M-LAV

[johnflenaly]

Multipurpose Light Attack Vehicle.

One of the things I always thought was missing from PS1 was a light high speed transport vehicle. An asset for the infantry allowing them to move small groups quickly, with a limited amount of supporting firepower. More like a "Motorized infantry vs Mechanized", Humvee vs APC. This would be a common pool vehicle.

1. 1 Driver 3 Passengers
2. Speed and armor of a Harasser
3. All position on the vehicle; driver, gunner, passengers, can accommodate all infantry armor types with exception of max.
4. Variety of top mounted weapons, similar to secondary weapons planned for ES tanks.

As we have customizable load outs for ES Tanks it only makes sense to have the same on the M-LAV. When thinking about how this was going to work I wanted weapons that would be somewhat effective in their roles without being overpowered for the type of vehicle I had in mind. All weapons would be controlled by the front seat passenger and would have no lock on abilities.

The M-LAV would only have one weapons slot, a top mounted turret so as to limit what they are effective at engaging. For infantry, a single turret dual 12 MM Machine gun. Obviously the weapon that's on the Harasser now but with the added benefit of a brother. For anti armor, a rotary 75 MM Rocket. This would be un-guided on a rotary system with 4 barrels. The barrels would fire in a rapid succession followed by a lengthy reload time. Each rocket would have little splash damage to make them ineffective against infantry, and high damage against vehicles. Say half the power of a main tanks shot. Balanced as needed. For AA take the current SG Flak Cannon.

Let me know what you think.