The Brute is a semi-automated heavy lift wheeled cargo hauler common on civilized TL12 planets. Up until the availability of high output fusion plants at TL13, the most economical method of moving bulk cargo overland is to use large wheeled haulers on roads. Most such road nets at these tech levels have automated traffic control systems, allowing the driver to be dispensed with for all but minor movements involved in the loading and unloading of cargo. Drivers are, however frequently carried for reasons of safety redundancy, or to allow pickups and deliveries to locations not served by the automated road nets. The Brute is fully equipped to take advantage of these roads. In addition, its large tires permit a fair amount of offroad mobility, useful for delivering materials to construction sites and other unimproved destinations. Racks are provided for up to three Imperial Standard 4 ton cargo containers, and two IS 1 ton containers.

CraftID:	Brute Cargo Hauler, TL12, Cr1,305,100
Hull:	18/45, Disp=20, Config=4USL, Armor=1F, Loaded=250t, Unloaded=57.8t
Power:	1/2, Fusion=18MW, Dur=6 days
Loco:	4/8, Wheels=20, RoadSpeed=196kph, Offroad=59kph
Comm:	Radio=Regional
Sensors:	Radar=Distant(5km), ActObjScan=Form, ActObjPin=Form
Off:	Hardpoints=1
Def:	-
Control:	Comp0, DynLink*30
Accom:	Seats=Roomy*2 (Driver, relief driver), Env=basic env (cab only)
Other:	Fuel=2.6kl, Cargo=192kl, ObjSize=Avg, EmLevel=Faint

Author: R.S.Dean