Does anybody have any lists of vehicles suitable for Dark Heresy 2.0 beyond the trifling handful in the main book? I'm sending my PCs to a sprawled-out Hive World where scooters and mopeds are so abundant that just about everybody uses them for transportation, at least for short distances, and I want to have a little variety present, from basic wheezing putt-putt moped to tricked-out superbikes, as well as 4-wheel-drive off-road buggies and similar.
I've called the planet they're going to "Kasoku IV", and it is famous for producing the Kano-pattern combat bike from a relatively large Mechanicus Forge. I came up with a few of vehicles of my own, listed below, but I've probably screwed up the stats since this is the first 40K RPG I've ever GM'd.
-- Basic vehicles
Common Kasoku “Runabout” Scooter
Extremely common single-seater, low-HP scooter. Suitable for getting around local areas of Metroplex. Not suitable for off-road use or long-distance cruising.
AV 4 all-around
Cruising speed 60 KM/h, tactical 15 M
Manoeuvre +10, Size Average, Availability Common
Capacity 0, Integrity 5, Threat 1
Crew: Driver
Traits: Bike, Wheeled
No weapons
Passenger: Can carry 1 passenger but eliminates Manoeuvre bonus
Common Kasoku “Tak-Tak” Rickshaw Minicab
A common sight on city streets providing taxi services to the general public. Essentially a Runabout scooter with a larger chassis and two rear wheels. Sacrifices speed and manoeuvrability for the ability to carry passengers.
AV 5 all-around
Cruising speed 50 KM/h, tactical 15M
Manoeuvre +0, Size Hulking, Availability Average
Capacity 2, Integrity 7, Threat 2
Crew: Driver
Traits: Bike, Wheeled
No weapons
Roof: Has a thin sheet-metal or cloth roof to protect against rain. Can still target occupants from above, but called shots to hit them are at a further -20 due to uncertainty about exact positioning.
-- 4WD buggies
Common Kasoku “Shikoku” Buggy
Suitable for on- or off-road use, this light 4-wheel-drive buggy seats 2x2 and sees all sorts of custom modifications for everything from package delivery (replace seating capacity with cargo space, reduce manoeuvrability to -10), to commuter transport (add roof & doors to remove open-topped), to light farm work or wilderness recon (reduce capacity to 2, adds rugged). Named for a popular Kasokuan small hunting dog breed. Stats for a buggy straight from the manufactorum are below.
AV 8 all around
Cruising speed 80 KM/h, tactical 30M
Manoeuvrability +0, Size Enormous, Availability Average
Capacity 3, Integrity 15, Threat 5
Traits: Rugged, Wheeled, Open-Topped
Standard weapon: Autogun (hull-mounted for front-seat passenger)
Deluxe Kasoku “Kishu” Buggy
Upgraded, enlarged version of the Dirt Devil, seating 6 in a 2x3 configuration. Fully enclosed by default, with either windows (typically tinted) or armoured slits to match the front windscreen choice. Some security forces have added roof turret weapons manned by a 2 nd row passenger. Usually equipped with long-range radio voxcomm systems. Standard command vehicle for the Kasoku PDF. Most noble houses have at least a handful for their security forces as well. Named for a popular Kasokuan medium hunting dog breed.
AV 12 all around
Cruising speed 80 KM/h, tactical 30M
Manoeuvrability +0, Size Enormous, Availability Scarce
Capacity 5, Integrity 20, Threat 7
Traits: Enclosed, Rugged, Wheeled
Standard weapon: Autogun (hull-mounted for front-seat passenger).
Optional weapons: Twin-linked Autogun (replaces autogun, availability SC), Heavy Stubber (roof turret, availability RA)
-- Upscale bike models
Deluxe Kasoku “Minsk” Motorcycle
Minimal luxuries but excellent performance and rugged durability make this an extremely popular base model bike. Used by couriers and messengers, low-level functionaries, PDF scouts, wildsmen and farmers, and even commonly used by stunt performance teams (with decorative upgrades, of course)
AV 7 all-around
Cruising speed 80 KM/h, tactical 35M
Manoeuvrability +20, Size Average, Availability Average
Capacity 0, Integrity 7, Threat 2
Crew: Driver
Traits: Bike, Wheeled
No weapons
Passenger: Can carry 1 passenger but reduces Manoeuvre bonus to +10
Deluxe Kasoku “Cruiser” Bike
A deluxe cruiser bike, suitable for underclass members who like others to think they’ve ‘made it’, or merchants & skilled tradesmen who actually have. Seats two in relative comfort. Standard issue vehicle of the Metroplex Police. Equipped with Laud Hailer and vox playback system, usually for music.
AV 8 all-around
Cruising speed 80 KM/h, tactical 30M
Manoeuvrability +20, Size Hulking, Availability Scarce
Capacity 1, Integrity 10, Threat 3
Crew: Driver
Traits: Bike, Wheeled
No weapons
-- Tricked-out bikes, the best a civilian can expect to get
Custom Kasoku “Sacred Eights” Heavy Cruiser
Custom heavy bike, for the true motorcycle enthusiast who needs to be able to independently cruise Metroplex, and sometimes even the surrounding countryside. Enormous engine, often modified to be extra-loud. Seats two comfortably, with cargo space. Equipped with Laud Hailer and vox playback system. Named for the Mechanicus text containing the blueprints for the engine: “The Omnissiah and the Sacred Eight”
AV 10 all-around
Cruising speed 100 KM/h, tactical 35M
Manoeuvrability +10, Size Hulking, Availability Rare
Capacity 1, Integrity 10, Threat 4
Crew: Driver
Traits: Bike, Wheeled
Standard weapon: Autogun
Custom Kasoku “Katar” Sport Bike
Custom sport bike, for the speed freak or security agent who needs speed above all. Light construction for speed and manoeuvrability, although a sloped plate in the front provides frontal protection. Named for its superficial resemblance to a kind of ritual punch dagger favoured on the planet.
AV 10 front, 8 side, 8 rear
Cruising speed 120 KM/h, tactical 35M
Manoeuvrability +20, Size Hulking, Availability Rare
Capacity 0, Integrity 10, Threat 3
Crew: Driver
Traits: Bike, Wheeled
Standard weapon: Autogun
-- The famous Kano-Pattern military bikes
Kasoku Kano-Pattern Combat Bike
Regarded as the premier combat bike issued to Imperial armed forces. Well-armed, well-armoured, and fast.
AV 12 front, 10 side, 11 rear
Cruising Speed 120 KM/h, tactical 35 M
Manoeuvre +20, Size Hulking, Availability Very Rare (reserved for Imperial armed forces)
Capacity 0, Integrity 15, Threat 6
Crew: Driver
Traits: Bike, Wheeled
Weapons: Twin-linked Autogun (PDF/private issue), Twin-linked Lasgun (Imperial Guard issue) Twin-linked bolter (Space Marine issue, increases rarity to Extremely Rare)
Passenger: Can carry 1 passenger but decreases Manoeuvre bonus to +10
Kasoku Kano-Pattern Recon Bike
As the Kano-Pattern Combat Bike, but a reduction in armament allows more aggressive gearing and superior suspension components to be fitted.
AV 12 front, 10 side, 11 rear
Cruising Speed 140 KM/h, tactical 40 M
Manoeuvre +30, Size Hulking, Availability Very Rare (reserved for Imperial armed forces)
Capacity 0, Integrity 15, Threat 6
Crew: Driver
Traits: Bike, Wheeled
Weapons: Autogun (PDF/private issue), Lasgun (Imperial Guard issue), Bolter (Space Marine issue, increases rarity to Extremely Rare)
Passenger: Can carry 1 passenger but decreases Manoeuvre bonus to +20
Do these stat blocks make sense to my fellow GMs, or have I been smoking some absolutely heretical Lho-sticks? I'm hoping the campaign winds up with at least a few exciting motorcycle highway or street battles.
Edited by HeXetic