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

Personal Equipment

Clothing and Accessories

• Antiscan Weave: A specialized fabric that blocks or distorts low-power sensor scans, making the wearer harder to detect or identify with electronic equipment.
• Backpack: A standard rucksack made of durable synthetic material. It can carry up to 20 kg of gear comfortably.
• Bioholster: A weapon holster secured with a biometric lock. It only releases the weapon when it detects the owner’s palm print or DNA signature.
• Boots: Sturdy footwear designed for rough terrain or combat situations.
• Briefcase: A reinforced case for carrying documents or small electronic devices. Often includes a simple combination lock.
• Business Dress: Standard professional attire suitable for office environments or formal meetings.
• Casual Dress: Comfortable everyday clothing appropriate for off-duty hours.
• Coat: A heavy outer garment providing protection against cold weather or light rain.
• Fatigues: Utility clothing designed for field work or combat, often with camouflage patterns.
• Formal Dress: High-end clothing for gala events or diplomatic functions.
• Glasses: Corrective eyewear or fashion accessories. Can be fitted with simple display overlays at higher PLs.
• Goggles, Protective: Shatter-resistant eyewear to protect against debris, wind, or bright flashes.
• Holster/Scabbard: A standard carrier for a sidearm or melee weapon.
• Jewelry: Decorative items made of precious metals or gems.
• Pouch: A small bag attached to a belt or harness for carrying small items like ammo or tools.
• Shoes, Athletic: Lightweight footwear designed for running or sports.
• Shoes, Business: Formal footwear to match business attire.
• Shoes, Formal: Elegant footwear for dress occasions.
• Stealth Cloak: A cloak made of advanced light-bending material that grants a bonus to Stealth checks when stationary or moving slowly.
• Utility Harness: A webbing system worn over clothing that allows quick access to tools, grenades, and other small equipment.
• Watch: A wrist-mounted timekeeping device. Higher PL versions may include basic bio-monitors or communicators.

Communications

• Cellular Phone: A standard mobile device for voice and data communication within range of a network tower (typically PL 5+).
• Comm Gear: Military-grade communication equipment, often encrypted and resistant to jamming. Can be integrated into helmets or armor.
• Command Link: A specialized tactical network device that allows squad leaders to share data and coordinate actions with their team in real-time.
• Mass Transceiver: A heavy-duty, long-range communication array capable of sending signals across continents or to orbital stations.
• Orbital Uplink: A portable satellite dish or laser comm system designed to link directly with satellites or starships in orbit.
• Radio, Personal: A short-range (1-5 km) handheld or headset radio for direct team communication without relying on external networks.

Medical Gear

• First Aid Kit: A basic collection of bandages, antiseptics, and painkillers. Grants a small bonus to untrained medical checks.
• Forensics Kit: Tools for analyzing crime scenes, including DNA samplers, fingerprint scanners, and chemical analyzers.
• Life Support Pack: A portable unit that provides breathable air and temperature regulation for up to 24 hours in hostile environments.
• Medical Gauntlet: A compact diagnostic and treatment computer worn on the forearm. Provides +1 step bonus to Medical Science checks.
• Medical Scanner: A handheld device that scans a patient’s vitals and detects injuries, toxins, or diseases.
• Pharmaceuticals:
• Anesthetic: Numbs pain for surgery or injury treatment.
• Antibiotic: Treats bacterial infections.
• Antiradiation: Purges radiation from the body or boosts resistance.
• Antivenom: Neutralizes specific poisons or venoms.
• Coagulant: Stops bleeding rapidly.
• Psi-enhancer: Temporarily boosts psionic strength or recovery.
• Sedative: Induces sleep or calms agitated patients.
• Stimulant: Removing fatigue or boosting alertness for a short duration.
• Surgical Kit: A full set of instruments required for performing surgery.
• Trauma Pack I: An advanced automated first aid kit that can stabilize critical wounds instantly.
• Trauma Pack II: A superior version of the Trauma Pack with better drugs and nanotech repair capabilities.

Tools and Electronics

• Chain Hoist: A manual or powered system for lifting heavy loads, capable of moving up to 2 tons.
• Cutting Torch: A high-temperature plasma or gas torch capable of cutting through steel doors or bulkheads.
• Demolitions Pack: Contains plastic explosives, detonators, and timers for controlled demolition.
• Generator, Portable: A compact fusion or fuel-cell generator capable of powering a small outpost or recharging energy cells.
• Instrument Pack: A collection of specialized scientific sensors and tools for field research.
• Rescue Pack: Heavy-duty equipment for extracting people from wreckage, including hydraulic spreaders and cutters.
• Toolkit: A general-purpose set of mechanical and electronic tools for basic repairs.
• Toolkit, Special: A high-quality kit designed for a specific skill (e.g., starship repair, cybernetics).
• Walker: A small, powered exo-frame or cargo loader designed to assist with lifting heavy crates and equipment.
• Weight Neutralizer: A gravity-manipulation device that clamps onto an object, effectively reducing its mass by 90% for easier transport.
• Workshop, Portable: A comprehensive, deployable workstation with advanced fabrication and repair capabilities.

Sensors

• Audiorecorder: A small device for capturing high-quality audio.
• Binoculars: Optical or digital magnification device for viewing distant objects. PL 6+ versions include rangefinders and filters.
• Compass: A navigational aid. Primitive versions use magnetism; advanced ones use inertial guidance or GPS.
• Goggles, Imaging: Advanced eyewear offering multiple vision modes (low-light, magnification).
• Goggles, Infrared: Eyewear that visualizes heat signatures, useful for spotting living targets in the dark.
• GPS Receiver: A handheld unit that determines global position via satellite network.
• Holorecorder: Captures 3D holographic video and audio for immersive playback.
• Microphone, Para.: A parabolic microphone dish capable of picking up conversations from a distance.
• Psi-Detector: A rare device that lights up or vibrates in the presence of active psionic energy.
• Radar Gauntlet: A personal short-range radar system mounted on the wrist, capable of tracking movement through walls.
• Sensor Boom: A telescoping pole with a sensor cluster, allowing the user to scan over obstacles or around corners.
• Sensor Gauntlet: A comprehensive environmental scanner worn on the arm, analyzing atmosphere, radiation, and biological signs.
• Surveillance Gear: A kit containing bugs, wiretaps, and hidden cameras for espionage.
• Videorecorder: Captures standard 2D video and audio.
• Weapon Detector: A doorway or handheld scanner that detects the density and chemical signature of weapons and explosives.

General Gear

• Animal: Various trained or domesticated animals for specific tasks.
• Bedroll: A portable sleeping bag and pad.
• Biolock: A secure lock mechanism that opens only for a specific genetic pattern.
• Boots, Magnetic: Footwear with electromagnets in the soles, allowing the wearer to walk on metal surfaces in zero-G.
• Cabin, Portable: A prefabricated, collapsible structure that serves as a small field base.
• Camping Unit: A compact module containing shelter, cooking gear, and basic survival tools.
• Candle: A simple wax light source.
• Climate Weave: Clothing with embedded thermal regulation, keeping the wearer comfortable in extreme heat or cold.
• Climbing Gear: Harnesses, carabiners, pitons, and ascenders for scaling vertical surfaces.
• Cooler: An insulated or powered container for keeping food or samples cold.
• Duct Tape: Universal adhesive tape for temporary repairs.
• Ear Plugs: Protects hearing from loud noises.
• E-Suit, Soft: A flexible environmental suit that protects against vacuum and hazardous atmospheres for a limited time.
• E-Suit, Hard: A rigid, armored environmental suit designed for extended EVA or hostile planetary conditions.
• Emergency Beacon: Broadcasts a distress signal on all standard frequencies.
• Fire Extinguisher: A chemical foam sprayer for suppressing fires.
• Flare: A bright chemical light for signaling or illumination.
• Flashlight: A battery-powered light source.
• Grappling Hook: A metal hook attached to a line, used for climbing or securing ropes.
• Habitat Dome: A large, semi-permanent inflatable structure capable of housing a small team in hostile environments.
• Handcuffs: Metal or plastic restraints for securing a prisoner’s hands.
• Heater, Portable: A unit for warming a small area or shelter.
• Holoviewer: A portable device for viewing holographic recordings or maps.
• Instant Glue: Rapid-setting adhesive for bonding materials.
• Jumpsuit: A durable one-piece garment favored by mechanics and spacers.
• Lantern: A fuel-burning or electric lamp that provides omnidirectional light.
• Lighter: A small device for starting fires.
• Lockpick Set: Specialized tools for manipulating mechanical locks.
• Machete: A large blade used for clearing vegetation or as a tool.
• Magnetic Clamp: A powerful magnet with a handle, useful for securing gear or tethering in zero-G.
• Matches: Chemical fire starters.
• Mirror: A small reflective surface for signaling or personal grooming.
• Music Gauntlet: A wearable entertainment device capable of playing music or synthesizing instrument sounds.
• Musical Instrument: Any standard instrument (guitar, keyboard, flute, etc.).
• Padlock: A portable lock for securing containers or chains.
• Parachute: A fabric canopy for slowing descent from an aircraft or high jump.
• Psi-Restraint Devices:
• Helm: Blocks the wearer’s line of sight and dampens psionic output.
• Collar: Shocks the wearer if they attempt to use psionics.
• Implant: A surgical device that permanently suppresses psionic ability until removed.
• Raft, Inflatable: A compact boat that inflates automatically when deployed.
• Rations: Dehydrated or preserved food packs sufficient for one person for one week.
• Respirator Mask: Filters out toxins and dust, but does not provide oxygen.
• Rope: 50 meters of high-strength synthetic line.
• Scuba Gear: Tanks and regulator for underwater breathing.
• Skis: Equipment for traveling over snow.
• Stove, Portable: A compact burner for heating food or water.
• Suitcase: A standard luggage container.
• Survival Gear: A kit containing a compass, knife, fire starter, fishing line, and water purification tablets.
• Tent: A collapsible shelter for 2-4 people.
• Torch: A wooden stick with a flammable head.
• Vacuum Mask: A mask and small air supply for short duration exposure to vacuum.
• Videoviewer: A handheld screen for watching video files.
• Water Condenser: Extracts moisture from the atmosphere to provide potable water.
• Water Purifier: Filters and treats contaminated water.
• Weapon Biokey: A retrofit for weapons that prevents anyone but the registered user from firing them.
• Weather Monitor: Sensors that track barometric pressure, wind, and humidity to predict local weather.
• Zero-G Web: A network of elastic lines and handles deployed in a room to facilitate movement in microgravity.