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Vehicle Accessories

by David G. Hinkley

The following are additional vehicle accessories that can be added to vehicles using the standard vehicle modification rules from the Shadowrun core rulebook and rigger supplements.

Armored Glass

This accessory replaces existing glass in a vehicle. Because of the weight and rigidity of armored glass replaced windows are fixed and cannot be opened. Armored glass has a Barrier rating of 8. This accessory is not available for motorcycles or vehicles with an armored rating above 1.

Base Time: 4 days
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle B/R Skill
Target Number: 4
Parts Cost: Windshield and rear windows 500¥ each, side windows 150¥ each
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Facility
CF: None

Caltrop Dispenser

This unit mounts under the rear of a car or truck and dispenses a line of Transcontinental’s patented tire ripping caltrops the width of the vehicle. Manufactured of a special non-ferrous alloy these caltrops are designed to always land point up.

Base Time: 3 days
Availability: 8/10 days
Street Index: .5
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle B/R Skill
Target Number: 4
Parts Cost: 5,000¥
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Facility
CF: 1

Item Weight Availability Cost Street Index
Caltrops 1kg 6/36 hours 250¥ 1

Gas Tank, Armored

A NASCAR approved self sealing gas tank wrapped in Kevlar® armor.

Base Time: 1 day
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle B/R Skill
Target Number: 7
Parts Cost: 100¥ + 20¥ per liter capacity
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Repair Kit
CF: None (unit replaces existing gas tank)

Gas Tank, Self Sealing

This is the same style of gas tank required on all race cars by NASCAR. The honey-combed interior reduces ruptures helping to reduce the possibility of fire after a crash.

Base Time: 1 day
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle B/R Skill
Target Number: 5
Parts Cost: 50¥ + 10¥ per liter capacity
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Repair Kit
CF: None (unit replaces existing gas tank)

Glass Tinting

A treatment applied to vehicles that makes it difficult to impossible to see through the treated glass from the outside, a person on the inside can still see out. While most result in the glass appearing black or extremely dark gray or brown one variation gives the glass a mirror like finish. The effects of lighter levels of treatment can be negatively affected by interior light levels that are higher than those outside. Treatment of windshields is not legal in some jurisdictions.

Base Time: 1 day
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle B/R Skill
Target Number: 3
Parts Cost: 200¥
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Shop
CF: None

Gun Ports

Permit the firing of small arms from a vehicle without exposing the firer. Not available for motorcycles. The following target modifiers apply to firing through gun ports: tracer ammunition +2; other ammunition +4; weapons with smart link +1 and no ammunition modifier; no modifiers for other sighting systems.

Base Time: 1 week, concealed ports 2 weeks
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle B/R Skill
Target Number: 4
Parts Cost: 250¥ each, concealed ports 750¥ each
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Shop
CF: None

Light Bar

This roof mounted unit is manufactured to NYPD Inc. specifications. In addition to the standard flashing blue light there are alley lights on both ends, a rear facing flashing red light and a front facing flashing yellow light. A version for emergency vehicles (a flashing yellow light replaces the blue light) is also available.

Base Time: 1 day
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle or Electronics B/R Skill
Target Number: 3
Parts Cost: 350¥
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Repair Kit
CF: None

Locator Vehicle Orientation System

Utilizing up to date satellite technology the Locator lets you know exactly where you are at all times and the best route to your destination. In the case of an emergency PANICBUTTON system notifies the police or private security forces of your current location, speed and direction of travel, and programmed destination. When connected to a level 3 or 4 Autopilot system the vehicle becomes completely self-guiding.

Base Time: 2 days
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle and Electronics B/R Skill
Target Number: 3
Parts Cost: 12,000¥
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Repair Kit
CF: .1

Oil Sprayer

This unit dispenses oil onto the pavement behind the vehicle. Can also be used to dispense Super Slip. A vehicle crossing the oil slick must take a Crash Test with a +2 target number modifier.

Base Time: 3 days
Availability: 8/4 days
Street Index: .1
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle B/R Skill
Target Number: 4
Parts Cost: 500¥
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Shop
CF: 1

Push Bars

This accessory permits the controlled and careful pushing of other vehicles without damaging the pushing car, and with little or no damage to the pushed vehicle.

Base Time: 2 days
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle B/R Skill
Target Number: 5
Parts Cost: 900¥
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Facility
CF: None

Ram Bumper

An extremely heavy duty bumper and mount that permits the ramming of another vehicle or object with limited damage to the vehicle. Wheeled vehicles can be equipped with two bumpers one on the front and one on the rear. Motorcycles and aircraft cannot be equipped with a Ram Bumper. Vehicle equipped with a ram bumper receives the following benefits in ramming and crash tests when the contact point is the bumper: roll an additional die during Ram Tests; reduce the damage received in a crash test by one level (Serious (S) becomes Moderate (M)) or increase damage inflicted by one level (Moderate (M) becomes Serious (S)).

Base Time: 3 days
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle B/R Skill
Target Number: 5
Parts Cost: 1,200¥
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Facility
CF: None

Siren

This unit mounts under the hood and makes the same sound as those sirens used on police and emergency vehicles. The unit can be set to produce either American and European siren styles.

Base Time: 1 day
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle or Electronics B/R Skill
Target Number: 3
Parts Cost: 200¥
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Repair Kit
CF: .1

Smoke Generator

This device generates a dense cloud of opaque white smoke from outlets mounted on the rear and/or sides of a vehicle. Utilizing #4 smoke oil for operation it can be mounted in any type of vehicle including electric. Additives to the smoke oil can color the smoke, add crowd control capabilities or increase density.

Base Time: 1 day
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle B/R Skill
Target Number: 4
Parts Cost: 200¥
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Facility
CF: 1

Smoke Generator, Manifold

Causes the creation of a cloud of dense smoke out of the vehicles exhaust pipes. The smoke is created by injecting controlled amounts of oil into the hot exhaust manifold. While effective it does reduce the life and performance of the engine. (Only works with IC engines.)

Base Time: 2 days
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle B/R Skill
Target Number: 5
Parts Cost: 50¥
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Shop
CF: None

Smoke Grenade Ejector

Two-tube launcher each which holds a common hand grenade. On command a grenade is ejected 2 meters away from the launcher. While normally loaded with a smoke or irritant gas grenade, any grenade can be loaded in the launcher, however in many cases the vehicle would still be within the grenades blast effect radius and thus subject to its effects. Muzzle loaded. Can be mounted in a concealed mount on trucks and automobiles only.

Base Time: 1 day (3 days)
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle B/R Skill
Target Number: 4
Parts Cost: 600¥ (1,200¥ concealed)
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Shop (Vehicle Facility for concealed)
CF: None (.2 CF concealed)

Solid Tires

Tires made of solid rubber or similar materials. These tires are completely unaffected by puncture type damage, and extremely resistant to other forms of damage. They are also heavy, and provide a less than comfortable ride as well making the vehicle more difficult to handle especially at high speeds. (Negates improved, active and off-road suspension effects.)

Base Time: 1 day
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle B/R Skill
Target Number: 3
Parts Cost: Body x 300¥ each
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Repair Kit
CF: None

Vehicle Flash Pak

Made to resemble Marker lights provide the same effects as hand carried flash packs.

Base Time: 1 day
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle B/R Skill
Target Number: 3
Parts Cost: 250¥
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Repair Kit
CF: None

Winch, Bumper Mounted

Mounted on a heavy duty, or Ram bumper this winch permits self-extraction and/or extraction of similar sized vehicles. With proper rigging this winch can be used to lift 500 kilograms. This accessory is not available for motorcycles.

Base Time: 2 days
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle B/R Skill
Target Number: 4
Parts Cost: 1,500¥
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Facility
CF: None

Zapper Shock Strips

Keep unauthorized people away from your vehicle humanely. When energized any contact with the strip releases a stunning 10,000 volt jolt of electricity. Zapper brand shock strips are available in a wide variety of styles and colors compatible with all current cars and light trucks. When activated any individual coming in contact with the strip receives a 5S Stun attack, armor provides no protection.

Base Time: 2 days
Skill: Appropriate Vehicle or Electronics B/R Skill
Target Number: 3
Parts Cost: 100¥
Equipment Needed: Vehicle Repair Kit
CF: .1