In addition to a very successful line of hover cycles for both civilian and military use, Northern Gun boasts a range of hover vehicles designed with passenger room and comfort in mind. Within the City of Ishpeming and the surrounding area, citizens will often use civilian model hover cars for transportation as they offer slightly more comfort then hover cycles and can be produced at low cost. All NG Civilian Hover Transports have the following standard features:
Automatic Climate Control. Each vehicle has air conditioning and heating systems that can be computer programmed to maintain specific temperatures. Additionally, the passenger and driver can have separate settings, although they usually have to be within 10 degrees of each other. Using pre- programmed settings, the system can be voice activated, and people usually choose words like "cold" or "hot" although any word can be used.
Vehicle Information System. This heads-up-display (H.U.D.) keeps the driver aware of average speed, outside temperature, maintenance needs, compass direction, distance to nearest towns/communities and other pertinent information.
Passenger Entertainment Stations. Built into the dash for the front passengers, and the back of the seat for the rear passengers, are touch screen computer systems. These computers offer a variety of functions from digital movies and musical selections to reading material. New music and data can be uploaded via PDD. Options allow music and sound to be pumped through the vehicle speaker systems or to individual headsets so each person can enjoy their own selections.
Smart Entry System. Called the "Sentry" system, this security feature allows the owner to unlock the vehicle with a voice command. In addition to voice recognition the owner can pre-program numeric codes, key words, or other layers of security. If the vehicle is tampered with, a short pulse signal is sent to the owner’s key to alert them of the trouble without setting off any annoying bells and whistles. Passenger Safety System. Both driver and passengers wear race car style harnesses that offer maximum safety. Additionally, the on-board computer monitors bumps and impacts. It uses the vehicle’s thrusters to try and create an opposing force, thus minimizing the severity of bumps and impacts. The vehicle is +3 to roll with impact. A successful roll means all passengers suffer half damage from the impact.
NG-CT500 Dove
The Dove is one of the original NG model hover cars. It’s widely used inside the city of Ishpeming and exported to other major cities for civilian use. The Dove is comfortable, reasonably fast and offers some protection in case of accident or emergency. The Dove is purposely designed to be heavily modified, and competent Operators can easily add extra armor or other external features with little trouble. Class: Civilian Transport Vehicle
Crew: 1 pilot; it can seat 3 other passengers comfortably. M.D.C. by location:
Front Windshield - 5 Rear Windshield - 5 Main Body - 75
Speed
Maximum Speed: 120 mph (193 km) Maximum Altitude: 120 feet (36.6 m) Maximum Range: 800 miles (1288 km) Statistical Data
Length: 11 feet 2 inches (3.4 m) Weight: 1,100 lbs (500 kg)
Special Bonuses: The NG-CT500 handles so well it provides a +10% bonus to the Pilot: Hovercraft skill.
Power Supply: Typically electric; nuclear and combustion are available
Cost: 60,000 credits for electric, 65,000 for gasoline, and 450,000 for nuclear with a 10 year life.
NG-CT550 Osprey
If a customer feels the need for speed, then the Osprey was designed with them in mind. This design sacrifices leg room for speed and handling. Modified Osprey vehicles are often raced for sport and entertainment; there is even a racing circuit in Ishpeming. The design is sleek, and it looks almost like a jet aircraft rather than a civilian transport. In addition to passenger room, this design also has less armor in order to keep it lightweight.
Class: Civilian Transport Vehicle
Crew: 1 pilot; it can seat 1 other passenger. M.D.C. by location: Front Windshield - 5 Rear Windshield - 5 Main Body - 50 Speed Maximum Speed: 220 mph (354 km) Maximum Altitude: 300 feet (91.5 m) Maximum Range: 300 miles (483 km) Statistical Data
Length: 13 feet 4 inches (4.1 m) Weight: 1.4 tons
Special Bonuses: The NG-CT550 handles so well it provides a +15% bonus to the Pilot: Hovercraft skill.
Power Supply: Typically electric; nuclear and combustion are available.
Cost: 120,000 credits for electric, 125,000 for gasoline, and 550,000 for nuclear with a 10 year life.
NG-CT600 Stork
Like its name suggests, the Stork is designed for carrying things in safety and comfort, particularly one’s family. This eight passenger hover vehicle is a favorite among families, but it also serves well in light military use, as rear echelon transport for large armies and as a cargo hauler. The six rear seats are easily removable, making the transport an ideal field ambulance, light transport, or even police vehicle.
Class: Civilian Transport Vehicle Crew: 1 pilot; it can seat 7 passengers. M.D.C. by location: Front Windshield - 5 Rear Windshield - 5 Main Body - 80 Speed Maximum Speed: 100 mph (161 km) Maximum Altitude: 120 feet (36.6 m) Maximum Range: 600 miles (966 km) Statistical Data
Length: 19 feet (5.8 m) Weight: 3.2 tons
Power Supply: Typically electric; nuclear and combustion are available
Cost: 120,000 credits for electric, 125,000 for gasoline, and 550,000 for nuclear with a 10 year life.
NG-CT650 Eagle
The NG-CT650 is a favorite for light industrial users and mercenaries on a budget. The NG Eagle Civilian Transport is a flat bed hover truck with a two passenger front cab and an outstanding engine for hauling and towing. As rugged as Northern Michigan itself, this vehicle promises performance and is even designed to ‘rumble’ slightly when the accelerator is pushed (this is purely for effect and a feature which can be turned off; the electric engine is extremely quiet). Mercenaries and under-funded militias have been known to mount a heavy weapon in the back and use the Eagle as an assault vehicle. The CT650 can regularly be seen towing artillery, moving supplies, and hauling cargo in the rear echelons of many armies.
Class: Civilian Transport Vehicle
Crew: 1 pilot; it can seat 1 other passenger. M.D.C. by location: Front Windshield - 10 Rear Windshield - 10 Main Body - 90 Speed Maximum Speed: 80 mph (129 km) Maximum Altitude: 120 feet (36.6 m) Maximum Range: 600 miles (966 km) Statistical Data
Length: 21 feet 5 inches (6.53 m) Weight: 5.6 tons
Cargo: Can hold up to 1.25 tons in its cargo bed or tow 1.5 tons.
Cost: 125,000 credits for electric, 130,000 for gasoline (very popular), and 600,000 for nuclear with a 10 year life.