Utility Belt

## **Overview**

The utility belt is a tool employed by The Bat-Family that is used to store the weapons and tools used in their crime fighting activities.

## **Features**

The utility belt is a gadget in itself, it comes with many built in features:

* Tracer: The belt has a built in tracer located in the buckle that allows members of The Bat-Family to be pinpointed using The Bat-Computer.
* Emergency Beacon: When activated, the beacon will send out a distress signal to The Bat-Computer.
* Electrical Pulse: In order to be opened, the belt must be worn and unlocked by a member of The Bat-Family, if not, the belt will unleash a powerful electrical burst able to incapacitate anyone who attempts to open it.

## **Gadgets**

### **Weaponry**

* Batarangs: Custom throwing stars.
* Bat-Darts: Capable of knocking out a raging bull with the highest dosage.
* Bat-Bolas: Used to entangle targets from a distance.
* Smoke Pellets: Create a small distraction for close quarters combat by overwhelming the senses.
* Bombs
	+ Smoke Bombs: Able to create a thick cloud of smoke for moving around unseen.
	+ Gas Bombs: Can be filled with a variety of gasses depending on the target.
	+ Tear Gas Bombs: Used for mass crowd control.
	+ Flash Bangs: Used to distract a large group of targets by blinding them for a short period of time.
	+ EMP Grenades: Can disable electronics in a 6 meter radius.
	+ Cryo Capsules: Designed by Mr Freeze and capable of encasing a target in a block of ice.
* Kryptonite Ring: Given to Batman by Superman incase he was ever under mind-control of became a threat to humanity.
* Pepper Spray: Capable of incapacitating a target.

### **Tools**

* Batlight: Casts a light only visible using the lenses built into the cowl, can't be seen with the naked eye.
* Binoculars: Used in long distance surveillance.
* Line Launcher: Fires a strong cable across a large horizontal gap.
* Grapple Launcher: Fires a strong cable and allows for quick ascension.
* Hacking Tool: Can break into computers and quickly copy all data to the Bat-Computer.
* Rebreather: Allows for periods of breathing under water, uses canisters that hold 15mins worth of oxygen each.
* Cuffs + Ties: For keeping incapacitated targets down and out.
* Bat-Beacon: Can summon a swarm of bats to a designated location.
* Flares: Used for lighting up large areas for long periods of time.
* Glowsticks: Can be used for lighting up small rooms or leaving a trail.
* **B+E Kit:** Carried on nightly patrols, used when breaking into secure locations.
	+ Acetylene Torch: Used for cutting into secure doors and through locks
	+ Lock Picks: Used in stealthy situations.
	+ Skeleton Keys: Used for basic and common padlocks.
* **Crime Scene Investigation Kit:** Carried on nightly patrols, used when quickly examining crime scenes.
	+ Evidence Bags
	+ Fingerprint Dusting Kit
* **Surveillance and Recon Kit:** Carried on nightly patrols, used when listening in on conversations and tracking multiple targets.
	+ Bat-Tracer: Sends a beacon that can be traced using the Bat-Computer
	+ Camera: Takes photos and sends them directly to the Bat-Computers servers.
	+ Recorder: Left in a room to record audio and streams directly to the Bat-Computer.

### **Specialty Kits**

* **Kryptonian Apprehension Kit:** A specialised kit created using the planes from the Agamemon Contingency, designed to take out rogue Kryptonians.
	+ Kryptonite Batarangs: Specially designed with kryptonite blades that can cut Kryptonian flesh.
	+ Red Solar Lights: Project a strong burst of Red Solar energy that can weaken a Kryptonian.
	+ Psionic Emitters: Emit a high frequency sound that overwhelms a Kryptonian's senses.
	+ Gold Kryptonite Blade: Created by Firestorm, the blade can permanently remove a Kryptonian's abilities.

## **Trivia**

* The original belt was a regular canvas belt with military pouches, made to house gadgets and tools but without the advanced features of future models. This version was worn with Bruce's original suit.