Gi Joe Battle Field Kits
In addition to their large stock of vehicles, the Gi Joe team maintains a large variety of pre-packed, prefabricated kits that are ready to be shipped and assembled to virtually any location on earth when needed. Some are more involved than others, but all are vital to the team's never-ending fight against the forces of Cobra and other terrorists. Known Gi Joe Battle Field Kits include the following:
the Bivouac Battle Station
The Bivouac battle station is a forward observation post kit. It includes a handy tent to deflect the sun, a cot to nap when the opportunity arises, an accessory rack, light gear for use on reconnaissance missions, such as an axe, a shovel, a machete, a field radio (intensity 4 strength, with a 25 mile range), a 16 ounce water canteen, and in the event of trouble, a rocket launcher!
This launcher, an XM-65 fiberglass rocket launcher, fires large (98mm) rocket propelled projectiles at whatever the occupant(s) of the Bivouac determine to be a threat that requires immediate, direct action. It can only fire one laser-guided rocket at a time, but presumably the crew could carry more if they were expecting serious trouble. These rockets inflict intensity 11 damage each.
the Machine Gun Defense Unit
The Machine Gun Defense Unit is a quick pre-fab kit that the Gi Joe team can assemble around an area they wish to fortify in a hurry. It consists of several tripod barricades (good for creating confined spaces and denying tanks entry), a rather large and obvious sign indicating that you are now in a Restricted Area, and that you should stay clear, and of course the eponymous machine gun.
The gun provided for the Machine Gun Defense Unit kit is a 750 rpm EX-344 universal, 50 caliber machine gun. This gun can be fired in short, controlled bursts to inflict the gunner's Agility +6 damage, or full-auto in a pinch for +7 damage. It also comes with a box full of spare ammunition belts, so the operator of the Machine Gun Defense Unit can fire for a long time if needed.
the Missile Defense Unit
The Missile Defense Unit is a quick pre-fab kit that the Gi Joe team can assemble and scatter around an area they wish to fortify in a jiffy. It primarily consists of a small, cornered section of brick wall (effective cover from enemy fire), a handy sign indicating that you've reached an ammo depot (pointing to the operator of the Missile Defense Unit) and the star of our show, a missile launcher.
Hence the name. The Missile Defense Unit's offense is an EX-83a 55mm missile launcher, which can fire several rocket propelled explosives at whoever the operator of the Unit deems to be a threat. The kit also includes several spare rounds, so that he can continue to pelt the opposition with explosives for as long as is possible. These rockets inflict intensity 10 damage each.
the Mortar Defense Unit
The Mortar Defense Unit is a quickly packed and assembled, prefabricated kit that the Gi Joe team can place around an area they want to fortify fast. It mainly consists of several dozen sandbags (effective cover from enemy fire), a series of fuel drums (50 gallon) and cans (18.9 liter) to assist friendly vehicles on patrols, and of course the mortar that makes this a Mortar Defense Unit.
This is an EX-335 LWCM 60mm lightweight company mortar, and fires shells that can reach any target within three miles easily, thus providing ample deterrent to ground personnel and vehicles. These shells will inflict intensity 10 damage to everything within near missile distance of where they strike, and the kit comes with several crates full of them so the Unit operator can keep firing for hours.
the Mountain Howitzer
The Mountain Howitzer is essentially a large, towable gun - an EX-700 series, 105mm gun to be precise. It is similar in raw power to the F.L.A.K., but does not have a seat to sit in, nor stabilizer legs. However, it can be towed anywhere by any Gi Joe vehicle with a tow hook. When fired, the Mountain Howitzer will inflict intensity 13 damage to everything within near missile distance of where it strikes.
The Mountain Howitzer is usually equipped with a large supply of its high explosive, anti-tank rounds. In addition to the gun itself and spare ammunition, the Mountain Howitzer 'kit' includes a pair of 50x zooming binoculars, to better sight a target from afar, as well as a large tripod to hold them steady; so armed, the operator of the Mountain Howitzer can hit anything within his line of sight easily.
the Watch Tower
The Watch Tower is a prefab, ready to assemble, 10 foot tall tower the Gi Joe team can readily erect in the field in order to provide early warning of enemy movements and cover in a pinch. Its steel walls are of material strength 11, and in addition to the tower proper, it comes with several sandbags for additional cover while on lookout, a flag, a spotlight (of intensity 8 light) and a mini-gun.
This cannon, an all-purpose 7.62mm mini-machine gun, can be fired in three ways. A single shot will inflict the gunner's Agility +4 damage (and serve as a good 'warning shot' in a pinch), a short, controlled burst will inflict the gunner's Agility +5 damage and down most standard foes, and a full-auto bracket of lead will inflict the gunner's Agility +6 damage, and easily damage most personnel and vehicles.
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Gi Joe directories featuring some of the Gi Joe Battle Kits:
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