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Here is my adaptation of the APC from Aliens

M577 APC
Crew: 2+12

Height: 7 2 (turret stowed)/9 3 (turret raised)

Length: 30 3 (turret stowed)/282 (turret raised)
Width: 11 1
Clearances: 8.5

Acc/Speed: 10/40
Toughness: 30/35/35 (10)
Cost: Military
Notes: Four Wheel Drive, Heavy Armor, Night Vision.

Weapons:
-Dual Linked RE700 20mm Gatlin Cannons (50/100/200, 3d8+2, RoF 3, AP4)

Optional Weapons
M577A: Phased Plasma Cannon (Flame Template, 4d6, RoF 2,AP 6)
M577A1: Free Electron Lasers (25/50/100, 3d8, RoF 3, AP 6)
M577A2: Particle Beam Cannon (25/50/100, 4d6, RoF 3, AP 6)

Info:
The M577 A.P.C. (Armored Personnel Carrier) comes in three variants; M577A,
M577A2, and the M577A3. It's a lightweight, inexpensive vehicle used by the U.S.C.M.,
which can fit into a UD4L Dropship (turret stowed). There's a Tactical Operations Center
in the rear of the cockpit, in which a commander may get audio and video data from his
troops. It also holds a transmitter to send information back to its mothership.

The M577 APC was designed as a lightweight low-cost vehicle, which could be stored
onboard a drop ship for easy transport. The chassis is made of bonded titanium, with a
ground clearance of 22cm. The M577 APC has a crew of two; a driver and a section
commander, and can have a maximum of 12 passengers. The interior of the APC is also
very spacious, allowing for room for weapons and equipment storage. The rear of the
crew compartment houses the Tactical Operations centre, where the section commander
can view sensor screens and maintain contact with the onboard infantry. Weapons
onboard the APC include dual front-mounted RE700 20mm Gatling cannon, and a rear-
mounted turret which moves on rails which run down the back of the APC. The turret can
be one of three variants: M577 A, which is a phased plasma cannon, M577 A1, which is a
pair of free-electron lasers, or M577 A2, which is a charged particle beam cannon.