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Heavy Gear - Jack Rabbit — Description

Weapon:
> None
Engine: AR-C1 X000 Engine
Armor: 2mm
Speed: 250 KMH
Users: Everyone
Crew: 1
Manufacturer: Techjunk Industries
Costs: 20,000 Dinars
Jackrabbit is a typical example of the various models of combat bikes used by motorized infantry forces around the world. It wasdesigned during the second half of the 19th century and drew much inspiration from Paxton’s well-established Random IX patrol/combatbike. The similarities, however, are mostly of a cosmetic nature, and the Jackrabbit’s performance surpasses by far that of the Random:greater speed and acceleration, superior armor and improved maneuverability. It was first designed by Republic Industries, then sub-contracted to half a dozen private manufactueres for a hefty licensing fee. This allowed Republic Heavy Industries the leisure to focus onseveral improvements for the Jackrabbit, which it plans to release in the coming cycle(s?) under the new name of Jumpspider. it isexpected, however, that the Jumpspider may cost over twice the Jackrabbit.
The Jackrabbit was designed with several potential attachments in mind, so hardpoints were fixed on the front, between the handles andon the rear sides of the bike. There were some attempts at equipping the Jackrabbit with some vehicular weaponry, such as lightautocannons or anti-personnel grenade launchers, but this made the vehicle too heavy and unwieldy, and was quickly abandoned. It wasnot before the Sandstorm strikes that some light machineguns like the P12 light gatling were produced and put on the Jackrabbit. Thisnever became a standard, however, and the vehicle seems to only perform at peak when used in its basic form. The original tranmission,considered unnecessarily heavy, was replaced in TN 1908 by a new design from RHI, shaving off ten kilograms from the bike. TheJackrabbit is light enough to be lifted (with some effort) by one person and nimble enough to go almost anywhere. Its small size and greatagility combine to make the bike a very difficult target. Some models have been modified to accept a sidecar equipped with a pintlemount, increasing the firepower of the unit at the cost of some maneuverability. The sidecar also allows more cargo to be carried,although the space could be occupied (uncomfortably) by a passenger