ORIGINAL VEHICLES

ÜBERSCHWERER KAMPFSCHREITPANZER
(Superheavy Armored Walking Tank)

Überschwerer Kampfschreitpanzer
Val Char Base Points Total Roll Notes
9 SIZE 0 45 9 Length 8", Width 4", Area 32" Mass 51.2 ton KB -9
58 STR 55 3 58 21- HTH Damage 11 1/2d6 END [6]
10 DEX 10 0 10 11- OCV 3 DCV -3
2 SPD 2.0 0 2 Phases: 6, 12
12 DEF 2 30 12
30 BODY 19 11 30 15-
6" Ground Movement 6 0 16"
0" Water Movement 2 -2 0"
0" Leaping 0 0 0" 87 Total Characteristics Points
Cost Powers END
Propulsion Systems
5
1) Four-Legged Walker: Extra Limbs (legs) (4)
0
16
2) Four-Legged Walking Military Vehicle: Ground Movement +10" (16" total), 1 Continuing Fuel Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0); Limited Maneuverability Only 2 turns per Phase at Combat speed; only 1 turn per Phase at Noncombat speed (-1/4)
0
3) Ground Vehicle: Swimming -2"
0
Tactical Systems
72
1) 88mm KwK 36 L/56 Cannon: RKA 5d6+1, +1 Increased STUN Multiplier (+1/4), Indirect (can be arced over some obstacles; +1/4), 200 Charges (+3/4); OIF Bulky (-1), Limited Arc Of Fire (60 degrees; -1/2), Real Weapon (-1/4) plus +2 OCV; OIF Bulky (-1), Real Weapon (-1/4) plus Penalty Skill Levels: +2 vs. Range Modifier with All Attacks; OIF Bulky (-1), Real Weapon (-1/4)
[200]
5
2) 88mm KwK 36 L/56 Cannon: Another 88 mm Cannon (total of 2)
0
43
3) 7.92mm MG 34 Machinegun: RKA 2d6+1, +1 Increased STUN Multiplier (+1/4), Autofire (5 shots; +1/2), 3500 Charges (+1); OIF Bulky (-1), Limited Arc Of Fire (side 60 degrees; -1/2), Real Weapon (-1/4) plus +2 with OCV; OIF Bulky (-1), Real Weapon (-1/4) plus Penalty Skill Levels: +3 vs. Range Modifier with All Attacks; OIF Bulky (-1), Real Weapon (-1/4)
[3500]
10
4) 7.92 mm MG 34 Machinegun: Three more 7.92 mm MG 34 Machineguns (total of 4)
0
42
5) 7.92 mm MG 34 Machinegun: RKA 2d6+1, +1 Increased STUN Multiplier (+1/4), Autofire (5 shots; +1/2), 3500 Charges (+1); OAF Bulky (-1 1/2), Real Weapon (-1/4) plus +2 with OCV; OAF Bulky (-1 1/2), Real Weapon (-1/4) plus Penalty Skill Levels: +3 vs. Range Modifier with All Attacks; OAF Bulky (-1 1/2), Real Weapon (-1/4)
[3500]
43
6) Large Feet: Area Of Effect (up to One Hex; +1/2) for up to 58 Active Points of STR, Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2)
0
15
7) Impressive: +15 PRE (30 PRE total)
0
2
8) Armored Body: +1 DEF; Limited Coverage ("body"; -1/4)
4
9) Armored Head: +2 DEF; Limited Coverage ("head"; -1/2)
2
10) Heavy: Knockback Resistance -1"
0
Operation Systems
4
1) Radio: Radio Perception/Transmission (Radio Group); OIF Bulky (-1), Affected As Hearing Group As Well As Radio Group (-1/4)
0
Total Powers & Skills Cost: 263
Total Cost: 350
75+ Disadvantages
25 Distinctive Features: Nazi Germany Wehrmacht Armored Walker (Not Concealable; Extreme Reaction; Detectable By Commonly-Used Senses)
Total Disadvantages Points: 25

Description:
The immense, awe-inspiring, Überschwerer Kampfschreitpanzer (Superheavy Armored Walking Tank) is thought to be the brainchild of notorious Nazi (mad) scientist Doctor Siegfried Qual, who built the initial prototype as a gift to Adolph Hitler. However, considering Qual's well-deserved reputation for intellectual prowess, it seems doubtful such an unworkable construct would have been devised by him. Thus, several historians mention the infamous Dr. Clausenhausen (a.k.a. Dr. Klanenhissen) Wehrmacht vunderkind and creator of a number of unique Nazi "wonder weapons" as the true mind behind the Bewegliche Festung's existence.

At any rate, the massive "Thor's Hammers" first appeared on the eve of the German invasion of Russia. Although the Wehrmacht felt they were far too big, slow, and vulnerable to be of any use, they appealed to Hitler's vanity, and he authorized the construction of a series of the enormous walking machines. When finally deployed they initially had quite a demoralizing effect on the Russian forces, since the twin 88mm cannon (mounted in the vehicle's head) were capable of wrecking any Russian tank encountering it.

As the war progressed, the Überschwerer Kampfschreitpanzers became less of an asset and more of a liability. Their height made it nearly impossible to hide them, and at least one was totally destroyed and another wrecked beyond repair by a concentrated rocket attack from the so-called "Stalin's Organs." Several others were damaged from artillery barrages, Russian dive bombers claimed another, and if reports are correct, one of the last Fortresses was taken by several P-38 Lightning pilots, who brought it down with wing-mounted rockets.

The basic shape of a Überschwerer Kampfschreitpanzer was of a huge box-like structure, roughly 10 meters long, 5 meters high and split on the inside into two decks. At one end was a semi-flexable "neck" ending in a heavily armored head. Twin 88mm Flak cannon were mounted under the head. They were aimed by swinging the head from side to side, and were often fired in alternating succession, since the killing power of the 88 was more than enough to take out most tanks with a single shot. On the sides of the head, in blister turrets, was a single trainable machine-gun. Two additional trainable machine-guns were mounted in the sides of the body and fired from pivot points with a small slit for sighting. A fifth gun was set on the roof of the vehicle, as an antiaircraft defense (although it was also useful for strafing tall buildings and the like). The head and body were set on four 10 meter legs, driven by a powerful diesel engine and hydraulic actuators. The entire vehicle weighed around 75 tons and was capable of a top speed of only 25 miles per hour, although to give the Überschwerer Kampfschreitpanzer credit where credit is due, this speed was fairly constant regardless of terrain. Crew consisted of a commander, radioman, two pilots, a gunner (for the 88s), two loaders, and upwards of 40 infantrymen, who would man the machine-guns as well as look after the engine.

The Überschwerer Kampfschreitpanzer's Hero Designer File

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