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