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Lord Redtail Rathan Captain
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 Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:49 am
Description:The Guysak is a small-scale infantry Zoid and happens to be one of the oldest Zoid designs, based on the older Gurantula (No longer in service), sharing the same basic fuselage and cockpit design. Though it is far slower than the Gurantula, it outclasses its predecessor in terms of firepower, durability and close combat capability. It operates best in sandy deserts, where it is capable of burrowing into the loose soil to launch surprise attacks. Its primary weapon is the AZ 30mm Beam Rifle on its tail, which can optionally be replaced by a 70 mm beam cannon. Aside from a reasonably potent AZ 30mm Beam Rifle on its tail, the Guysak's greatest boon is its ability to burrow. Often, a number of Guysaks would sink beneath the sand and just wait... when an enemy force came by, they'd jump up and attack it. Also, the Guysak's many legs allow it not only to burrow quickly, but also to turn and maneuver extremely well. Unfortunately, they're poorly armored (like the rest of the Zoid) and easy to shoot off. Statistics:Crew: 1 Weight: 22 tons Depth: 10 m Height: 4 m Maximum Speed: 120 km/h Weapons: AZ 30 mm Beam Rifle, Laser Fang, Two Laser Claws Equipment: Smoke Discharger 
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Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 10:15 am
AZ30mm Beam Rifle:
Like the good Scorpion it is, the Guysack’s deadliest (and only ranged weapon) is in its tail. The tail, you see, has an AZ 30mm Beam Rifle, capable of firing 2 shots every second. However, it’s not capable of independent motion and is forced to point at whatever the tail points at. On the plus side, the rifle itself is sturdy, and a bit harder to damage than the rest of the Zoid. Also note that the Guysack’s AZ 30mm Beam Rifle is not meant for use underground, though sneaky pilots will oftentimes expose the tail for quick shots.
Hardened Alloy Pincers:
The Guysack, once again, is a scorpion, and has the pincers to prove it. They’re extremely large, and can be used for piercing, spearing, and crushing. They can also really put the squeeze on you -- even if you’re several times the Guysack’s weight, they’re dangerous. Also, they’re extremely thick and hefty, making them much harder to destroy than the rest of the Guysack. Note that the pincers are also used in the burrowing process.
Burrowing:
The Guysack was one of the first effective burrowing Zoids every created, slightly moreso than the Garantula. It can burrow through sand at top speed (120 kph) and through loose dirt at 80 kph. The Guysack can only go at 40 kph through packed, rocky dirt, and can’t easily burrow through anything else. Note that sanctioned Zoid Battling regulations prevent the Guysack from remaining burrowed for more than 2 rounds. However, in the field, the Guysack can stay underground for much longer. Hours. Days. Monthes. Years.
Smoke Dischargers:
The two tubes behind the Guysack’s head are smoke dischargers. They help the Guysack run away or cover it while it burrows, but are otherwise fairly standard equipment. Note that the Guysack itself doesn’t have the equipment to see through its own smoke.
Motion Detector:
The Guysack has a motion detector, usable only while burrowed. This motion detector allows it to sense any movement, such as that of Zoid, within 200 meters. It uses the large dish mounted to the Guysacks tail to sense vibration (and a uses a few other tricks), meaning that if the dish is destroyed, the ability is useless. Because of the nature of this device, it’s not easy to shield against -- even walking very slowly will set off the detector. Hovering will as well, but the reading will be far more sporadic. This isn't precision equipment, exactly, so the Guysack can’t really pinpoint enemies with it. But it gives a ballpark estimate of distance and direction of the motion, usually accurate to the nearest 5 degrees and 5 meters.
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Lord Redtail Rathan Captain
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