shaidar's PC Notes

[shaidar]

Is it possible to get arcology maps that integrate with his inertial locator and data display unit?

[Tiglath]

Yes - either locally available or copied from your new Map Box (which is the Traveller "Universal Map Maguffin").

[shaidar]

Cool. We haven't quite brought the map box yet, is that right?

[Tiglath]

Yes, its on order! However, the posh bits of the city proper and star town will have navigable mapping.

[shaidar]

I don't mind jumping forward a day or two, but I've been trying to think of useful things Frank could do during this time.

So, could Frank spend some of that time familiarising himself with the layout of the arc between the bartizan and the offices. Maps are great, but if they're offline or he needs to make a quick decision, find a hidey-hole if there was a problem, then there's nothing like memory. If you think it's not worth it then far enough.

Also, I'm still wondering about the pack of cards. Could Frank check out the ordinary pack of cards for anything odd that might relate to the special pack, particularly the special cards like the jokers that don't get used.

[Tiglath]

Frank could certainly familiarise himself with a route between the two locations in that time and its various quirks / tactical options.

You decide the cards just are two different types of deck but now your familiarity with the special deck would allow you to spot other "enhanced" decks of the same type readily.

[shaidar]

Frank could certainly familiarise himself with a route between the two locations in that time and its various quirks / tactical options.

A route is fine. Just in case he gets separated on a mission and he has to find his own way back, at least he'd have some idea of what direction to head.

[Tiglath]

Frank can now "escape and evade" (via one route! ) but it's a start - the arcology interior is a maze and ever more so as you get lower down.

[shaidar]

So, I've been doing a bit of casual 'traveller' reading around on the interwebs, which can sometimes be a little confusing since there are different versions. Some say the Gauss pistol has a burst (4) ability, but I guess this isn't the version we're using?

[Tiglath]

Points for homework done! There are two versions (I believe by "canonical accident") rather than design but they fixed it with: the Army version is a standard "auto pistol" but a gauss weapon (silent, better Penetration than the "slug" weapon) while the Navy version has a full auto option and also an extended magazine ...

Alas, your GM is cheap and gives you rubbish toys!

[shaidar]

Not at all, it's still superior to an ordinary pistol. We have to have some nice toys to look forward too.

[shaidar]

Can you get surpressors for machine pistols? If so many gut it be possible to modify the holsters to take the guns with them attached?

[Tiglath]

Yes to suppressors.
Yes to modifying the holsters

However it might make the weapons a bit unwieldy to draw but this isn't a huge disadvantage.

[shaidar]

Cool. Frank will draw the cost of the surpressors from his future pay, standard prices?

[Tiglath]

Yes indeed.

[shaidar]

I've noted the money I owe on my equipment post:

https://www.unseenservant.us/forum/view ... 99#p450099

[shaidar]

So the RAM grenade launchers are fitted to rifles, including Gauss rifles?

What skill is needed to use them?

[Tiglath]

Yes, they fit under the barrel and are a three shot pump action grenade launcher. They will fit under the barrel of most military issue rifles (e.g. gauss, ACR).

You need Heavy Weapons (Grenade Launcher) or "wing it" at skill 0

Dex 10+ gives +1 To Hit

[shaidar]

Ok, so here is my kit list for the fort recon. Let me know if you think I am over-doing it (or even under-doing it). I calculate the encumbrance to be 9.7 kg:

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TL 14 Tailored Vacc Suit		
hard helmet					
Data Display/Recorder 			
radiation detector			
inertial locator			            0.5
TL 12 combat armour breast plate			
			
personal comms			              0.3
			
cutlass			                   1.25
			
IR goggles			
low light goggles			
			
gauss pistol (w/shoulder holster)    0.65
laser sight			
Ammo (15)	x4		                  0.8
			
gauss rifle			                  3.5
Gauss Ammo(40)	x8		            3.2
			
combat drug x1		
stim drug	x1		
			
			                           9.7

[shaidar]

I need to update my kit to take into account the grenade launcher, grenade mag and hand grenade. Could you confirm their encumbrance, thanks