VT-02 CONSTRUCTION VERITECH.

This material I can't really claim credit for the development; I didn't even do the artwork. Comments and suggestions are not really all that welcome, since I don't write by committee, but tread lightly and I might hear it out.

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VT-02 Construction Veritech.

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After their serviceable length of 150 years, most Veritech Fighters and Veritech Strikers are stripped of any serviceable components and sensitive equipment and then sold for scrap by

A VT-02 Construction Veritech In Use On A Three Star-Class Factory Ship.	Guardian Mode.

weight; However, some are kept, to be converted to construction vehicles. The First thing done is the removal of any FAST Packs; The leg and arm FAST Packs are replaced with FAST Packs designed specifically for construction- They have a few extra vernier thrusters, but mostly add fuel (and no sensors).
The dorsal FAST Pack is replaced with the PP-4481 Dual Phase Hydrocell Thrust/Powerplant. An additional air tank can be carried if needed (often is in space), which the pilot themselves can switch out in about three minutes (the plant itself holds about 5 minutes worth of air, meaning the pilot 'should' have 2 minutes to spare). This tank carries 12 hours worth of air under nominal use (can run pout in as little as 15 minutes at maximum continuous thrust).
The head unit is replaced by a head designed specifically for construction equipped with a high-powered, short-range laser that allows cutting and welding on the right "ear" and a supremely high-powered spotlight on the left "ear."
The left hand is replaced by a power drill/wrench/screwdriver unit; Interchangeable heads make the work much quicker. (Drills and other heads are in the FAST Pack on that arm, though the micro manipulator arms are more than capable of switching the heads around; One Rakatan Campaign veteran pilot showed off her skills by switching between every single head, and using them for the purpose for which they were designed, in 2 minutes 12.3301 seconds.)
The Protoculture-based thermonuclear powerplants used originally are removed (one of the 'sensitive' items), reducing the endurance and speed of the craft, but this is considered a benefit in some ways- Protoculture is expensive (in more ways than 1), and hydrocell is renewable.
The reconstruction efforts have permanently effected the mechanics of the Veritech, unfortunately, and while it's optimized for construction it's only capable of using two modes, Battloid and Guardian. The craft is capable of flying in Guardian mode (600 mph/965kph), but is more likely to be used to move very heavy materials into position (akin to a skycrane of lore). It does include a gravpod-tipped cable 2,000 feet (609m) long for just this purpose (a second cable can be added in 10 minutes if needed). Maximum safe lifting capacity of the Mecha is 150 tons (135kg).
Vehicle Type: Civilian Use Veritech.
Crew: 1 or 2.
MDC by Location:

*Torso
Pilot's Compartment
Legs/Thrusters
Arms
Hands

200
180
180 each
80 each
45 each

Head
Retractable Utility Arms
Wings
Tailerons
Power Packs (dorsal; 2)

80
3 each
100 each
50 each
100

Note:
* Destruction of the main body will shut the unit down completely.
Speed and Statistical Data:

Speed:
Running:
Battloid Mode: 75 mph (120 kmph).
Guardian Mode: 50 mph (31 kmph).
Leaping (either mode): 15 ft (9.5 m) high or 25 ft (7.6 m) long without thrusters.
Running:
Guardian Mode: 300 mph (482.8 kmph) maximum speed limit in an Earth-like atmosphere. Can also hover in place indefinitely.
Jet Mode: Mach 2.1 (1,598.6 mph/2,572.4 kmph).
Operational Ceiling: 25,000 (can exit an atmosphere, but must specially prep for that).
Height:
Battloid Mode: 47.0 ft (14.10 m).
Guardian Mode: 29.0 ft (8.70 m).
Jet Mode: 12.8 ft (3.84 m).

Width:
Battloid Mode: 18.2 ft (5.45 m).
Guardian and Jet Modes: 49.3 ft (14.78 m) with wings at maximum extension.
Length:
Battloid Mode: 16.0 ft (4.80 m).
Guardian Mode: 37.3 ft (11.30 m).
Jet Mode: 47.4 ft (14.23 m).
Weight: 34.2 ton (32k kg).
Physical Strength: Equal to a P.S. of 50.
Cargo: Small compartment behind pilot's seat for personal belongings.
Powerplant: Twin Shinnakasu Heavy Industry/P&W/Royce KV-3021 turbine engines; Output: 18,626.3 lbs at 415 MW each.
Cost and Availability: Exact prices fluctuate, but generally run 25,000-3.1millioncredit; Not terribly common, but those with connections can get them relatively easily. Outfitting costs run based on the owner's needs and interests.

Mechanical Systems:
The VT-02 Construction Veritech isn't supposed to be armed; As such, no 'Weapons Systems" are listed. However, they commonly have every manner of mechanical equipment for working, including winches, slings, tractor beams (rarely used), repulor beams (also rarely used), etc, so forth, so on, ad infinitum. Arming them would be a waste of money.

Features:

Radar: Civilian grade radar. Range: 200 miles, can track up to 200 individual targets. 90% reliability (0% against stealthed vehicles).

ESM: Radar Detector. Passively detects other radars being operated.

Type-11 wide band radios: Effective 10 mile range, auto encrypt/decrypt. Works on standard radio band wavelengths, so it can still be jammed (if the enemy knows the frequencies).

Loudspeaker: Amplifies voice 1 to 100 times. 100 feet in normal crowds.

CBR Protection: Complete chemical, biohazard, and radiological protection.

Motion Detector: Activates a loud wailing when an object is coming at the user fast, and a soft ringing if it's coming slowly. Activation ranges must be specified by the pilot.

GPS: Standard tracking device.

Vacuum Seal: Permits the Mecha to be used in hard vacuum (such as outer space), and other hostile environments.

FLIR/SLIR: Forward and Side Looking Infrared. Allows pilot and weapons officer to get visuals on targets at night.

Ground Crew Force Tracker: Tracks the crafts ground crew (if their wearing or carrying the appropriate tracking device) and overlays the information on both the radar and HUD, ensuring that friends are not accidentally killed.

Video Recorder: Records from sensors and the cockpit itself. 500 hours of recording available.

HUD: Displays maps, radar, targeting information, and any OTHER information the wearer wants directly in front of the user.

Virtual Map: Displays a continuously-updating map of local terrain for the pilot. Effective land navigation of 85% as updates come. Good to 50 miles. Specific range can be adjusted in 1 mile increments.

Survival Pack: A pack of simpler emergency survival supplies: Pup tent, sleeping bag, black light, GPS, First aid kit (bandages, gauze, bandage tape, pads, antiseptic/analgesic), plasma torch (for small repairs and starting fires), repair kit (with MDC Repair Spray), sewing kit (a small spool of thread and 5 needles), 7 star flares (250 foot apogee), 2 white parachute flares (1,500 foot apogee), 100 feet of black or brown parachute cord (150 lbs tensile strength), 2-5 days rations, 2 gallons water, water purification kit- good for about 10 gallons.

Oxygen Rebreather System: Extends pilots air supply to 100 hours; Cartridge MUST be replaced after that period of time.

Internal temperature and humidity control: Automatically maintains users desired heat, humidity, and other personal comfort settings.

Heat And Radiation Shielding: Special shielding prevents the penetration of life threatening heat and radiation.

Variable Tint Cockpit Canopy: Adjusts tinting to light conditions, up to an including a black dot if the sun is directly on the pilots face (only covers eyes).

COMPATIBLE FAST PACKS:
Any FAST Pack compatible with the VF-1 and VA-1 are compatible with the VT-02, but none are legal. The VT-01 does have a version of the dorsal NR-BP-T1 "Trainer" and leg NR-FB-T1 Conformal Propellant Tanks, but these really only maintain pre-rebuild speed and maneuverability. They are also permanently integrated into the craft.

Combat Bonuses From VT-02 Construction Veritech: