VARIABLE GLAUG VARIABLE MECHA

BACKGROUND

Despite its age the Variable Glaug is still in service today. Its rugged design and weapons package make it a favourite amongst Zentraedi troops serving in the UN Armed Forces. It is also a favoured mecha of renegade miclone Zentraedi who will willingly use one if the can get hold of one, such as the Zentraedi terrorists group 'Struggle' who utilised stolen Variable Glaug mecha against the Dancing Skulls Special Forces team led my Max and Milia Jenius.

The Variable Glaug is not without its descendants. The Neo-Glaug, an un-manned version of the version of the Variable Glaug which was developed during the mid to late 2030's and begin to see action during the late 2030's and early 2040's.

RPG STATS

Vehicle Type:

Variable Glaug

Class: Variable Glaug
Crew: One pilot wearing Tactical Life Support System

MDC BY LOCATION:

(1) Main Body                                   350
    Legs/Engines (2)                            250 each
(2) Head                                         75
    Electron Cannon                              90
    Sensor Eye                                   65
    Laser Autocannons (2)                        35 each
    Weapon Forearms (2)                         150 each
    Upper Arms (2)                               75
    Reinforced Pilot Compartment                150

NOTES:

(1)

Depleting the MDC of the main body will destroy the mecha. The pilot and cockpit section/escape pod will be automatically ejected from the doomed mecha before it explodes by the mecha's main computer.

(2)

Destroying the head of the Variable Glaug will knock out the mecha's major sensor systems, including all of the optics systems (infrared, nightvision, thermal). Radar and communications will be unaffected.

SPEEDS:

RUNNING, GERWALK CONFIGURATION:

175 mph (284 kmph)

LEAPING, GERWALK CONFIGURATION:

20ft (6 m) high or 33 ft (10 m) long without thrusters.

FLYING, SOLDIER CONFIGURATION:

Unable to flyin an atmosphere, but is capable of Mach 1 in space

FLYING, FIGHTER CONFIGURATION:

Mach 3.5 max speed at 10,000 or less above sea level, Mach 6.0 max speed at 10,000-40,000 meters above above sea level. The Variable Glaug is capable of achieving enough instantaneous thrust make orbit over an earth type planet without booster assistance.

STATISTICAL DATA:

HEIGHT:

13.4 m in Gerwalk configuration.

4.3 m in Fighter configuration.

WIDTH:

6.5 m in Gerwalk configuration

17.1 m in Fighter configuration.

LENGTH:

12.6 m in Gerwalk configuration

18.2 m in Fighter confiuration

WEIGHT:

18,500 kg empty..

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

Equal to a P.S. of 60

CARGO:

Small compartment behind pilot's seat for personal belongings.

COMPATIBLE FAST PACKS:

None

WEAPON SYSTEMS:

1. ELECTRON CANNON(1): Utilising an updated and upgraded version of the original Roiquonmi Glaug Battle-Pod, the Variable Glaug thus has its primary weapon.The upgraded version of the original Glaug's Electron Beam Cannon has a slightly slimmer barrel, but suffers no loos in power or range.
   • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assault
   • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-Mecha
   • RANGE: 2400 meters
   • DAMAGE: 6D6x10 M.D. blast
   • RATE OF FIRE: Twice per turn
   • PAYLOAD: Unlimited

2. ANTI-PERSONNEL LASER CANNONS(2): To the left and right of the cockpit nose in Fighter and Gerwalk modes, (and on the hips in battloid mode) are two single barreled lasr cannons designed for anti-personnel work, close quarters air combat, and as a backup weapon to the larger and more dangerous weapons that the Variable Glaug sports.
   • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Personnel
   • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-mecha
   • RANGE: 2 miles (3.2 km)
   • DAMAGE: 3D6 per single blast
   • RATE OF FIRE: One Volley of one or both AutoCannons. One Volley counts as one attack
   • PAYLOAD: Unlimited

3. BEAM CANNONS(2): Located in the arm appendages in all three modes are two Beam Cannons. These High powered Cannons feature three protective metal sheaths at the end of the cannons which become rudimentary hands in battloid mode, similar to the three fingered hands of the VA-3 Invader. The Beam Cannons are powerful and fast recharging making this the primary combat weapon of the Variable Glaug.
   • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Mecha
   • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Defence
   • RANGE: 4000 feet (1200 metres)
   • DAMAGE: 1D6x10 per Cannon
   • RATE OF FIRE: Equal to the pilot's combined number of attacks. Cannons may be fired separately or linked together (both blasts count as one attack.
   • PAYLOAD: Unlimited

4. WEAPON HARD POINTS: (2) The Variable Glaug is equipped with several hard points for carrying extra ordinance such as missiles.
   • LONG RANGE MISSILES
     • Primary Purpose: Heavy Assault
     • Secondary Purpose: Anti-Spacecraft
     • Missile Types: Any type of UN Spacy Long Range Missile can be used.
     • Range: Varies with missile type.
     • Damage: Varies with missile type.
     • Rate of Fire: Volleys of 1 or 2 missiles per attack.
     • Payload: One per hardpoint; 2 maximum.
   • MEDIUM RANGE MISSILES
     • Primary Purpose: Assault
     • Secondary Purpose: Anti-Mecha
     • Missile Types: Any type of UN Spacy Medium Range Missile can be used.
     • Range: Varies with missile type
     • Damage: Varies with missile type.
     • Rate of Fire: Volleys of 1, 2, 4 or 6 missiles per attack.
     • Payload: Three per hardpoint; up to 6 maximum.
   • SHORT RANGE MISSILES
     • Primary Purpose: Assault
     • Secondary Purpose: Anti-Mecha
     • Missile Types: Any type of UN Spacy Medium Range Missile can be used.
     • Range: Varies with missile type.
     • Damage: Varies with missile type.
     • Rate of Fire: Volleys of 1 to 10 missiles per attack.
     • Payload: Five per hardpoint; up to 10 maximum.

5. HAND TO HAND COMBAT: If necessary, the pilot of the Variable Glaug can engage in melee combat rather than use a weapon. Although not designed for hand to hand combat, the Variable Glaug is fairly powerful and can do significant damage if it connects.

   DAMAGE:

   • Restrained Punch: 1D6 M.D.
   • Full Strength Punch: 2D6 M.D.
   • "Booster" Punch: 3D6 M.D. (counts as two attacks)
   • Kick: 1D6 M.D.
   • Leap Kick: 2D6 M.D.
   • Body Flip/Throw: 1D6 M.D.
   • Body Block/Tackle: 2D6 M.D.
   • Stomp: 1D6 M.D. (only effective against small objects)

STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE VARIABLE GLAUG:

• AUTO-PILOT: The Variable Glaug is equipped with a computerized auto-pilot. Although not as complex as those equipped in most VFs, it can be reasonably trusted to get the Mecha from point A to point B safely. The onboard computer will alert the pilot when the Variable Glaug is near its destination, and can also be set to automatically signal when sensors detect objects near the mecha.
• COMBAT COMPUTER W/HUD DISPLAYS: The Mecha is equipped with a combat computer that can store and analyze data during combat with hostile forces. The cockpit of the Variable Glaug has several HUD displays allowing the computer to display large amounts of data to the pilot and even highlight enemies and missile attacks with overlaid graphics. The combat computer tracks and identifies specific enemy targets, and has a database of over 2,000 images stored in memory. The computer can identify and track up to 50 targets simultaneously.
• ESCAPE POD: The entire reinforced cockpit of the mecha is a detachable escape pod that can be jettisoned when the mecha is destroyed. The ejected cockpit does not contain thrusters, but does contain a powerful locator beacon and an integrated life support system that can support the pilot for up to 24 hours after ejection. The pod is also equipped with parachutes in case of ejection in an atmosphere. The combat computer is programmed to automatically eject the escape pod if the mecha is destroyed (main body MDC reduced to 0), but this can be overridden if the pilot is feeling suicidal for some reason
• EXTERNAL AUDIO PICKUP: Range: 300 ft (91.5 m). A sound amplification system that can pick up normal conversation up to 300 feet away.
• HEAT AND RADIATION SHIELDS: Special shielding prevents the penetration of life threatening heat and radiation. A radiation detection and alarm system are linked with the shields and will sound an alarm if there is a rupture in the shields and what the levels of radiation are.
• HOMING SIGNAL: The escape pod of the Variable Glaug is equipped with a homing device that enables rescue teams to locate a disabled craft or ejected life pod. The range of the signal is 400 miles (640 km). Most UN Spacy ships and variable fighters can locate and track homing signals, and the onboard computers will automatically notify their pilots if such a signal is detected.
• LASER TARGETING SYSTEM: Range: 200 miles (320 km). Used for increased accuracy in the striking of enemy targets and is partly responsible for the mecha's strike bonus.
• LOUDSPEAKER: A loudspeaker system is built into the craft, which can be used to amplify the pilot's voice up to 90 decibels.
• OPTICS: INFRARED: Range: 2000 feet (610 m). This optical system projects a beam of infrared light that is invisible to the normal eye, but detectable by the mecha's sensors. The system allows the pilot to detect hidden/concealed objects by their IR reflectiveness. The beam will be visible to anyone with IR sensitive optics, however.
• OPTICS: NIGHTVISION: Range: 2000 feet (610 m). A passive light image intensifier that emits no light of its own, but relies on ambient light which is electronically amplified to produce a visible picture.
• OPTICS: TELESCOPIC VISION: Range: 4000 feet (1220 m). A visual magnification system that can focus and magnify images up to 4000 feet away.
• OPTICS: THERMAL IMAGER: Range: 2000 feet (610 m). A passive optical heat sensor that detects infrared radiation projected by warm objects and converts that data into a false-color visible image. The system enables the pilot to see in the dark, in shadows, and through smoke, and also adds a +10% bonus to pilots using a tracking skill.
• RADAR: 200 mile (321 km) range.
• RADIO/VIDEO COMMUNICATION: Long range, directional communications system with satellite relay capabilities. Range: 600 miles (960 km) or can be boosted indefinitely via satellite relay.
• SELF-DESTRUCT: To prevent capture of the variable mecha by the enemy, the pilot can activate the mecha's self-destruct system, which will cause the Variable Glaug to explode after a delay of up to 60 minutes (time is set by the pilot). Assuming most of the Variable Glaug's ordinance has been ejected beforehand, the explosive damage is contained within a 20 foot (6 m) area and inflicts 1D6x10 M.D. to everything within the radius of the explosion. All internal systems are obliterated. The escape pod will be automatically ejected prior to the explosion unless the pilot overrides the ejection sequence.
• STANDARD SURVIVAL KIT: All UN Spacy mecha come equipped with a portable survival kit. Inside the small reinforced box is a medium-sized flashlight, two hand flares, one rocket flare, a compass, infrared distancing binoculars, a small mirror, a pocket knife, dehydrated and concentrated food (can be stretched into a five day supply for one person) and basic first aid items (aspirin, bandages, disinfectants, etc.)
• TACTICAL LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM: The Variable Glaug's cockpit is pressurized, and also provides additional air feeds to the pilot's flight suit that provides pressurized breathing. The UN Spacy flight suit also contains an upper and lower g-suit that promotes blood circulation even during high-G turns, thus decreasing the possibility of the pilot blacking out in combat.

COMBAT BONUSES FOR VARIABLE GLAUG TRAINING:

BASIC VARIABLE GLAUG COMBAT TRAINING

• Basic training for non-pilot military personnel.
• 1 attack per melee (plus those of the pilot).
• Add one additional action attack at levels three, nine, and fifteen.
• +1 to strike.
• +1 to parry
• +1 to dodge in Gerwalk/Fighter mode.
• +2 to roll with a punch or fall with an impact, reducing damage by half.
• No leap dodge.
• No leap kick.
• Critical strike same as pilot's hand-to-hand.
• Body block/tackle/ram - 2D6 M.D. plus a 50% chance of knocking an opponent down, causing him to loose initiative and one attack that melee round.

• Advanced training for pilots specializing in the Variable Glaug.
• 3 attacks per melee (plus those of the pilot).
• Add one additional action/attack at levels three, six, eleven, and fifteen.
• +1 on initiative.
• +2 to strike
• +3 to parry
• +2 to dodge in battloid mode, +4 in Gerwalk mode, +5 in fighter mode.
• +3 to roll with a punch or fall with an impact, reducing damage by half.
• +0 to leap dodge. A leap dodge is an automatic dodge which causes no loss of attacks per melee. The new generation mecha are so maneuverable that the pilot can dodge an attack while moving to counterattack an enemy.
• Critical strike same as pilot's hand to hand.
• Body block/tackle/ram - 2D6 M.D. plus a 75% chance of knocking an opponent down, causing him to loose initiative and one attack that melee round.

REFERENCES USED IN THIS DESIGN

• "Doe's All The Worlds' Mecha Guide: Variable Glaug Entry"