Low Tech, Rhynoan Style 01

Rhynoan Low Tech Vehicles.

One of the things I like about the world of Rhynoa is the range of civilizations on the world. On one end of the spectrum we see those who work flint tools and have just rediscovered fire. On the other end we see system wide space travel capability and hidden technology that is superior to Terran development. When on the surface of the planet you never know what you may run in to.

Here is a sample of some of the rarer Vehicles currently in use:

Kezhnet K.01 Auto-Gyro Scout

Kezhnet K.01 Auto-Gyro Scout Tech Level 5

Short Overview:

The Kezhnet K.01 Auto-Gyro Scout is a recent design created by the Kezhnet Brothers. Their current prototype is powered by two engines. The nose mounted tractor engine is a water cooled radial engine. The rotor engine is a water cooled four cylinder in-line engine. The rotor is a four blade configuration with steel reinforcement rods to improve stability. The semi-monocoque, plywood-skinned fuselage is strong if not light. There is already discussion about a redesign using steel tubing and stretched fabric to save weight.

Grapooz APC-FE1a Armored Car

Grapooz APC-FE1a Armored Car Tech Level 5

Short Overview:

Crude but effective in the wilds. The FE1a is at home where the ability to survive mega-fauna attacks is more important than directly engaging more advanced opponents. The Grapooz powered by a water cooled engine similar to a diesel. The flexibility of fuel source used can also be a deciding factor.

Early Rhynoan Submarine

Early Rhynoan Submarine

Short Overview:

This vessel was found off the eastern coast of the Great Southern Sea. The submarine was steam powered. Tests run on the ship confirm that it had been repaired and recently in service.

Rhynoan Battle Mechs 01

Rhynoan Armored Fighting Mechs.

I thought I'd share a few of the newly revised mech designs.

Night Wind T-6 Fire Support Mech

Night Wind T-6 Fire Support Mech

Short Overview:

The Night Shadow T-6 Fire Assault Mech was built for long to medium range attacks It carried great firepower, speed, at the cost of armor. One of the most distinctive characteristics is the use of (AHC) Adaptive Heuristic Camouflage. The surface is bonded with a substrate which both reads the landscape, displays a shifting pattern based on the current surroundings. The surface is linked to imaging software which both stores patterns and learns what pattern matches the situation best. This cuts the processing tree allowing faster response time. Armament consisted of four plasma cannons, one large pulse laser array and a mass-driver.

Whirlwind T 4 Fire Support Mech

Whirlwind T 4 Fire Support Mech

Short Overview:

The Whirlwind T 4 Fire Support Mech was built for long to medium range attacks It carried great firepower, speed, at the cost of armor. One of the most distinctive characteristics is the use of (AHC) Adaptive Heuristic Camouflage. The surface is bonded with a substrate which both reads the landscape, displays a shifting pattern based on the current surroundings. The surface is linked to imaging software which both stores patterns and learns what pattern matches the situation best. This cuts the processing tree allowing faster response time. Armament consisted of two Long Range Missile Launchers, four plasma cannons, one large pulse laser array and a medium range laser.

Morning Star T-6 Heavy Attack Mech

Short Overview:

The Morning Star T-6 Heavy Attack Mech was built for long to medium range attacks It carried great firepower, speed, at the cost of armor. One of the most distinctive characteristics is the use of (AHC) Adaptive Heuristic Camouflage. The surface is bonded with a substrate which both reads the landscape, displays a shifting pattern based on the current surroundings. The surface is linked to imaging software which both stores patterns and learns what pattern matches the situation best. This cuts the processing tree allowing faster response time. Armament consisted of two Long Range Missile Launchers, and three large pulse laser arrays.

Building the design around a larger fusion drive allowed the design team to create a winner.

The design was a good balance of firepower, speed, and armor, the larger platform allowed for a pilot and gunner on board and made for a more comfortable ride The crews loved the design because the addition of reactive armor increased chances for survival.

Rhynoan Battle Tanks

More Rhynoan Armored Fighting Vehicles.

Things are heating up at the forge works. The range of Technology levels is on its way. I have a bunch of primitive vehicles to add once main operational units are covered.

Arvis MBT-1b Main Battle Tank

Arvis-MBT-1b Main Battle Tank

Short Overview:

The Arvis MBT-1b Main Battle Tank design was a good balance of firepower, speed, and armor. One of the most distinctive characteristics is the use of (AHC) Adaptive Heuristic Camouflage. The surface is bonded with a substrate which both reads the landscape, displays a shifting pattern based on the current surroundings. The surface is linked to imaging software which both stores patterns and learns what pattern matches the situation best. This cuts the processing tree allowing faster response time.

Arvis XHT-1a Extra Heavy Tank

Arvis XHT-1a Extra Heavy Tank

Short Overview:

Although the main battle tank design was a good balance of firepower, speed, and armor, there was a limit to improvement. A larger platform than the Main Battle Tank. The addition of reactive armor increased survivability.

Building the design around a larger fusion drive allowed the design team to create a winner. The single main gun was replaced with a dual gun modular installation. Communications and electronic warfare is handled by a networked system. Adding more room for the crew and two man heavy power armor team made for a more comfortable ride.

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First Look at New Armor Designs.

We have found large caches of armored vehicles on Rhynoa. If we expect a surface war it will be vital for us to break them out of storage. I've been working on a few examples for the game. I'll be posting them in the tech readout soon.

Rhynoan Light Armored Personnel Carrier

The light APC can carry a crew of two and up to eight troops in power armor. It is also used as a light reconnaissance vehicle. It is also employed in urban pacification and occupation missions.

Rhynoan Armored Personnel Carrier

The standard APC has more offensive weaponry and can carry a crew of two and up to ten troops in power armor. It is also used as a long range reconnaissance vehicle.

Rhynoan Armored Fighting Vehicle

This Armored fighting Vehicle carries a crew of three. The need for extra power for the plasma cannon required installation of a small fusion reactor. It is primarily used as a light fire support vehicle vehicle.