Naruni 'Bardiche' Fast Attack Tank

	
	The next step in Naruni's evolution of tanks is the Bardiche. 
Using a new Contra Gravity system, the Bardiche is able to actually
fly above the ground rather than simply float above it.The system allows 
faster speeds and more efficient power comsumption than the either 
the Carnivore or Juggernaut hovertanks.
	Another innovation in the Bardiche is the Quick Charge Force Field 
generator which lets the pilot restore power to the builtin force field by 
sapping power from the main Particle Beam Cannon. The computer limits the 
use of this option,however, so that the tank is not left without any 
offensive capability. Draining power from the main gun is possible 
only twice per hour. 10 MDC is restored to the field per shot drained. 
The maximum number of shots allowed to be drained is 20 per hour, for a 
total of  200 MDC. 
	The Particle Beam cannon on the Bardiche is a lighter version 
of the one mounted on the Juggernaut.


Model Type: J-20B
Class: Light Assault/ Fast Attack Vehicle
Crew: 2; 1 pilot and 1 gunner. Can carry 1 passenger but will 
be uncomfortable.
M.D.C. by location

   Main Body: 550   Turret:  370   Particle Beam Cannon: 200
   HI Laser Guns: 120     *Micro Missile Launchers(2): 100 each
   Medium Range Missile Launcher Pods(2):  350 each
   Force Field: 250

Speed: Top Speed of 350mph to an altitude of 2500 feet.Top Speed in space 
is Mach 3 (about 2250mph)Can travel over any surface and in space with no 
penalties.

Height: 8 feet     Length: 15 feet 4 inches     
Width: 6.5 feet in front and 11.5 feet in rear.
Weight: 8 tons
Cargo: Minimal; enough for 2 rifles and 2 pistols
Cost: 50 million credits. Rarely available on Rifts Earth due to poor 
sales of other Naruni items. Common on Phase World and among the forces 
of the Free World Council.


Weapons


   1. Heavy Particle Beam Cannon  Located in turret
        Mega-Damage: 3D6X10+20 per shot      Rate of Fire: Equal to 
         combined Hand-tohand attacks of the gunner
        Range: 2 miles      Payload: 30 shots. Recharge 1 shot every 2 
         minutes.

   2. HI Laser guns For use by the pilot. Located in the front of the 
         vehicle.
         Mega-Damage: 2D4X10 per double blast      Rate of Fire: Double 
         shots only.
         Range:4000 feet      Payload: Effectively Unlimited

   3. Micro Missile Launchers Located in concealed launchers next to the 
         pilots compartment.
        Mega-Damage: 6D6 each    Rate of Fire: Volleys of 2,4,6 or 8 
         missiles.
        Range: 2 miles for 'Smart' micromissiles. 1 mile for the 'Dumb' 
         ones.
        Payload: 24 per launcher; 48 total

   4. Medium Range Missile Launcher Pods   Located at the rear of the 
         vehicle on stubby wing shaped pylons.
        Mega-Damage: Varies with missile type      Rate of Fire: Volls 
         of 2,4 or 8 missiles.
        Range: 40 to 80 miles      Payload: 20 total

  
Sensors and other features

Equipped with the standard robot and power armor sensor and 
communication systems.

Also:
The Quick Charge Force Field. Normal recharge time is 24 hours for 
complete recovery of all MDC. However, with the Quick Charge, power 
can be taken from the Particle Beam Cannon and rerouted to the Force 
Field. Rate of recovery is 10 MDC per shot(200 MDC per hour aximum).
No more than 20 shots can be drained from the cannon per hour to insure 
that the Bardiche is not left without its Main gun.