From: beast@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Beast of Mentor)
Newsgroups: rec.games.frp
Subject: Re: SR: Stealth Suits-
Keywords: SR;ShadowRun;Shadow Run;SRun
Date: 23 Aug 92 07:52:12 GMT
Organization: Purdue University Computing Center

In article <57448@mentor.cc.purdue.edu> holmes@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Krishgan) writes:
>Concerning Predator/Beast's comments on Stealth Suits...
>
>->>>>>[Hey Predator, here are a few things that occurred to me during all
>  of this discussion.  You might like 'em...]<<<<<
>    -Reflex
>
>
>  1.  Ultrasound Stealth, not a real possibility without spending more 
>     money than you and -most- of your freinds have combined.  However, try
>     an Ultrasonic Sweeper, something that is a relative to a Whitenoise
>     Generator.  Throws off all sorts of false images and -static-.
Thank you, I never thought of that...
>
>  2.  Thermal Stealth, ok this one is easier.  The best two ideas that I
>     have seen regard the Catalytic stuff, as its easier, and something that
>     would vent the heat in random designs/directions (which would NOT
>     power a Laser).
The heat conversion (I see transducers working best) would be subject to the
second law of thermodynamics, thus I would still be seen (though my heat trace
would* be reduced).  However, I could combine the two (transducers on the
inside, endo-thermic reaction on the outside), according to the guy next to me
in the lab.
>
>  3.  Light Stealth, ok lets call this Optic Stealth.  I don't think that
>     technology has Adaptive Coloration just yet, but I know of two variations
>     that are used.
>
>     a.  Soft Armors that use Rheuthenium Fibers (spelling?)
>     b.  Hard Armors that use Optic Ceraglass and an encoding system.
>	"GEE, I can see right through him..."
Where did you get the idea that we don't have Adaptive Coloration, or that
R-fibers are limited to soft armor?  R-fibers are the full equivilant of
Adaptive Coloration (the scanners scan the background, then display it on the
appropriate surfaces).  Also, why can't you cover balistic plastic with
lcd-like fibers?  The stuff is used for flat-screen terminals, which I assume
is on a hard surface.  No need for home-brewed tech.  Plus you get extra
clarity for each scanner you install, improving the stealth value.

Yes, I actually have this one down pat.  :).  Visually, I already have Predator
Armor :)
>
>   4.  Sonic Stealth, ok lets call this one "Auditory Stealth" and categorize
>      it for -normal- band hearing.  This isn't too hard with the types of
>      insulatory materials that are accessable.  If you do it though, make
>      sure its a conic design for the sonic "padding" as that causes a far
>      wider dispersion of the noise(s) you big ass makes.
Or ask someone to stick a Silence spell on it, as you had suggested earlier
>
>   5.  Magical Stealth, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA....talk with someone from
>      the Death Knights or the Lord Knights, they might have a better idea
>      on this one than I.
Thank you, I have been discussing this with Meastro :) (of Lord Knights)

Would Initiate masking help?
>
>   6.  Sensory Stealth, in this case I am referring to Radar/Sonar/EM tracking
>      styles.  I can make something the size of a Headband that is an ECM
>      Lvl 4 with -little- difficulty.  It costs a mint and a half, but it
>      is -really- worth it.
1. I don't have 1.5 mints (unless you take certs :) )
2. I think an ECM 1 will do me, and by doubling the base price, I can reduce
the size to less than a CF, which I imagine I can stick into a back-pack with
ease.  All ECMs jam Radar, and it wouldn't be too hard to modify it for
Ultrasound.  I'm not too* worried about radar and vehicle sensers, as I am a
Troll, not a vehicle.  I intend to go up against people, not tanks (though
tanks might want to go against me, oh well)

-Predator, looking more like his namesake every day
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