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Other Equipment

Field Equipment

NameCostGame EffectPhys-rep
Scientific instruments200cAllows data gathering in the fieldSmartphone or tablet with QR code reader
GPS tracker200cTracks GPS signals within the ZoneSmartphone or tablet with Google maps and the What3words app
Survival bag100cAllows use of Survivalist skillPlastic survival bag
Compass100cPoints northA compass. A smartphone app should not be used
Radio300cA standard radio handset with headset or earpiecePhys-reps provided. Please check with refs if using your own
First aid kit500cAllows use of first aid skill. Starts with 10 sets of consumablesBox or bag with 10 sets of supplies inside, along with small tools or knives
Torch50cLights stuff upA small torch, headlamp or similar
Gas mask250cProvides some protection against breathing hazardsGas mask, dust mask or similar
Smithing kit400cAllows use of the equipment maintenance, gun smithing and armour smithing skillsA small toolkit
Locksmith kit200cAllows use of the lockpicking skillLockpicks, cables and electronics to bypass scanners and biometrics
Demolitions kit200cAllows the character to use the demolitions skill to disarm explosivesToolkit, wires and scrap electronics
Hacking kit200cAllows use of the hacking skillToolkit, spare cables, old cds and memory sticks
Surgical kit200cAllows use of the surgery skillSmall knives, something to sterilise them, sewing kit
Electronics kit200cAllows use of the Electronics skill to study and repair electronic devicesSmall tools, screwdrivers, wire cutters etc
Memory stick or chip50cAllows for data to be stored, copied and transportedMemory stick or SD card

Consumables

NameCostGame EffectPhys-rep
Smoke grenade50cMakes smokeYellow or white smoke grenade
First aid kit consumables10cMust own a first aid kit to buy theseA bandage, tube of glue or needle and thread
Painkillers10cTreats an injury in conjunction with a first aid kitWhite tic tac
Anti-radiation drugs30cCan remove effects from radiation poisoningGreen tic tac
Mood stabilisers30cRemoves one roleplaying effectOrange tic tac
Happy pills100cInduces euphoria in the user. Lasts for about an hour.2 blue tic tacs per dose
Noodles20cFoodOne pot noodle or similar
Canned food40cFoodA single can of any food of your choice

Players will not be required to buy every meal they eat, those are included in the lifestyle costs paid during downtime. The prices given here are guidelines for buying and selling them as loot items. Noodles and cans acquired as loot can be used to reduce the downtime lifestyle cost by the amounts given above.

Example

Bob find a case of 12 pot noodles and chooses to keep them. Instead of 3000c for living expenses, he now only pays 2760c next downtime.

Specialist Services

NameCostGame Effect
Surgical procedures200cRemoves a single shrapnel wound card from the character
Weapon maintenance200cKeeps a single weapon operational and clean
Armour maintenance400cKeeps a single suit of armour in good order
Data analysis500-1000cProvides a summary of the main conclusions that can be drawn from a set of scientific data. Charges are variable based on complexity, and you will still pay even if nothing can be learned
Information brokervariableInformation and data are the key sources of wealth in the Zone. Brokers can usually obtain almost anything you need to know, aside from the most heavily guarded of secrets. Brokers are also a good source of plans and schematics for manufacturing.
Trainerlisted by the skillTeaches you a new skill. Not all skills are available all the time, please speak to a system referee

Surgical, weapon and armour services are always available during downtime. If you want surgery done during uptime you will need to find a PC with the skills.
Data analysis and information brokerage are only available in uptime from specific NPCs who may not be there all the time.

rules/other.txt · Last modified: 2022/12/10 09:27 by aettles