Artificial Gill

A situational necessity, this small device is racially specific, typically fitting over the nose and mouth and featuring a synthetic membrane that functions as a true fish gill, utilizing a re-breather and regulator to extract breathable air from water, allowing for extended underwater activity.  This device is simply a breathing apparatus and does not offer vision, depth, or decompression protection. Quality costs affect the durability, duration in hours (4/8/12/20), and additional features such as communications, timers, and alarms.

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Filter Mask

This device is specifically fitted by race and features specialized air filters that protect the user from airborne chemical agents and contaminants, such as smoke, gas, and most toxic inhalants. It does not have a self-contained air supply, so the filter mask is of no use in an environment that contains no breathable air, i.e. a nitrogen only atmosphere, space, underwater, etc. Quality costs affect durability, duration in hours the filter will operate (2/6/12/24), and additional features such as communications, timers, and alarms.

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G-Suit

This specialty jumpsuit is worn buy those who are subject to high levels of acceleration force, it has g-sensitive bladders that are pressurized to compress around the lower limbs and torso to restrict blood-flow and prevent it from draining away from the brain. While most vehicles have built in gravity compensators to keep pilots from experiencing g-related blackouts, stunt and combat pilots often prefer having these as a replicate backup. Quality costs affect durability as well as the type of bladder (air, liquid, etc) and adjustment sensitivity.

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Grippers

A must for the urban climber, this is an advanced micro-suction cup system that can be affixed to the hands and feet, typically worn as gloves and socks that allow the character to climb up flat or smooth surfaces with no handholds at no penalty modifier. All standard move rates apply, though a missed climb check will typically result in a wasted move action rather than result in a fall. Quality costs affect the durability and type of surface that can be effectively climbed, i.e. Poor - metal or glass, Good - stone, High - wood, Best - ice.

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Jet Pack

Although it may take a variety of forms, this device typically consists of a backpack and fuel cells capable of producing powered flight for a period of time. In addition to durability, quality costs affect speed per action (10/20/35/50), maneuverability rating (-2/0/+2/+4), flight time in hours (1/3/6/9), and available modification slots (0/0/1/2).

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Hostile Enviro Suit

These specialty suits are composed of a variable-state material designed to alternate between a loose, open weave and a tight, sealed protective suit. The HEV is intended for use with contamination hazards and in environments that contain toxic atmospheric elements, extreme temperatures, or dangerous levels of radiation, it includes connected boots, gloves, and helmet with integrated filtering capabilities and a self contained air-supply, but is not intended for use in space or underwater. Quality costs affect durability, duration in hours (2/4/7/12), and additional features such as communications, sensors, timers, and alarms.

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Pressure Suit

Intended for use in deep water or high gravity environments, these specialty suits are composed of a variable-state material that adjusts its external locus to maintain a consistent internal pressure and temperature. Specially fitted by race, it is a flexible single piece suit that covers the torso, limbs, and appendages, and includes a helmet with a self contained air-supply; it is not intended for use in space and does not protect against radiation or extreme heat. Quality costs affect durability, duration in hours (2/4/8/16), and additional features such as communications, sensors, timers, and alarms.

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Swim Fins

Fin-like accessories composed of a lightweight resilium polymer that are worn on the feet and allow for movement through the water at normal move rates. Quality costs affect durability and additional accessories including a mask (Good), depth gauge (High), holo sensory display (Best).

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Swimjet

These devices allow for accelerated underwater movement without the use of an underwater vehicles, with a self-contained power supply and may be hand held or strapped to limbs or back. In addition to durability, quality costs affect speed per action (10/16/24/35), maneuverability rating (-2/-1/0/+1), swim time in hours (1/2/4/7), and available modification slots (0/0/0/1).

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Thruster Pack

This lightweight harness utilizes a compressed-gas thrust system for easy maneuverability in zero-g environments. It is worn like a backpack with a compressed gas reservoir, omnidirectional thrusters, self-contained power supply, and handheld control system that allows the user to move in any direction at various speeds, without suffering normal move modifiers. In addition to durability, quality costs affect the per action speed (6/10/14/20) and duration of use in hours (1/3/7/12).

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Vac Suit

This lightweight bodysuit is constructed of heavy, semi-rigid material inset with powerful heating coils, radiation screening, and fail-safe environmental controls, with a high-impact duraplastic polymer helmet that has a polarized face-plate and personal transceiver. It has sealing rings that connect the helmet, gloves, and boots to the suit, and a complete life-support system that offers complete protection in space for extended period. Quality costs affect durability, duration in hours (2/4/8/16), and additional features such as sensors, timers, and alarms.

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Bug Sweeper

This small, handheld device is able to measure all of the communication frequency signals in an area and identify anomalous wavelengths. In addition to durability, quality costs determine functionality features in identifying the status of the bug: Poor - only actively transmitting; Good - plus active recording; High - plus passive recording; Best - plus range finder, +2 modifier to Search skill check to locate the bug.

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Diguise, Morphic

A custom-fitted mask composed of a transitional polymer with segregated components capable of changing shape, color, and texture to emulate various types of flesh, eye color, and hair color based on a programmed series of instructions. The quality cost affects the degree of detail and the number of programmable options, as well as the addition of a vocal emulator (Best only).

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EMP Tag

This small device can be affixed to any piece of technology, once activated it emits a powerful electromagnetic pulse that disrupts all electronic systems on the device for a period of time. In addition to durability, the quality cost determines how long the tag will remain active before burning out, i.e. Poor - 2 rounds, Good - 3 rounds, High - 4 rounds, Best - 6 rounds; the tag is destroyed upon use.

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Envirotech Suit

The fabric of this jumpsuit is a durable polymer inlaid with a series of phototropic cells that instantly changes the suit’s surface color to match its surroundings, negating any Observation checks to notice the character while immobile. It is typically tailored to a specific individual and can be fitted to be worn over specific gear, but changes to the gear's orientation, additions, or subtractions could leave overlaps or gaps in the surface imagery, spoiling the effect. In addition to durability, quality costs affect the degree of effectiveness, providing a bonus modifier to a Stealth defend (+1/+2/+3/+4). The suit is ineffective against thermal imaging devices, but advanced versions capable of masking the wearer from a variety of radiation types are rumored to exist.

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Holohood

A combination hologram projector and digital imaging system that is worn like a tight-fitting hood; when activated, it projects a three-dimensional image over the head that completely obscures the character’s natural features. The programmed image is typically that of a different face, either belonging to the character's race or one similar, but can be a black veil or some other decorative image instead. The quality cost affects durability, number of programmable images (1/3/8/20), and the accuracy at which the image adjusts to different lighting and environmental conditions.

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Lens, Infrared

A device worn over the eyes capable of providing an augmented view of the immediate area, allowing the character to view specific wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum with respect to thermal radiation, negating darkness, holographic, and phototropic modifiers. In addition to durability, quality costs determine the size of the device, i.e. Poor - handheld device; Good - worn goggle-like device; High - worn spectacle-like device; Best - contact lens-like device.

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Lens, Night Vision

A device worn over the eyes capable of providing an augmented view of the immediate area, converting ambient radiation into a spectral range that allows for normal vision in complete darkness. In addition to durability, quality costs determine the size of the device, i.e. Poor - handheld device; Good - worn goggle-like device; High - worn spectacle-like device; Best - contact lens-like device.

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Lockbreaker

This intrusion device if for use by those without lock picking skills on physical locks; it looks like a simple metal handgun, however, when the end of the barrel is placed against a lock and the trigger is squeezed, a serrated blade is repeatedly thrust into the lock mechanism, forcing the lock to disengage. While these are very effective tools, they leave the lock as a mangled, unusable mess. The quality cost affects the durability, strength of blade, and degree of universality for use with a variety of locks.

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Lock Picks

For those who need to gain entry with a degree of subtlety, these tools are invaluable. This item includes an assortment of wires and rods, long metal picks and pries, a small handsaw, wedge and hammer, and several angled wrenches, all packed into pocketed tote that can be used on any standard mechanical locking mechanism. Those who attempt the Open Locks skill without this item suffer a difficult (-4) modifier to the attempt. The quality cost affects durability and type of material and overall weight, i.e. Poor - steel, Good; - reinforced carbon; High - resilium polymer, Best - crystal carbon.

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Lock Picks, Electronic

These specialized intrusion tools are required to bypass electronic locks; they include various gauge wires, adjustable clamps, wire cutters, an adhesive polymer, and a hololink interface with multiple connection leads that utilizes decryption and intrusion software to analyze and break pass codes and/or foil biometric lockouts, all tucked into a shielded tote that fits easily into a pocket. Those who attempt to open any electronic lock without use of this item suffers a difficult (-4) modifier to the Open Locks skill check. The quality cost affects the durability and degree of sophistication, i.e. Poor - disable lock only; Good - plus detect security; High - plus disable security; Best - plus adaptive security protocols.

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Microbug

This device is available in four different types, audio, visual, data, or bioscan, which may be combined individually to work together. The bug consists of an appropriate type of sensor to record the specified information based on type, which is stored on a removable datachip, and picked up or relayed through a specialized transmitter, combined in a miniature package. Since the micronic power pack is unable to sustain a continuous transmission, it relays recorded data through compressed burst transmissions, most often sent to a nearby hololink. In addition to durability, quality costs affect the length of operation in days (<1/3-5/10-15/25-35), level of encryption (Poor - none; Good - single key; High - rotating key; Best - multi-cryptographic key), and security protocols (Poor - none, always active; Good - timed activation; High - sensor activation; Best - employs countermeasures).

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Multi-Scanner

A small, handheld device with a hololink interface, this is an indispensable tool for hunters, scientists, spies, and anyone else who needs environmental information. It incorporates a number of functions that are very useful for evaluating ecological conditions, and will typically include a radiation meter, chemical sniffer for soil, air, and water sampling, and a radioscopic imager capable of mapping through solid structures. In addition to durability, the quality cost affects the degree of detail the scan functions provide and range in yards (3/6/10/16).

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Parabolic Bud

Great for eavesdropping on even the most intimate conversations, this miniature device is specifically fitted by race and is worn inside the ear, utilizing a specialized microphone that is designed to pick up quiet sounds at a distance. It is most effective when used to augment the Listening skill and aimed at a specific target. Quality costs affect durability and range in yards (10/20/35/50).

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Security Scanner

This handheld device has a hololink interface and is used to monitor communication frequencies, with the capability to identify and decode encrypted communications at a specific range in yards (6, 10, 18, 30). and has a built-in detector that can identify weapons or explosives in a specific radius in yards (3, 5, 8, 12). The quality costs affect the durability and range of the scanner.

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Sensor Tag

Used primarily by hunters and researchers, this is a miniature homing beacon that can be purposely or secretly placed on a target and is tracked with a transceiver, hololink, or multi-scanner tuned to its frequency. In addition to durability, quality costs affect its range in yards (20/40/70/100), duration in hours (<1/2-3/5-8/12-15), and security protocols (Poor - none, always active; Good - timed activation; High - sensor activation; Best - employs countermeasures).

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Signal Jammer

A tiny device that provides countermeasures to most surveillance devices, by generates a complex frequency of white noise that is designed to interfere with various transmission types, including subsonic, ultraviolet, and infrared strobe effects. It does not prevent detection rather it makes electronic surveillance almost impossible. The quality costs affect durability, effective radius in yards (1/3/7/12), and duration in minutes (15/25/40/60).

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Aural Comm

Standard communication devices for military, security, and law enforcement organizations, this type of comm allows for private communications in a variety of conditions. It consists of three components, a tiny earpiece that transmits directly into the ear, a small node that is placed inside the lip that allows the character to broadcast clearly with only a whisper, and a hololink interface. The quality costs affect durability and level of encryption, i.e. Poor - none; Good - single key; High - rotating key; Best - multi-cryptographic key.

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Condensation Flask

A necessity for travelers, this handy device comes in a variety shapes though most are cylindrical with rotating cap seal that allows for easy access to the liquid contents; sensors in the flask activate when water levels drop, causing it to draw moisture from the air to refill the flask. In addition to durability, quality costs affect the amount of time the flask takes to fill in minutes (30/25/15/5) and whether or not it has filtration capabilities (n/n/y/y).

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Duracable

Strong as steel, flexible as rubber, and as light as old style silk rope, duracable has replaced most cables and ropes as the standard for lifting, pulling, and support. Sold in 25 yard lengths, it is made of from long strands lightweight and durable resilium polymer wrapped hundreds of times in a swirl that reinforces itself as more stress is placed on the coil. The quality costs affect durability and stress rating in tons (2/4/7/10).

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Emergency Beacon

This is a small, high-powered transmitter that uses an integrated micronic power pack and solar charger to generate a continuous, pulsating signal intended to guide rescuers to specific coordinates. The quality cost affects durability and signal frequency range in miles (100/1000/5000/10000).

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Flare Gun

This small, handheld device is available in a variety shapes and is used to fire emergency flares into the air. In addition to durability, the quality costs affect the type of flare (pyrotechnic/chemical/LED/Plasma), maximum altitude in feet (300/600/900/1200), visibility in miles (3/7/12/28), and duration of burn in minutes (<1, 3, 20, 45). A standard cartridge includes five flares.

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Fusion Paste

An inert, viscous substance that is activated when exposed to oxygen and burns intensely for a short period of time. It is available in cubes (Poor) that can be used to start a fire, strips (Good) for making quick welds along a line, tubes (High) for quick welds in an area, or as a putty (Best) that can be shaped and set with a decay timer. In addition to durability, the quality costs affects the combustion strength (8/12/18/24) and duration in seconds (30/60/120/240).

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Fusion Torch

This device produces a small gout of flame that burns with such intensity that it is capable of turning metals to liquids at an average pace of one inch in depth per round (varying by type of metal and structural strength). It is composed of a power pack, micro-fusion generator, trigger, control knob, and and fire nozzle. Quality costs affect durability and combustion strength (14/18/22/26).

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Grappling Gun

This small, handheld device resembles a pistol with a bulky barrel that is loaded with a lightweight grappling hook and a length of high tension plait cord, which be retracted at a maximum rate twenty yards per round and is equipped with a belt clip or harness clasp. In addition to durability, the quality costs affect the length of cable in yards (15/30/50/75) and weight capacity in pounds (250/250/500/900).

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Hololink

A common handheld or worn communication device that generates a holographic display. Their capabilities have a range of sophistication including: providing a connection with another person for audio and/or visual transmission and reception (Poor), plus an interactive display capable of linking to a grid (Good), plus several physical connection ports for use with other devices (High), plus wireless connection capabilities with other devices (Best). Quality costs affect the durability and overall display resolution.

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Ionic Lamp

Perhaps the most efficient and beneficial form of portable lighting equipment available, these small handheld devices can function as a directional lighting device (flashlight) or as an area-covering lantern. The lamps efficiently use a power pack with a lighting element that never need to be replaced, and has both beam and radius adjustment capabilities. The quality costs affect durability, duration of continual use in hours (3/6/12/24), beam range in yards (10/15/25/40), and area radius in yards (3/7/10/14).

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Lens, Display

A projection over the eyes capable of providing an augmented view of the immediate area, this lens integrates with the hololink to provide a personal HUD (heads-up display) providing a continual data feed from the hololink and any connected device. In addition to durability, quality costs determine the projection area, i.e. Poor - displays onto a physical lens worn over the eyes; Good - bowl-like projection 6" from face; High - projects 2" from eyes; Best - projects directly onto the eye.

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Lens, Focus

A device worn over the eyes capable of providing an augmented view of objects at a distance, allowing the character to adjust magnification levels to set the focus at a specific range with a correspondingly limited field of view. In addition to durability, quality costs determine the maximum range in miles (<1, 5, 10, 50), and size of the device, i.e. Poor - handheld device; Good - worn goggle-like device; High - worn spectacle-like device; Best - contact lens-like device.

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Plait Cord

An extremely thin and lightweight rope that is sold in spools of varying length and tensile strength, it is composed of a two strands of resilium polymer braided with a single carbon fiber strand. In addition to durability, the quality costs affect the length of the cable in yards (NA/50/75/100), and weight capacity in pounds (NA/250/500/900).

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Powerpack, General

Virtually every electronic gadget has either an integrated or replaceable power pack. These are portable, standardized energy sources with a capacitor that is capable of remote charging in areas covered by a grid, and maintaining a charge for a period of time when off the grid. They are available in multiple styles and shapes, based on the devices, and able to provide the necessary current to run common devices. Quality costs affects durability, run time in days (2/5/10/25), and size: standard (all) or micronic (High or Best only).

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Puritizer

This is a small handheld device equipped with a laser based scan sensor and multiphasic radiation emitter that is capable of scanning for substances that can be harmful and separating them from food and/or drink. In addition to durability, quality costs affect the sensitivity of the scanners and the emitters ability to cleanse, i.e. Poor - bacteria; Good - natural poisons/venoms; High - manufactured toxins; Best - any foreign substance.

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Reiu Polyglott

The galactic standard in translation hardware, the Reiu Polyglott comes in a variety of forms. First created by the Reiu Foundation, the devices are now manufactured by a number of different corporations who affix their own branding, model numbers, etc, but all are known by the term Reiu Polyglott. Customized for each individual race, they consist of a small, usually wearable, base unit that connects to an ocular membrane which transmits and receives translation data based on biological requirements. While all function similarly, quality is typically obvious, with Poor quality units being bulky and providing a mechanical sounding voice; Good quality offering gender specific voices that sound less than natural in a streamlined device; while High quality have a number of natural sounding voices available in a unit that could be attached to the body and powered biologically; and Best quality offers fully customizable voices on units that can be worn and powered biologically or implanted.

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Scrollscreen

A reintroduction of ancient technology, these flat screen display devices generate images on a two dimensional surface; they are the width of a piece of paper and flexible enough to be rolled up or folded for convenient transport. Produced exclusively in the Bucharan system, their capabilities have a range of sophistication including: viewing video, images, and text (Poor); plus providing a connection with another person for audio and/or visual transmission and reception (Good); plus an interactive display capable of linking to a grid with several connection ports for use with other devices (High); plus wireless connection capabilities with other devices (Best). Quality costs affect the durability, screen size, and overall display resolution.

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Sleeping Bag

These light weight units are made of durable composites that can be rolled or folded into a small rectangle that may be easily stored in a backpack.  Easily the explorers’ best friend, they are a comfortable and portable, able to maintain a consistent body temperature in a variety of wilderness environments. In addition to durability, quality costs affect durability and available features: any single standard environment, i.e. jungle, desert, subarctic, etc (Poor); multiple standard environments (Good); bio function monitor and multiple extreme environments, i.e. arctic, barren desert, mountaintop, etc (High); bio function monitor, perimeter scanner, and multiple extreme environments (Best).

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Stims, Adrenal

Any of a variety of artificial enhancements that temporarily spike performance, adrenal stims offer characters an immediate, short term advantage, but have a downside. In addition to being addictive, when the effect of the stim wears off the characters enter a fatigue state. Stims can be used to enhance Agility, Strength, Constitution, Perception, Move rates, or Vitality, the modifier and duration of which is based on the quality cost. Enhancing attributes applies a bonus modifier to all relevant skills for the duration of the effect, i.e. +1 for 3 rounds (Poor), +1 for 6 rounds (Good), +2 for 6 rounds (High) +3 for 6 rounds (Best). The move rate enhancement adds a modifier to the per action move for the duration of the effect, i.e. +2 for 3 rounds (Poor), +2 for 6 rounds (Good), +3 for 6 rounds (High) +4 for 6 rounds (Best). The vitality enhancement removes the affects of fatigue for a number of rounds, i.e. 2 rounds (Poor), 4 rounds (Good), 6 rounds (High), 10 rounds (Best). Modifiers do not stack; using multiple stims during a current effect and/or using the vitality enhancement requires a Stamina save to avoid being incapacitated by system shock.

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Stims, Medicinal

For those instances when taking the time to treat a wound is not an option, medicinal stims can provide some short term relief, but there is a downside. In addition to being addictive, when the effect of the stim wears off the character enters an immediate fatigue state. Based on quality costs, medicinal stims can be used to gain health points: 10 for 3 rounds (Poor), 10 for 6 rounds (Good), 15 for 6 rounds (High), 20 for 6 rounds (Best); negate the effect of toxins: 3 rounds (Poor), 6 rounds (Good), 12 rounds (High) 16 rounds (Best); or remove the affects of fatigue: 2 rounds (Poor), 4 rounds (Good), 6 rounds (High), 10 rounds (Best). Modifiers do not stack; using multiple stims during an encounter requires a Stamina save to avoid being incapacitated by system shock, until the effect wears off.

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Stims, Recreational

Illegal mind, mood, and body altering stims, these provide varying sensations of euphoria, but tend to act quickly, be addictive, and have detrimental physical and/or mental effects. There are four basic types of recreational drugs based on quality costs with a single dose lasting about ten minutes. Intoxicants (Poor) temporarily reduce inhibitions, diminishing physical and mental control (-8 modifier to all skill checks); examples are Carabon, Serum 024, Memizin, Flori-flor. Depressants (Good) temporarily provides feelings of calm or tranquility, affecting the ability resist effects (-8 modifier to Reaction, Stamina, and Willpower); examples include Milk Plus, Qualax, Dioxyn, Moly. Stimulants (High) temporarily increases physiological activity (+2 bonus to Constitution or negate Fatigue state), while reducing cognitive abilities (-8 modifier to Knowledge) and awareness (-8 modifier to Perception); some examples include Vygorz, Paskelin Gels, Atalas, Hoerai. Hallucinogens (Best) cause a temporary sensory experience that only exists in the mind, putting the character into a semi-catatonic state; examples include Dream Dust, ZC2, Coma Red, Norvill. Only penalty effects stack and taking additional doses of the same stim increases the duration.

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Survival Rations

These are durable, high-energy food products stored in a vacuum sealed packet. A wide range of foods are available some that must be heated, but most that are designed to be eaten right out of the packet. In addition to factors such as odor and taste, quality costs affect the amount of food available for one person and it's expiration period, i.e. Poor - full days worth of food with bland taste that lasts up to a month, Good - three days worth of food with bland taste that lasts up to six months, High - five days worth of food that is tasty and lasts for up to a year, Best - seven days worth of delicious food that will last for several years.

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Shelter, Temporary

A portable refuge available for a variety of environments that provides protection from the elements; they are available in a variety of colors and basic designs to fit racial needs, and are easy to assemble and disassemble. In addition to durability, quality costs affect the size, type of environment, and available features: one individual in any single standard environment,i.e. jungle, desert, subarctic, etc (Poor); up to three individuals in any single standard environment,i.e. jungle, desert, subarctic, etc (Good); converts to sleep up 1-5 individuals in multiple extreme environments,i.e. arctic, barren desert, mountaintop, etc, with environmental monitors (High);  converts to sleep up 1-5 individuals in multiple extreme environments,i.e. arctic, barren desert, mountaintop, etc., with environmental monitors, proximity detectors, and integrated solar panels that can trickle-charge small capacitors to provide power (Best).

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Transciever

A device designed for two-way verbal communication capable of wireless integration with any Rieu Polyglott and uses any of a variety of common communication methods to allow for immediate communication over great distances. In addition to durability, quality costs affect the size and overall capabilities of the devices, i.e. small handheld device that must spoken into directly (Poor); tiny wearable device tuned to a specific voice print (Good); tiny wearable device plus encryption capabilities (High); tiny wearable device plus hidden group communication and whisper modes (Best).

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Appraisal Kit

This kit is designed to evaluate and appraise the value of a variety of precious items, including gems, jewelry, minerals, paintings, and collectibles or works of art. It includes a range of small tools, optical sensors, and chemical testers that all fit in a handy leather satchel that takes up one UP position, and includes a comprehensive catalog that lists overall values and rarity of numerous items and integrates into a hololink. Without this kit, any Appraisal skill check has a difficult (-4) modifier. In addition to durability, quality costs affect modifiers and include additional capabilities, i.e. Poor: -2 modifier to skill check; Good: no modifier to skill check; High: no modifier to skill check, includes a comprehensive catalog that lists overall values and rarity of numerous items and integrates into a hololink; Best: +2 modifier to skill check, includes a comprehensive catalog that lists overall values and rarity of numerous items and integrates into a hololink.

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Care Kit, Armor

While armor keeps characters alive in a fight, just because they are not physically taking some or all of the damage doesn't mean that damage doesn't occur. Some battle scarring could symbolize prowess, but that wear and tear will also reduce its overall effectiveness. When taking it in for repairs is not an option, these kits provide the tools and materials necessary to keep it clean and functional. Kits are purchased for specific types of armor, i.e. carbon mesh, ablative, recon, etc., and purchased at a quality cost equal to that of the armor. Repairing armor with a lesser quality Care Kit will reduce the quality of it to that of the kit. It is possible to raise the quality of armor by one level by using a care kit that is two levels higher, i.e. using a High quality kit can increase the armor level from Poor to Good.

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Care Kit, Clothing

Over time even better quality clothing will develop rips and tears, especially when crawling, climbing, and running through the sprawling cityscapes or deep dark jungles. When buying new clothes or having tears fixed isn't an option, these kits provide the tools and materials necessary to keep it looking respectable. Kits are purchased for specific types of clothing, i.e. cloth, leather, mesh, etc., and at a quality cost equal to that of the clothing. Repairing t with a lesser quality Care Kit will reduce the quality to that of the kit.

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Care Kit, Weaponry

Every time a pistol is used or a knife skids off an armored plate, there is wear and tear that affects the performance of the weapon. The work required to maintain the effectiveness of these can be easily forgotten until that effect is felt in battle, but by then it may be too late. When taking weapons in for repair is not an option, these kits provide the tools and materials necessary to keep them clean and functional. Kits are purchased for specific types of weapons, i.e. knives, pistols, flamethrowers, etc., with specializations in class, i.e. sonic, plasma, impact, etc., and purchased at a quality cost equal to that of the weapon. Repairing weapons with a lesser quality Care Kit will reduce the quality of it to that of the kit. It is possible to raise the quality of armor by one level by using a care kit that is two levels higher, i.e. using a High quality kit can increase the weapon level from Poor to Good.

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Climbing Kit

Whether free climbing a structure, scaling a mountain, spelunking, or virtually any other form of ground based vertical movement, there is gear available to aid the character. These kits typically include a chalk bag, harness, several types of carabiners, cams, anchors, hooks, an index ascender, descending ring, length of rope, pitons, and piton hammer that can be worn as a rucksack or stored in a back pack (requires four utility positions). In addition to durability, the quality costs affect the design and performance of the items in the kit, providing bonus modifiers to Climbing skill checks whenever the kits are used, i.e. Poor +1, Good +2, High +3, Best +4.

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Demolitions Kit

Required for arming or disarming explosive devices and used with the Demolitions skill, these kits contain a variety of hand tools, adhesive patches, detonators, detonation cords, shaping molds, timers, tape, and wiring (the actual explosives must be purchased separately) in a small case that requires two utility positions. An explosive device includes any combination of trigger and explosive; without this kit, characters suffer a difficult (-4) modifier to any attempt to arm or disarm these devices. The quality cost determines the likeliness of an accidental detonation, with any malfunction resulting in an explosion.

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Disguise Kit

For those wanting to temporarily change their appearance, whether to entertain, hide, or for some nefarious purpose, these kits contain all the required materials to use with the Disguise skill and are available in a carrying case that can be worn with a shoulder strap or as a rucksack. Within a typical kit are accessories such as colored contact lenses, false teeth, a paint on LCD injector for instant tattoos, hair prosthesis that change color, length, and texture, and a vocal encoder that integrates with the Reiu Polyglott, in addition to a variety of polymer molds that have a tone and texture that imitates real skin from which partial or full facial masks can be crafted. Quality costs affect the resilience of the materials and additional options, i.e. materials loosen under stress (Poor); materials are waterproof (Good); materials require a solvent to remove and have tools for odd pigmentations, scarring, or to simulate injuries (High); plus a variety of modular appliances and implants, with which effects such as facial twitches or other such independent movements can be programmed or triggered (Best).

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Forgery Kit

In the complex universe of digital identities, forgers not only need to have a degree of familiarity with the security they are taking on, they also need tools to beat the security. These kits can be used with either the (E) Forgery or (E) Hacking skills and come in carrying case that can be worn with a shoulder strap or as a rucksack, and include a variety of codes to overwrite gadgetry programming (Poor), instruments to replicate electronic imprints (Good), image generation devices needed to make counterfeit digital and hard copy forgeries (High), and both wired and wireless database override connections (Best). Quality costs affect the credibility and complexity of the forgeries, i.e. replicate a false ID or profile, official document, digit-strip, etc (Poor), plus replicating security protocols to open doors, accept codes, etc (Good), plus fooling bio-metric identifiers, military security countermeasures, etc (High), plus generating false database approvals to fool sensors and scanners (Best).

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Forensics Kit

A necessity for any type of investigator, these kits are used to survey crime scenes, take and test samples, and locate clues. Characters can choose from Criminal kits that can be used with the Search skill, Medical kits used with the Forensics skill, or Tech kits used with the Inspection skill, any of which include the general tools, containers, and protections required to collect information without contaminating the scene in a handy case that requires two utility positions. Quality costs affect the capabilities of the kit: basic investigative functions including fingerprint analysis, microvision goggles, electronic sampling, etc (Poor); plus DNA scanners, electronic route tracers, high resolution imaging (Good); plus instant analysis tools, comprehensive database reference guides (High); plus holographic crime scene reconstruction (Best).

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Interrogation Kit

Incredibly useful for convincing people to talk, these kits can be effectively used with the Interrogate, Intimidate, or Bluff skills. They appear intentionally gruesome with various pliers, knives, hooks, shears, and other tools in a small case of some type of case that requires one utility positions and whose very presence can induce a prisoner to talk...or inspire convincing lies. In addition to durability, quality costs affect the kit's general appearance and performance, i.e. common tools (Poor), aesthetically modified tools (Good), functionally modified tools and mind weakening stims (High), custom tools and powerful inhibition stims (Best).

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Medical Kit

Required for those with any type of healing/treatment skill, these kits are found in the packs of virtually anyone who adventures, explores, or engages in combat. They are available in small cases, taking up one utility position, and tend to be pretty easy to use, offering a wide variety of useful emergency medical supplies, such as bandages, gauzes, ointments, creams, splints, etc. The quality cost affects the number of treatments per kit (4/6/8/10) and the effectiveness of the supplies offering a modifier to the skill check of the healing/treatment skill used (0/+1/+2/+4).

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Surgical Kit

Required for use with the Triage or Field Surgery skills, this kit includes specialized tools used to cut, saw, suture, and set flesh and bone, which are carried in individual sterile sleeves. In addition to tools, the kit includes limited local and general anesthetics, sterilization salves, wipes, and sprays as well as small bio-monitor, all packed into a small, padded satchel that requires two utility positions. The quality cost affects the number of treatments per kit (2/4/6/8) and the effectiveness of the supplies offering a modifier to the skill check of the skill used (0/+1/+2/+4).

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Survey Kit

Too many explorers never return from their adventures, not because some terrifying monster got them, but because they got lost. In addition to providing directional capabilities, these kits are useful for mapping out search areas, locating shelter, calculating distance times by incorporating grades and other natural features, etc, and are contained in a small case that requires two utility positions. The capabilities of the kits vary by quality cost and include: a holo display with datachip slots for detailed information about specific regions that can be set to track from a specific point (Poor) plus the ability to add features and details from a holocam (Good), plus the ability to utilize communication systems and beacons to track specific frequencies and to set proximity alerts (High), plus a small drone that can scout ahead or provide additional details of an area (Best).

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Toolkit, Profession

A generic term for any of a variety of common tool kits that may be used for specific professions (architect, carpenter, etc) or hobbies (fishing, painting, etc). These kits include all of the basic tools required to competently engage in the activity, and are stored in a small case that requires one utility position. The quality costs affect the durability of the tools and versatility of the kits, directly affect the output, i.e. a Poor quality toolkit will pull down the workmanship, while a Best quality toolkit will enhance the workmanship.

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Toolkit, Specialized

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Block-Ops Pack

Tactical gear for novices and those with little time to prepare, these packs include a number of reserve slots based on cost (Poor: 4; Good: 4; High: 6; Best: 6) allowing characters to select from any handheld items in the Espionage gear list. Any item pulled from the pack is the same quality as the pack cost and may be used for a single purpose, once that purpose is complete, the item is discarded. These packs typically come in hard cover cases with locking mechanisms, require a minimum of two utility positions (UP), and can be refilled at 15% the total cost per reserve slot used.

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Explorers Pack

For those planning to venture into the wilderness for short periods, these packs include a Condensation Flask, Survival Rations, and a number of reserve slots based on cost (Poor: 4; Good: 4; High: 6; Best: 6) allowing characters to select from any items in the General gear list with an Availability rating of 1. Any item pulled from the pack is the same quality as the pack cost and may be used for a single purpose, once that purpose is complete, the item is discarded. These packs typically come in the form of a backpack, shoulder pack, or rucksack and can be refilled at 15% the total cost per reserve slot used.

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Field Pack

Often referred to as an emergency pack or battlefield pack, these are often carried by soldiers, included in ship stores, and available at forward posts, it includes a medical kit and a number of reserve slots based on cost (Poor: 4; Good: 4; High: 6; Best: 6) allowing characters to select from any items in the General gear list with an Availability rating of 1-2. Items pulled from the pack are the same quality as the pack cost and may be used for a single purpose, once that purpose is complete, these items are discarded. These packs typically come in the form of a backpack, shoulder pack, or rucksack and can be refilled at 15% the total cost per reserve slot used.

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Survival Pack

A necessity for those anticipating an encounter with extreme environments, these packs include a number of reserve slots based on cost (Poor: 4; Good: 4; High: 6; Best: 6) allowing characters to select from any item in the General gear list with an availability rating of 1 and any item in the Environmental gear list with a rating of 1-2. Items pulled from the pack are the same quality as the pack cost and may be used for a single purpose, once that purpose is complete, these items are discarded. These packs typically come in a duffel bag (Poor), travel trunk (Good), mobile trunk with wheels or treads (High), or mobile trunk with mag-lift (Best), and can be refilled at 15% the total cost per reserve slot used.

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Traveler Pack

For those living the nomadic life of adventurers, this pack represents their worldly possessions. All characters begin play with a traveler pack based on their starting wealth class; packs may be replaced and upgraded during the course of the campaign. In addition to a number of reserve slots based on cost (Poor: 4; Good: 6; High: 8; Best: 10) from which characters can select from any item in the General gear list with an availability rating of 1, these packs include a number of articles of clothing (Poor: 3, Good: 5, High: 10, Best: 15) from the Clothing gear list with an availability of 1, a custom fit Reiu Polyglott, and a Halolink. All items in the pack are the same quality as the pack cost and once selected reserve slot items become a permanent part of the character's gear inventory. These packs typically come in a duffel bag (Poor), travel trunk (Good), mobile trunk with wheels or treads (High), or mobile trunk with mag-lift (Best).

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