Re: [GZG] Kar Vak Beasts

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problem with telepathic control over the beasts is what happens to the
controller when the beast gets shot? Traditionally being in a telepathic
bond with someone else when they die is a very bad thing....

The purpose of most riding beasts is typically transport to the battle
area so that the infantry are less tired than them walking. A big
predatory beast might be hard to control, hence why cavalry ride horses
rather than bears.

I'd use the mounts as extra mobility and as allowing the rider to carry
a heavier weapon and or more ammo. See the recent discussion on SAWs. A
cavalry unit could all carry SAW weapons if the mount carries the extra
ammo.

Mounts were also trained to lie down, so could count as cover, if you
care about the mounts survivability you could have the mount wear some
kind of balistic body armour. A good idea especially if you are in a
telepathic link with your cover.

Depending on your PSB on sensors cavalry could also be stealthy compared
to vehicles, possibly lower heat signature, less noise and no EM
emmissions. The drawback being they woudl be vulnerable to small arms
and biochem weapons.

I'd definately try and avoid anything resembling the charge of the light
brigade, for similar reasons.

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From: DAVID MEBUST <dmebust@yahoo.com>
To: gzg-l@vermouth.csua.berkeley.edu
Sent: Thursday, 5 February, 2009 11:16:07 AM
Subject: [GZG] Kar Vak Beasts

I am working on some Kra Vak riding beasts. I got to thinking about what
info there was out there regarding the beasts. Not much is what I have
found. Basic movement is 10" act as Calvary per the rules. Hu not much,
any thoughts out there? I wondered what other functions the beast could
have. Perhaps the beasts are telepathically connected to their rider (or
unit leader). They could be controled to defend or attack as needed. Yes
I knoe that Kra Vak have enough trouble keeping themselves under control
let alone someone (something) else. The beast figures look fierce and
just seemed to need a role to play in the game. Plus I like the idea of
suppressing an enemy squad with withiring fire and then sending in the
beasts to feed, I mean finish them off in close combat. Again just
looking for thoughts out there on the subject.

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