Ace - Phantom Transporter

Brick Count: 658

In the ceaseless fighting between the Brick Rigs Armed Forces and the Desert Worms, casualties continue to rise. Among them was a lone driver leading the way for a Desert Worms convoy through the canyon. Upon entering the paved road after a long, treacherous journey through the rocky cliffs, all seemed clear.

Then, bullets rained upon the convoy from the left side, and orders were quickly given to speed up. Wounded, the driver of truck Ace continued to lead the way, not wanting to risk the safety of any of his brothers in arms. Suddenly, a loud explosion rocked the canyon, as a tank shell had pierced the engine bay from behind the convoy. The explosion, followed by the sight of heavy smoke and dripping oil, signified that the truck's engine was done. The driver quickly ran out to make sure the rest of the convoy passed safely, but was hit by enemy fire before collapsing in the door of the truck.

When the battle was done, all that remained was the truck, with many bullet holes in its side, and a heavily burned engine. Much of the cargo was raided before Desert Worms backup could arrive, and all that was left of the truck was hauled off to the scrap heap.

However, the commander's soul still lays behind the closed doors of the truck, eternally fighting a long-lost battle. It has been said by the scrap yard owner that the truck may mysteriously have its lights turned on, or may drip oil that was drained long ago. It was left alone in the yard due to the creepy happenings of the vehicle, and some have even said they hear a loud diesel engine from the yard at night. Still, the truck fights the battle of that day.

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Heavily based on the AM General M929 truck, and other types of heavy armored haulers.