Equipment

This section contains all available equipment, including weapons, armor, computers, vehicles, and cybernetic enhancements.

Equipment Categories

Weapons - Melee, ranged, and heavy weapons categorized by Progress Level.
Armor - Light-duty, combat, and powered armor descriptions and statistics.
Computers & Programs - Processor types, costs, peripherals, and software.
Vehicles - Land, sea, air, and space vehicles.
Cybertech - Neural interfaces and cybernetic enhancements.
Goods & Services - General equipment and professional services.

Equipment

Goods & Services

This section covers the basic economic rules and general equipment available in the AAA system.

Personal Equipment

Item	PL	Mass (kg)	Cost ($)
Clothing and Accessories
Antiscan weave	7	-	Cost x 3
› Microcircuit fibers can be combined with either ordinary or CF (carbonate fiber) fabric to create a cloth that hampers several types of scanning technology, including infrared, radar, magnetic detectors, X-rays, and weapon detectors. Any detection check using such equipment is made at a +3 penalty when someone wearing antiscan weave is being targeted. Antiscan weave can be used in clothing, backpacks, suitcases, and other items composed partly or entirely of fabric. The price of any such item is three times the base cost of the ordinary version of the item.
Backpack	4	-	100
› This item can be a simple sack, a high-tech pack with many compartments mounted on a frame, or a "designer" version made of some sort of expensive animal hide. The largest packs can hold up to 25 kilos of supplies and other gear.
Bioholster	6	1	150
› Also known as a smart holster, this is a hip-worn device that is keyed to its owner's bioelectric field. When someone other than the weapon's owner tries to take the weapon from the holster, the holster locks the weapon in place, making it impossible to remove. The bioholster includes a motion-detection release system that aids fast draws; when the user's hand approaches in the characteristic draw motion, the holster releases the weapon just in time for the user to catch and aim it without breaking his motion. The holster thus negates the +1 penalty for drawing and using a weapon in the same phase. Smart holsters can be modified to carry melee weapons, but the fast-draw feature only works with small weapons such as pistols, knives, and daggers.
Boots	2	1	100
› This type of footgear comes in a variety of styles.
Briefcase	3	1	60
› A portable container often used for carrying papers, books, small personal items, and office supplies. At PL 5 and higher, briefcases can have special locking mechanisms, secret compartments, hidden cameras and recording devices, and other high-tech additions for the corporate climber on the go.
Business dress	3	-	300
› The clothes an executive wears. For men, this includes the equivalent of a business suit, collared shirt, tie, and dress socks. For women, this includes the equivalent of a woman's business suit or dress with matching accessories. For the true fashion-conscious elite, business dress of superior make and style can be 2 to 10 times more expensive than the listed cost. This sort of indulgence marks the character as a potential member of certain power circles.
Casual dress	3	-	50
› Clothes worn for comfort, play, or relaxation. Casual wear includes jeans, sweat pants, t-shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, and similar garb. Fashionable, designer casual dress costs 2 times the listed price.
Coat	1	1	100
› A heavy outer garment covering the body from the shoulders to below the waist. Sometimes a coat includes a hood.
Fatigues	5	-	50
› These are garments designed for manual labor or worn by the standard soldier of the age.
Formal dress	3	-	500
› Clothes worn by men or women for formal occasions, elegant parties, or a night on the town. Fashion-conscious characters can purchase expensive designer garments that cost up to 10 times the listed price but virtually guarantee that onlookers will be impressed (possibly granting the wearer a bonus on any Personality-based skill checks).
Glasses	3	-	50
› In their simplest form, glasses consist of a pair of lenses mounted in a frame. They are worn to improve vision, to make a fashion statement, or to do both. Designer models are 2 to 3 times more expensive than the listed price. At PL 5, contact lenses become available; cost is $50 for a six-month supply.
Goggles, protective	4	-	25
› These come in various forms for different purposes, the most common being a set of eyepieces that protect the wearer from extremely bright light. The standard model reduces any penalty for operating in bright light by 1 step. At PL 7 a special variety of protective goggles comes into existence for sesheyans. They completely negate any penalty for bright light, and adjust instantly to changes in illumination.
Holster/scabbard	1	1	25
› A holster is a case of leather or similar material shaped to hold a pistol. A scabbard is a sheath of leather or similar material used to hold a sword, dagger, or knife. A concealed holster or scabbard is worn in a place not usually searched and not subject to easy spotting—the forearm, inside of the thigh or calf, the small of the back, or the ankle. The concealment provides a +2 penalty to all but the most intrusive of searches.
Jewelry	1	-	100
› The listed cost is for high-quality costume jewelry. The price for top-quality jewelry can be many times the listed cost, as directed by the Gamemaster. For example, a gold ring might cost as much as $500, while a diamond ring could go for $1000 to $5000 or more.
Pouch	2	-	50
› This is a flexible or hard-covered case worn on a belt at the hip. It includes a few compartments and zippered pockets.
Shoes, athletic	5	-	150
› Athletic shoes (PL 5) have canvas or leather uppers and flexible soles heavily treaded for good traction. The base price is for high-quality "designer" footwear, manufactured to provide maximum support for the foot and ankle.
Shoes, business	4	-	50
› Business shoes (PL 4) are generally stiffer and less sculptured than athletic shoes, with an emphasis on style at least as much as function.
Shoes, formal	4	-	100
› Formal shoes (PL 4) sometimes emphasize style much more than comfort, but are often "required" to complete an outfit of formal attire.
Stealth cloak	8	1	750
› This is a large hooded poncho made from antiscan weave with conductive fibers. In many military forces, the stealth cloak is standard issue for scouts and snipers. When activated, the garment provides the wearer with a +3 bonus on any skill checks involving Stealth. If an observer notices the wearer anyway, the wearer still receives a +1 improvement to his Resistance Modifier against a ranged weapon attack. The cloak uses a charge cell that is good for 6 hours of operation. Extra charge cells cost $100 apiece.
Utility harness	4	-	25
› This is a light, strong utility belt that provides several places to attach packs, toolkits, or similar small devices.
Watch	4	-	50
› The listed cost is for a sturdy, well-crafted, water-resistant timepiece with a lighted display and a built-in stopwatch and alarm. More expensive versions costing up to 10 times the listed price can be adorned with jewels and precious metals.

Item	PL	Mass (kg)	Cost ($)
Communications
Cellular phone	5	-	100
› This is a low-power transmitter and receiver that sends radio signals to a nearby relay tower. At PL 5, the phone is a large handset with a 100 km range. At PL 6, it is the size of a credit card (500 km range). At PL 7, it is a pin or patch (1,000 km range). Cell phone batteries are rechargeable and last for 1 day of use at PL 5 plus 2 days for each PL beyond that.
Comm gear	7	-	175
› The special frequency-agile transceiver inside this micro-thin headset can cover the entire lower part of the electromagnetic spectrum below microwaves. Comm gear has a 1,000 km range for surface communications and can reach high planetary orbit. A charge cell costs $25 and lasts for 30 days.
Command link	5	1	250
› This is a radio transmitter used to interface with a computer that has a matching receiver.
Mass transceiver	7	500	40000
› The ultimate in star system communication, the mass transceiver uses gravity lines to transport cohesive graviton packets. These packets provide instantaneous communication without signal delay or lag. A mass transceiver cannot be used to send signals outside a star system. It requires a portable generator to be functional.
Orbital uplink	5	2	200
› About the size of a dinner plate, this antenna can be trained on orbiting satellites or ships from a planetary surface. It permits a planetwide communication link, even if the user is not in range of ground-based stations.
Radio, personal	5	1	175
› Also known as a walkie-talkie, this is a durable transceiver with a range of 50 km at PL 5 and 200 km at PL 6. No phone circuits or relay towers are necessary.

Item	PL	Mass (kg)	Cost ($)
Medical Gear
First aid kit	4	2	50
› No soldier or outdoorsman should be without a first aid kit. Bandages, gauze, surgical thread and needles, and more advanced medical supplies are included. A first aid kit confers a -1 bonus to a user's Knowledge-first aid skill check, or a -2 bonus on a skill check involving Medical Science-treatment. A first aid kit (or a trauma pack, described below) is necessary if a character wants to use the first aid skill or the Medical Science-treatment skill to heal wounds or stabilize mortal damage. A character who is conscious can use a first aid kit on himself, but the Gamemaster might apply a penalty if he uses the kit to heal wounds or stabilize mortal damage. Typically, a first aid kit is used by a character to treat someone else. A first aid kit contains enough material to provide a bonus on three attempts to heal wounds and up to six attempts to heal stun damage or awaken someone who has been knocked out. It can be used once to stabilize mortal damage. After all of its contents have been exhausted, it must be replaced.
Forensics kit	5	5	250
› Medical examiners and investigators are often required to take samples from bodies or perform autopsies. The forensics kit is an indispensable tool for these operations. It confers a -2 bonus to a character's skill checks involving Investigate and Medical Science in matters of forensic medicine.
Life support pack	7	3	500
› This emergency device can save the life of a dying patient. A successful Knowledge-first aid or Medical Science-treatment skill check is required to apply the life support pack. It prevents the patient from losing any more mortal points (by eliminating the need for him to make Stamina-endurance checks) for as long as the pack's power supply lasts. The device has an internal power cell (rechargeable but not replaceable) that lasts for 5 days. If a life support pack runs out of power, the patient's condition will immediately begin deteriorating: he must make a Stamina-endurance check immediately, and once per hour thereafter, to determine if he continues to suffer an increasing amount of mortal damage, unless he is treated by some other means.
Medical gauntlet	7	2	1250
› This device contains a variety of medical sensors and samplers that can accurately diagnose almost any medical condition known by means of a blood sample and an ultrasonic scan. The gauntlet provides a -1 bonus to Medical Science-treatment skill checks when its user is attempting to diagnose or treat known diseases or wounds.
Medical scanner	6	10	3000
› The forerunner of the PL 7 medical gauntlet, this briefcase-sized machine has inputs and detectors, along with the components necessary for some basic chemical tests, to help a doctor assess a patient's condition and diagnose an illness or determine the severity of the patient's injuries. The scanner provides a -1 bonus to Medical Science-treatment skill checks when its user is attempting to diagnose a known disease or gauge the severity of obvious (visible or detectable) wounds. However, it provides no bonus to the actual treatment of an injury or some other malady.
Anesthetic	4	-	50
› Anesthetics (PL 4) are used to prepare a person for surgery. One injection of anesthetic renders a patient unconscious. Using anesthetic against an unwilling target in combat requires a successful Unarmed Attack, and the victim is entitled to a Constitution feat check to determine the exact effect: Critical Failure, opponent is knocked out (all stun points lost); Failure, opponent suffers d6+2s; Ordinary, d6s; Good, d6-1s; Amazing, d4-1s.
Antibiotic	5	-	50
› Antibiotics (PL 5) are used to fight various types of microbial infection. A person suffering from any one of a variety of diseases can be treated with an antibiotic, which is administered either orally or by injection. The drug gives the patient a better chance of making a successful Constitution feat check in order to fight off the disease, with a bonus dependent on the progress level: -1 at PL 4, -2 at PL 5, -3 at PL 6, and -4 at PL 7. Treatment with antibiotics usually takes 1 to 8 days, and a patient may need several days thereafter to recover full strength. Antibiotics may not be effective against rare or new alien or domestic microbes.
Antiradiation	6	-	100
› Antiradiation serum (PL 6) is a plasmalike solution administered intravenously. Electrolytic solutions help to prevent cell death. A patient gains a -2 bonus to his Constitution feat checks when fighting off the effects of any form of radiation.
Antivenom	5	-	75
› Antivenom (PL 5) is an antidote for a natural poison, such as a snake bite or a scorpion sting. If the victim receives a dose of antivenom within the poison's onset time, he gains a -4 bonus to his Constitution feat check. This bonus is halved if the antivenom is administered after the poison begins to affect the victim. Antivenom may be ineffective on some alien toxins or unusual venoms.
Coagulant	6	-	50
› Coagulant (PL 6) causes clotting at the point of injury without thickening blood throughout the body. A dose of coagulant gives a dying character a -3 bonus to his next Stamina-endurance check, making it much more likely that his condition will not worsen for at least the next 24 hours. Coagulant can be administered by any character who makes a successful Knowledge-first aid skill check.
Psi-enhancer	7	-	150
› These substances help Mindwalkers and talents to perform better by reducing accumulated psionic energy loss due to the use of mental powers. One dose of psi-enhancer restores 2d4 lost psionic energy points, but also gives the patient a +1 penalty on the use of all psionic skills for d6 hours after the drug is administered. If a patient receives a second dose within 24 hours after the first one, the drug's effectiveness is reduced by 2 points (to 2d4-2) and the patient suffers a +2 penalty on all psionic use for d6+1 hours after the second dose is administered.
Sedative	5	-	25
› Sedatives (PL 5) are used to calm people who might be dangerous to themselves or those around them. Sedated individuals suffer a +3 penalty to all action checks and actions. That penalty is reduced by 1 step per hour until the effect of the drug wears off. Using a sedative against an unwilling target in combat requires a successful Unarmed Attack roll, and the victim is entitled to a Constitution feat check to fight off the effects: Ordinary, penalty reduced to +2; Good, penalty reduced to +1; Amazing, drug has no effect.
Stimulant	5	-	25
› Stimulants (PL 5) heighten awareness and alertness, temporarily offsetting the effect of fatigue damage or stun damage or both. Any character, including the one receiving the drug, may administer a dose of stimulant. Each dose of stimulant counteracts some damage, depending on the result of a Constitution feat check by the character receiving the treatment: Critical Failure, 10 points; Marginal, 8 points; Ordinary, 6 points; Good, 4 points; Amazing, 2 points. The damage offset is first applied to fatigue, and then to stuns if any points are left unaccounted for. After d4+1 hours the stimulant wears off, and the amount of damage points indicated by the patient's Constitution feat check are immediately applied to the patient, half as stuns and half as fatigue points. If this leaves the character with no stun points or no fatigue points to spare, he loses consciousness and must recover by resting. The use of a stimulant more often than once every 48 hours is dangerous. Every additional dose of stimulant that a character receives in any 48-hour period provides a cumulative +1 penalty to his Constitution feat check. Also, the first additional dose causes nausea and disorientation that provides a +2 penalty to any action the character attempts in the following 24 hours. Extra doses beyond the second one cause wound damage: d4+1 for the third dose, 2d4+2 for the fourth dose, and so on.
Surgical kit	6	15	1250
› A backpack is required to contain this portable operating theater. It includes all the equipment necessary to perform any surgical procedure short of a cybernetic graft. The kit is necessary if a character wants to attempt a Medical Science-surgery skill check on a mortally injured character without a full medical facility.
Trauma pack I	6	1	200
› A trauma pack is the size of a paperback book. A dedicated computer program, medicine injectors, applicators, synthetic drugs, and artificial blood and skin combine to create a portable emergency treatment center. The device provides a -2 bonus to the user's Knowledge-first aid skill check or a -3 bonus to a Medical Science-treatment skill check involving any attempt to heal wounds or stun damage. A trauma pack (or a first aid kit, described above) is necessary if a character wants to use the first aid skill or the Medical Science-treatment skill to heal wounds or stabilize mortal damage. Typically, a trauma pack is used by a character to treat someone else. A trauma pack contains enough material to provide a bonus on six attempts to heal wounds and six attempts to heal stun damage or awaken someone who has been knocked out. It can be used twice to stabilize mortal damage. After all of its medicinal contents have been exhausted, they must be replenished by installing a refill, which costs $100.
Trauma pack II	7	2	400
› Basically an intelligent, autonomous version of the trauma pack I, this device is designed to be used with body tank armor and some cybernetic body enhancements. When installed, the pack monitors the vital signs of its user and activates at the first sign of damage. When activated, it provides one of the following benefits: Knockout recovery: When the wearer suffers enough damage to use up the last of his stun points, the pack dispenses a drug that immediately restores enough stun points to leave the wearer with damage equal to only half, or one less than half, of his total stun points. Wound recovery: The moment the wearer suffers enough wound damage to use up more than half of his wound points, the pack dispenses a drug that immediately restores d4+2 wound points to the character. Mortal damage: The moment the wearer suffers any mortal damage, the pack dispenses a drug that immediately stabilizes the damage, removing the need for the wearer to make a Stamina-endurance check. All actions attempted by the wearer after receiving the stabilizing drug are made with a +3 penalty until his mortal damage is healed. Each pack contains drugs sufficient for two applications of each function; no more than one of these packs can be rigged on an individual at a time.

Item	PL	Mass (kg)	Cost ($)
Professional Equipment
Chain hoist	4	20	150
› This is a heavy-duty lifting device that uses pulleys, hooks, and clamps. It needs a strong anchor point overhead, and when properly set up can lift as much as 1000 kg.
Cutting torch	5	10	250
› This high-powered, self-oxidizing torch can slice through steel up to 10 centimeters thick. The Technical Science broad skill is necessary for a character to use a cutting torch correctly.
Demolitions pack	5	25	750
› Everything a character needs to blow something up is included in the demolitions pack. The major feature is a pair of 10-kg satchel charges, but 20 meters of primer cord, radio detonators, and wire detonators are also included. This is enough material to bring down an average-size building or bridge, if set up correctly. Additional satchel charges cost $200 each.
Generator, portable	5	25	500
› The portable generator uses an efficient, self-oxidizing chemical fuel to drive a combustion engine and produce electricity. At PL 7, the generator can produce enough power to meet the needs of an outpost containing 10 people. At PL 8, it is a mass reactor capable of providing power for a group of 100 people.
Instrument pack	6	15	500
› This item comes in several versions, each designed for use with a particular scientific skill. When a scientist is engaged in field work and needs to make a complex skill check to determine if he uncovers a piece of knowledge, having an instrument pack lessens the complexity of the skill check by one grade.
Rescue pack	5	20	500
› This backpack-sized unit includes a number of useful devices, including two 50-meter nylon ropes, a general toolkit, a first aid kit, two doses of coagulant, a folding stretcher, two insulating blankets, a light-duty cutting torch, a powered grapnel launcher, and a half-dozen pitons.
Toolkit	4	10	100
› This collection of implements contains a hammer, pliers, adjustable wrench, screwdrivers, nails, bolts and screws, small clamps, and any other common tool. A toolkit provides a -1 step modifier to Technical Science, invention, juryrig, or repair checks.
Toolkit, special	5	10	300
› This is a toolkit designed to support one specific specialty skill under Technical Science, either invention, juryrig, or repair. The specialized toolkit gives the user a -2 bonus to skill checks in that specific field.
Walker	6	200	2000
› The precursor of powered armor, a walker is a heavy-duty construction and cargo handling machine worn by its user like a huge exoskeleton. Its servos and pistons raise the wearer's effective Strength to 18 for purposes of lifting, carrying, or performing heavy labor. The walker is so clumsy and awkward that action checks and combat actions are made with a +3 penalty. The walker's power supply allows 8 hours of heavy work or 16 hours of light work before it needs to be recharged (which takes 4 hours).
Weight neutralizer	7	4	300
› This is a handheld gravity inducer about the size of a hardcover book. It measures the weight of an object it is attached to—which must be made of a substance that is attracted by a magnet—and then generates a perfect counter-field. Under the neutralizer's influence, objects become gravity-neutral. The neutralizer's endurance is 10,000 kg-hours. When its power is depleted, it must be fully recharged (requiring 6 hours) before it can be used again.
Workshop, portable	6	100	1000
› At a mass of 100 kg, the workshop can be stowed in many vehicles. It includes heavy work surfaces, a multipurpose mill and press, a powered table saw and miter, and a variety of other tools. Its principal purpose is to allow a character in a remote area to perform major vehicular repairs. Any complex skill check involving Technical Science or repair is considered to be of Ordinary complexity if the workshop is being used. It takes 1 hour to set up or take down the workshop.

Item	PL	Mass (kg)	Cost ($)
Sensors
Audiorecorder	5	1	50
› A device for recording sound waves on various media. Sizes range from Man-sized units to pocket microrecorders.
Binoculars	4	1	225
› Magnifies distant images 25 times. An object 500 meters away examined as if it were only 20 meters away.
Compass	3	-	25
› A magnetic compass points to the planetary magnetic poles. The inertial compass developed at PL 6 ($100) uses a gyroscope to indicate true north. Using a compass provides a -1 bonus to surface navigation checks.
Goggles, imaging	5	2	300
› Gathers and intensifies existing light to improve night vision. Reduces penalties for low illumination by 2 steps. Imposes a +1 penalty on Awareness checks due to limited field of vision.
Goggles, infrared	5	5	250
› Converts infrared light to visible light. Provides a 3-step penalty reduction in darkness and a -1 bonus to spot targets by their temperature signature.
GPS receiver	5	-	150
› Uses satellite signals to compute exact position and elevation. Provides a -2 bonus on surface navigation checks.
Holorecorder	7	1	1200
› Records holographic images on disks. At least two devices are needed to record a full scene. Range from shoulder-mounted to optical implants.
Microphone, para.	5	3	375
› A parabolic dish that amplifies distant sounds by a factor of 25. Provides a -2 bonus to sound-based Awareness checks.
Psi-detector	6	4	2500
› Concealable and portable device capable of pinpointing psionic activity within 100 meters. Requires a successful System Operation-sensors skill check to operate.
Radar gauntlet	7	7	350
› A small phased-array radar system. Can detect metallic or rocky objects (vehicles, aircraft, powered armor) within 5 km on the surface or 100 km in the air.
Sensor boom	5	1	75
› A telescoping pole (1 to 5 meters) for scouting small spaces or peering around corners without risking life and limb.
Sensor gauntlet	7	7	725
› Combines a broadband electromagnetic scanner, a spectrometer, and a chemical sniffer. Provides a -1 bonus to Life Science, Physical Science, Awareness, and Investigate checks.
Surveillance gear	5	-	250
› Includes contact, tubular, and wireless microphones, radio scramblers, sonic trackers (-1 bonus to Awareness), and signal tracers (12 km range).
Videorecorder	5	-	500
› Device for recording video images. Ranges from shoulder-steadied to microrecorders for helmet mounting.
Weapon detector	6	-	125
› Handheld device using a magnetic resonating field and chemical sniffer to detect weapons or explosives at 1 meter range. Provides a -2 bonus to spot dense objects.

Item	PL	Mass (kg)	Cost ($)
Survival and Miscellaneous Gear
Bedroll	2	4	25
› Range from simple blankets to inflatable, battery-warmed beds depending on Progress Level.
Boots, magnetic	6	4	350
› Allows walking on magnetic surfaces in zero gravity. Magnets can hold a mass of 200 kg. Battery lasts 24 hours.
Cabin, portable	7	40	650
› Backpack-sized unit that deploys into a 4m x 3m cabin. Includes camping unit and bedrolls. Not airtight.
Camping unit	6	10	300
› Combines a portable stove, heater, air conditioner, and refrigerator. Power lasts 2 weeks.
Candle	1	1	-
› combustible cylinder providing light in a 2-3 meter radius. High PL versions burn for 1-2 days.
Climate weave	7	-	Cost x 2
› Fabric containing passive heating and cooling elements. Keeps wearer comfortable from -40°C to 60°C without power.
Climbing gear	4	10	100
› Includes 50m rope, piton hammer, 20 pitons, rappelling belt, and ax. Provides a -3 bonus to climbing checks.
Cooler	4	5	50
› Portable refrigerant unit for medical supplies or perishables. Battery lasts 48 hours.
Emergency beacon	5	10	200
› Transmitter that broadcasts a homing signal detectable from orbit. Battery lasts 3 months.
E-suit, soft	5	10	2500
› Bulky suit with life-support for spacers. Protects in H3 heat and P4 pressure. Armor equivalent to a battle vest.
E-suit, hard	6	20	4000
› Environment suit with polymere plates for H4 heat and P4 pressure. Armor equivalent to heavy assault gear.
Flashlight	4	1	25
› Battery-powered light. PL 5+ models include pinpoint beams or ultraviolet rays. Battery lasts 1 week.
Habitat dome	6	50	1500
› Airtight, insulated 4m dome for sparse atmospheres. Includes beacon, rations, and water purifier.
Jumpsuit	6	3	750
› Shipboard coverall with vacuum mask and seals. Protects against decompression for 1 hour in open space.
Animal, guard	1	varies	varies
› Trained attack dogs or similar. Requires Animal Handling skill to control effectively.
Biolock	6	-	100
› Keyless padlock recognizing bioelectric signatures. Extremely difficult to pick. Has armor rating and durability.
Handcuffs	4	1	50
› Restraints that impose a +3 penalty to actions. PL 6 binders impose a +3 to +5 penalty and cost significantly more.
Holoviewer	7	3	500
› Projector for high-quality 3D holographic images using force field technology. Includes audio and odor emitters.
Psi-restraint (Helmet)	6	2	1200
› fitted with neural interference circuits that add a +4 penalty to psionic powers and a +1 penalty to Intelligence checks.
Psi-restraint (Collar)	6	1	1700
› Necklace restraint with same penalties as helmet; explodes or signals if tampered with.
Psi-restraint (Implant)	6	-	3500
› Base-of-skull implant regulating psionic power with settings up to a +5 penalty.

Equipment

Weapons

Melee Weapons

Weapon	Skill	Type	Damage (O/G/A)	Actions	Avail	Cost ($)
PL 0: Stone Age
Club	Melee-bludgeon	LI/O	d4+1s/d4w/d4+1w	3	Any	10
Acc: 0 Mass: 2 Hide: +12 › A heavy stick or cudgel, simple but effective.
Dagger	Melee-blade	LI/O	d4w/d4w+1/d4+2w	4	Any	20
Acc: 0 Mass: 1 Hide: +3 › A short, double-edged blade used for stabbing or thrusting.
Quarterstaff	Melee-bludgeon	LI/O	d4+1s/d4+3s/d6w	3	Any	15
Acc: -1 Mass: 2 Hide: - › A long, sturdy pole of wood, often shod with iron.
Spear	Melee-blade	LI/O	d4w/d4+2w/d4m	3	Any	15
Acc: 0 Mass: 2 Hide: - › A pole weapon with a sharp point, designed for thrusting.
Unarmed	Unarmed Attack	LI/O	d4s/d4+1s/d4+2s	4	Any	35
Acc: 0 Mass: - Hide: - › Fighting with bare hands, feet, or other natural weapons.
PL 1: Bronze/Iron Age
Gauntlet	Unarmed Attack	LI/O	d4+1s/d4+2s/d4-1w	4	Com	10
Acc: 0 Mass: 1 Hide: +3 › Armored glove that protects the hand and adds weight to punches.
Hand ax	Melee-blade	LI/O	d4+1w/d4+2w/d4+3w	3	Any	50
Acc: 0 Mass: 2 Hide: +2 › A small axe that can be used in melee or thrown.
Mace	Melee-bludgeon	LI/O	d6+1s/d4+1w/d6+1w	2	Com	75
Acc: 0 Mass: 4 Hide: +1 › A heavy club with a metal head, designed to crush armor.
Short sword	Melee-blade	LI/O	d4w/d6w/d6+2w	3	Com	100
Acc: 0 Mass: 1 Hide: +1 › A sword with a blade length between a dagger and a longsword.
PL 2: Middle Ages
Broad sword	Melee-blade	LI/O	d4+2w/d6+2w/d4m	2	Con	200
Acc: 0 Mass: 3 Hide: - › A heavy, double-edged sword designed for cutting.
Flail	Melee-bludgeon	LI/O	d6+2s/d4+2w/d6+2w	2	Com	150
Acc: +1 Mass: 4 Hide: - › A striking weapon consisting of a stick with a swinging metal head.
Great ax	Melee-blade	LI/O	d6+1w/d6+2w/d4+1m	2	Com	100
Acc: +1 Mass: 5 Hide: - › A massive two-handed axe capable of devastating strikes.
Nunchaku	Melee-bludgeon	LI/O	d6s/d6+2s/d8+3s	3	Com	75
Acc: 0 Mass: 1 Hide: +2 › Two sticks connected by a short chain or rope.
Polearm	Melee-blade	LI/O	d6+1w/d4+3w/d4+1m	1	Com	50
Acc: +1 Mass: 5 Hide: - › A weapon with a long shaft and a cutting or thrusting head.
PL 3: Age of Reason
Cutlass	Melee-blade	LI/O	d4+1w/d6+1w/d6+3w	3	Com	100
Acc: +1 Mass: 3 Hide: - › A short, broad sabre or slashing sword, with a straight or slightly curved blade.
Katana	Melee-blade	LI/O	d4+2w/d6+2w/d4+1m	3	Con	1000
Acc: -1 Mass: 2 Hide: +1 › A traditional Japanese sword with a curved, single-edged blade.
Rapier	Melee-blade	LI/O	d4w/d4+1w/d4+2w	3	Com	300
Acc: -1 Mass: 2 Hide: +2 › A slender, sharply pointed sword, ideally used for thrusting attacks.
Saber	Melee-blade	LI/O	d4w/d4+2w/2d4+1w	3	Com	250
Acc: 0 Mass: 2 Hide: +1 › A sword with a curved blade, associated with light cavalry.
PL 4: Industrial Age
Bayonet	Melee-blade	LI/O	d4w/d4+2w/d4m	3	Com	50
Acc: +1 Mass: 2 Hide: - › Originally a dagger crudely attached to a rifle's muzzle, the bayonet eventually becomes a standard attachment. In effect, a bayonet turns a rifle into a spear.
PL 5: Information Age
Combat knife	Melee-blade	LI/O	d4+1w/d4+2w/d4+3w	4	Any	35
Acc: 0 Mass: 1 Hide: +3 › This weapon is a high-tech version of the standard dagger or knife, composed of tempered steel, sophisticated polymers, or ceramic blends. A combat knife is typically equipped with additional features: A small compass can be inlaid in the handle, or a hollow handle can contain several meters of fishing line and a hook, a dozen matches, or some other suitably sized piece of survival gear.
Stun baton	Melee-powered	En/O	d4+1s/d4+3s/d6+4s	3	Com	300
Acc: 0 Mass: 2 Hide: +2 › This low-powered version of the pulse baton is sometimes known as a taser. Above the insulated handle, its surface crackles with a high-voltage, low-current electrical charge that can temporarily short-circuit the human nervous system. Insulated gloves are necessary to prevent the user from accidentally shocking himself. Without gloves, the user suffers Ordinary damage (d4+1s) if his Melee Attack-powered weapon skill check result is a Critical Failure.
PL 6: Fusion Age
Chainsword	Melee-powered	LI/O	d8+1w/d8+2w/d4+1m	2	Mil	1500
Acc: +1 Mass: 5 Hide: - › This device consists of a meter-long blade either built into a heavy forearm gauntlet and power supply or a standard weapon hilt. The blade is edged with a molecule-thin razor of super-tough artificial crystals, driven in chainsaw fashion along the weapon's edge. This provides a powerful cutting edge and a particularly lethal melee weapon.
Pulse baton	Melee-powered	En/O	d8s/d4+2w/d6+2w	3	Con	500
Acc: 0 Mass: 2 Hide: +2 › The first powered melee weapon capable of inflicting lethal damage, the pulse baton is a half-meter-long rod that delivers a concentrated energy discharge when it hits a target. While the baton appears to be a simple flashlight, the operator must wear a pair of insulated gloves to prevent an accidental discharge.
PL 7: Gravity Age
Gravmace	Melee-powered	LI/O	d8+2s/d6+2w/d8+2w	3	Con	850
Acc: 0 Mass: 3 Hide: - › The gravmace consists of a meter-long handle with a gravitonic capacitor inside a striking head. Powerful capacitors manipulate the weapon's mass, making it strike like a sledgehammer while being swung like a willow switch.
Power cestus	Unarmed-brawl	LI/O	d4+2s/d4w/d4+1w	4	Con	500
Acc: 0 Mass: 3 Hide: +1 › The power cestus consists of an elbow-length gauntlet of CF (carbonate fiber) weave, ending in a heavy fighting glove that covers the user's hand. Gravity technology allows the wielder to strike blows of astonishing power with a gloved hand.
PL 8: Energy Age
Star sword	Melee-powered	En/G	d6+1w/2d6w/d4+3m	3	Res	7000
Acc: 0 Mass: 2 Hide: +2 › The star sword generates a complex, phased magnetic field in the rough shape of a sword blade, and then fills the interior of this field with white-hot plasma. On contact, the containment field releases a stream of plasma that can burn or cut through almost anything.
Tri-staff	Melee-powered	En/O	d8+2w/3d4+1w/d6m	3	Res	4000
Acc: -1 Mass: 3 Hide: - › This 2-meter-long staff is topped by a three-pronged blade. When the staff is activated, an internal power source suffuses it with a soft glow. This aura acts as a defensive force field that improves the Strength and Dexterity resistance modifiers of its wielder by 1 step.

Ranged Weapons

Weapon	Skill	Md	Type	Damage (O/G/A)	Avail	Cost ($)
PL 0: Stone Age
Bow, short	Prim-bow	F	LI/O	d4w/d4+2w/d4+3w	Any	100
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): 20/40/100 Act.: 3 Clip: 10 Mass: 1 Hide: - › This is a simple bow made from a single piece of wood. Because archery and bowhunting exist as sports, short bows made of high-tech materials may be readily available at higher Progress Levels.
Sling	Prim-sling	F	LI/O	d4s/d4+2s/d4w	Any	25
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): 10/20/60 Act.: 2 Clip: 10 Mass: 0.1 Hide: - › This weapon is a simple looped strap in which a stone is whirled and then let fly. Small stones originally serve as ammunition, but the sling at PL 2 and higher uses metal bullets, whose aerodynamic shape increases the sling's range by 10 meters in each category.
PL 1: Bronze/Iron Age
Javelin	Athl-throw	F	LI/O	d4w/d4+1w/d4+2w	Com	50
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): Per STR Act.: 1 Clip: 1 Mass: 1 Hide: - › A light throwing spear, sometimes fashioned from metal, the javelin was often used in hunting. Its balance and mass make it an ideal throwing weapon, increasing the wielder's normal throwing range by 50 percent.
PL 2: Middle Ages
Bow, long	Prim-bow	F	LI/O	d4+1w/d6+1w/d4m	Com	200
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): 40/80/200 Act.: 2 Clip: 10 Mass: 1 Hide: - › A famous weapon, the long bow actually exceeds the PL 3 flintlock rifle in range, accuracy, and rate of fire and does nearly as much damage. The long bow remained the weapon of choice for many soldiers long after the advent of firearms.
Crossbow	Prim-bow	F	LI/O	d4+2w/d6+2w/d4+1m	Con	400
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 50/100/250 Act.: 1 Clip: 1 Mass: 2 Hide: - › Consisting of a bow mounted crosswise on a wooden or metal stock, the crossbow is fired much like a gun. Although slower and clumsier than a long bow, it outranges the bow and has superior striking power.
Shuriken	Athl-throw	F	LI/O	d4s/d4w/d4+1w	Com	10
Acc: +2 Range (S/M/L): Per STR Act.: 4 Clip: 1 Mass: 0.1 Hide: +4 › Though these "throwing stars" are not extremely lethal, the metal, sharp-pointed disks are easy to conceal.
PL 3: Age of Reason
Musket, flintlock	Prim-flint	F	HI/O	d6+1w/d6+3w/d6+1m	Com	350
Acc: +2 Range (S/M/L): 20/40/100 Act.: 1 Clip: 1 Mass: 4 Hide: - › The musket was the most successful of the black powder weapons. By later standards it is inaccurate and unreliable, but its 50 to 60 caliber bullet deserves respect.
Pistol, flintlock	Prim-flint	F	HI/O	d4+2w/d6+2w/d4+1m	Com	200
Acc: +2 Range (S/M/L): 4/8/16 Act.: 2 Clip: 1 Mass: 2 Hide: +2 › The flintlock pistol employs the same mechanism and muzzle-loading powder and shot as the flintlock musket.
Rifle, long	Prim-flint	F	HI/O	d6w/d6+2w/d6m	Com	500
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): 30/60/150 Act.: 1 Clip: 1 Mass: 5 Hide: - › Also known as a Kentucky rifle, this flintlock weapon was more accurate than the musket, but fired a smaller ball.
PL 4: Industrial Age
Derringer	Mod-pistol	F	HI/O	d4-1w/d6w/d6+2w	Com	100
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): 2/6/12 Act.: 2 Clip: 2 Mass: 0.25 Hide: +4 › The smallest pistols ever made, these weapons appeared with flintlock actions early in the 19th century but didn't become popular until the 1870s.
Pistol, .32 rev.	Mod-pistol	F	HI/O	d4w/d6w/d4m	Com	200
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): 4/8/30 Act.: 3 Clip: 6 Mass: 1 Hide: +3 › Light revolvers and small handguns are in common use for centuries after their invention. The small size of the .32 caliber makes it ideal for concealment in a hidden holster or pocket.
Pistol, .45 rev.	Mod-pistol	F	HI/O	d4+1w/d4+2w/d6m	Com	250
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): 4/10/40 Act.: 3 Clip: 6 Mass: 1 Hide: +2 › A heavier pistol, it's not quite as easy to conceal as the .32, but delivers greater damage and has longer range.
Rifle, .30 bolt	Mod-rifle	F	HI/O	d4+2w/d6+2w/d4+1m	Mil	500
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 50/100/300 Act.: 1 Clip: 10 Mass: 3 Hide: - › A common infantry weapon, the bolt-action rifle is accurate, but tends to be slow-firing and heavy.
Rifle, .44 lever	Mod-rifle	F	HI/O	d6w/d8+1w/d6m	Com	400
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): 40/80/240 Act.: 2 Clip: 12 Mass: 3 Hide: - › Introduced early in the Industrial Age, repeating rifles such as this weapon were common in the Old West, mainly among hunters and frontiersmen.
Shotgun, 12 gauge	Mod-rifle	F	HI/O	d4w/d6w/d4m	Com	500
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 6/12/30 Act.: 2 Clip: 5 Mass: 4 Hide: +7 › Shotguns come in several different forms, including pump-action, bolt-action, single-shot, and double-barrel. The 12 gauge is a fairly typical pump-action shotgun. Damage from a shotgun is highly dependent on range. At short range, damage is doubled. At long range, all damage results are halved (round down, to a minimum of 1 point).
SMG, .45 cal	Mod-SMG	B/A	HI/O	d4+1w/d4+2w/d6m	Con	600
Acc: +2 Range (S/M/L): 8/16/40 Act.: 4 Clip: -/8 Mass: 4 Hide: - › Popularly known as the "tommy gun," this weapon came into use near the end of the Industrial Age. It was the first of the personal automatic weapons, with the ability to damage more than one target in a single attack. That property made it a highly desirable firearm despite its relatively poor accuracy.
PL 5: Information Age
Pistol, .38 rev	Mod-pistol	F	HI/O	d4w/d4+1w/d4m	Com	100
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 6/12/40 Act.: 3 Clip: 6 Mass: 1 Hide: +2 › This medium revolver comes into widespread use because of its relatively low cost as well as its slightly improved range.
Pistol, .44 magnum	Mod-pistol	F	HI/O	d4+2w/d4+3w/d4+2m	Com	450
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 6/12/50 Act.: 3 Clip: 6 Mass: 1 Hide: +1 › The most powerful handgun of the 20th century, this formidable weapon is renowned for its hitting power.
Pistol, 9mm	Mod-pistol	F	HI/O	d4+1w/d4+2w/d4m	Com	300
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 6/12/50 Act.: 4 Clip: 15 Mass: 1 Hide: +3 › Smaller but deadlier than the .38, the 9mm is an extremely popular handgun in the second half of the Information Age. A high-capacity ammo clip and a rapid rate of fire combine to produce an approximation of autofire, although the pistol is incapable of fully automatic action.
Rifle, 7.62mm	Mod-rifle	F	HI/O	d6+1w/2d4+1w/d4+1m	Con	1000
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 70/140/350 Act.: 3 Clip: 10 Mass: 4 Hide: - › The main battle rifle of the mid-20th century, the 7.62 remains a favorite of marksmen long after lighter, full-automatic weapons supersede it on the battlefield.
Rifle, assault	Mod-rifle	F/B/A	HI/O	d4+2w/d6+3w/d4+1m	Mil	1500
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 60/120/300 Act.: 4 Clip: 30/10 Mass: 3 Hide: - › The assault rifle—the first firearm capable of both burst mode and autofire—is the standard military weapon of the era. Its range and damage are superior to anything that has come before it.
SMG, 9mm	Mod-SMG	B/A	HI/O	d4+1w/d4+2w/d4m	Con	1200
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): 10/20/80 Act.: 4 Clip: -/10 Mass: 3 Hide: +1 › A whole family of small but deadly automatic weapons with astounding rates of fire fall into this category. The submachine gun is an outstanding weapon in a close-in fight, but can't match a rifle for range or accuracy.
PL 6: Fusion Age
Pistol, 9mm ch	Mod-pistol	F	HI/O	d4+1w/d6+1w/d4m	Com	400
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 8/16/60 Act.: 4 Clip: 15 Mass: 1 Hide: +3 › In this weapon, the firing pin and chemical explosive combination of a PL 5 firearm is replaced by a powerful contact delivering a massive shock to the cartridge, which is powered by an electrochemical propellant. On firing, the propellant is converted into a white-hot plasma that expands more powerfully and smoothly than a chemical explosive. The result is a weapon that fires a slug with much higher muzzle velocity than earlier firearms.
Pistol, 9mm zero-g	Mod-pistol	F	HI/O	d4+1w/d6+1w/d4m	Com	500
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 4/10/40 Act.: 2 Clip: 15 Mass: 1 Hide: +3 › This charge pistol has a sophisticated anti-recoil system to neutralize the gun's movement. It allows the user to fire the weapon in weightless conditions without throwing himself into awkward tumbles or turns.
Pistol, 11mm ch	Mod-pistol	F	HI/O	d4+2w/d6+2w/d4+1m	Con	800
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 10/20/80 Act.: 4 Clip: 10 Mass: 1.2 Hide: +2 › This is a heavier version of the 9mm charge pistol, firing a larger round.
Rifle, 11mm ch	Mod-rifle	F/B/A	HI/O	d6+1w/d6+3w/d6+1m	Mil	1500
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 80/160/400 Act.: 4 Clip: 30/10 Mass: 4 Hide: - › The standard 11mm charge rifle features the electrochemical firing system described above for the charge pistol, but includes an automatic mode.
Rifle, 11mm zero-g	Mod-rifle	F	HI/O	d6+1w/d6+3w/d6+1m	Mil	1800
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 30/60/200 Act.: 4 Clip: 15 Mass: 4 Hide: - › Like the zero-g pistol, this rifle fires standard charge rounds with a special anti-recoil system to neutralize its kick.
Shotgun, autoflec	Mod-rifle	F/B/A	HI/O	d4w/d6w/d4m	Mil	2500
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 10/20/40 Act.: 4 Clip: 15/5 Mass: 3 Hide: +1 › The autoflechette gun fires a 25mm round that contains a bundle of tiny, razor-sharp aerofoils. A single hit can carve an unarmored person to ribbons, but the autoflechette gun can also be used in full automatic mode with a rate of fire equal to that of most submachine guns—thus, it can clean out a roomful of targets with a few bursts. Like the standard shotgun, damage from the autoflechette is highly dependent on range. At short range, damage is doubled. At long range, damage rolls are halved (round down, to a minimum of 1 point).
SMG, 9mm ch	Mod-SMG	B/A	HI/O	d4+1w/d6+1w/d4m	Mil	1500
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): 20/40/100 Act.: 4 Clip: -/10 Mass: 3 Hide: +1 › This weapon combines electrochemical charge technology with full automatic action.
PL 7: Gravity Age
Pistol, 15mm sabot	Mod-pistol	F	HI/O	2d4w/2d4+1w/d4+3m	Con	900
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 10/20/100 Act.: 3 Clip: 6 Mass: 2 Hide: - › This small, handheld electromagnetic accelerator hurls a special, discarding-rocket slug at hypersonic velocities. The round fired by this weapon is a miniature scramjet that ignites soon after leaving the muzzle and quickly accelerates to incredible speed. Due to its extremely high velocity, the rocket round is designed to splatter against any appreciable resistance to transfer as much kinetic energy as possible to the target.
Pistol, laser	Mod-pistol	F	En/O	d4+1w/d6+1w/d4m	Con	1000
Acc: -1 Range (S/M/L): 20/40/200 Act.: 4 Clip: 20 Mass: 1 Hide: +3 › Another application of electrochemical technology, the laser weapon uses an electrical charge to raise a chemical mass to brilliant fluorescence. This light is focused through precisely machined artificial crystals and expelled from the weapon as a white-hot beam.
Pistol, mass	Mod-pistol	F	En/G	d6w/d6+2w/d6m	Mil	1200
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 2/6/12 Act.: 4 Clip: 2 Mass: 1 Hide: +2 › Utilizing the gravity induction technology also employed in shipboard weapons systems, the mass pistol throws an artificial, short-lived mass singularity at its target. This gravity point causes horrible damage through tidal effects to both animate and inanimate objects, but it is short-ranged and consumes an enormous amount of energy.
Pistol, stutter	Mod-pistol	F	LI/O	d6+2s/d8+2s/d8+4s	Com	500
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 6/12/30 Act.: 4 Clip: 10 Mass: 1.5 Hide: +2 › This handheld weapon uses sonic energy—audible as a loud, low-frequency rumble—to incapacitate a target. Since the stutter pistol delivers stun damage, it is favored by riot response teams and those who seek to pacify rather than terminate opponents. The stutter pistol doesn't function in a vacuum.
Rifle, laser	Mod-rifle	F	En/O	d6+1w/d6+3w/d4+1m	Mil	1500
Acc: -1 Range (S/M/L): 100/400/1000 Act.: 3 Clip: 12 Mass: 4 Hide: - › The laser rifle is a larger, heavier, improved version of the laser pistol—every bit as accurate as the smaller weapon, and able to hit a target from as far away as a full kilometer.
Rifle, mass	Mod-rifle	F	En/G	d6w/d8+1w/d6+1m	Mil	2000
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 4/12/30 Act.: 4 Clip: 2 Mass: 4 Hide: - › The mass rifle works on the same principle as the mass pistol, but is heavier and has a longer range.
Rifle, quantum	Mod-rifle	F/B/A	En/O	d4+3w/d6+4w/d6+1m	Res	8000
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 80/200/500 Act.: 3 Clip: 15/5 Mass: 8 Hide: - › This weapon is a personal version of the ship-mounted particle beam. It uses a small accelerator to fire subatomic particles at a target. All personal quantum weapons are extremely expensive and highly restricted, making them rare and often illegal to own and operate.
Rifle, render	Mod-rifle	F	En/O	d6+1s/d6+1w/d4+1m	Res	2000
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 50/100/250 Act.: 3 Clip: 8 Mass: 4 Hide: +1 › This weapon utilizes gravity induction technology to strobe through a lightning-quick cycle of attraction and repulsion against the target. This action causes matter to literally tear itself to pieces. A lucky target may escape with bad bruises, surface abrasions, and a thorough battering, but a well-centered hit by the render creates massive body trauma.
SMG, laser	Mod-SMG	B/A	En/O	d6w/d6+2w/d4m	Con	1500
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 20/80/200 Act.: 4 Clip: -/10 Mass: 3 Hide: - › The laser SMG does more damage, has greater accuracy, and fires more shots per clip than previous SMGs.
SMG, stutter	Mod-SMG	B/A	LI/O	d6+2s/d8+2s/d8+4s	Con	1000
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 10/20/80 Act.: 4 Clip: -/20 Mass: 3 Hide: +1 › The automatic version of the stutter pistol is a favored weapon of riot-control police and others who need to knock out a large number of people without inflicting lethal injuries. The stutter SMG doesn't function in a vacuum.
PL 8: Energy Age
Automaser	Mod-SMG	B/A	En/O	d6w/d6+2w/d4m	Mil	20000
Acc: -1 Range (S/M/L): 20/60/120 Act.: 4 Clip: -/20 Mass: 3 Hide: - › This submachine gun is a heavy maser pistol (see below) capable of full automatic fire. It uses a small mass reactor and an internal antenna array to create a broadband blast of electromagnetic energy, combining the nastier features of a laser and a microwave beam.
Pistol, hvy maser	Mod-pistol	F	En/G	d6+1w/2d4+1w/d4+1m	Mil	12000
Acc: -1 Range (S/M/L): 20/40/80 Act.: 3 Clip: 30 Mass: 2 Hide: +1 › The heavy maser pistol harnesses the power of a miniature mass reactor to create destructive bolts of broadband electromagnetic radiation. This results in a beam with the cutting or penetrating power of a high-grade laser, coupled with the scorching and charring of a microwave burst.
Pistol, maser	Mod-pistol	F	En/O	d6w/d6+2w/d4m	Con	8000
Acc: -2 Range (S/M/L): 10/20/60 Act.: 4 Clip: 40 Mass: 1 Hide: +2 › The maser pistol—one of the most accurate weapons ever produced—is a less powerful version of the heavy maser pistol.
Rifle, hvy maser	Mod-rifle	F/B/A	En/G	d8+1w/d12w/d6+1m	Mil	18000
Acc: -1 Range (S/M/L): 40/200/500 Act.: 3 Clip: 60/20 Mass: 5 Hide: - › This weapon works on the same principles as the maser pistol, but adds greater range and full auto capability.
Rifle, maser	Mod-rifle	F/B/A	En/O	d6+2w/2d4+2w/d4+2m	Mil	15000
Acc: -2 Range (S/M/L): 60/120/400 Act.: 4 Clip: 90/30 Mass: 4 Hide: - › This is a smaller, more accurate, and less powerful version of the heavy maser rifle.

Heavy Weapons

Weapon	Skill	Md	Type	Damage (O/G/A)	Avail	Cost ($)
PL 4: Industrial Age
Flamethrower	Hvy-direct	F	En/O	d6w/d6+3w/d8+3w	Mil	500
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 6/12/30 Act.: 2 Clip: 12 Mass: 22 Hide: - › This device consists of an incendiary fuel tank (worn slung across the back) and a gunlike nozzle and hose. The weapon projects a stream of ignited fuel that can hit a target as far away as 30 meters. Fireproof or heat-shielded objects suffer half or no damage depending on the level of their protection. Flammable objects ignite and continue to burn for d6 rounds, suffering d4-2 points of wound damage each round or until the fire is extinguished. A flamethrower weighs 6 kg when its tank is empty.
Grenade, frag.	Athl-throw	F	HI/G	d4w/d4+2w/d6+2w	Mil	75
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): Per STR Act.: 2 Clip: 1 Mass: 1 Hide: +2 › The earliest version of this explosive device is difficult to throw accurately, but it can do formidable damage to anything that's nearby when it goes off. All targets within 2 meters of a frag grenade's explosion suffer Amazing damage (d6+2w); targets within 6 meters suffer Good damage (d4+2w); and targets within 10 meters suffer Ordinary damage (d4w). Anything farther than 10 meters away isn't affected by the blast.
Machine gun, .30	Hvy-direct	A	HI/O	d6w/d6+3w/d6m	Mil	2000
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 60/200/600 Act.: 4 Clip: 50 Mass: 10 Hide: - › This fairly light, air-cooled machine gun came to prominence on battlefields of the era. The mechanism behind the machine gun is brilliant and simple: propellant and energy left over from expending a round of ammunition is used to load the next round into the chamber. It fires its bullets in rapid succession—much faster than a character could empty a single-shot gun.
Rocket launcher	Hvy-direct	F	HI/G	d6w/d4+3w/d4m	Mil	1200
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): 30/60/150 Act.: 1 Clip: 1 Mass: 5 Hide: - › Introduced as an infantryman's antitank weapon, the shoulder-fired rocket launcher is also useful for busting bunkers and heavy fire support. Many PL 5 variations of this weapon (the LAW rocket, the RPG-7, etc.) also exist.
PL 5: Information Age
Grenade launcher	Hvy-indirect	F	As load	As load	Mil	1000
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 50/200/350 Act.: 3 Clip: 1 Mass: 2 Hide: - › While there are grenade launchers that mount on rifles, this item is a separate weapon specifically designed to fire small, explosive shells. The standard launcher can accommodate a variety of loads. The two basic types of launchers are the 40mm hand mortar and the 6x40mm six-shot launcher. The hand mortar resembles a simple breech-loading, single-barreled shotgun. The six-shot looks like an oversized revolver mounted on a shotgun stock. Unlike the hand mortar, the six-shot can hold six grenades at once (but can only fire them one at a time). It also costs four times the listed price. In other ways, it's identical to the hand mortar.
Grenade, concus.	Athl-throw	F	LI/O	d6+2s/d4w/d4+1w	Mil	75
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): Per STR Act.: 2 Clip: 1 Mass: 0.5 Hide: +3 › The concussion grenade is basically a half-kilogram block of TNT in a cardboard wrapper. It has a pin and arm mechanism, but no fragmentation material. The concussion grenade is considered an offensive weapon, since it can be thrown by troops in open terrain without fear of causing themselves shrapnel damage. All targets within 2 meters of a concussion grenade's explosion suffer Amazing damage (d4+1w); targets from 2 to 4 meters away suffer Good damage (d4w); targets from 4 to 6 meters away suffer Ordinary damage (d6+2s); and targets beyond 6 meters aren't damaged by the blast.
Grenade, incend.	Athl-throw	F	En/G	d4w/d4+2w/d4+3w	Mil	150
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): Per STR Act.: 2 Clip: 1 Mass: 0.5 Hide: +3 › This grenade releases a highly combustible chemical that ignites and throws shrapnel within a 6-meter radius. All targets within 2 meters of an incendiary grenade's explosion suffer Amazing damage (d4+3w); those from 2 to 4 meters away receive Good damage (d4+2w); and those from 4 to 6 meters away receive Ordinary damage (d4w). Fireproof or heat-shielded objects suffer half or no damage depending on the level of their protection. Flammable objects ignite and continue to burn for d6+1 rounds, suffering d4-1 points of wound damage each round or until the fire is extinguished.
Grenade, smoke	Athl-throw	F	Special	Special	Con	50
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): Per STR Act.: 2 Clip: 1 Mass: 0.5 Hide: +3 › This grenade releases a thick cloud of smoke that fills an area in a 6-meter radius around the explosion site. The smoke lasts for d8+4 rounds. It provides Good cover (+2 penalty to opponents' attempts to attack) and applies a +2 penalty to Awareness checks for all characters within the area of effect. Some smoke grenades are filled with tear gas. Tear gas works just like smoke with the added benefit of partially incapacitating unprotected characters. Each individual in the area of effect makes a Constitution feat check to try to counter the effect of the gas: Critical Failure, helpless for 2d4 rounds; Failure, +3 penalty to all action checks and actions for 2d4 rounds; Ordinary, +2 penalty; Good, +1 penalty; Amazing, gas has no effect. Characters wearing e-suits or using respirator masks or oxygen tanks are unaffected by tear gas.
Hvy machine gun	Hvy-direct	A	HI/G	d6+1w/2d4+2w/d8m	Mil	5000
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 100/400/1000 Act.: 4 Clip: 50 Mass: 12 Hide: - › This weapon type includes any of the large automatic weapons that use large-caliber rounds and require a mount to control the recoil. Without the use of such a mount, penalties for using automatic fire are doubled (+2/+4/+6 instead of the usual +1/+2/+3), the user must take an additional +1 penalty for lack of accuracy, and must make a successful Strength feat check to keep from being knocked down.
SAM, handheld	Hvy-indirect	F	HI/G	d4w/d6w/d6+4w	Res	3500
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 1000/2000/4000 Act.: 1 Clip: 1 Mass: 8 Hide: - › This is a shoulder-fired surface-to-air missile with a heat-seeking head. When used against an airborne target that's giving off a significant amount of heat, the missile will circle around for a second attack one round later if it misses the target on its first pass.
PL 6: Fusion Age
Bantam launcher	Hvy-indirect	F	As load	As load	Mil	4000
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 100/800/4000 Act.: 2 Clip: 4 Mass: 7 Hide: - › This portable launcher fires miniature bantam rockets. Braced on the shoulder and fired like a bazooka, the bantam launcher is light and easy to use. It has four chambers that can hold a variety of bantam rocket loads. The pistol grip has four triggers, one to activate each of the four load chambers, though only one trigger can be depressed at a time. The built-in guidance system makes this weapon accurate to extreme ranges.
Bantam, antiair	Hvy-indirect	F	HI/G	d4w/d4+2w/d4m	Res	1000
Acc: -2 Range (S/M/L): As launcher Act.: 2 Clip: 1 Mass: 3 Hide: +1 › This projectile, about 0.5 meter long, has additional lift and guidance systems to lock onto and track low-flying aircraft. It can be triggered to seek a heat source such as a jet engine or to follow the commands of its user, who can direct it with a laser sight. The blast inflicts Amazing damage (d4m) within 4 meters of the explosion; Good damage (d4+2w) up to 8 meters away and Ordinary damage (d4w) out to 12 meters.
Bantam, antiper.	Hvy-indirect	F	En/O	d6w/d6+2w/d8+2w	Mil	500
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): As launcher Act.: 2 Clip: 1 Mass: 3 Hide: +1 › This rocket delivers a low-level radiation burst designed to inflict maximum damage on people while leaving vehicles and buildings intact. Amazing damage (d8+2w) is inflicted within 4 meters of impact; Good damage (d6+2w) up to 8 meters; and Ordinary damage (d6w) out to 12 meters.
Bantam, antiveh.	Hvy-indirect	F	HI/G	d4+2w/d4+4w/d4+1m	Mil	1000
Acc: -2 Range (S/M/L): As launcher Act.: 2 Clip: 1 Mass: 3 Hide: +1 › This weapon is designed to hinder or destroy armored vehicles, but can also be used against bunkers and other hardened installations. It causes Amazing damage (d4+1m) to the target it impacts; Good damage (d4+4w) within 2 meters; and Ordinary damage (d4+2w) out to 4 meters away.
Grenade, plasma	Athl-throw	F	En/G	d4+2w/d6+2w/d4m	Res	400
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): Per STR Act.: 2 Clip: 1 Mass: 0.5 Hide: +3 › This is a more powerful version of the incendiary grenade. All targets within 2 meters of a plasma grenade's explosion suffer Amazing damage (d4m); those from 2 to 4 meters away suffer Good damage (d6+2w); and those from 4 to 8 meters away take Ordinary damage (d4+2w). Fireproof or heat-shielded objects suffer half or no damage, depending on the level of their protection. Flammable objects ignite and burn for d6+1 rounds, taking d4 points of wound damage per round or until the fire is extinguished.
Grenade, stun	Athl-throw	F	En/O	d6s/d8s/d8+2s	Mil	250
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): Per STR Act.: 2 Clip: 1 Mass: 0.5 Hide: +3 › The stun grenade creates a concussive wave that stuns those within the blast radius. All targets within 2 meters of the impact suffer Amazing damage (d8+2s); Good damage (d8s) is inflicted out to a distance of 4 meters; and Ordinary damage (d6s) extends to those up to 10 meters away.
Hvy mach gun, ch	Hvy-direct	A	HI/G	d8w/2d6w/2d4m	Res	10000
Acc: -1 Range (S/M/L): 200/600/1200 Act.: 4 Clip: -/50 Mass: 45 Hide: - › This heavy machine gun makes use of charge technology to substantially improve upon the heavy machine gun of the previous era; this weapon has better range, stopping power, and accuracy. Without the use of a mount, penalties for automatic fire are doubled (+2/+4/+6), the user must take an additional +1 penalty for lack of accuracy (or disregard the weapon's accuracy bonus, if the optional rule is being used), and must make a successful Strength feat check to avoid being knocked down.
Rail gun	Hvy-direct	B/A	HI/G	d6w/d6+2w/d6m	Res	20000
Acc: -1 Range (S/M/L): 150/500/1500 Act.: 4 Clip: -/30 Mass: 20 Hide: - › This weapon consists of a powerful electromagnetic accelerator that fires a stream of small projectiles at extremely high velocity.
PL 7: Gravity Age
Arc gun	Hvy-direct	F	En/G	d8+1s/d8w/d6+3w	Mil	2000
Acc: -1 Range (S/M/L): 20/40/100 Act.: 2 Clip: 6 Mass: 10 Hide: - › This is a weapon capable of delivering a powerful electrical shock in the form of a lightning bolt. The arc gun uses a built-in, low-powered laser beam to ionize the air between the weapon and its target, creating a path for the electrical arc. Because it requires air to operate, the weapon is useless in a vacuum.
Cannon, stutter	Hvy-direct	F	LI/O	d6+2s/d8+3s/2d6+3s	Con	2500
Acc: -1 Range (S/M/L): 20/40/80 Act.: 1 Clip: 2 Mass: 15 Hide: - › A stutter cannon is a heavy weapon that consists of a backpack and attached gun. It is designed to disperse or otherwise handle a crowd without the use of lethal force. The stutter cannon produces compressed sonic waves that deliver hammerlike blows against targets. Each pulse affects all targets in a 3-meter radius.
Cannon, 25mm sabot	Hvy-direct	F	HI/G	d8w/d4+1m/d6+2m	Mil	10000
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 100/200/2000 Act.: 2 Clip: 20 Mass: 10 Hide: - › The backpack contains an electromagnetic accelerator that releases a powered 25mm projectile with amazing speed and force. The cannon's energy cell must be replaced after the weapon has fired two clips.
Grenade, pulse	Athl-throw	F	En/G	d4+2s/d6+2s/d8+2s	Res	350
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): Per STR Act.: 2 Clip: 1 Mass: 0.5 Hide: +3 › This grenade consists of a powerful capacitor and a special ceramic shell that functions as a spherical antenna array. When it detonates, the capacitor releases a pulse of electromagnetic energy in the immediate area. This pulse can stun unprotected humans, but it's more useful for damaging electronic equipment—computers, sensors, vehicle control systems, servomotors, and the like. The discharge causes Amazing damage (d8+2s) within 2 meters; Good damage (d6+2s) out to 4 meters; and Ordinary damage (d4+2s) out to 10 meters.
Grenade, tracer	Athl-throw	F	HI/G	d4+2w/d6+2w/d4+2m	Mil	350
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): Per STR Act.: 2 Clip: 1 Mass: 0.5 Hide: +3 › This is a smart shaped-charge grenade. Though it can be manually tossed or hurled by a launcher, once it reaches its target area it searches for a moving target to make contact with. Upon impact, the grenade explodes and releases its razor-sharp fragments. Amazing damage (d4+2m) is suffered by the target it impacts with (if any); Good damage (d6+2w) extends out to 2 meters; and Ordinary damage (d4+2w) extends to 4 meters. If no target is within 2 meters of its landing point, the grenade falls to the ground and waits up to 2 rounds for a target to approach within its detection range of 2 meters. If those 2 rounds go by without it being approached by a target the tracer grenade automatically deactivates. In such a case, it can be salvaged and reused.
Plasma gun	Hvy-direct	F	En/G	d8w/d8+3w/d12+3w	Mil	12000
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 40/80/200 Act.: 2 Clip: 8 Mass: 6 Hide: - › The plasma gun consists of a backpack and attached gun. Using a powerful electromagnetic accelerator, it throws blasts of superheated plasma generated by the delivery of an electrical shock to a large electrochemical shell.
Quantum mini	Hvy-direct	F/B/A	En/G	d8+1w/d8+3w/d6m	Res	15000
Acc: 0 Range (S/M/L): 100/250/800 Act.: 4 Clip: 90/30 Mass: 10 Hide: +1 › This weapon adds a backpack accelerator to the quantum rifle, producing particle beams with longer range and more lethal force. All personal quantum weapons are extremely expensive and highly restricted, making them rare and often illegal to own and operate. Like the rifle, the minigun is capable of burst mode and autofire.
PL 8: Energy Age
Bantam, starload	Hvy-indirect	F	En/A	d8+2w/d4+1m/d6+1m	Res	2000
Acc: -2 Range (S/M/L): As launcher Act.: 2 Clip: 1 Mass: 3 Hide: +1 › This projectile uses a miniature mass reactor to power an explosion, creating a blast that targets people and vehicles with ferocious punishment. The blast does Amazing damage (d6+1m) to anything within 6 meters; Good damage (d4+1m) out to 12 meters; and Ordinary damage (d8+2w) out to 20 meters.
Cannon, maser	Hvy-direct	F	En/G	d8w/d4+1m/d6+2m	Res	25000
Acc: -1 Range (S/M/L): 80/200/600 Act.: 2 Clip: 12 Mass: 10 Hide: - › The maser cannon employs a miniature mass reactor and requires the use of a heavy backpack accelerator to supply the energy for maser blasts.
Grenade, mass	Athl-throw	F	En/G	d6+2s/d6+2w/d6m	Res	1000
Acc: +1 Range (S/M/L): Per STR Act.: 2 Clip: 1 Mass: 2 Hide: - › This grenade detonates a tiny mass reactor, resulting in a few cubic meters of cosmic catastrophe. Heat, light, and all forms of broadband electromagnetic radiation slag anything in the general vicinity of the grenade. All targets within 2 meters of the explosion suffer Amazing damage (d6m); Good damage (d6+2w) is inflicted on those within 4 meters; and Ordinary damage (d6+2s) is suffered by those within 10 meters of the blast.
Mass launcher	Hvy-indirect	F	En/G	d6+1w/d6+3w/d4+1m	Res	8000
Acc: -1 Range (S/M/L): 20/300/1000 Act.: 1 Clip: 4 Mass: 15 Hide: - › This indirect-fire weapon can only be used on a planetary surface, or in an artificial environment with at least light gravity. It launches a wave of gravity energy into the air and relies on the gravity well of a planet to both return the energy to the ground and magnify its power. All targets within 4 meters of the blast suffer Amazing damage (d4+1m); targets within 8 meters suffer Good damage (d6+3w); and targets within 12 meters suffer Ordinary damage (d6+1w).

Equipment

Armor

Light-Duty Armor

Armor	Mass	AP	LI/HI/En	Type	Hide	Avail	Cost ($)
PL 0
Hide armor	10	+1	d6-3/d4-3/d6-4	O	-5	Com	100
› This armor utilizes the furs and skins of animals, which are stitched or fastened together to roughly fit the body of the individual wearing it. The protection it provides is minimal, and its use during the era is uncommon. This category also includes weaves of thick vegetation made into protective garments.
PL 1
Leather armor	7	0	d6-2/d6-4/d6-4	O	-2	Com	350
› This protection is easy to craft and maintain, and does a decent job of protecting the wearer from the weapons of the day.
Helm	4	0	+1/0/0	-	-	Com	200
› The center of the sensory organs is treated to extra protection. A helm can't be used with other armor if the armor contains an integral helmet or hood. The Gamemaster can determine that a helm's protection isn't significant in some situations, especially if it is the only armor being worn.
Shield, small	4	0	+1/0/0	-	-	Any	75
› In an era of blades and arrows, shields are a common and effective means of defense. A shield is held in the secondary hand or worn on the forearm. A character using a shield may apply the shield's protection to any one attack in a phase. A small shield is usually round, about a half-meter in diameter.
PL 2
Shield, medium	7	+2	+2/+1/0	-	-	Any	300
› In an era of blades and arrows, shields are a common and effective means of defense. A shield is held in the secondary hand or worn on the forearm. A character using a shield may apply the shield's protection to any one attack in a phase. A medium shield is heavier than a small shield, and is usually a meter or more in diameter. It can be round or square, though most looked like rounded triangles.
PL 3
Leather coat	5	0	d6-3/d4-3/d4-2	O	+3	Any	500
› The cuir bouilli ("boiled leather") coat isn't the best armor, but it's better than nothing in battle. Leather coats have an advantage in being innately concealable; in many societies, the rugged coat is an item of style.
Shield, large	10	+3	+3/+2/0	-	-	Any	500
› In an era of blades and arrows, shields are a common and effective means of defense. A shield is held in the secondary hand or worn on the forearm. A character using a shield may apply the shield's protection to any one attack in a phase. A large shield is rectangular, usually about 1 meter wide and 1.5 meters tall.
PL 6
CF short coat	3	0	d4-1/d4-1/d6-3	O	+3	Com	750
› Designed to resemble a well-made duster or jacket, the CF coat uses extensive weaves of resistant carbonate fibers to defeat slashing weapons and projectiles. The short coat comes down to the waist and can be worn as part of a suit, or as a simple jacket.
PL 7
CF softsuit	3	0	d6/d6/d6-1	O	+4	Con	2000
› The CF softsuit represents the highest level of carbonate fiber advancement. It can be woven into lightweight clothing styles, providing protection that doesn't look like protection at all.
Deflection harness	2	0	Special	G	+3	Mil	2500
› The deflection harness creates a powerful nondirectional graviton field around the wearer. Physical objects are deflected away from the protected character, and even energy-based attacks may be bent enough to miss the user. The deflection harness improves the user's applicable resistance modifier (either Strength or Dexterity) by +2 steps. A character using a deflection harness suffers from a +2 penalty when he tries to attack someone outside the field due to the same deflection effect. The harness consumes a lot of power, and a charge pack lasts for only 10 rounds of use.
PL 8
Ablative harness	2	0	Special	G	+3	Res	5000
› The discovery of controlled mass-energy transformation leads to the invention of effective force fields. The ablative harness makes use of a field of quantum particles that respond to force or energy by spontaneously transforming into semitangible virtual matter. The ablative harness provides 50 points of protective energy when fully charged. Every point of mortal damage reduces the field by 3 points; every point of wound damage reduces the field by 2 points; and every point of stun damage reduces the field by 1 point. When the harness's energy is reduced to 0 points, the protective field collapses.
Displacer softsuit	3	0	Special	O	+3	Res	7500
› This is a CF softsuit with gravitonic circuitry that makes the image of the user appear to blur and shift. This provides protection from weapons that require a direct target, but doesn't provide any protection against weapons with a blast radius. By phasing the wearer and projecting his image about a meter away from where he really is, the displacer softsuit provides a +3 step increase to the wearer's Strength and Dexterity resistance modifiers. After 10 rounds, the displacer softsuit's charge cell must be replaced.
Energy web	2	0	d6-1/d6-1/d6+2	O	+2	Res	4000
› The energy web is a CF softsuit with an interwoven energy dispersement web. While largely ineffective against physical attacks, it provides excellent protection from energy weapons by dispersing the energy and directing it harmlessly away. The energy web doesn't require a power source, because it works like a lightning rod to ground and disperse the energy.
Stealth softsuit	2	0	Special	O	+3	Res	10000
› The combination of a CF softsuit with energy technology, the stealth softsuit renders its wearer almost invisible. The stealth softsuit can't be used with other armor, since the suit must be near the body and exposed to operate. The primary benefit is to the user's Stealth skill: a +3 penalty to all observers attempting to spot the user. If an observer notices the wearer, the wearer still receives a +1 resistance modifier increase on attacks directed against him or her.

Combat Armor

Armor	Mass	AP	LI/HI/En	Type	Hide	Avail	Cost ($)
PL 2
Chain mail	15	+1	d6-1/d6-4/d6-4	O	-3	Com	750
› Various types of laminated, scale, brigandine, splint, and banded armor fall under the broad category of chain mail. Formed by linking or sewing metal rings to a plain leather backing, chain mail provides excellent protection against slashing (low impact) attacks. The chain mail suit includes a coif to protect the head.
Plate, full	25	+3	d6+1/d6-3/d6-3	O	-8	Mil	2000
› Full plate mail is made from shaped and fitted metal plates riveted and interlocked in such a way as to cover the entire body. Gauntlets, boots, and a visored helmet are included, as well as a layer of thick padding under the armor.
Plate, partial	20	+2	d6/d8-5/d6-4	O	-5	Con	1000
› This armor combines a metal breastplate with either chain or brigandine armor. A few metal plates protect vital parts of the body, but not as many are used as in full plate armor.
PL 4
Flak jacket	15	+2	d6-2/d4-1/d6-3	G	-2	Con	800
› While unable to fully absorb the blows of the weapons of the period, the flak jacket is the first armor to seriously inhibit the passage of high impact damage to its wearer. The armor's bulk and mass are its disadvantages.
PL 5
Assault gear	10	+3	d6-1/d6-1/d6-1	G	-4	Mil	1500
› This is a suit of modern armor, made up of heavy padding, kevlar, and plastic plates. In later ages, kevlar is replaced by carbonate fiber.
Battle vest	5	0	d6-2/d4-2/d6-3	G	+2	Con	600
› This category includes all the varieties of bulletproof vests that come into use during the latter half of the 20th century. Light versions are designed with concealability and comfort in mind. The vest uses strong ceramic-alloy plates sandwiched in a weave of kevlar or (at a higher PL) carbonate fiber to protect the wearer's torso.
Riot helmet	2	+1	+1/+1/0	-	-	Con	300
› The riot helmet has a clear plastic visor, offering protection while preserving vision.
Riot shield	4	+2	+1/+1/+1	-	-	Con	500
› This is a high-tech, clear plastic, full-body shield, usually used in conjunction with riot gear.
PL 6
Assault gear, hvy	12	+2	d6-1/d6/d6-1	G	-4	Mil	2500
› This armor resembles PL 5 assault gear in general appearance, but bulletproof CF weave and polymere plates replace much of the padding. It includes a protective hood and attachments for an optional hip-worn respirator.
Attack armor	15	+3	d4+1/d6+1/d6-1	G	-4	Mil	3000
› The earliest forms of true attack armor are improvements of typical assault gear. A breastplate and helmet of lightweight polymere guards the user's vital areas, while flexible CF weaves cover his limbs.
Battle jacket	8	+1	d6-1/d4+1/d4-1	G	+1	Con	1500
› A more complete version of the battle vest, this garment includes panels for the thighs and arms, as well as an open-faced hood.
CF long coat	4	0	d4/d4/d6-2	O	0	Com	1000
› Designed to resemble a well-made duster or jacket, the CF coat uses extensive weaves of resistant carbonate fibers to defeat slashing weapons and projectiles. The long coat almost touches the ground, and it can pass for a duster or overcoat of some kind.
PL 7
Cerametal armor	10	+2	d6+1/d8+1/d6	G	-4	Mil	2000
› This is one of the last developments of heavy, unpowered armor. Cerametal technology combines lightweight ceramic weaves with more standard armor materials. The cerametal plates cover most of the body, including the head.

Powered Armor

Armor	Mass	AP	LI/HI/En	Type	Avail	Cost ($)
PL 6
Attack armor, pow	25	+2	d6+1/d6+2/d6	G	Mil	8000
› Powered attack armor includes a small but powerful computer to manage a simple sensor and communication suite. Built-in extra devices include: Targeting system, Image enhancement system, Communication suite, and Trauma pack type I.
PL 7
Body tank	60	+4	2d4+1/2d4+1/2d4	G	Res	25000
› The invention of sturdy, small, and powerful servos makes the powered "body tank" armor possible. A body tank is a heavy, full suit of armor that turns the soldier wearing it into a mobile fortress. Systems include: Targeting system, Image enhancement system, Communication suite, Trauma pack type II, Threat receiver, Smart display, Laser designator, and Bantam launcher.
Body tank, recon	45	+3	2d4/2d4/d6+2	G	Mil	30000
› The recon body tank is lighter and more expensive than the regular version, but somewhat more common. It features the same onboard systems as the standard body tank.
Body tank, zero-g	80	+5	3d4/3d4/2d4+1	G	Res	50000
› Equipped with all the features of the standard body tank in a suit slightly larger than the normal body tank. It also includes air/space radar and heavy weapon mounts.
PL 8
Body tank, over.	40	+3	2d6+1/2d6+1/2d6	G	Res	70000
› This device represents the highest achievement in heavy powered armor. The overland body tank has all the features of a zero-g body tank with higher protection values, but retains a light look. It adds a flight-capable gravity-based engine, allowing its user to soar at up to 100 kilometers per hour.

K=thousand

Equipment

Computers

In general, using a computer requires the Knowledge-computer operation specialty skill. An untrained character can perform basic tasks (like word processing or playing a game) without knowing computer operation per se. Anything more complicated requires the use of the specialty.

Computer operation represents a user’s ability to get the most out of a computer’s normal operating parameters. It allows a character to effectively use and operate a computer. The Computer Science broad skill and its specialty skills provide more extensive aptitude to characters willing to put in additional time and training.

Equipment

Vehicles

Available Vehicles

Vehicle (PL)	Skill	Drv/Hnd	Move (Cruise/Max)	Durability (S/W/M)	Cost ($)
Water Vehicles
Canoe (0)	Water	-1	5/10	4/4/2	400
Raft (0)	Water	+2	2/5	5/5/2	200
Rowboat (1)	Water	0	8/12	5/5/3	600
Sailboat (2)	Water	+1	20/30	6/6/3	2,500
Cabin cruiser (4)	Water	0	40/60	8/8/4	40K
Motor yacht (4)	Water	-1	80/120	7/7/3	80K
Speedboat (4)	Water	-2	100/150	6/6/3	20K
Jet ski (5)	Water	-1	70/100	4/4/2	8,000
Land Vehicles
Bicycle (4)	Land	+1	15/25	2/2/1	300
Motorcar (4)	Land	+2	60/90	8/8/4	10K
Tank (4)	Land	+3	50/70	20/20/10	250K
Compact car (5)	Land	0	140/180	9/9/4	15K
Luxury car (5)	Land	0	180/240	10/10/5	50K
Mid-sized car (5)	Land	0	160/200	10/10/5	25K
Motorcycle (5)	Daredevil	-2	180/220	5/5/2	12K
Pickup truck (5)	Land	+1	150/180	12/12/6	20K
Semi (5)	Land	+4	120/150	16/16/8	60K
Snowmobile (5)	Daredevil	0	100/140	6/6/3	6,000
Sport utility (5)	Land	0	160/200	13/13/6	35K
Sports car (5)	Land	-2	220/320	8/8/4	70K
Van (5)	Land	+1	150/180	10/10/5	18K
Electric car (6)	Land	0	140/180	9/9/4	20K
Air Vehicles
Prop. plane (4)	Air	0	250/400	8/8/4	50K
Executive jet (5)	Air	-1	800/1.5k	10/10/5	1.5M
Fighter jet (5)	Air	-2	2.5k/3.5k	13/13/6	4M
Helicopter (5)	Air	0	200/300	10/10/5	300K
Private jet (5)	Air	-1	700/1k	9/9/4	1M
Ultralight (5)	Daredevil	+2	50/70	2/2/1	4,000
Jetpack (6)	Daredevil	0	250/300	1/1/1	15K
Skybike (6)	Air	-2	400/600	5/5/2	25K
Skycar (6)	Air	-1	2.5k/4k	8/8/4	60K
Skytank (6)	Air	+2	750/1k	25/25/12	500K
Space Vehicles
Reentry capsule(6)	Space	+2	1k/5k	4/4/2	25K
STG shuttle (6)	Space	0	0.5/1 Mpp	Hull 16/4	2M
System liner (6)	Space	+2	0.1/0.5 AU	Hull 32/8	10M
Cutter (7)	Space	-1	1.5/3 AU	Hull 20/4	20M
Escape pod (7)	Space	+3	Drift	Hull 2/1	100K
Launch (7)	Space	+1	0.1/0.5 AU	Hull 8/2	2.5M
Trader (7)	Space	0	1/1.5 AU	Hull 24/6	15M
Transport (7)	Space	+2	0.5/1 AU	Hull 40/10	25M
Yacht (7)	Space	-1	1.5/3 AU	Hull 24/6	30M
Space fighter (8)	Space	-2	2/4 Mpp	Hull 10/2	50M
K=thousand, M=million, Mpp=Megameters per phase, AU=Astronomical Units per hour

Vehicle Combat

Crash and Collision Damage

Check Result	5-20 kph	21-60 kph	61-120 kph	121-300 kph	301+ kph
Crit. Failure	d4+1w	d6+2w	d6+2m	d8+4m	d12+8m
Failure	d4w	d4+2w	d4+2m	d8+2m	d12+6m
Ordinary	d4+2s	d4w	d4+1m	d6+2m	d8+6m
Good	d4s	d4+2s	d8+2w	d4+2m	d6+4m
Amazing	1s	d4s	d6+2w	d8+4w	d12+6w

Losing Control of a Vehicle

Skill Check	Outcome
Crit. Failure	Crash
Failure	Spin or spinout
Ordinary	Skid or yaw
Good	Under control
Amazing	Under control

Equipment

Cybertech

Cybernetic Gear

Item	PL	Size	Mass	Cost per Quality (M/O/G/A)
Progress Level 6
BattleKlaw*	6	1	2	300 / 600 / 900
BioArt**	6	0	-	50 / 100 / 200
BioWatch**	6	0	-	50 / 100 / 200
Body Plating: Ord/Good/Amaz	6	2/3/4	20/40/60	1K / 2K / 4K
Cyberlimb*	6	2	10	1K / 2K / 4K
Cyberoptics*	6	1	-	500 / 1K / 2K
Fast chip*	6	1	-	1.5K / 3K / 6K
MusclePlus*	6	2	2	1.5K / 3K / 6K
Nanocomputer	6	2	1	5K / 10K / 20K
Neural 3D Data Slot, ext.*	6	1	-	500 / 1K / 1.5K
NIJack*	6	1	-	600
Optic screen*	6	0	-	200
Self-repair unit*	6	2	4	500 / 1K / 2K
Subdermal comm	6	1	-	1.5K
Subdermal weapon mount*	6	1/2/3	-	500 / 1K / 2K
Progress Level 7
CF skinweave**	7	1	-	1K / 2K / 3K
Data slot, passive**	7	1	-	500 / 700 / 900
ER slot*	7	1	1	500 / 1K / 1.5K
ER slot, passive**	7	1	1	500 / 1K / 1.5K
Exoskeleton*	7	4	30	2K / 3K / 4K
Neural 3D, ext.*	7	1	-	500 / 750 / 1K
Reflex*	7	1	-	2K
Subdermal NIJack*	7	1	-	700
Wireless NiJack*	7	1	-	1K

*Nanocomputer required to use this device.
**Can be installed at no cost in skill points.