the Swampmasher

The Swampmasher is an odd vehicle in the Gi Joe arsenal, in that it's designed with a specialty use in mind; most of the Joes' rides are more general in nature. However, the Swampmasher does what it's built to very well - it navigates even the most muddy terrain with relative ease.

Small and durable, the Swampmasher has twelve wheels, three of which are in the place of a regular tire. It uses this triangular 'wheel' to almost paddle through mud, ooze, and other semi-liquid ground - such as that you'll find in a swamp. The curious Swampmasher has the following characteristics:

Body Armor (s): the Swampmasher, as stated above, is rather durable. It has an effective material strength of 10, and provides its occupant +2 protection against injury; it doesn't totally cover him but it's pretty close. Its passengers do not benefit from this armor, however.

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

Cruiser Missiles (i): mounted on the side of the Swampmasher, next to the driver's seat, this small launcher is loaded with two projectiles that home in on targets magnetically (in other words, they're metal seeking). These missiles inflict intensity 9 damage, +1 if both hit a foe.

Lightning Speed (a): something of a contradiction in terms, the Swampmasher possesses this power after a fashion. It can move at about 45 miles per hour, giving it this ability at intensity 2. The trick though is that it can maintain this speed regardless of the terrain.

Main Cannon (a): the Swampmasher's main weapon is its rather large, 20mm rotary barrel, mounted in front of the vehicle's roll bar. It can be used to fire a short burst of lead which inflicts the driver's Agility +6 damage, raised to his Agility +7 damage if opened up full auto.

Passenger Platform: in addition to its rather comfortable driver's seat, the Swampmasher can carry two additional people through the swamps. Of course, they have to hang on to the roll bar when doing so, and don't benefit from the protection it offers, but it beats walking, right?

Roll Bar (s): the rear of the Swampmasher has a roll bar installed, in order to provide its occupant extra protection in the event of a crash or roll (which happens often, considering the ground it traverses). It offers a +1 to the vehicle's protection against damage caused by these events.