diff --git a/mods/cnc/minimal.ini b/mods/cnc/minimal.ini
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..562c3ea8c0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/cnc/minimal.ini
@@ -0,0 +1,106 @@
+; The bare minimum rules required for the game to run
+; The linecount of this file should reduce to zero as we port things to traits
+
+[General]
+ConditionRed=25%        ; when damaged to this percentage, health bar turns red
+ConditionYellow=50%     ; when damaged to this percentage, health bar turns yellow
+RefundPercent=50%       ; percent of original cost to refund when building/unit is sold
+RepairRate=.016         ; minutes between applying repair step
+URepairPercent=20%      ; [units only] percent cost to fully repair as ratio of full cost
+URepairStep=10          ; [units only] hit points to heal per repair 'tick' for units
+BuildSpeed=.8           ; general build speed [time (in minutes) to produce a 1000 credit cost item]
+
+OreGrows=yes            ; Does ore grow denser over time?
+OreSpreads=yes          ; Does ore spread into adjacent areas
+GemValue=50             ; gem credits per 'bail' carried by a harvester
+GoldValue=25            ; gold credits per 'bail' carried by a harvester
+GrowthRate=.3            ; minutes between ore (Tiberium) growth
+BailCount=28            ; number of 'bails' carried by a harvester
+;; OreChance is missing from rules.ini but referenced
+;; LowPowerSlowdown is missing from rules.ini but referenced
+
+GapRegenInterval=.1     ; gap generators will regenerate their shroud at this time interval
+SubmergeDelay=.02       ; forced delay that subs will remain on surface before allowing to submerge
+
+
+; ******* Land Characteristics *******
+
+; clear grassy terrain
+[Clear]
+Foot=90%
+Track=80%
+Wheel=60%
+Float=0%
+Buildable=yes
+
+; rocky terrain
+[Rough]
+Foot=80%
+Track=70%
+Wheel=40%
+Float=0%
+Buildable=no
+
+; roads
+[Road]
+Foot=100%
+Track=100%
+Wheel=100%
+Float=0%
+Buildable=yes
+
+; open water
+[Water]
+Foot=0%
+Track=0%
+Wheel=0%
+Float=100%
+Buildable=no
+
+; cliffs
+[Rock]
+Foot=0%
+Track=0%
+Wheel=0%
+Float=0%
+Buildable=no
+
+; walls and other man made obstacles
+[Wall]
+Foot=0%
+Track=0%
+Wheel=0%
+Float=0%
+Buildable=no
+
+; ore (Tiberium)
+[Ore]
+Foot=90%
+Track=70%
+Wheel=50%
+Float=0%
+Buildable=no
+
+; sandy beach
+[Beach]
+Foot=80%
+Track=70%
+Wheel=40%
+Float=0%
+Buildable=no
+
+; craggy riverbed
+[River]
+Foot=0%
+Track=0%
+Wheel=0%
+Float=0%
+Buildable=no
+
+; special tile for bridge hacks
+[Special]
+Foot=100%
+Track=100%
+Wheel=100%
+Float=100%
+Buildable=no
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diff --git a/mods/cnc/mod.yaml b/mods/cnc/mod.yaml
index 83c8a942d6..67ebaacd55 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/mod.yaml
+++ b/mods/cnc/mod.yaml
@@ -30,27 +30,27 @@ Packages:
 
 
 LegacyRules:
-	mods/ra/rules.ini:	More or less original Red Alert rules file.
-	mods/ra/units.ini:	OpenRA patches
+	mods/cnc/minimal.ini: Dummy definitions to stop the game crashing
+	mods/cnc/weapons.ini: Weapons are still in the old format
 
 Rules:
 	mods/ra/defaults.yaml:		Basic stuff
 	mods/cnc/system.yaml:		Player and world actors
-	mods/cnc/structures.yaml:	Structures
-	mods/cnc/infantry.yaml:		Infantry
-	mods/cnc/vehicles.yaml:		Vehicles
-	mods/cnc/trees.yaml:		Trees
+	mods/cnc/structures.yaml:
+	mods/cnc/infantry.yaml:
+	mods/cnc/vehicles.yaml:
+	mods/cnc/trees.yaml:
 	mods/cnc/civilian.yaml:		Civilian structures and bridges
 	mods/cnc/compat.yaml:		Compatability tweaks for real-ra maps
 
 Sequences:
-	mods/cnc/sequences-structures.xml: Structures
-	mods/cnc/sequences-vehicles.xml: Vehicles
-	mods/cnc/sequences-infantry.xml: Infantry
-	mods/cnc/sequences.xml:	Everything else
+	mods/cnc/sequences-structures.xml:
+	mods/cnc/sequences-vehicles.xml:
+	mods/cnc/sequences-infantry.xml:
+	mods/cnc/sequences.xml:	Obsolete; will disappear once done converting
 
 Assemblies:
-	mods/ra/OpenRa.Mods.RA.dll:	Traits used
+	mods/ra/OpenRa.Mods.RA.dll:	Use the red alert traits
 	
 	
 Maps:
diff --git a/mods/cnc/sequences-structures.xml b/mods/cnc/sequences-structures.xml
index de44708186..0fc354bcaa 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/sequences-structures.xml
+++ b/mods/cnc/sequences-structures.xml
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@
 	<!-- Nod Airfield -->
 	<unit name="afld">
 		<sequence name="idle" start="0" length="16" />
-		<sequence name="damaged-idle" start="17" length="16" />
+		<sequence name="damaged-idle" start="16" length="16" />
 		<sequence name="critical-idle" start="32" length="1" />
 		<sequence name="make" start="0" length="*" src="afldmake" />
 	</unit>
diff --git a/mods/cnc/sequences-vehicles.xml b/mods/cnc/sequences-vehicles.xml
index c02c1a812c..1fca642c9f 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/sequences-vehicles.xml
+++ b/mods/cnc/sequences-vehicles.xml
@@ -15,4 +15,9 @@
 		<sequence name="harvest7" start="60" length="4" />
 		<sequence name="empty" start="16" length="0" />
 	</unit>
+	<unit name="bggy">
+		<sequence name="idle" start="0" length="32" />
+		<sequence name="turret" start="32" length="32" />
+		<sequence name="muzzle" start="0" length="48" src="minigun" />
+	</unit>
 </sequences>
diff --git a/mods/cnc/sequences.xml b/mods/cnc/sequences.xml
index df07e3342f..3c03474e30 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/sequences.xml
+++ b/mods/cnc/sequences.xml
@@ -156,11 +156,7 @@
     <sequence name="idle" start="0" length="32" />
   </unit>
   <!-- jeep -->
-  <unit name="jeep">
-    <sequence name="idle" start="0" length="32" />
-    <sequence name="turret" start="32" length="32" />
-    <sequence name="muzzle" start="0" length="48" src="minigun" />
-  </unit>
+
   <!-- apc -->
   <unit name="apc">
     <sequence name="idle" start="0" length="32" />
diff --git a/mods/cnc/vehicles.yaml b/mods/cnc/vehicles.yaml
index a2a788990a..6cedad9f0c 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/vehicles.yaml
+++ b/mods/cnc/vehicles.yaml
@@ -40,4 +40,30 @@ HARV:
 		Speed: 12
 	Mobile:
 		MovementType: Track
-	RenderUnit:
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+	RenderUnit:
+	
+BGGY:
+	Inherits: ^Vehicle
+	Buildable:
+		Icon: bggyicnh
+		TechLevel: 4
+		Prerequisites: afld
+		Owner: soviet
+		Cost: 600
+		Description: Nod Buggy
+		LongDesc: Fast scout & anti-infantry vehicle.\n  Strong vs Infantry\n  Weak vs Tanks, Aircraft
+	Unit:
+		HP: 140
+		Armor: light
+		Crewed: yes
+		ROT: 10
+		Sight: 2
+		Speed: 30
+	Turreted:
+		ROT: 10
+	AttackTurreted:
+		PrimaryWeapon: MachineGun
+		PrimaryOffset: 0,0,0,-2
+		MuzzleFlash: yes
+	RenderUnitTurreted:
+	AutoTarget:
diff --git a/mods/cnc/weapons.ini b/mods/cnc/weapons.ini
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..993697f12f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/cnc/weapons.ini
@@ -0,0 +1,73 @@
+
+[WeaponTypes]
+MachineGun
+
+; NOTE: WEAPON PROPERTIES ARE NOT EXPOSED BY TIBED; THESE ARE ALL MADE UP
+[MachineGun]
+Damage=40
+ROF=40
+Range=5
+Projectile=Invisible
+Speed=100
+Warhead=SA
+Report=GUN13
+Anim=MINIGUN
+
+
+
+[ProjectileTypes]
+Invisible
+
+[Invisible]
+Inviso=yes
+Image=none
+
+
+[WarheadTypes]
+SA
+
+[SA]
+Spread=3
+Verses=100%,50%,60%,25%,25%
+Explosion=2
+InfDeath=1
+
+[VoiceTypes]
+GenericVoice
+VehicleVoice
+EngineerVoice
+CivilianMaleVoice
+CivilianFemaleVoice
+CommandoVoice
+
+
+;; explicit extension on voice clips overrides the normal `variants` mechanism
+[GenericVoice]
+SovietVariants=.r01,.r03
+AlliedVariants=.v01,.v03
+Select=await1,ready,report1,yessir1
+Move=ackno,affirm1,noprob,overout,ritaway,roger,ugotit
+Die=dedman1.aud,dedman2.aud,dedman3.aud,dedman4.aud,dedman5.aud,dedman6.aud,dedman7.aud,dedman8.aud,dedman10.aud
+
+[VehicleVoice]
+SovietVariants=.r00,.r02
+AlliedVariants=.v00,.v02
+Select=vehic1,yessir1,report1,await1
+Move=ackno,affirm1
+
+[EngineerVoice]
+Select=eengin1,eyessir1
+Move=eaffirm1,emovout1
+Die=dedman1,dedman2,dedman3,dedman4,dedman5,dedman6,dedman7,dedman8,dedman10
+
+[CivilianMaleVoice]
+Select=guyyeah1
+Move=guyokay1
+
+[CivilianFemaleVoice]
+Select=girlyeah
+Move=girlokay
+
+[CommandoVoice]
+Select=girlyeah
+Move=girlokay
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