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Trikes

Snake
Chinese firm Sheng Xiao has launched a complete range of vehicles based on the Chinese zodiac. One of its first commercial launches was the Snake, a flexible trike with a focus on anti-personnel weaponry. An OR version, which remains reasonably priced, was swiftly nicknamed Snake-in-the-Grass, while many police forces and local defence groups have been attracted by the surveillance capabilities of the NightSnake.
Snake: Heavy trike, extra-heavy chassis, heavy suspension, super trike power plant, 3 solid tyres, cyclist, gunner, turreted grenade launcher with rotary magazine loaded with 5 explosive and 5 concussion grenades, 2 vehicular shotguns with AP ammo linked L, SS loaded with tear gas B, 2 targeting computers, Armour: F30, B30, L30, R30, T25, U15, 2 10-point wheelguards, 10-point cycle wheelguard. Accel. 5, top speed 95, HC 2. 3,305 lbs., $16,915.
Personal equipment: 52.5 lbs.
Snake-in-the-Grass: Upgrade suspension to OR and tyres to OR solids. 3,315 lbs., $17,615.
Personal equipment: 45 lbs.
NightSnake: From basic Snake design, remove gunner and 5 points of armour. Add stealth and IR system. 3,305 lbs., $24,505.
Personal equipment: 55 lbs.

Sand Surfer
Voted #1 in its class for safety and style

With seventeen safety features offered as standard, Imperial is proud to offer the latest in chic comfort. The Sand Surfer can take you off-road in comfort and safety, while twin rocket launchers provide the protective punch that you need.

Go out. Have fun. Be safe.

Sand Surfer: Heavy trike, extra-heavy chassis, OR suspension, super cycle power plant with platinum catalysts and superconductors, 3 steelbelted OR solids, cyclist, RL L linked to RL R linked to GS loaded with paint B, ABS, brushcutter,, ejection seat, encoded remote ignition system, HD shock absorbers, HD brakes, hi-res computer, laser-reflective web linked to GS B, LD radio, no paint windshield, overdrive, 84lb rocket booster B giving 25mph accel for 1 second, rollcage, safety seat, surge protector. Fireproof armour: F30, B25, L25, R25, T10, U15, 10-point CA around driver, 10-point FP cycle WG, 2 10-point FP wheelguards, 4 fake wheelhubs. Accel. 5, top speed 90, HC 2. 3,304 lbs., $27,248.
Personal equipment: 55 lbs.