the Arctic Blast
Small and fast, the Arctic Blast essentially consists of a sled driven by two oversized, all-weather tires. It's got a veritable arsenal of guns loaded on top, along with several surface to surface missiles, making it a fun ride for Windchill. It has these characteristics:
| C Gd 10 |
S Rm 30 |
B Gd 10 |
P Ty 6 |
Chain Gang Guns: the driver of the Arctic Blast can wield these twinned Gatling cannons, mounted on the front of the vehicle. They can be fired to inflict Excellent (20) Shooting damage in a short burst, raised to Remarkable (30) Shooting damage when fired full auto.
Communications Array: the Arctic Blast is equipped with a gigahertz frequency, frequency wobbler clandestine operations radio system, allowing for constant team communications. This makes for Typical (6) comm power (with a 250 mile range) that has Remarkable (30) ranked signal encryption.
Cool Cruiser Missiles: mounted aside the main ski surface on the Arctic Blast, along the front, are these two projectiles. They are surface to surface missiles, and if both strike a single target, will inflict +1 CS to the damage listed below:
| C Ex 20 |
S Am 50 |
B Ex 20 |
Damage Remarkable (30) Edged Attack (fragmentary) |
Laser Blast Light Rig: though not actually lasers, these are three powerful halogen lights rigged up in tandem atop the Arctic Blast. They can illuminate an area with Remarkable (30) ability, and may be used in a surprise maneuver as a blinding attack.
Machine Guns: the rear of the Arctic Blast has two separate twinned 7.62mm machine gun mounts, each of which can be manned by someone riding on the back. They can be fired to inflict Excellent (20) Shooting damage in a short burst, raised by +1 CS when fired fully automatic.
Personnel Platforms: the rear of the Arctic Blast has room for two hangers-on, thanks to two small platforms situated behind its oversized tires. Though he gains no Protection from riding in the back, a passenger on the Arctic Blast can use one of its machine gun mounts.
Roll Cage: since its particular design practically lends itself to roll-overs now and then, the Arctic Blast is equipped with a roll cage. It offers its operator (though not passengers) 1 CS of Damage Reduction regarding damage caused by a roll or crash.
Extra Goodies:
Gi Joe directories featuring a version of the Arctic Blast:
| 1989 |