SUBMERSIBLES

 

 

 

 


OTEC DPV

Top Speed:

5mph

Acc/Decc:

5/5

Crew:

1

Range:

20mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

+3

SDP:

15

SP:

5

Type:

submersible

Mass:

10KG

Cost:

750eb

A simple scuba sled, electric with a 2 hour operating charge.  The DPV is completely silent, and requires an hours recharging from a standard socket after every use.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:

 

 


AQUATECH  MAGNUM

Top Speed:

20mph

Acc/Decc:

10/10

Crew:

1

Range:

25mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

+2

SDP:

25

SP:

5

Type:

submersible

Mass:

50KG

Cost:

14,000eb

The Magnum is the fastest underwater sled in the world, its speed matches that of the dolphins and the only sound this stealthy beast makes is from the flow of water around it.  The military version costs an extra 6 thousand, but is armored to SP: 15 and gets an additional 5mph.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: sonar, depth gauge, headlights, 10 minute emergency air supply.

 

 


HYDROSUBSIDIUM BUBBLESUB

Top Speed:

5mph

Acc/Decc:

5/5

Crew:

1

Range:

10mi

Passengers:

2

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

-3

SDP:

25

SP:

5

Type:

submersible

Mass:

865KG

Cost:

17,500 eb

Here’s a novel idea, a chauffeured submarine.  A scuba diver sits exposed and pilots the sub while its passengers sit safe, warm, and dry inside an airtight plexan bubble.  Very popular as a tourist attraction, as well as for executives overseeing submersible operations.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: 1 hour air supply + 10 minute emergency reserve
 

 

 


OTEC SEAGLE

Top Speed:

15mph

Acc/Decc:

5/5

Crew:

1

Range:

30mi

Passengers:

1

Cargo:

50kg

Maneuver:

+1

SDP:

25

SP:

5

Type:

submersible

Mass:

150KG

Cost:

25,000eb

A 2-man mini-sub, designed for touring, recreation, inspection, an insertion.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: sonar, depth gauge, headlights, 10 minute emergency air supply.

 

 


HYDROSUBSIDIUM MUSTANG

Top Speed:

20mph

Acc/Decc:

10/10

Crew:

1

Range:

30mi

Passengers:

1

Cargo:

50kg

Maneuver:

+2

SDP:

55

SP:

15

Type:

submersible

Mass:

1865KG

Cost:

37,500 eb

This personal submarine pilots more like an aircraft than a submersible, and driving it feels like being a fighter pilots, especially at the incredible speeds the craft is able to reach underwater.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: 2 hour air supply + 10 minute emergency reserve, sonar, depth gauge, headlights,

 

 

AUDI SHARK

Top Speed:

20mph

Acc/Decc:

10/10

Crew:

1

Range:

50mi

Passengers:

1

Cargo:

100kg

Maneuver:

+1

SDP:

50

SP:

10

Type:

submersible

Mass:

2000KG

Cost:

212,000eb

An undersea sportscar with all the Audi trimmings.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: 2 hour air supply + 10 minute emergency reserve, sonar, depth gauge, headlights,

 

 

OTEC RQ7

Top Speed:

10mph

Acc/Decc:

5/5

Crew:

1

Range:

50mi

Passengers:

2

Cargo:

kg

Maneuver:

0

SDP:

60

SP:

10

Type:

submersible

Mass:

2.5tons

Cost:

165,000eb

A simple exploratory/research sub

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: sonar, 8 hours life support, radio, searchlight, visual suite, marine sensor suite,

 

 

AQUATECH CORO

Top Speed:

15mph

Acc/Decc:

5/5

Crew:

1

Range:

mi

Passengers:

3

Cargo:

kg

Maneuver:

+1

SDP:

80

SP:

15

Type:

submersible

Mass:

3.2tons

Cost:

200,000eb

A deep see sub, highly sloped like an egg to better withstand pressure.  Most often used for sea floor exploration or oil well maintenance.  In event of a seal, the sub will fill with a reserve LBM, which will not only serve to balance the pressure, but also provide another 2 hours of oxygen.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: sonar, 8 hours life support, radio, searchlight, LBM backup, marine sensor suite,

 

 

HYDROSUBSIDIUM CAB6

Top Speed:

10mph

Acc/Decc:

5/5

Crew:

1

Range:

40mi

Passengers:

5

Cargo:

100kg

Maneuver:

0

SDP:

80

SP:

10

Type:

submersible

Mass:

3.6tons

Cost:

150,000eb

A utility sub that can be purpose outfitted with a wide range of options including remote arms and a vast number of tools from arc welders to aqua vacuums.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: sonar, 8 hours life support, radio, marine sensor suite, whatever tools and utility options the buyer can afford.

 

 

OTEC GK1

Top Speed:

15mph

Acc/Decc:

5/5

Crew:

1

Range:

50mi

Passengers:

8

Cargo:

1000kg

Maneuver:

-1

SDP:

100

SP:

20

Type:

submersible

Mass:

4.6tons

Cost:

280,000eb

The GKI has a variety of uses, but its most common is that of a submersible bus or cargo van.  A necessity at undersea installations.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: sonar, 8 hours life support, radio, marine sensor suite,

 

 

HYDRO SUBSIDIUM ACHS

Top Speed:

mph

Acc/Decc:

5/5

Crew:

5

Range:

200mi

Passengers:

12

Cargo:

20,000kg

Maneuver:

-2

SDP:

150

SP:

20

Type:

submersible

Mass:

25tons

Cost:

685,000eb

The ACHS is the largest commercially available cargo sub.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: sonar, 144 hours life support, radio, marine sensor suite,

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