CRV-6 “Warhound” Tactical Ground Vehicle
CRV-6 “Warhound” Tactical Ground Vehicle
“When diplomacy ends, Warhound begins.”
— Colloquial Heimdahl crew slang
Core Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | CRV-6 “Warhound” Tactical Deployment Vehicle |
| Type | Armored ground assault platform / troop transport |
| Length | 7.8 meters |
| Width | 3.6 meters |
| Height | 2.8 meters (w/ gunner turret) |
| Weight | ~6.5 metric tons (dry) |
| Storage | Folded chassis + crate-coupled module, drop-ready only |
| Deployment | Cannot beam down fully assembled; requires shuttle drop or multi-crate staged assembly |
| Assembly Time | ~15 minutes by trained crew or engineering team |
Crew & Capacity
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Driver | Front-left, primary helm and terrain control. |
| Navigator / Commander / Sensor Officer | Front-right, tactical overlay, map syncing, sensor fusion. Shares command console. |
| Gunner | Roof-mounted OHV (operates from enclosed interior seat or hatch-top station). |
| Passenger Seats | 4–6 fold-down seats or gear rack fixtures in rear bay. |
| Alternate Configuration | Passenger seats removable for cargo, field med-bay, or power module. |
Mobility & Defense
| System | Details |
|---|---|
| Mobility System | Terrain-dominant 8-wheel hybrid drive (individual suspension) |
| Grav-Assist Lift | Repulsor dampers reduce ground pressure by ~40% for improved traction |
| Max Speed | 100 km/h off-road; 140 km/h on-road with grav assist active |
| Armor | Duranium-composite hull plating (rated against phaser severity 6-7) |
| Shielding | Directional micro-shield emitters (front arc only) – 20-second pulse max |
| Environmental Seals | Capable of radiation zone and biohazard lockdown |
Weaponry
OHV-T4 Phaser Turret
(Overhead Vehicle Mount – Type-IV, Extended Barrel)
- Severity: 6
- Qualities: Charge, Structural, Burst 2
- Traverse Arc: 360° rotation, 110° vertical elevation
- Modes: Stun / Thermal / Anti-armor
- Power Drain: High – drains secondary core after 6 sustained volleys
Power Systems
| Power Source | Function |
|---|---|
| Primary SARI Core (Heavy Variant) | Drives propulsion, lift, and base systems |
| Auxiliary Quantum Stack | Handles nav, sensors, internal systems |
| OHV Power Tap (Micro-Deuterium) | Dedicated mount cell. High energy draw. Not safe to beam when hot. |
Mission Features
- Sensor Package: Terrain-penetrating radar, EM/thermal map, drone uplink.
- Interior Kit Ports: Can slot medical pods, surveillance gear, or containment cages.
- Shield Flare Emitters: Rear defense bursts—acts as smoke screen substitute.
- AI Combat Assist: Predictive targeting and power system triage (may override pilot under strain).
- Rear Ramp Hatch + Side Access Doors.
Tactical Role
Designed for "hot LZ" deployment, frontline infiltration, and tactical exfil under fire.
| Deployment | Use Cases |
|---|---|
| Drop-shuttle or cargo-lifter insertion | Storming pirate compounds, defending survey teams, colonial peacekeeping |
| Quick-reassembly from modular crates | Slow but stealthy deployment behind enemy lines |
| Rear-seating converts to medical triage area | Perfect for rescue ops or crash site response |
| Forward burst shield for push-through maneuvering | Break lines, cover evac, or slam hostile barricades |
Warhound Traits (Star Trek Adventures)
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| Heavy Armor | Reduce damage from attacks by 2; vulnerable to grav-mine or EMP traps. |
| Hybrid Mobility | Can operate with repulsors down; retains traction if grav-assist fails. |
| Mounted Phaser Array (Type-IV) | Long-range suppressive fire or threat deterrent. |
| Modular Interior | Vehicle can convert mid-mission (spend 1 Momentum, takes 1 scene). |
Deployment Constraints
- Cannot be transported via personnel transporter.
- Must be deployed in at least 2 cargo crates or via shuttle.
- Fully prepped variant requires 2–3 crew to assemble on-site.
- No 'leave no trace' mode—this beast leaves tracks, dents, and stories.
- Cost: Opportunity 2-3, Escalation 4-6
- Cost: OHV Phaser Type-IV - Opportunity 2, Escalation 2
Optional Scene Snippet
"Bridge, we're taking fire and the evac point’s two klicks through a killzone."
“Deploying Warhound. You’ll have company in three minutes.”
The ground trembled slightly as the drop-pod slammed into the surface, two crates bursting open in sequence. Crew scrambled—clamps popped, armor panels rotated into place, and the phaser turret rotated up from its stowed position.
Inside, the hum of the SARI core escalated to a low growl. The Warhound stood ready.
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