Road Trains: The Caravans' Choice for Crossing the Wasteland

In "Satoshi's Secret," Brenda's caravan network employs Australian-style road trains for reasons that go beyond mere cargo capacity. These massive vehicle combinations, with their multiple trailers and imposing presence, proved ideal for navigating the dangerous wastelands between jurisdictions.

Defensive Advantages

The sheer size of road trains serves as a natural deterrent to raiders. Like their Australian predecessors, these vehicles' mass and momentum make them difficult to stop or hijack. When multiple road trains travel together, they create an even more formidable presence.

Self-Sufficiency

Road trains can carry not just cargo, but all the supplies needed for long-distance travel through hostile territory: fuel, water, spare parts, and provisions. Their multiple trailers allow for mobile workshops, living quarters, and storage - essential for a network that operates independently of local infrastructure.

Psychological Impact

The sight of these massive vehicles, especially at night, creates an almost mythical impression. This helps the caravans maintain their mysterious reputation while discouraging curious onlookers from getting too close.

Practical Necessity

With many roads damaged or destroyed, road trains' robust construction and high ground clearance allow them to forge their own paths when necessary. Their design, proven in Australia's Outback, translates perfectly to post-collapse terrain.

The caravan network's choice of road trains reflects a deep understanding of both practical needs and psychological warfare. Like everything else about the caravans, these vehicles serve multiple purposes - transportation, defense, and the maintenance of their enigmatic reputation.