Re: Fusion engine refueling

[char haas <wabbit@execpc.com>]

>>   I got around this in my GURPS/MP game by replacing the units with a
>> 2000 lb Nuclear Power Unit (Kinda an improved RTG), and a Ultra-Tech
>> Storage Battery (20 lb "E" Cell for you GURPS players), both made at
>> "Near-Future" Tech Level 8.
> 
>I've been hearing more and more of this GURPS conversion and liking it
>more and more! Could you do a write-up and put it on the GURPSnet
>site, with a note to GURPSnet-L? It might spark more interest in the
>Morrow Project. Who knows, it might even signal the Powers That Be to
>finally make something like GURPS Survivors.
>
>But seriously, you are powering a vehicle with (nonrechargable) E cells?
>I hope you've got a lot of spare cells. Or are you using rechargable D
>or E cells with a (big) fusion reactor in the bolthole? With that setup
>you can even do away with the lasers' fusion power packs. Turn them into
>rechargable D/E cells and you can just grab a cell from the MPV's store
>of extras to power your laser/chainsaw/whatever. Won't last too long, but
>it might be a bit more realistic. Better wear a carrying rig for the cells
>though.
>

   Sorry Erik, there is no "formal" conversion system that I use - so
nothing to write up...
I just go with whatever seems right to me. I can send you my character
creation notes if you like (short enough) but everyhting else is just off my
head.

   Of course the E Cells are RECHARGEABLE (forgot to mention that), the MP
people weren't stupid (or wasteful). All the vehicles run of 1 (or more) of
the 2000 lb NPU's, with the exception of the Airscout and MP Cycle which run
on the Rechargables. The NPU produces about 225 KW at the above weight,
which is more than sufficient for most vehicles, and still well within the
weight limits of military APC's, etc. The ranger is a problem I admit, as it
either needs 2 NPU's or reduces it's top speed considerably (I haven't
decided which route to go yet), which is a pain
because my team has a Ranger MCP.

  Let me know if you want to see those "Char Gen" notes..... If enough
people are interested I'll just post them here, otherwise I'll try to E-Mail
them.