Talk:AIF/@comment-10905876-20160930185211

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A new drop ship has been developed to assist in orbital deployment of troops in hostile regions. Designated the ATDS-02 Lemming, it is a heavily armored drop pod with limited maneuvering and flight capability. Armored against all but the heaviest fire, it is designed to carry multiple heavy armored vehicles or large contingents of infantry safely to a designated landing zone. A small wing provides some lift, and single-use anti gravity units provide a cushion for landing. Due to the robust design of the craft, it can serve as a first wave deployment craft in hostile territory.

Because of their heavy armor, small wing and limited engine power, the ATDS-02 cannot take off after delivering its cargo. As such, they are designed to serve as bunkers during combat, providing a command post and other field infrastructure for AIF and allied forces. In addition, pilots are trained in ground warfare, either manning their craft as a bunker or crewing one of the armored vehicles carried. Post battle, the craft can be retrieved and repaired by aerospace vessels, for use in later operations. Maximum capacity is four T6-B heavy tanks, or an equivalent load in smaller vehicles.