Grav-Lev Scout Bike – “Raptor-Class” Field Interceptor
Grav-Lev Scout Bike – “Raptor-Class” Field Interceptor
“When time matters more than armor, and stealth is better than speed limits.”
“Bridge—Pathfinder’s too prominent for this, we mobile, agile and light weight. Requesting a Raptor bike at my beacon.”
Seconds later, a narrow cargo crate flashes into being ten meters ahead, kicking up dust as it lands in the sand.
The top hisses open. Interior lighting pulses. A central column lifts—and the folded grav-bike unfolds itself like a mechanical serpent, nose down, stabilizers flaring out to snap into position. The engine begins a soft rising hum.
The officer slings a bag over their shoulder, swings into the seat, and accelerates with a whisper. No fanfare. No trail. Just the shimmer of repulsor wash in the air behind them.
Core Specs
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Class | Raptor-Class Grav-Lev Scout Bike |
| Length | 2.4 meters |
| Weight | 180 kg (dry) |
| Storage | Flat-packed inside extended Type-7 crate |
| Assembly Time | ~90 seconds (auto-deploy, no tools required) |
| Deployment Method | Beam-down in crate form or drop-shuttle sling |
| Lift System | Terrain-adaptive repulsor field (variable altitude, max 3m) |
| Top Speed | 320 km/h (open terrain) |
| Power | Dual capacitor stack w/ micro-deuterium boost cell (hot-swap capable) |
| Operational Time | ~8 hours continuous; 30 mins in “blackout” mode |
Features
- Silent Glide Mode – EM-suppressed engine profile for stealth insertions
- Auto-Stabilization – Can hover in place during recon or hold altitude in hover-drop mode
- Sensor Sync – Integrated with tricorder uplink; passive terrain and heat signature mapping
- Emergency Eject – Spring-loaded seat with inertial dampening harness (10m pop)
- Micro-Storage Port – Small internal cavity for medkit, toolkit, or sidearm locker
- Optional Smart HUD – Targeting reticle, nav overlay, and mission objective pings
Use Cases
- Rapid Insertion: Small teams leapfrogging terrain faster than ground teams.
- Solo Recon: Ops or Tactical officer scouts a canyon or ruined colony ahead of team.
- Emergency Extraction: Single crew member escapes to fallback point.
- Chokepoint Access: Slips through terrain or structures Pathfinder can’t reach.
Survivability
- Armor: None (light shielding only)
- Combat Use: Best avoided unless upgraded; bike is fragile under direct fire
- Stealth Rating: High—optimized for low sensor signature, soft power cycling
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