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Haylor Industries R-7 Raptor – Single-Crew Insertion Variant

Unit Type: Haylor Industries R-7 Raptor
Class: Medium Assault Lander / Gunship (Insertion-Optimized)
Role: Rapid atmospheric troop insertion (5-man squad), close air support, anti-personnel/anti-light-vehicle operations, high-risk exfiltration
Crew Rating: 1 (pilot only – advanced neural interface + automation)
Troop/Cargo Capacity: 5 troops (rapid deployment configuration) or 2 tons gear/salvage
Cost: 180,000 gold oz (black-market / corporate prototype pricing)

Core Stats

• HP: 180 (reinforced cerametal hull with ablative layers)
• AGL (Agility): 14 (+5 AtMod for Piloting / Initiative)
• AV (Phys/Ener): 12 / 8 (Type: Cerametal Alloy + Ablative Coating)
• Speed:
  • Atmospheric cruise: 120 km/h
  • Max burst: Mach 1.5 (short duration)
  • VTOL hover: 0–40 km/h
• Engine Type: Fusion / Ion hybrid (single pilot optimized)
• Fuel Type: Deuterium cells
• Range: 500 km atmospheric / 1,000 km space-capable (with refuel)
• RSR (Radiation Shielding Rate): 4
• Module Slots: 4 free / 8 total (4 used)
• Terrain Capability: All-terrain, full VTOL, atmospheric flight
• Structure: Modular (wing pods, nose turret, troop bay)
• Dimensions: 12 m length × 8 m wingspan × 4 m height
• Mass: 18 tons dry
• Hatches: 2 side doors + rear ramp (fast troop drop)
• Crew Quarters: 1 pilot seat + 5 troop seats (quick-release harnesses)
• Sensor Range: 12 km (advanced array)
• Life Support: 12 hours (sealed cockpit + troop bay)
• Special Notes:
  • +2 Piloting in atmosphere / VTOL
  • Stealth coating: –2 to enemy sensor detection
  • Neural Interface: +2 to Piloting & Gunnery ARs for single pilot
  • Rapid Insertion: Rear ramp deploys 5 troops in 1 round (no action cost if hovering)

Weapons (manufacturer standard configuration)

• Nose Mount: 50mm Autocannons
  • Damage: 12d6 (Physical)
  • Range: Medium-long
  • Notes: Rapid fire, +2 vs. unarmored targets, 2d6 suppression area
• Wing Pods:
  • Missile Pod (rack of 4 guided missiles)
    • Damage: 1d12 × 2 (area, explosive)
    • Range: Long
    • Notes: Homing (+1 to hit if locked), 1 salvo per pod
  • Heavy Machine Gun (coaxial / wing-mounted)
    • Damage: 4d6 (Physical)
    • Range: Medium
    • Notes: Suppressive fire (+2 vs. infantry), high rate of fire

Installed Modules (4 used) (manufacturer standard configuration)

1. ECM Jammer Pod
   • Effect: –3 to enemy targeting / sensor ARs within 5 km
2. Sensor Array (advanced)
   • Effect: +2 to Recon / Perception rolls; sensor range 12 km
3. Electromagnetic Force Field
   • Effect: +2 AV vs. energy weapons; absorbs 10 energy damage/turn
4. Neural Interface
   • Effect: +2 to Piloting & Gunnery ARs for single pilot (required for crew of 1)

Remaining Slots: 4 free (can add cloaking, tractor beam, drone hangar, troop bay reinforcement, etc.)

Quick Sheet (Reference Card)

Haylor Industries R-7 Raptor – Single-Crew Insertion Variant

HP: 180 / 180
AGL: 14 (+5)
AV: 12 / 8 (Phys / Ener)
Crew: 1 (pilot only – neural interface required)
Troops: 5 (rapid deployment) Weapons

• Nose: 50mm Autocannons → 12d6 (rapid fire)
• Wings: Missile Pod → 1d12 × 2 (4 shots, homing)
• Wings: Heavy MG → 4d6 (suppressive)

Modules (active)

• ECM Jammer: –3 enemy targeting
• Sensor Array: +2 Recon, 12 km range
• Force Field: +2 AV vs. energy, absorb 10 dmg/turn
• Neural Interface: +2 Piloting/Gunnery (pilot only)

Speed / Maneuver

• Cruise: 120 km/h
• Max: Mach 1.5 burst
• VTOL: Hover capable
• Piloting TN: 12 (atmosphere), 15+ (combat/rough)

Special

• Stealth coating: –2 enemy detection
• Rear ramp: Deploys 5 troops in 1 round (hovering)
• Morale Check: 3d6 + pilot VOC vs. TN 15 if heavily damaged

Vulnerabilities

• EMP / ECM overload: –2 to all systems for 1d6 rounds
• Critical hit on engines: –4 speed, risk of crash

This R-7 Raptor is now correctly positioned as a government-level military-industrial vehicle — rare, expensive, and devastating. Only high-level pirate crews, rogue corporations, or elite military units would field one. The 180,000 gold oz price is justified and consistent with core rules for a stealthy, heavily armed, single-pilot assault platform. Maybe you can steal one!

Cost Explanation

The 180,000 gold oz price tag reflects the vehicle’s status as a government-level military-industrial asset — equivalent to a modern-day advanced multirole fighter jet or stealth gunship (e.g., F-35 or AC-130 gunship equivalents in today’s terms).

Breakdown of Cost Drivers (based on core rules pricing logic):

• Base hull & structure (18 tons specialized combat vehicle): 18 × 500 oz/ton = 9,000 gold oz (standard warship/assault lander rate)
• Advanced propulsion (fusion/ion hybrid, VTOL-capable, Mach 1.5 burst): ×3–5 multiplier → 27,000–45,000 oz
• Heavy armament package (50mm autocannons + missile pods + heavy MG): ×5–10 multiplier → 45,000–90,000 oz (high-caliber rapid-fire systems are extremely expensive)
• Stealth & ECM suite (coating, jammer pod, sensor array): ×2–4 multiplier → 18,000–36,000 oz (rare, cutting-edge tech)
• Force field & neural interface (elite pilot integration, energy defense): ×2–3 multiplier → 18,000–27,000 oz
• Troop bay reinforcement (rapid deployment ramp, life support for 5 + pilot): +10–20% premium → 10,000–20,000 oz

Total realistic escalation: Base 9,000 oz × ~20 multiplier (mid-high for fully armed, stealthed, neural-linked gunship) = 180,000 gold oz

This is not a civilian shuttle or light scout — it is a front-line military-industrial product built by a major corporation (Haylor Industries) for government/black-ops contracts. In the game’s world, only elite pirate crews, rogue corporate strike teams, or high-level military forces can afford or acquire one. The price is comparable to:

• Light Assault Lander (150 tons): 75,000 oz gold
• Armed Scout Frigate (600 tons): 300,000 oz gold
• Stealth Corvette (1,200 tons): 600,000 oz gold