RE: [HOE] More Questions [PEG]

[gvan@ispchannel.com]

> 1.  Is there some cybernetic requirement needed for a Cyborg to use a Dixie 
> Arms M-2011A (Page #107, Cyborgs)?  (In other words, can a regular, 
> ordinary, everyday Deader use one with any problems?).
 
It doesn't say implicitly anywhere that you have to have a certain amount of strength to use 
one, but in general I'd say d12+2 or greater is a minimum. Come on, this is a .60 magnum 
pistol we're talking about.. common sense and any knowledge of just how much kick that 
thing would have should tell you that nobody without superhuman strength or a Samson 
System could hope to use the gun without turning their wrist to jelly :)

> 2.  Are there revolver versions of the M-2011A?  It is stated that there are 
> various versions that are basically the same gun with different names (And 
> designs), and I can see where a Texas Ranger Can would like his hands on a 
> set of nice *BIG* Hoglegs!

Are you insane? :)

> 9.  Does the Utility Pack (Page #105, Cyborgs) "Auto-Feed" the ammo stored 
> within it, or does it require some kind of belt system?  (Eg.  Would a Can 
> with a Utility Pack which is feeding a M2HB require one of the 100-round 
> disintigrating belts to feed the ammo in, or is it part of the pack?).
 
The Utility Pack comes with adapters that allow it to connect to nearly any ammo belt, but 
the belts themselves do not come with the pack. The belt would either have to be a 
permanent attachment to the weapon itself, or a replaceable belt like you mentioned.

> 10.  What kind of damage does a SA XM-60 do to a vechicle?  Yes, yes...  I 
> know...  The round is less than .50 Rifle, so it'll probably do Small Arms 
> Damage, but, maybe because of its "Tremendous Penetrating Powers", it might 
> do more, or is the only advantage its armor piercing ability?
 
No more damage to the vehicle than normal, but the passengers might find out that their road 
machine isn't as well armored as they were hoping... Note also that depleted uranium burns 
(real world, not necessarily an in-game rule), so at Marshall's call shots from an M-22 or SA 
XM-60 might actually set fire to flammables like a car seat or the wings of an ultralight.

> 12.  I see Molotov Cocktails mentioned in the "Sky Pirate" template in The 
> Wasted West (Page #39), but what would you say the effect of using Spook 
> Juice as Molotov Cocktails be?  Scars that form into screaming skulls?  
> Possible Ghost Rock Fever?

Like Terry said, the weirdest answer you can think of is probably the best :) 


Grant V