[gurps] [3e][25 point] WWII US motorcycle couriers

[Brandon Cope]

All characters copyright 2008 by Brandon Cope

These are two US motorcycle couriers. Most other nations used motorcycle troops and these would be similar.

Harley-Davidson WLA: This was the primary US Army motorcycle of WWII, with over 80,000 built. Aside from courier work, it was also used by the military police and to escort convoys. In some cases it was used as a scout although the Jeep (p.W97) was better suited for this role. Cargo was normally carried in saddlebags over a rack over the rear fender. A scabbard (for a Thompson SMG or M-1 carbine) was provided on the right side of he front fender; on the left was a small ammo box. A sidecar was almost never fitted. In game terms, treat it as the BMW R12 (p.W.107) with historical gSpeed 65.
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Joe the Motorcycle Courier #1
Setting: WWII

ST: 11 [10]; DX: 11 [10]; IQ: 11 [10]; HT: 11 [10]

Advantages: Fit [5]

Disadvantages: Addiction (Tobacco) [-5]; Extremely Hazardous Duty [-20]; Fantatacism (Patriotism) [-15]; Honesty [-10]

Skills: Armoury (Small Arms)-10 [1]; Brawling-11 [1]; Camouflage-11 [1]; Climbing-10 [1]; Demolition-10 [1]; Electronics Operation (Communications)-10 [1]; Engineer (Combat)-9 [1]; First Aid-11 [1]; Gunner (Machine Gun)-11* [1]; Guns (Pistol)-12* [1]; Guns (Light Auto)-13* [2]; Guns (Rifle)-12* [1]; Hiking-10 [1]; Jumping-10 [1/2]; Knife-11 [1]; Motorcycle-12 [2]; NBC Warfare-9 [1/2]; Orienteering-10 [1]; Scrounging-11 [1]; Soldier-12 [4]; Spear-8 [1/2]; Sports (Baseball)-10 [1]; Survival (Woodlands)-10 [1]; Stealth-10 [1]; Swimming-10 [1/2]; Throwing-9 [1]; Traps-10 [1]

* +1 from IQ 11

Gear: M-1A1 Thompson, Colt M-1911A1, 2 grenades, bayonet, goggles, standard infantry gear, Harley-Davidson WLA
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Joe the Motorcycle Courier #2
Setting: WWII

ST: 10 [0]; DX: 12 [20]; IQ: 11 [10]; HT: 11 [10]

Advantages: Alertness +1 [5]; Fit [5]

Disadvantages: Compulsive Behavior (Binge drinking) [-10]; Edgy [-5]; Extremely Hazardous Duty [-20]; Impulsiveness [-10] ; Stubbornness [-5]
Skills: Armoury (Small Arms)-10 [1]; Brawling-12 [1]; Camouflage-11 [1]; Climbing-11 [1]; Demolition-10 [1];  Engineer (Combat)-9 [1]; First Aid-11 [1]; Gambling-10 [1]; Gunner (Machine Gun)-12* [1]; Guns (Pistol)-12* [1/2]; Guns (Light Auto)-13* [1]; Guns (Rifle)-13* [1]; Hiking-9 [1/2]; Jumping-11 [1/2]; Knife-10 [1]; Mechanic (Gasoline engine)-10 [1]; Mechanic (Motorcycle)-10 [1]; Motorcycle-12 [1]; NBC Warfare-9 [1/2]; Orienteering-10 [1]; Scrounging-11 [1]; Soldier-11 [2]; Spear-10 [1/2]; Survival (Woodlands)-10 [1]; Swimming-11 [1/2]; Throwing-10 [1]; Traps-10 [1]

* +1 from IQ 11

Gear: M-1 carbine, Colt M-1911A1, 2 grenades, bayonet, goggles, standard infantry gear, Harley-Davidson WLA