I want the suit to be only slightly larger than man sized, think old school iron man (but cool looking). Because of this, I don't think I can justify using a vehicle, which leaves me with drones.

More practically though would be building something from scratch as opposed to taking a vehicle and modifying it to work as powered armor. Otherwise you're always going to look like a transformer.

i actually recommend just using the stats for the horseman PMV. stick an advanced cargo module on there and you have one 'arm' already. convert it to legs instead of wheels, give it a second arm, and you've still got a bit of space for toys.

Dont forget that you can use the "similar models" rule to change the horsemans stats.

That gets into a really fuzzy area of the rules. Like an "I woke up after a night of drinking with cottonballs and dirty socks in my mouth" kind of fuzzy.

Basic Exosuit
[8 Slot Total] Dodge Guardian [8R, 14,000]
[2 Slots] Walker Mode [4, 4,000]
[2 Slot] Mechanical Arm, Full Arm [6, 4,000]
[2 Slot] Mechanical Arm, Full Arm [6, 4,000]
[1 Slot] Turbocharger [4, 5,600]
Av: 8R
Cost: 31,600

That's what's in my Gear document on my laptop. Still room for some armor on that one. Alternatively you can use the Thundercloud Contrail and stick some Special Armor Mods on it also.

Also, you can have the vehicle (loaded with the proper 'softs) do Teamwork Tests using its Sensor Tests to add to your attacking dicepools. Think FPS from Armored Core.

Any particular reason a Dodge Guardian and not, say, a Harley?

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That gets into a really fuzzy area of the rules. Like an "I woke up after a night of drinking with cottonballs and dirty socks in my mouth" kind of fuzzy.

At the gamemaster’s discretion, you may also apply slight changes in the
game stats. Th is shouldn’t exceed more than 1 point up- or downwards (or up to 20% in case of Acceleration and Speed), and for every advantage there should be an appropriate disadvantage.

Right: any changes in similar models should be both very limited, and counterbalanced.

Any particular reason a Dodge Guardian and not, say, a Harley?



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That'd be more of a mini-mecha than an exoskeleton.

Then again, you could do what I did.

Anthroform drone INSIDE a Horseman.





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My only issue with the motorcycle mods is that I would basically be riding the exo not inside of it.

Or if you have enough imagination to *not* assume everything suits your purposes.

It's reasonable to assume that a Walker motocycle is quadripedal, as well. Certainly, the orientation of the seated pilot would fit that.

Yeah, but the OP wants it to be a 'vehicle' so he can use Technomancer cheats on it.

EDIT: Ah well, back to the topic, i guess.
Thing is: to get your hands on a minimech you either have:
To find a rationale why they exists. (Where is a human form with more bulk and the limits of a drone, but requiring a pilot at site of use)

OR saying: DAMN it is still ÜBERCOOL, i will build the shit myself. (Which should easily be possible, with the tools and time)

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Game Rules
Heavy Military Armor w/helmet-30000
mobility upgrade 3 +7500
strength upgrade 3 +4500
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foot anchor +3000

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Game Rules
Lockheed Sparrow-body 4, armor 2, 19500
armor 8pts, 1 slot, +1600
personal armor 10pts, 2 slots, +5000
2 mechanical arms, 4 slots, +8000, +8000 (overmod)

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Game Rules
hyundai shin-hyung-slots 14, body 10, armor 5, 17000
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armor 20pts, 1 slot, +4000
2 mechanical arms, 4 slots, +8000
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It's reasonable to assume that a Walker motocycle is quadripedal, as well. Certainly, the orientation of the seated pilot would fit that.

Well the rules for walker mode say "...the walker option can feature multiple legs, with a configuration similar to that of an insect or spider, while larger drones or vehicles are typically made bipedal."

So I think either option would be fine.

The only issue with the motorcycle going biped is where you would sit.

This can be easily over come with a rigger cocoon.

At that point this thing is a full on mech though.

Perhaps that refers to larger vehicles *designed* with Walker Mode. It certainly makes no sense for a motorcycle, car, truck, etc. to be bipedal.