Dark Matter Drifter, Personal Gear
March 7, 2023
Cost of goods below are in New Credits, abbreviated to nucs.
Weapons #
| Item | Cost | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Knife | 10 | Concealable |
| Throwing Knife | 4 | Concealable |
| Hunting Knife | 12 | |
| Machete | 18 | |
| Dueling Saber | 30 | |
| Cane Sword | 35 | Concealable |
All guns in this new age operate on Mass Acceleration technology. These arms launch grain-sized particles at supersonic speeds. Ammo comes cheaply, any kind of heavy metal dust should work. Standardized MA batteryies only allow for a limited number of shots depending on the gun and require charging. 10 mins to bring a single battery to full charge.
| Item | Cost | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Muh Pistol | 95 | 18 shots, concealable |
| Snub Scattergun | 125 | 6 shots, concealable, +1d6 damage at short range |
| Scattergun | 150 | 10 shots, +1d6 damage at short range |
| Mare’s Leg | 175 | 24 shots |
| Assault Rifle | 875 | 45 shots, selective fire |
| Submachine Gun | 375 | 50 shots, selective fire |
| Sniper Rifle | 800 | 8 shots |
| Anti-Materiel Rifle | 1666 | 5 shots, 1 battery per shot, ignores armor, +1d6 damage |
| Plasma Caster | 3750 | 12 shots, ignores armor, +1d6 damage |
| Battery Cells | 10 | 5 pcs are 1 slot |
Worn Equipment #
| Item | Cost | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Gills | 500 | |
| Cold-weather Clothing | 150 | |
| Diving Equipment | 200 | |
| Oxygen Tank | 250 | two tanks last 6 hours |
| Respirator-Filter Mask | 100 | For thin or tainted atmospheres |
| Vacc Suit | 6000 | see below |
| Reactive Armor Set | 500 | concealable, prevents three gunshots, 100 to replace pieces |
| Mesh Armor Set | 575 | concealable, prevents four melee hits, 100 to replace pieces |
| Reactive Helmet/Mask | 300 | prevents two gunshots |
| Mesh Helmet/Mask | 350 | prevents two melee hits |
Vacc suits protects the wearer from the vacuum of space, radiation, and other environmental hazards. Integration with portable computer for various functions: remote vital signs monitor, Geiger counter, oxygen meter, ambient thermometer, and water supply.
Suit manufacturers are Tech Level (TL) 8 or higher. They’re cumbersome and heavy, but Tech Levels past 8 produce lighter and more maneuverable suits. The price is reduced by 500nucs for every TL past 8.
Devices and Gadgets #
| Item | Cost | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting Laser | 100 | |
| Flashlight | 25 | |
| Geiger Counter | 50 | |
| Long-range Communicator | 110 | powerful enough to reach ships in orbit |
| Magnetic Compass | 15 | |
| Mechanical Tool Kit | 100 | |
| Metal Detector | 35 | |
| Multi-Vision Goggles | 250 | sees in infared and low light |
| Portable Computer | 300 | see below |
| Portable Lab | 400 | forensic and chemical analysis on the field |
| View Camera | 75 | broadcasts video feed to a computer |
Portable computers are like today’s smartphones. They integrate with several other devices and gadgets. They tell time, broadcast location, track movements, and record audio/video. They operate on wireless protocols and, therefore, can access the quantum web as long as relays are in range.