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Stargrunt II: Zyran Thunders Mercenary Mechanized Infantry Platoon

The Zyran Thunders are a mercenary company from the Traveller scenario Thunder on Zyra (JTAS #11). They are intended as a security force for a megacorporate installation. Air defense and armor are supplied by their employers.

TO&E:

Dismounted Infantry

MobilityD6 (normal foot)
ArmourD6 (TL10 Combat Environment Suit)
SensorsD6 (Basic)
QualityRegular

12 Squads (8 men + 2 APC crew)

3 Platoon HQs (8 men -- Lieutenant, Platoon Sergeant, 2 specialists, 2 GMS/L teams - + 2 APC crew)

1 Company HQ (8 men + 2 APC crew)

2 Mortar Sections (6 men -- driver, commander, 4 mortarmen)

2 Heavy Weapons Sections (6 men -- driver, commander, GMS/H gunner/loader, AutoRAM-GL team)

Vehicles:

15 Hover-APCs

MOBILITY:Fast GEV
SIZE CLASS:3 (Medium -- D8)
ARMOUR:3 front, 2 side
WEAPONRY:Turret mounting:
GAC/2 (VRF Gaussgun) with ENHANCED FireCon
(FireCon D8, Base IMPACT 2xD12*)
Coaxial AutoRAM-GL
(FIREPOWER D12, IMPACT D8*)
CREW:2 (Driver, Commander/Gunner)
TROOP SPACE:8
EQUIPMENT:ENHANCED Sensors (D8)
ENHANCED ECM (D8)

1 Command Post APC

Basic APC with COMMAND/CONTROL CENTRE replacing troop spaces.

4 Basic Weapons Sleds

MOBILITY:Fast GEV
SIZE CLASS:2 (Small -- D10)
ARMOUR:1 overall
WEAPONRY:ALMG on hatch pintle (FIREPOWER D8, IMPACT D10)
CREW:2 (Driver, Commander/Gunner)
SPACE:10 troops or equivalent
EQUIPMENT:BASIC Sensors (D6)
BASIC ECM (D6)