Driven Mech & Land Assault Vehicle System

Driven mechs and land assault vehicles are piloted units operated from inside a cockpit or control station. They are distinct from worn body suits (which count as personal gear and encumbrance) and Living Neuro-Core plug-in vessels (which are brain-in-jar interfaces). These units follow the core Vehicle/Mech/Ship Mechanics exactly, with no new dice or subsystems added.

All combat, damage, repairs, and operations use standard NOVACore rules:

Combat: Opposed Action Rolls (Gunnery Intellect AR vs. Defender Piloting Agility AR).
Damage: Weapon roll – Armor Value soak (full Physical, half Energy round down, minimum 1 damage) → HP. Critical hit (natural 18 on 3d6) +1d4 damage.
Repairs: Mechanics Action Roll restores 2d6 × Rank HP per turn (maximum 20% total HP per round).
HP Scaling: Base HP × minimum(crew size, Crew Rating; minimum 1).
Crew Roles: Pilot (Agility), Gunner (Intellect), Engineer (repairs).
Armor Value: Stacks with modules (practical max total AV 50 for heavy units).
Radiation Shielding Rate (RSR): Applies only to mechs (see ship chart); adds +1 per level to crew Health ARs inside; breached RSR exposes crew to radiation hazards.

Mech Categorization (by Armor Value & Weapon Systems)

Light (L): Low AV (8–15), light weapons (e.g., carbine-scale or single turret). Fast, scout/assault role.
Medium (M): Mid AV (16–30), mixed weapons (turrets + missiles). Balanced fighter.
Heavy (H): High AV (31+), heavy weapons (autocannons, multiple pods). Tanky, slow.

Land Vehicle Types

Land vehicles have no Radiation Shielding Rate unless added via module. Focus is on terrain capability, speed, and troop/cargo transport.

All units are modular — add Ship Gear & Modules (e.g., ECM Jammer, Tractor Beam, Energy Shield Belt) at listed costs.

Driven Mech & Land Assault Vehicle Profile Format

Unit Type: [e.g., Battlefield Light Lancer (L)]
Class: [Light/Medium/Heavy Battle Mech or Vehicle Type]
Cost: [oz gold / oz platinum] (standard; local economy modifier applies)
Crew Rating: [1–4] (HP multiplier; minimum crew to operate) Stats

HP: [base]
AGL: [value] (Piloting AR, Initiative, Move/Thrust)
AV (Phys/Ener): [e.g., 15/8] (Type: [e.g., Cerametal Hull + Force Field])
Weapons: [list with scaled damage, e.g., Light MG (5d6)]
Speed: [terrain km/h or m/round rating]
Engine Type: [e.g., Fusion]
Fuel Type: [e.g., Deuterium]
Range: [km on full tank]
RSR: [1–5; mechs only; see ship chart]
Cargo Capacity: [kg or slots]
Module Slots: [free / total]
Terrain Capability: [e.g., All-Terrain Yes/No; Hover/Wheeled/Tracked]
Structure: [Fixed/Modular]
Dimensions: [L x W x H meters]
Mass: [tons dry]
Hatches: [# + EVA ports]
Crew Quarters: [berths or none]
Sensor Range: [km for Recon]
Life Support: [hours full crew]
Special Notes: [e.g., +2 Piloting on rough terrain]

Operations & Repairs

Pilot: Agility Piloting (Difficult) AR (opposed maneuvers)
Gunner: Intellect Gunnery AR (opposed attacks)
Engineer: Mechanics AR TN 12–18 restores 2d6 × Rank HP/turn (max 20%)
Fuel: 1d6 operations per module (refuel Mechanics TN 12)

Sample Units (Ready-to-Use)

Battlefield Light Lancer (L Battle Mech)
Class: Light Battle Mech
Cost: 2,500 oz gold / 10,000 oz platinum
Crew Rating: 1
HP: 120
AGL: 14
AV (Phys/Ener): 12/6 (Type: Lightweight Cerametal + Basic Force Field)
Weapons: Light MG (5d6) + Carbine mount (6d6)
Speed: 60 km/h (40 m/round)
Engine Type: Fusion
Fuel Type: Deuterium
Range: 300 km
RSR: 3
Cargo: 200 kg
Module Slots: 4 free / 6 total
Terrain Capability: All-Terrain Yes (legs)
Structure: Modular (arm swaps)
Dimensions: 4x3x5 m
Mass: 8 tons
Hatches: 1 + 1 EVA
Crew Quarters: 1 (pilot pod)
Sensor Range: 5 km
Life Support: 12 hours
Special Notes: +2 Piloting in rough terrain; jump jets +20m.

2. Medium Battle Mech (M)
Class: Medium Battle Mech
Cost: 3,200 oz gold / 12,800 oz platinum
Crew Rating: 1–2
HP: 250
AGL: 12
AV (Phys/Ener): 22/11 (Type: Reinforced Cerametal + Force Field)
Weapons: 20mm Turret (10d6) + Missile Pod (12d6 ×2)
Speed: 45 km/h (30 m/round)
Engine Type: Fusion
Fuel Type: Deuterium
Range: 250 km
RSR: 4
Cargo: 500 kg
Module Slots: 5 free / 8 total
Terrain Capability: All-Terrain Yes (legs)
Structure: Modular
Dimensions: 6x4x7 m
Mass: 18 tons
Hatches: 2 + 1 EVA
Crew Quarters: 2
Sensor Range: 8 km
Life Support: 24 hours
Special Notes: Recoil stabilizers (+2 Gunnery heavy weapons).

3. Heavy Assault Mech (H)
Class: Heavy Battle Mech
Cost: 4,000 oz gold / 16,000 oz platinum
Crew Rating: 2
HP: 400
AGL: 9
AV (Phys/Ener): 35/18 (Type: Thick Cerametal + Ablative Force Field)
Weapons: 50mm Autocannons (12d6) + Heavy Missile Rack (15d6 area)
Speed: 30 km/h (20 m/round)
Engine Type: Fusion
Fuel Type: Deuterium
Range: 200 km
RSR: 5
Cargo: 1,000 kg
Module Slots: 6 free / 10 total
Terrain Capability: All-Terrain Yes (tracked/legs)
Structure: Fixed
Dimensions: 8x5x9 m
Mass: 35 tons
Hatches: 3 + top hatch
Crew Quarters: 3
Sensor Range: 10 km
Life Support: 36 hours
Special Notes: +3 AV vs. explosives; slow-turn penalty (–2 Piloting tight spaces).

Light ATV (Wheeled – Dune Buggy/Jeep style)
Class: Light ATV
Cost: 400 oz gold / 1,600 oz platinum
Crew Rating: 1–3
HP: 60
AGL: 13
AV (Phys/Ener): 8/4 (Type: Light Alloy)
Weapons: Optional Light MG (5d6)
Speed: 80 km/h (55 m/round)
Engine Type: Chemical
Fuel Type: Chemical propellants
Range: 400 km
RSR: N/A
Cargo: 800 kg
Module Slots: 2 free / 4 total
Terrain Capability: Rough terrain Yes (off-road)
Structure: Fixed
Dimensions: 4x2x2 m
Mass: 1.2 tons
Hatches: 4 doors
Crew Quarters: Open cab (3)
Sensor Range: 2 km
Life Support: N/A (open)
Special Notes: +2 Piloting sand/rock; cheap & fast.
Light Assault Vehicle
Class: Light Assault Vehicle
Cost: 1,500 oz gold / 6,000 oz platinum
Crew Rating: 2–4
HP: 150
AGL: 12
AV (Phys/Ener): 15/7 (Type: Armored Cerametal)
Weapons: 20mm Turret (10d6)
Speed: 70 km/h (45 m/round)
Engine Type: Ion
Fuel Type: Deuterium
Range: 350 km
RSR: N/A
Cargo: 1 ton
Module Slots: 3 free / 5 total
Terrain Capability: All-Terrain Yes (wheeled)
Structure: Modular (troop bay)
Dimensions: 6x3x3 m
Mass: 6 tons
Hatches: 2 + ramp
Crew Quarters: 4
Sensor Range: 4 km
Life Support: 8 hours
Special Notes: Troop deployment (8 marines); +1 Boarding AR.
Tank (Tracked)
Class: Tank
Cost: 3,000 oz gold / 12,000 oz platinum
Crew Rating: 3
HP: 350
AGL: 8
AV (Phys/Ener): 40/20 (Type: Heavy Cerametal)
Weapons: 50mm Autocannon (12d6) + Missile Pod
Speed: 40 km/h (25 m/round)
Engine Type: Fusion
Fuel Type: Deuterium
Range: 250 km
RSR: N/A (add module for 2,000 oz)
Cargo: 2 tons
Module Slots: 4 free / 7 total
Terrain Capability: Tracked (rough/urban)
Structure: Fixed
Dimensions: 8x4x3 m
Mass: 45 tons
Hatches: 3 + top hatch
Crew Quarters: 3
Sensor Range: 6 km
Life Support: 24 hours
Special Notes: +3 AV vs. frontal attacks.
Hover-Speeder Bike
Class: Hover-speeder Bike
Cost: 900 oz gold / 3,600 oz platinum
Crew Rating: 1
HP: 40
AGL: 15
AV (Phys/Ener): 5/3 (Type: Light Alloy + Hover Field)
Weapons: None standard (add personal mount)
Speed: 120 km/h (80 m/round)
Engine Type: Ion
Fuel Type: Deuterium
Range: 200 km
RSR: N/A
Cargo: 50 kg
Module Slots: 1 free / 3 total
Terrain Capability: Hover (ignores rough terrain)
Structure: Fixed
Dimensions: 2x1x1 m
Mass: 0.3 tons
Hatches: N/A (open)
Crew Quarters: 1 saddle
Sensor Range: 1 km
Life Support: N/A
Special Notes: +3 Evasion AR; zero-turn radius.
Hover-Speeder Car
Class: Hover-speeder Car
Cost: 1,200 oz gold / 4,800 oz platinum
Crew Rating: 1–4
HP: 80
AGL: 14
AV (Phys/Ener): 9/5 (Type: Alloy + Hover Field)
Weapons: Optional Light MG (5d6)
Speed: 100 km/h (65 m/round)
Engine Type: Ion
Fuel Type: Deuterium
Range: 300 km
RSR: N/A
Cargo: 400 kg
Module Slots: 2 free / 4 total
Terrain Capability: Hover
Structure: Fixed
Dimensions: 5x2x2 m
Mass: 1.5 tons
Hatches: 4 doors
Crew Quarters: 4 seats
Sensor Range: 3 km
Life Support: 6 hours
Special Notes: Silent hover (+2 Stealth AR); passenger transport.