Fully Automated Transport Vessel

The Fully Automated Transport Vessel, unofficially referred to as the FAT Vessel, is an automated civilian transport vessel designed and manufactured by 
Carthage Industries and Concourse Transportations. Cheap and reliable, FAT Vessels makes up most, if not all, of public transportation systems in urban areas. Armored versions designed for law enforcement and military use were distributed during the Human-Covenant War, but have since been discontinued. The 21st century equivalent to the FAT Vessel would be the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT).
== Overview ==
=== Design ===
The FAT Vessel is meant to house only two passengers and the AI controlling the vehicle. The two seats are made of leather and are cushioned, making the ride as comfortable as possible for the passengers. To make up for the low passenger-count, FAT Vessels are extremely cheap to produce. This, of course, can be seen on the exterior of the vehicle. Although it isn't actually too wide, the exterior and its thick layer of armor plating left over from the Insurrection-era makes it look abnormally large. This gave it its nickname, the "FAT Vessel". FAT Vessels' AIs are ordered to contact paramedics if death or injury occurs onboard.
=== Operational History ===
The first FAT Vessels saw usage in the late 25th century and made their first appearance in the home country of Carthage Industries, the United Kingdom. Their speed and reliability drew the attention of other nations and, by 2475, most places on Earth relied on FAT Vessels. They then spread throughout the Inner Colonies and later found their way to the Outer Colonies during the Insurrection. Around this time, all FAT Vessels were retrofitted with a layer of armor plating and bulletproof glass to protect their passengers. It was also around this time that Insurrectionists made technicals (literally just a civilian vehicle with a turret slapped on ) out of their FAT Vessels, using them to push deep into enemy lines.
The armored design would continue to be used during and after the Human-Covenant War, and is the most current model of the FAT Vessel.
== Variations ==
* Combat: Used by Insurrectionist and, albeit rarely, UNSC forces to push through enemy lines.
* Executive: Used by politicians and other important individuals since the Insurrection.
* Mini: A cheaper, one person FAT Vessel used by poorer individuals.
* Premium: A much more luxurious FAT Vessel that can hold up to five individuals. It has a free wine dispenser.
Category:Vehicles