M-984 CSV

## M-984 CDAC Support Vehicle

The **M-984 CDAC Support Vehicle** is a light truck used by the Army of the Southern Cross to support the VPA-01 CDAC.

## Background

The M-984 was developed from a series of commercial trucks for use by the Army of the Southern Cross. While simple, the vehicle was rugged and reliable, and was originally used for a variety of utility purposes. The truck could carry up to two and a half tons of cargo, or a dozen armed troops. Other adaptations included airport security, surveillance and even radar models.

Due to the problems with the VPA-01 CDAC's transformation, the GMP developed a variant to support the Mecha. This model was equipped with a set of detached CDAC limbs, carried in the back to allow a full transformation in the field. An operator simply drove into the back of the truck and docked with the platform, whereupon the transformation sequence would be activated. The truck could also be used to reverse the process if needs be. As an added advantage, the inconspicuous nature of both the truck and the CADC's cycle mode meant that the two vehicles could operate covertly without drawing attention; a trait the GMP used to their advantage.

Many examples of the M-984 and its civilian counterparts survived the Second and Third Robotech war, and remained a common sight even during the Invid occupation of Earth.

## Capabilities

The M-984 series were simple but functional vehicles. They were equipped with a reliable engine that offered a maximum speed of 180 km/h, with decent, if not exceptional cross-country performance. The vehicles had no sensory systems to speak of, but military models were equipped with modern communication systems for coordination, especially with CADC units.

The vehicle's body was comprised of mixed steel/plastic paneling over a steel frame. The body was capable of providing good protection against small arms fire, good protection against small grenade and shell fragments, and very poor protection against heavier infantry weapons, such as a 12.7mm machinegun round. While not always used, especially during covert operations, crew could be further protected through wearing Gusoku or LPAS body armour.

## Game Statistics

* **Required Rank:** 1

* **Designation:** M-984 CSV

* **Division:** GMP, ASC-CDU

* **Stats**
	+ **Armour – Light:** 3
	+ **Structure – Light:** 25
	+ **Hardware Points**: x
	+ **Speed:** 100 kph / 160m / 16 Ground Units

### Weapons

* **No Melee:** The CSV cannot engage in melee except to make Ramming attacks.

### Features

* **Transformation Support:** The CSV is equipped with a set of CDAC limbs, along with weapons and equipment. When a CDAC is docked with the HSV, it can transform between modes.

* **CDAC Docking:** The CDAC is designed to dock with the CSV in order to transform. Docking takes 1 action. While docked, the CDAC may use either mode, and uses the CSV's movement profiles. Both units gain the benefit of Docking as *H36*.

* **Terrestrial:** The CSV can only be used in an Earth-like environment

### Equipment Suites

* **Mobile Support:** The CSV can do more than just help the CDAC Transform. It also has tools and equipment to help support or repair the CDAC in the field. Use this equipment suite whenever making rolls to repair the CDAC.
	+ **Uses:** Unlimited
	+ **Skill:** 2

## M-984 Utility Vehicle - Variant

The original version of the M-984 was a simple utility vehicle designed for moving cargo and troops, and was in turn based on a common commercial vehicle. It lacks the ability to support the CDAC transformation.

* **Required Rank:** 0

* **Designation:** M-984

### Specific Features

* **Troop Transport:** The M-984 can carry up to 12 infantry with weapons and equipment.

* **Original Function:** The M-984 lacks the **Transformation Support** and **CDAC Docking** features, as well as the **Mobile Support** equipment suite.