GMC Escalade
GMC ESCALADE
Big luxury at its best. That’s GMC’s tagline for the Escalade,
their high-end luxury SUV. The adverts work,
since this is the ride that all the newest trid stars and
music sensations drop a little piece of their first big
payday to own. Rarely do they ever actually drive it,
but they certainly like to show that they can afford it.
It’s after this first big payday that a lot of those stars
have second thoughts, and this is the ride they take to
run for the hills. And thus, the ride that a lot of riggers
working the shadows need to snag control of in order
to get them back where they belong. Or at least back
where the runners will get some nuyen on their sticks.
The Escalade also finds its way onto the secondary market (a.k.a. stolen) quite often. This means they’re available for those of us who might not have the SIN required to make a purchase at the GMC dealership. Due to the types of people who often own them in the first place, the Escalade comes with extra baggage frequently enough for me to feel it necessary to mention here. Mob brats, wannabe gangsters, and thugs with image issues don’t like having their things stolen. Most folks reading this travel in a far more dangerous crowd, but stupidity and ego can be a deadly combination when one of these disaffected punks comes to get their “ride” back.
Also, thanks to the aforementioned types who often purchase this vehicle, extra protection is a common addition. In order to keep the Escalade as luxurious as owners expect, the extra protection is well-hidden. This means you can’t tell if it’s been upgraded without taking it apart. While I’m sure we all trust our grey-market dealers, it’s just something to look out for if you’re buying from someone new.
With a rich target audience, the Escalade packs in the features even when they won’t be used by most. The standard rigger adaptation is great for security companies with wired drivers, but for most casual buyers, it’s something to brag to their golf buddies about. Runners like the option since this thing can dance in the hands of a rigged driver.
Standard Equipment: Amenities (high), anti-theft 2, rigger adaptation
The Escalade also finds its way onto the secondary market (a.k.a. stolen) quite often. This means they’re available for those of us who might not have the SIN required to make a purchase at the GMC dealership. Due to the types of people who often own them in the first place, the Escalade comes with extra baggage frequently enough for me to feel it necessary to mention here. Mob brats, wannabe gangsters, and thugs with image issues don’t like having their things stolen. Most folks reading this travel in a far more dangerous crowd, but stupidity and ego can be a deadly combination when one of these disaffected punks comes to get their “ride” back.
Also, thanks to the aforementioned types who often purchase this vehicle, extra protection is a common addition. In order to keep the Escalade as luxurious as owners expect, the extra protection is well-hidden. This means you can’t tell if it’s been upgraded without taking it apart. While I’m sure we all trust our grey-market dealers, it’s just something to look out for if you’re buying from someone new.
With a rich target audience, the Escalade packs in the features even when they won’t be used by most. The standard rigger adaptation is great for security companies with wired drivers, but for most casual buyers, it’s something to brag to their golf buddies about. Runners like the option since this thing can dance in the hands of a rigged driver.
| GROUNDCRAFT | HANDLING | SPEED | ACCEL | BOD | ARMOR | PILOT | SENSOR | SEATS | AVAIL | COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade | 3/3 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 125.000Y |
(Rigger 57-58)