Survival Equipment
Equipment Lists for Galactic Crusade
CWC COLD WEATHER CLOTHING: A complete set of clothing that will protect the wearer from the effects of exposure and frostbite. Several versions are available:
| Temperature | -1250F1-870C | -750F/-590C | -500F/-450C | -250F /-320C |
| Weight | 15% body mass | 10% body mass | 7% body mass | 5% body mass |
| Cost (CR) | 1250 | 600 | 250 | 100 |
| CWC Model | A | B | C | D |
WWC WARM WEATHER CLOTHING: Air-conditioned clothing
which will protect the wearer from the effects of temperatures
up to 1500 F/650C and high humidity. It weighs 5% of body mass
and costs CR 900. It is ideally suited to tropical jungle conditions
and normal desert/steppe conditions. The material will not rot
from exposure to humid conditions, fungi, etc.
SSDPC ‘STILLSUIT’ DESERT PLANET CLOTHING: A highly efficient set
of protective clothing which provides a~ almost self-contained
environment. Heavy emphasis is placed upon conservation of
body water through the use of sealed zips, filtered face masks
or nose filters, and a water/waste reclamation system that is
muscle. powered. Goggles also provide protection against
wind-blown grit and sand. The units may be air-conditioned at
an additional expense of CR 350 to increase protection
+25OF/+14OC over standard limits, Basic StillSuits cost CR 500
and give protection in temperatures up to 1600F/710C. Weight is
7% of body mass.
SH SHELTER HALF: A sheet of waterproof material 1.5m x 2.5m,
with provision to be ziplocked to another shelter half to make a
full tent, Mass = I kg, Cost = CR IC. The lightweight material will
fold into a space equivalent to that of several packs of
cigarettes.
TENT: A basic lightweight tent for 2 persons made of the same
lightweight waterproof material as a shelter half, but it includes
a floor, ,end flaps, tent poles of light telescoping construction,
and pegs. Larger tents are also available. Mass = 3 kg. Cost =
CR 45.
CWT COLD WEATHER TENT: A basic lightweight tent for 2 persons
which is insulated against the cold. It can be heated most
satisfactorily with a CWH Cold Weather Heater. Mass = 5 kg.
Cost = CR 125.
CWH COLD WEATHER HEATER: A lightweight heating unit which
runs on hydrox fuel cells. The CWH will warm a cold weather
tent so that temperatures will remain above freezing in outside
temperatures up to .125OF/.870C. Duration = 120 hours (5days)
minus 1 hour per -100F/5.50C below freezing (per day). Mass = 3
kg. Cost = CR 40. Fuel cells cost CR 9 and mass 2 kg. Mass of
heater includes one fuel cell. The unit can also be used for
cooking, with I hour of fuel used per 2 litres of food cooked (litre
= about 1 kg of solid food or else boiled water).
HWT HOT WEATHER TENT: A basic lightweight tent for 2 persons
which is insulated against the heat and may be sealed to
provide water security. Mass = 5 kg. Cost = CR 125. A powercell
operated refrigeration unit may be acquired at CR 350 which
provides cooling for 96 hours of operation. Mass = 2.5 kg.
Cooled tents are equivalent to StillSuits for overall protection.
PT PRESSURE TENT: A basic shelter for two persons which provides
standard atmosphere and living conditions for 168 hours (7
days). The unit includes an air reclamation system and a
powercell operated heating/cooling system with a survival
range from 1500F/.1O1OC to 2120F/1000C. Mass = 25kg. Cost =
CR 2000. Larger, heavier models are also available.
PFC (UP) PRE-FABRICATED CABIN (UN-PRESSURISED): A modular
un-pressurised unit providing quarters for 6 persons. Area = 2.5m
x 6m. Cold or hot weather options can be obtained, giving an
endurance of 2 weeks for 6 persons. Mass = 2.5 tonnes for basic
unit. Cost = CR 7500. Cold and/or Hot Weather options add CR
2500 and 1 tonne mass each.
PFC(P) PRE-FABRICATED CABIN (PRESSURISED): A basic shelter for
six persons which provides standard atmosphere and living
conditions for 30 days, The unit includes an air reclamation
system, and a mini-fusion reactor heating/cooling system giving
a survival range from -2500F/-1570C to 4000F/2040C. The unit is
modularised and has a volume 2.5m x 3m x 6m. Mass = 10
tonnes. Cost = CR 25000. Such features as airlocks, etc., are
standard.
SLEEPING BAG: An insulated sleeping bag is available in 4
versions, corresponding to CWC Cold Weather Clothing types.
All mass 2 kg. Type A costs CR 250, Type B CR 150, Type C 60,
and Type D CR 40.
RESPIRATOR: An oxygen-delivering mask covers the nose and
mouth (some versions will cover the entire face). The unit is for
use in atmospheres where protective Suits aren’t needed, but
the oxygen levels are too low to sustain life or to permit
strenuous activity. It provides 6 hours of oxygen on chemical
purifiers (re-breather type), and the chemicals may be reused if
they are heated to burn Out the ‘impurities.’ Powered filter
masks cost CR 175 and have a 168-hour (7 days) endurance
before the powercell must be recharged/replaced.
OXYGEN BREATHING APPARATUS: A self-contained breathing
system utilising a facemask or mouthpiece and oxygen tanks. A
tank of oxygen lasts 3 hours and costs CR ISO. The breathing
mask, hoses, and adapter cost CR 100. A standard unit consists
of two tanks and breathing equipment, for a mass of 5 kg and a
cost of CR 450. A chemical purifier system is available at CR 50
to increase breathing time by 100%. A powercell purifier system
is available at CR 250 to increase breathing time by 1600% (96
hours on two tanks). The units are usable in underwater
conditions as SCUBA gear, as well as in dangerous atmosphere
and in low-pressure or vacuum conditions.
ARTIFICIAL GILL: A powercell operated unit which extracts
oxygen from surrounding water. It has an endurance of 48 hours
on a power-cell. The Gill is usable Only on planets with a
sufficient oxygen atmosphere to permit the waters to contain a
reasonable oxygen content. Mass = 2,5 kg. Cost = CR 1000.
SCUBA SUIT: A protective underwater suit, including swimming
fins and face mask. Mass = 2 kg. Cost = CR 125.
PROTECTIVE SUIT: An all-purpose coverall of syntheleather mesh
(armour class H) which will provide protection against most
corrosive chemicals and atmospheric Constituents, poison
gases (including nerve gases), etc., as it is sealed against the
atmosphere, Mass = 5 kg. Cost = CR 400. The suit can be worn
over other clothing and may be totally sealed if oxygen
breathing apparatus is used with it. It is not, however, a fullfledged
vacuum suit in a sealed condition; for it cannot withstand
large pressure differentials.
ROPE: A variety of different types of rope are available, all of
30m (100 ft.) lengths:
| Rope Type | Nylon A | Nylon B | Synthelon A | Synthelon B | Duralon |
| Break, Strain | 1500 kg | 2500 kg | 2500 kg | 4000 kg | 5000 kg |
| Breakdown No. | 1/15 | 1/15 | 1/15 | 1/15 | 1/15 |
| Mass | 1.5 kg | 2.25 kg | 1 kg | 1.5 kg | 1 kg |
| Cost (CR) | 10 | 16 | 20 | 27 | 30 |
WIRE LADDERS: A variety of very compact wire ladders are avail.
able in 6, 9, and 15 meter lengths. Mass = 2 kg for 6m ladder, 3
kg for 9m ladder, and 4 kg for 15m ladder. Cost = CR 5 per
meter. The ladders are designed to be joined together if
necessary.
BACKPACK: An ‘H’ frame lightweight backpack with a capacity
of 30 liters/3C kg or 60 liters/60 kg Weight = 2 kg. Cost = CR 35.
JERRYCANS: Both plastic and metal jerrycans are available for
storage of water, fuel, and other liquids, They come in 10 litre
and 25 litre capacities. Mass = 1/2 kg for plastic 10L/25L and 2/4
kg for metal 10L/20L. Cost = CR 10 for 10L and CR 15 for 25L
containers.
FIELD RATIONS: Standard rations which will sustain a man (or
equivalent) for 1 day. Mass = 500gm. Cost = CR 2.50. Bulk
purchases of 100 ration packs (50 kg) may be made at a
reduced cost of CR 200. The food is quite tasty, with many items
dehydrated to save weight. (These are cooked).
CONCENTRATED RATIONS: Food lozenges suitable for a spacesuit
or Power Armour dispenser may be obtained which provide
a full days’ requirement in 100 gm. Cost = CR 275 for 100
lozenges (10 kg). The food is not superb’ cuisine by a long shot,
but it can be tolerated for quite some time.
