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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:

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:

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.