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STARCOM BIBLE
Provided courtesy of: Martin Joynes, martin.joynes@bbc.co.uk
It runs to 85 pages, was written by Brynne Stephens, and is Copyright: DiC & Brynne Stephens, 1986.
The following are pages 21 through 30.
More pages: 1-10 | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-50 | 51-60 | 61-70 | 71-80 | 81-End
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PURPOSE OF VEHICLE: The R.A.T. is used for short range tactical
missions, quick strike manuevers, ground patrol of bases, small
payload and armament delivery. Extremely effective when dispatched in
large contingents. Can be transported in rear and top cargo carriers
of Starmax.
DEPLOYMENT: Standard Cargo Module configuration allows for transport
by Starmax or Battle Crane. Lateral and longitudinal wheelbase
extension; driver's cockpit, gunner's station and top mounted
dual laser cannons lock into position; two rapid-fire pulse lasers shoot
over a 90 degree arc.
WEAKNESSES: Highly vulnerable to rear attack.
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CODE NUMBER: A-2
DESIGNATION: M-6 Railgunner
TYPE: Class 2 Ground Attack
CAPACITY: Driver, Gunner, and two Astro Marine Ground Troopers
when deployed. Unable to hold personnel when in (closed) Standard
Cargo Mode.
OPERATORS:
DRIVER: Rick Ruffing
CODE: A-14
RANK: Captain
BATTLE GROUP: Astro Marines
SPECIALITY: Anti-Armor Commander
GUNNER: John "Cowboy" Jefferson
CODE: A-26
SPECIALITY: Rail Gunner
BATTLE GROUP: Astro Marines
[No RANK given...]
BASE: Luna
EVALUATION: Captain Ruffing is very stable. M-6 Railgunner Instructor
at Fort Bragg Annex. A few years older than most operators. Somewhat
humorless. Cowboy is just that.
PURPOSE OF VEHICLE: The Raider 6x6 [sic] is a powerful land rover
used in ground invasions for both long and short range attacks. Its
primary role is as a tank buster, able to make out enemy armor at
maximum range, and disable the tanks before they can bring their
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more powerful guns to bear against Marine ground forces.
These vehicles are also very useful for the scientific teams and
colonists on the surfaces of Mars and Luna.
DEPLOYMENT: In Standard Cargo Mode the 6x6 is easily transported by
the Starmax to command posts for combat missions. Second tier
extension allows driver and vehicle concealment while gunner fires
from below apparent horizon. The 6x6 is equipped for front and rear
wheelbase extension, and reveals two high frequency EMP cannons with
long range extension sleeves and 360 degree shooting capability;
driver's cockpit opens; front mounted lasers pivot over 90 degree
arc.
WEAKNESSES: Slow open field speed makes Raider 6x6 [sic] vulnerable
to air attack.
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CODE NUMBER: A-3
DESIGNATION: F-1400 Starwolf
TYPE: Class 1 Flexwing Astro Fighter
CAPACITY: Pilot
OPERATOR: Tom "Bandit" Waldron
CODE: A-22
RANK: Lieutenant
BATTLE GROUP: Star Wing
SPECIALITY: Astro Fighter Pilot
BASE: Ishtar Terra, Venus; Adjutant to Captain Hayes
EVALUATION: Excellent eyesight. Shy around people (especially women.)
Only shows self-confidence when piloting F-1400.
PURPOSE: The smallest of the U.S. Space Force vehicles, the F-1400 is
a quick-strike attack fighter equipped with sophisticated electronic
early-warning and navigation equipment. Exceptional acceleration
enables the Microfighter to get close to its target and still make a
safe getaway. Very effective on low-flying missions where the terrain-
mapping radar "reads" the topography, allowing the F-1400
close flight near mountains, cliffs and other protection. Often works in
tandem with contingents of 4x4's. [Laser RAT's]
DEPLOYMENT: Standard Cargo Module configuration allows long range
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transport by Starmax to battlesites for tactical raids. Wings and
nosecone double as shields to protect the pilot should he be shot
down. Canard nosecone and triple-tiered, low drag flex-wings lock
into position; high- energy lasers rotate 210 degrees to shoot front
and rear; quick action landing gear lock into place, canopy lifts for
pilot to get in and out.
WEAKNESSES: Short range; susceptible to EMP shockwaves.
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CODE NUMBER: A-4
DESIGNATION: Battle Crane and Universal Cargo Module
TYPE: Combat Cargo Lifter
CAPACITY: Pilot; Standard Cargo Module carries four Starwingers
in full suit.
OPERATOR: Bob Anders
CODE: A-23
RANK: Sergeant
BATTLE GROUP: Star Wing
SPECIALITY: Lifter Pilot
BASE: Mars, assigned to Captain Tim Murphy
EVALUATION: A tendency toward bragging behavior. Swaggers, but is not
competitive in a manner inconsistent with U.S. Space Force behavioral
guidelines.
PURPOSE: Basically similar in function to what was once known as
a "helicopter". Tactical battlefield support, also used by
research colonists to carry technical equipment to onsite experiments. Can
double as an evac ambulance. Can be carried by other vehicles when in
Transport Mode. Equipped for vertical take-off and landing, the
Battle Crane is invaluable for airlifting cargo, personnel and
supplies.
DEPLOYMENT: Cockpit and side mounted laser guns unfold in front,
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large laser under cockpit pivots 90 degrees and extends outwward,
[sic] landing gear extends vertically and horizontally over scm
modules, automatic SCM release, rockets deploy at rear for propulsion.
WEAKNESSES: Very limited defense; any firepower greater than a laser
will knock it out of the sky.
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CODE NUMBER: A-7
DESIGNATION: H.A.R.V. 7
TYPE: Heavy Armed Recovery Vehicle
CAPACITY: Driver, Gunner, up to eight additional Astro Marine
Ground Troopers.
OPERATORS:
DRIVER: Champ O'Ryan
CODE: A-21
RANK: Staff Sergeant
BATTLE GROUP: Astro Marines
SPECIALITY: Recovery Leader
GUNNER: Al "Cannon" Evans
CODE: A-28
RANK: Private, First Class
BATTLE GROUP: Astro Marines
SPECIALITY: Gunner
BASE: Luna
EVALUATION: Staff Sgt. O'Ryan is extremely tough. Expert on
mining operations having once served abord [sic] an Asteroid Belt mining
ship. PFC. Evans (Cannon) is a large, quietly lethal gunner, never
speaking more than a few words at a time and rarely missing a
target.
PURPOSE OF VEHICLE: Carries fuel pods, as well as personnel.
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Very heavily armed.
DEPLOYMENT: Pod-lifter derrick swings back to load/unload Standard
cargo mudules [sic], rear stabilizer locks into position. Metal
strips on flat bed area to Magnalock carry eight Astro Marine Ground
Troopers.
WEAKNESSES: Attempting to load or unload fuel pods with damaged or
missing stabilizers could cause H.A.R.V. to "turtle".
Extremely dense armatures would make it impossible to right without heavy machinery.
Carries volatile fuel, danger of explosive combustion.
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CODE NUMBER: A-9
DESIGNATION: Starmax
TYPE: Class 1 Transport Missile Cruiser
OPERATORS:
PILOT: Rip Malone
CODE: A-20
RANK: Captain
BATTLE GROUP: Star Wing
SPECIALITY: Transtar Commander
NAVIGATOR: Bob T. Rogers
CODE: A-29
RANK: Lieutenant
BATTLE GROUP: Starwing
SPECIALITY: Astrogation
GUNNER: Red Baker
CODE: A-32
RANK: Sergeant
BATTLE GROUP: Starwing
SPECIALITY: Weapons Chief
BASE: Ring Station, Saturn, deployed as needed
EVALUATION: Captain Malone is unflappable, charming. An old-fashioned Southern gentleman. Lieutenant Rogers is young, and retains a remarkable "gee whiz" outlook, despite his professional expertise. Lieutenant Baker is also young, but hides his
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Written by Brynne Stephens,
Copyright: DiC & Brynne Stephens, 1986
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