As the designer of the Essence20 version of G.I. JOE’s iconic flying submarine, Ryan takes full responsibility for it being built wrong. He uses this opportunity to show off he Essence20 vehicle design rules and correct his mistake. You can find the revised stat block below! Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part […]
<p>As the designer of the Essence20 version of G.I. JOE’s iconic flying submarine, Ryan takes full responsibility for it being built wrong. He uses this opportunity to show off he Essence20 vehicle design rules and correct his mistake.</p>
<p>You can find the revised stat block below!</p>
<h2><a href="http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/podcasts/Upshift00052.mp3">Listen Now! (mp3)</a></h2>
<p>Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com.</p>
<p>Although the host works for Renegade Game Studios, this podcast and the network that hosts it are not affiliated with Renegade Game Studios.</p>
<h2>Video</h2>
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<h1>Show Notes</h1>
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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@G.I.Joe_Headcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Energon Protocols with Erik Smith on the G.I.Joe Headcast</span></a></p>
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<h1><span style="font-weight: 400;">S.H.A.R.C. (SUBMERSIBLE HIGH-SPEED ATTACK AND RECONNAISSANCE CRAFT)</span></h1>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A breakthrough in submersible technology, the S.H.A.R.C. (Submersible High-speed Attack and Reconnaissance Craft)’s ability to operate in the air and underwater sets it apart as one of G.I. Joe’s most versatile vehicles.</span></p>
<p><b>THREAT LEVEL:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 7</span></p>
<p><b>SIZE:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Large</span> <b>HEALTH:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 6</span></p>
<p><b>MOVEMENT:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 60ft Aquatic, 30ft Aerial</span></p>
<p><b>STRENGTH:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 3</span> <b>SPEED:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 7</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span><b>SMARTS:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> —</span> <b>SOCIAL:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> —</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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<p><b>TOUGHNESS:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 13</span> <b>EVASION:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 17</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span><b>WILLPOWER:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> —</span> <b>CLEVERNESS:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> —</span></p>
<p><b>SKILLS</b></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alertness +d2</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brawn +d2</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Driving +d4</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Infiltration +d4</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Intimidation +d4</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Targeting +d4</span></li>
</ul>
<p><b>PERKS</b></p>
<p><b>Crew:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 2 drivers, 2 passengers (Rocket Riders)</span></p>
<p><b>Hardpoint Weapons: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Twin 30mm “Tidalwave” Cannons, Acoustic Torpedo x2 (or Rocket Riders)</span></p>
<p><b>Firepoints: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 – The Rocket Riders can fire any weapon.</span></p>
<p><b>Defenses:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Boron-Epoxy Skin (+1 plating to Toughness), Armored Cabin</span></p>
<p><b>Traits:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Armored Cabin, Autopilot, Flying Submarine, Rocket Riders, Sensors, Vehicle</span></p>
<p><b>Armored Cabin:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> The S.H.A.R.C.’s impact-resistant gullwing canopy extends to cover the driving cabin. Attacks can’t target the vehicle’s drivers directly.</span></p>
<p><b>Autopilot:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> As long as this vehicle has one driver, it operates at full capacity. If this vehicle has a full complement of drivers, a driver can use a Free action to have the autopilot Lend Assistance on a Driving Skill Test.</span></p>
<p><b>Emergency Canopy Release Hatch</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: The S.H.A.R.C.’s crew gains an Edge on Athletics and Acrobatics Skill Tests to escape from the vehicle if it explodes. </span></p>
<p><b>Flying Submarine </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: The S.H.A.R.C. counts as both an air and sea vehicle.</span></p>
<p><b>Rocket Riders</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: The underbelly of a S.H.A.R.C. can be fitted with two Acoustic-Homing Torpedoes or two passengers, but not both or one of each.</span></p>
<p><b>Sensors</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: This vehicle can invest ranks into the Alertness skill, even without a Smarts Essence score.</span></p>
<p><b>Vehicle:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> The S.H.A.R.C. is a vehicle. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">ATTACKS</span></p>
<p><b>Twin 30mm “Tidalwave” Cannons (Targeting):</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> +d4 or driver’s Driving Skill, Range 40ft/160ft min 10ft (1 Sharp damage)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alternate Effects: 2 Sharp damage (↓1), 1 Sharp damage – Multiple Targets (2, 20ft cone, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">↓</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">1)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Traits: Amphibious, Ballistic, Linked, Reload</span></p>
<p><b>Acoustic-Homing Torpedo (Targeting):</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> +d6 or driver’s Driving Skill ↑1, Range 500ft/1000ft (1 Sharp damage Blast: 50ft radius)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alternate Effects: 1 Sharp damage (↑1), 2 Sharp damage, 2 Sharp damage Blast: 20ft radius (↓1)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Traits: Accurate, Amphibious, Anti-Tank, Computerized, Consumable, Mounted, Element, Wrecker</span></p>
<p><b>Ram (Might):</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Driver’s Driving, Reach (1 Blunt damage)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alternate Effects: Trip</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Traits: Blunt, Drive-By</span></p>
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