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swordtart · 08-25-2021, 12:10 AM

I don't see that hang gliders and rocket packs are compatible. Even if they were that would be 4 GE.

Now Hang Glider and hand weapon are ok, but your pilot is still -3 on any to hit rolls so he'd be better off dropping grenades (all over the place) but at least the grenade can't roll under his seat :)

As to launching the glider you could make the cheapest vehicle you can and put in an ejector seat.

PopTart by Swordtart:
Light Cycle; Cycle chassis; Light suspension;
10 cid Engine w/Carb.;
3 gal. Economy tank;
2 Standard tires.
Driver. Ejection Seat.
Cargo 1 Spc, 189 lb
Cost: $1,226, Wgt: 611,
HC: 0, Top Speed: 70, Accel: 5.

I think this is the cheapest vehicle it is possible to make with an ejection seat in CW (short of the experimental bicycle rules). Frankly you might prefer your chances off of it and be glad to eject. If pillion is allowed the ejector seat then you could have an actual rider to take the bike home. Otherwise a radio detonated or bumper triggered Kamibomb is a popular alternative.

Add ABV and a scoped SMG with extended mag and extra grenades and you might be able to use this as a disposable convoy point vehicle. If it runs into an ambush pull the yellow handle and rise above your problems. Grenades can deal with infantry and the kami bomb can at least dent any obstructions.

08-25-2021, 12:10 AM	#26
swordtart Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Silly Cars I don't see that hang gliders and rocket packs are compatible. Even if they were that would be 4 GE. Now Hang Glider and hand weapon are ok, but your pilot is still -3 on any to hit rolls so he'd be better off dropping grenades (all over the place) but at least the grenade can't roll under his seat :) As to launching the glider you could make the cheapest vehicle you can and put in an ejector seat. PopTart by Swordtart: Light Cycle; Cycle chassis; Light suspension; 10 cid Engine w/Carb.; 3 gal. Economy tank; 2 Standard tires. Driver. Ejection Seat. Cargo 1 Spc, 189 lb Cost: $1,226, Wgt: 611, HC: 0, Top Speed: 70, Accel: 5. I think this is the cheapest vehicle it is possible to make with an ejection seat in CW (short of the experimental bicycle rules). Frankly you might prefer your chances off of it and be glad to eject. If pillion is allowed the ejector seat then you could have an actual rider to take the bike home. Otherwise a radio detonated or bumper triggered Kamibomb is a popular alternative. Add ABV and a scoped SMG with extended mag and extra grenades and you might be able to use this as a disposable convoy point vehicle. If it runs into an ambush pull the yellow handle and rise above your problems. Grenades can deal with infantry and the kami bomb can at least dent any obstructions.