In my face to face Traveller game last night, it became necessary for a
group of players making an escape from a local government building in the
middle of a coup or civil war (they're not sure yet) to commandeer some
transportation. Last seen driving back toward the starport at high speed
were three dangerous (?) fugitives in:
Garbage Truck TL7
The garbage truck is a necessary adjunct of urban life at tech levels of
'industrial' or above. Fleets of these vehicles, operated by independent
businesses or local governments, can be found operating in the streets and
back alleys of most urban areas. The model shown below is a typical example,
equipped with two heavy robot arms to allow immediate transfer of refuse from
suitably equipped temporary accumulation receptacles. Since it is only
intended to operate in civilized areas, long duration was not required. Two
way communication allows for immediate dispatch of vehicles to sites with
full accumulation receptacles.
CraftID: Garbage Truck, TL7, Cr13,059
Hull: 3/7, Disp=3, Conf=4USL, Armor=4B, Loaded=30.9t, Unloaded=10.0t
Power: 1/2, ImpIntComb=1.2MW, Dur=8hrs
Loco: 1/2, 8 Wheels, P/W=38, Road=122kph, Offroad=37kph
Comm: Radio=Distant(5km)
Sensors: 2*Headlights
Off: Hardpoints=1
Def: -
Control: BasicMech*5
Accom: Crew=2 (Driver, Loader), Seats=2*Roomy, Env=basic env (cab only)
Other: Fuel=0.6kl, Cargo=20.3kl, ObjSize=Small, EmLevel=Moderate