Core Universal Equipment Gadgets

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**HUD Software, Ammunition Tracker**

A piece of software for the heads-up display device, the Ammunition Tracker is able to keep track of exactly how many shots have been expended from a particular weapon. Additionally, when a character starts to get low on ammunition, a warning flashes on the HUD indicating that a reload must occur soon.

**Restrictions:** Heads-up display only, requires a weapon with an integrated computer.

**Purchase TN Modifier:** +1.

**Sound Suppressor**

Similar to the technology that produced the silent suit, the sound suppressor gadget silences almost any noise. It generates a field of sonic energy that cancels sound produced within field, reducing all noise to a mere whine of sonic energy discharge. The sound suppressor adds +10 to the TN of Listen checks made to hear the weapon firing.

**Restrictions:** None.

**Purchase TN Modifier:** +3.

**HUD Software, Biosensor**

A piece of software for the heads-up display device, biosensor software allows the wearer of the HUD to identify potential weaknesses in enemies. When worn, the biosensor software integrates elements of the medicomp sensor (though the sensor itself is not required) and can identify exactly how many hit points a target has left. Initiating this scan requires a full-round action, however, as the target must be kept precisely within the sensor’s range for the duration of the scan.

**Restrictions:** Heads-up displays only.

**Purchase TN Modifier:** +4.

**PL:** 8

**Compact**

By eliminating wasted space and using smaller components, some engineers are capable of producing equipment far smaller than its standard counterparts. Any piece of equipment that makes use of the compact gadget is one size smaller than normal, to a minimum size of Diminutive.

**Restrictions:** None.

**Purchase TN Modifier:** +1.

**PL:** 8

**Miniaturized**

By eliminating wasted space and using microscopic components, some engineers are capable of producing equipment vastly smaller than normal. Any weapon that makes use of the miniaturized gadget is two size categories smaller than normal, to a minimum size of Diminutive.

**Restrictions:** None.

**Purchase TN Modifier:** +3.

**PL:** 8

**Multiple Use Item**

Similar in function to the alternate weapon gadget, the multiple use item gadget allows the character to integrate the function of two separate items into a single device.

When selecting the multiple use item gadget, choose a second object. That object is integrated into the base object and can be used at any time. Additionally, you must choose whether or not the alternate object may be physically separated from the base weapon or not at the time of purchase. This gadget may be selected multiple times, each time adding a single additional piece of equipment to the base object.

**Restrictions:** The character must also purchase the piece of equipment to be integrated separately from the armor, before the gadget modification is made.

**Purchase TN Modifier:** +1.

**PL:** 8

**Paint-On LCD**

One of the most revolutionary advances in computer technology during the Information Age and beyond is the paint-on LCD gadget. This allows almost any surface to be used as a computer display, as it grafts the color-changing pixels common to all display devices onto another surface.

Any piece of equipment with the paint-on LCD gadget can be used as a display for any piece of computer or communications equipment. Additionally, weapons and armor may make use of the paint-on LCD gadget at the normal cost, but gain no special benefit from the modification other than being able to display data.

**Restrictions:** None.

**Purchase TN Modifier:** +4.

**PL:** 8

**Satelite Datalink**

At the dawn of the Information Age, the value of knowledge and accurate intelligence became a crucial aspect of warfare. The ability to connect to a global communications network was critical to the success of any army, as intelligence traveled at the speed of light across the globe to command centers safe behind defended battle lines. The satellite datalink gadget enables any piece of equipment, from computer to communication device to heads-up display, to connect to a global (or, if in place, galactic) satellite network and communicate with computer systems in far remote areas.

**Restrictions:** This gadget may only be used with gear containing computerized communications equipment.

**Purchase TN Modifier:** +1.

**PL:** 8

**Storage Compartment**

Like the gadget used for armor, the ability to store and carry small items in a safe place can sometimes be of critical importance. The storage compartment gadget accomplishes just that, incorporating an empty space where other objects can be carried with relative ease. Each storage compartment gadget allows the wearer to carry two items of size Small or smaller in a container built into the piece of equipment. This gadget may be taken multiple times, each time providing another compartment where small items may be carried.

**Restrictions:** None.

**Purchase TN Modifier:** +1.

**PL:** 8

**Self-Reparing**

The self-repairing gadget implements nanotechnology in its infancy to repair minor problems with any piece of equipment. Whenever the equipment is damaged, the self-repairing gadget immediately issues commands to a set of nanites that move to the problem spot and begin making repairs. The gadget repairs one point of damage per minute to the equipment.

**Restrictions:** None.

**Purchase TN Modifier:** +6.

**PL:** 8