From: | Rick j Federle griffinhq@****.com |
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Subject: | The Golem |
Date: | Tue, 9 Feb 1999 16:20:26 -0500 |
>Well, let's see. You've got electric, methane, gasoline, and diesel
>to really pick from. I'm not too sure about methane, but if you make
>it a gasoline or diesel IC engine powering the bugger, it's going to
>be a big ass engine (and fuel tank) strapped to your ass. So let's
>rule out gasoline and diesel. That leaves us with methane and
>electric. Methane would probably give you better power (ie, speed,
>acceleration, and load ratings) but you still have to worry about the
>fuel tank. Electric has the advantage of having a low signature, most
>likely will be low weight, and the only thing limiting the power
>supply (ie, battery) is cost (ie, increasing the "fuel" capacity for
>an electric vehicle does not subtract from load or CF.).
>
>If I were you, I'd make the power suits electric except when heavy
>duty power is needed.
>
Thanks. I'm finally able to figure out the cost (and such) for my power
armor. If anyone wants power armor stats (or labor stats), feel free to
email me.
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