Generic Vehicles

Here are a selection of vehicles commonly found in modern-day settings. This page will continue to grow until we've covered all the major bases for the properties and characters featured in our BESM section, so please check back once in a while.

Also, if you want to contribute statistics to a ground vehicle for this page, please send your write-up to Steve Miller. Mention BESM in the message title. You will receive full credit for your contribution.

Bicycle (1 Mecha Point)

This is a two-wheeled, muscle-powered vehicle that is used by kids to get around, or by adults going to and from work in some urban areas.

Armor: 5 Health: 30

Structural Sub-Attributes
Armor 1 (4 MP), Extra Capacity (1 passenger, 1 MP)

Mobility Sub-Attributes
Manoeuvre Bonus 1 (1 MP), Speed 1 (Max 30 km/h, 1 MP)

Mecha Defects
Exposed Occupants (2 MBP), Less Armor (2 MBP), No Arms (2 MBP), Not So Tough (1 MBP), Restricted Ground Movement (1 MBP)

Bus (10 Mecha Points)

A common form of mass-transit found mostly in major urban areas. Bus-routes also typically go from rural communities to outlying train stations.

Armor: 10 Health: 75

Structural Sub-Attributes
Armor 1 (4 MP), Extra Capacity 4 (35 seated, up to 50 with handrails) (4 MP), Toughness 2 (8 MP)

Mobility Sub-Attributes
Ground Speed 2 (Max. 85 km/h, 4 MP)

Other Sub-Attributes
Accessories 1 (Radio) (1 MP)

Defects
Awkward Size (3 MBP) , No Arms (2 MBP), Noisy (1 MBP), Not So Tough (2 MBP), Partial Armor (1 MBP),
Poor Maneuverability (1 MBP), Restricted Ground Movement (Road-bound) (1 MBP)

Car, Passenger (8 Mecha Points)

These are by far the most common vehicles on the city streets, used both by civilians and low-ranking government functionaries and workers. They are driven by normal citizens and come in two-door and four-door models. Some are hatchback models and the back seats of these models can be collapsed to exchange passenger capacity for extra cargo space.

Armor: 10 Health: 40

Structural Sub-Attributes
Armor 1 (4 MP), Extra Capacity 2 (driver, plus 3 passengers, 2 MP)

Mobility Sub-Attributes
Ground Speed 3 (Max. 110-150 km/h, 6 MP)

Other Sub-Attributes
Accessories (Any 2-3 accessories, 2 MP)

Defects
Awkward Size (2 MBP), Noisy (1 MBP), No Arms (2 MBP), Restricted Ground Movement (Roadbound, 1 MBP)

Jet Ski (3 Mecha Points)

These are the water-borne equivalent of motorcycles--fast, maneuverable, and only capable of carrying a couple of passengers. They are primarily used for recreational purposes on lakes and rivers, but occassionally villains will use them as escape vehicles.

Structural Sub-Attributes
Armor 1 (4 MP), Extra Capacity (1 passenger, 1 MP)

Mobility Sub-Attributes
Water Speed 4 (Max 90 km/h, 8 MP), Manoeuvre Bonus 2 (2 MP)

Mecha Defects
Awkward Size (1 MBP), Exposed Occupants (2 MBP), Less Armor (2 MBP), No Arms (2 MBP), No Ground Movement (2 MBP), Noisy (1 MBP)

Limousine (12 Mecha Points)

High-ranking corporate executives, politicians, celebrities, and other rich or important people travel in these luxurious, oversized passenger vehicles.

Armor: 10 Health: 55

Structural Sub-Attributes
Armor 1 (4 MP), Extra Capacity 2 (driver, plus 5 passengers, 2 MP), Toughness 1 (4 MP)

Mobility Sub-Attributes
Ground Speed 3 (Max. 105-140 km/h, 6 MP)

Other Sub-Attributes
Accessories (Cell phone, one-way windows, TV, wet bar, plus 1-2 additional accessories, 3 MP)

Defects
Awkward Size (2 MBP), Noisy (1 MBP), No Arms (2 MBP), Not So Tough (1 MBP), Restricted Ground Movement (Roadbound, 1 MBP)

Motorcycle, Civilian (3 Mecha Points)

While there are many breeds of motorcycles, the statistics here are intended to be useful for everything from dirt bikes to Ducatis. This compact vehicle is a favorite of speed-freaks of all stripes.
Image ©1990, 2002 Kosuke Fujishima

Armor: 5 Health: 35

Structural Sub-Attributes
Armor 1 (4 MP)

Mobility Sub-Attributes
Ground Speed 3 (Max 150-200 km/h, 6 MP), Extra Capacity 1 (1 passenger, 1 MP), Manoeuvre Bonus 1 (1 MP)

Mecha Defects
Awkward Size (1 MBP), Exposed Occupants (2 MBP), Less Armor (2 MBP), No Arms (2 MBP), Noisy (1 MBP), Not So Tough (1 MBP)

Motorcycle, Police (4 Mecha Points)

The work-horse of the traffic patrol--fast, manoervrable, and impervious to most trafffic jams.

Armor: 5 Health: 35

Structural Sub-Attributes
Armor 1 (4 MP)

Mobility Sub-Attributes
Ground Speed 3 (Max 140 -180 km/h, 6 MP), Manoeuvre Bonus 1 (1 MP)

Other Sub-Attributes
Acessories 2 (police radio, lights and siren, loudspeaker, 2 MP)

Mecha Defects
Awkward Size (1 MBP), Exposed Occupants (2 MBP), Less Armor (2 MBP), No Arms (2 MBP), Noisy (1 MBP), Not So Tough (1 MBP)

Ocean Liner (35 Mecha Points)

An ocean liner is a large cruise ship that is, essentially, a floating luxury hotel. It might be threatened by terrorists, aliens, or giant sea monsters... or one such ship may actually be the location of a villain's secret hideout and many passengers may in fact be his agents and minions.

Armor: 20 Health: 140

Structural Sub-Attributes
Armor 2 (8 MP), Extra Capacity 5 (5 MP), Extra Endurance 2 (2 MP), Toughness 5 (20 MP),

Mobility Sub-Attributes
Water Speed 3 (Max speed 65 km/h (6 MP)

Other Sub-Attributes
Accessories 5 (Bars, Casinos, Radio, Swimming Pools, and many, many others) (5 MP), Sensors 3 (3 MP), Special Equipment 1 (Sickbay) (1 MP)

Mecha Defects
Awkward Size (5 MBP), Crew Requirement (2 MBP), No Arms (2 MBP), No Ground Movement (2 MBP), Not So Tough (1 MBP), Partial Armor (1 MBP), Poor Maneuverability (1 MBP)

Patrol Car, City (8 Mecha Points)

Japanese traffic enforcement officers (such as those featured in “You’re Under Arrest!”) use the sub-compact Honda Today model as their standard patrol. This car is ideal for manoeuvering the narrow alleys and crowded main streets of Tokyo, but its two cylinder engine does not make it a vehicle suitable for pursuit of other cars.
(This is the car that Aoi and Yuriko use when on the beat, for example.)

Armor: 10 Health: 40

Structural Sub-Attributes
Armor 1 (4 MP), Extra Capacity 2 (driver, plus three passengers; the back seat can be collapsed to provide additional cargo space. 2 MP),

Mobility Sub-Attributes
Ground Speed 3 (Max. 120-150 km/h, 6 MP)

Other Sub-Attributes
Accessories (Lights and Siren, Onboard Computer with GPS, Police-Band Radio, 2 MP)

Defects
Awkward Size 2 (2 MBP), No Arms (2 MBP), Noisy (1 MBP), Restricted Ground Movement (Road-bound) (1 MBP)

Snowmobile (3 Mecha Points)

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Snowmobiles are fast, highly maneuverable vehciles perfect for use in winterbound wilderness areas. They can carry riders to places where cars or even people on foot might not be able to reach. The downside is that they only travel slowly in roads or in areas where the snow is thin or spotty.

Armor: 5 Health: 40
Structural Sub-Attributes

Structural Sub-Attributes
Armor 1 (4 MP), Structural Sub Attributes, Extra Capacity 1 (1 passenger; 1 MP)

Mobility Sub-Attributes
Ground Speed 2 (90 kph; 4 MP), Maneuver Bonus 2 (3 MP)

Mecha Defects
Awkward Size 1 (1 MBP), Exposed Occupants 2 (2 MBP), Less Armor (2MBP), No Arms (2 MBP), Noisy 1 (1 MBP), Restricted Ground Movement 1 (snow, half speed on roads; 1 MBP)

Sports Car (5 Mecha Points)

Copyright © 2002 Kosuke Fujishima
These statistics represent the range of fast "muscle-cars," such as Miyuki's Toyota or the Lancia driven by Typhoon Racer. These cars typically only carry one passenger.

Armor: 8 Health: 30

Structural Sub-Attributes
Armor 1 (4 MP), Extra Capacity 1 (driver plus one passenger, 1 MP),

Mobility Sub-Attributes
Ground Speed 3 (Max. 180-200 km/h, 6 MP), Manoeuvre Bonus (1 MP)

Other Sub-Attributes
Accessories (Burglar alarm, plus 1-2 additional features, such as convertible top or cell phone, 2 MP)

Defects
Awkward Size 2 (2 MBP), Less Armor (1 MBP), Noisy (1 MBP), Not So Tough (2 MBP), No Arms (2 MBP), Restricted Ground Movement (Road-bound) (1 MBP)

More to Come!

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