Re: GEV capabilities, was RE:Tank Riders {SG2]

Thomas spake thusly upon matters weighty: 
> i don't know that sanitation tanks would be that hard to empty if
properly
> designed. some sort of postprocessing to reduce all waste to liquids,
then
> pump it into disposable plastic sacs along with a polymer, so it sets
into
> rigid, easy-to-handle Human Waste Modules. same size as IAVR warhead
for
> use in last-ditch defences.

Now that was funny. 
 
> the link from tank to grunt will probably carry power, data, air and
> water; there could be another, larger, pipe to hook up to an ifv or a
> Combat Quartermaster Convenience Vehicle to carry over food. you could
> also send a little robot through to give the wearer a wash and shave,
like
> they use for welding the inside of gas pipelines. remeber: engineers
don't
> know when to stop.

Hmm. Attach to the APC, get water, air,  power and comms. Attach 
to a QM vehicle, with a special reloader rig, get ammo, missiles, 
commo, power, air, water and food. In extremis, nanites living in 
your suite keep you feeling morning fresh throughout your stay, AND 
they help to seal wounds, numb pain, remove sweat, etc. When you 
resupply from the provider, you just download a new batch of fresh 
nanites and flush the old ones.  Wow. The things you could do....

Tom. 
 
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