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Retractable Legs

spider legs · Retractable Legs upgrade

The party's first vehicle upgrade: deployable spider legs that let the food truck climb walls over obstacles.

Story so far

Retractable Legs — 'spider legs' — is the first upgrade Hedy installs on the Big Shot Chicken food truck after Heat One. Deployable only when needed, the legs let the boxy truck climb walls and clamber over obstacles, and they're fast (though not as fast as the alternatives) and not meant to run continuously. Hedy recommends them over the Hover Upgrade (nearly twice as fast, with a modern engine, but no vertical climb) and the always-on All-Terrain-Tire Upgrade (grippy vertical climb but a 25% speed cut and fixed reach).

Carl picks the spider legs, anticipating the obstacle-choked later heats.

Appearance

Retractable articulated spider-like legs that deploy from beneath the food truck.

Role

The party's first vehicle mobility upgrade for climbing and obstacle-clearing.

Relationships

Big Shot Chicken food truck — The vehicle these legs are installed on.
Hedy — Recommended and installed them as her top pick.
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Chapter 8
  • The party's first vehicle upgrade: deployable spider legs that let the food truck climb walls over obstacles.
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