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Out of Character InformationIntent: To create an awesome armoured truck for the use of Torr Industries and it's customers.
Image Source: Credited under image(s).
Canon Links: N/A
Restricted Missions: N/A
Primary Source: N/A
Production Information
Manufacturer: Torr Mechanical Designs and Schematics
Model: N/A
Affiliation: Torr Industries
Modularity: Anything equipped with a compatible hook may be attached on the back of the main truck.
Production: Limited
Material:
Reinforced Durasteel Frame
Duranium Outer Plating
Insulfoam Lined Walls
Titanium Inner Plating
Vehicle Components
Electrical Components
Technical Specifications
Classification: Armoured Truck
Role: Cargo Transport / Passenger Transport
Size:
8m Length (Varying depending on attachment)
3m Width
5m Height
Weight: 42,500 kg
Minimal Crew: 1
Optimal Crew: 2
Propulsion: Wheels
Speed: Slow 50 km/ph
Maneuverability: Low
Armaments: None
Defences: High
Reinforced Durasteel Frame
Duranium Outer Plating
Insulfoam Lined Walls
Titanium Inner Plating
Squadron Count: 3
Passenger Capacity: 2 (More depending on attachment)
Cargo Capacity: 200 kg (More depending on attachment)
Special Features
- Heavily Armoured
- Heat Resistant
- Able to pull more than 362,000 kg of Cargo
- Inbuilt Communication System
Strengths
Heavily Armoured: The 'Rhino' Truck was made to be durable and heavily armoured to be able to withstand significant firepower or environmental factors.
Heat Resistance: Due to the Insulfoam layer between the Duranium outer plating and the Titanium inner plating - the 'Rhino' is resistant to heat.
Pulling Machine: As is the purpose of a cargo truck, the 'Rhino' can pull tonnes upon tonnes of cargo in containers attached to the back of the vehicle over large distances.
Weaknesses
Slow: Depending on the amount of cargo attached to the back of the truck, it is generally quite slow.
Restricted Maneuverability: Also depending on the amount of cargo attached to the back of the truck, it's maneuverability is extremely restricted and it often struggles around sharp corners.
No Armaments: Possibly the biggest weakness of the 'Rhino' is that it literally has no armaments. This means it has no means of fighting back - should it ever need to.
Couplings: Due to the design of the truck, the couplings that connect the trailers and the main body are exposed and are easily dis-connected which could lead to the trailers being left behind or stolen.
Description
The 'Rhino' was an armoured cargo truck manufactured by Torr Industries in anticipation of their Elysian Sunset project on the planet Elysian. It was designed to be able to easily transport tonnes upon tonnes of materials around Sircuse and other cities throughout the galaxy. Although it was originally designed for this project, due to it's cost effectiveness, it was later decided that Torr Industries would distribute the product to it's customers.
Although it can pull so much cargo, it of course has it's setbacks. For example, the 'Rhino' has no armaments at all - meaning it has to rely solely on it's defences. Luckily enough, it's defences are relatively good. Another two of it's weaknesses go hand in hand - it's speed and maneuverability. Although these two do depend on the amount of cargo on the back of the truck, it is very rare that you will see a 'Rhino' without cargo attached to it - unless, of course, it is heading to pick some cargo up.
However, with all these weaknesses, it comes with it's strengths also. Some of these include it's resistance to fire and heat due to the insulfoam layer between the outer plating and the inner plating of the hull; it's ability to haul tonnes of cargo over large distances and it's durable hull. Overall, it has the ability to pull around 10 trailers of cargo behind it, though any more than 2 would make it impractical going around corners.
