteUps/Urban%20Assault%20Vehicle.HTML Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Shrike Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Re: Dark Champions vehicles in real life its mostly just an armored SUV with a few tweaks' date=' almost not worth taking the time to build for Hero.[/quote'] I just wish it had a roof-mounted turret option. Then I would definitely buy one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrix3 Posted November 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Re: Dark Champions vehicles in real life I just wish it had a roof-mounted turret option. Then I would definitely buy one I saw something like that in a popsci years ago, an experimental military vehicle for urban warfare. It had a roof turret, though it only shot "non-lethal" things like industrial pepper spray or foam of some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowcat1313 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Re: Dark Champions vehicles in real life i've seen one heavy duty truck that had a remote mount gatling on a pedestal in the bed also somebody might find this useful http://www.army-technology.com/projects/fordpickuptruck/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Shrike Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Re: Dark Champions vehicles in real life i've seen one heavy duty truck that had a remote mount gatling on a pedestal in the bed also somebody might find this useful http://www.army-technology.com/projects/fordpickuptruck/ ooooh....shiny. I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGreenwade Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Re: Dark Champions vehicles in real life I noticed that the Knight XV doesn't have a listed specification for mpg. But at six and a half tons GVW, it's probably more like gpm. OTOH it also looks like it'd make a decent vehicle for a Batman-like character in (regular) Champions. Convert the engine to use compressed hydrogen and reshape the exterior for a more aerodynamic form, and you can be pretty close to one I've actually designed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrix3 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Re: Dark Champions vehicles in real life i've seen one heavy duty truck that had a remote mount gatling on a pedestal in the bed also somebody might find this useful http://www.army-technology.com/projects/fordpickuptruck/ Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Re: Dark Champions vehicles in real life I need to find a copy of Stripes so I can build the EM-50 Urban Assault Vehicle. And here it is: http://www.herogames.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1729561&postcount=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJackBrass Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Re: Dark Champions vehicles in real life Another vehicle in the news at the moment, also with a Dark Champions or Bond-esque flavour, is up for sale: Need a yacht with its own escape sub? Of course it's not perfect: "...it does not, for example, have a gym and boasts only one helipad." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Guss Tibus Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Re: Dark Champions vehicles in real life What happened to the first 14 knights? "ballistic transparencies" those are used with overhead projecters in ballistics school. "Urban Assault Vehicle"? How about the Suburban Assault Vehicles all those gas-wasting "my kids more important than you are" soccer moms drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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