the Bridge Layer

The Bridge Layer (colloquially known as the Toss 'n Cross) is designed to carry an armored vehicle-launched bridge. Built on a converted tank chassis, the Bridge Layer can drop said armored bridge to allow other vehicles to proceed over most any terrain, and has these characteristics:

105mm 'RAP' Cannons (a): The principal defense on the Bridge Layer, these cannons are mounted on each side of the vehicle - though not symmetrically. Armed with a laser designator for a +1 to hit, these guns can be fired to inflict the gunner's Agility +7 damage per deadly burst.

Armored Bridge (a): the primary function of the Bridge Layer is to drop this device over a bad span of terrain, whether it be a narrow cavern or deep stretch of water. Spanning twenty three feet, this bridge is armored to the point that it has a material strength of 15.

Armored Hull (s): the Bridge Layer's frame is built from a titanium alloy / micro-mesh bonded hull, giving it considerable durability. This provides it a m.s. of 14, and provides +4 armor to those within, making it very, very difficult to disable or destroy in battle.

Communications Array (i): the Bridge Layer is equipped with a gigahertz frequency, frequency wobbler clandestine operations radio system, allowing for constant team communications. This makes for intensity 6 comm power (a 250 mile range) that has intensity 10 signal encryption.

HTS-T2 Forced-Induction 1700 HP Engine (a): this powerful engine allows the Bridge Layer to operate the hydraulic equipment required to deploy and retract its armored bridge, and also allows it to move over land at approximately 45 miles per hour (intensity 3 'Lightning Speed').

Rocket Launchers (i): the Bridge Layer has a secondary defense in the form of these launchers, which fire anti-tank or anti-personnel missiles at a foe. These launchers can be fired in tandem to inflict +1 damage, and have up to 40 rounds available, which inflict intensity 10 damage each.

Extra Goodies:

Bridge Layer Classic Text File Download

Gi Joe directories featuring a version of the Bridge Layer:

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