FT: Holds for hauling OGRE/GEV troops...

Hi Guys,

Assuming that the Fleet Books are correct, 1 mass = 100 tonnes, 1 hold
could carry up to 100 tonnes of cargo or troops.  I am planning to use
OGRE/GEV as a ground combat system for a Full Thrust campaign this
summer.  1 NPV =  6 OGRE/GEV points.  This allows 1 bio mass of Sa'Vasku
to be the equivalent of 2 heavy tanks...  

For regular units, cargo space = points / 12.  This means 1 hold can
carry 2 heavy tanks (i.e.. 2 x 50 ton tanks), or 1 supper heavy tank
(i.e.. 1 x 100 ton tank), or 2 platoons of infantry (i.e. 6 squads). 
Player's will build units to deploy, including support forces.	I hope
to have regiment to division level engagements...  

For OGRE's, about 25 points equal 2 holds.  This means a Mark 1 requires
2 holds, Mark II requires 4 holds, Mark III requires 8 holds, Mark IIIB,
Fencer, and Ninja require 10 holds, Mark IV, Mark V, and Fencer B
require 12 holds, Mark VI and Dopplesolander require 16 holds.	Note
that each can be carried in only one cargo bay.  To make this a greater
limitation, freighters are going to have their holds divided between six
cargo bays...  Special OGRE transports are possible, instead of holds,
they have a hanger large enough to carry the OGRE; the usually 1.5 x
mass carried is used.  

Any comments???  Did I forget something???

Why am I not using Dirtside?  You have to win one to four battles to
conquer each planet.  With 2 man-hours to set-up and 1 man hour to
strike per battle, miniatures are not do able.	But I have lots of
Panzer Leader, Panzer Blitz, and Arab-Israeli Wars mapboards that can be
set up and struck in minutes...  

By the way, does anyone have ideas for Sa'Vasku or Phalon bio units for
OGRE/GEV???

ias