Hoist
| Hoist, mechanical | |
|---|---|
| Type | Tool |
| Tech Level | TL–1 |
| Cost | Cr50 |
| Size | 20 liters |
| Weight | 10kg |
| capacity 500kg | |
A mechanical hoist is used to haul heavy weights (supplies, people, etc.) up walls and steep slopes. Hoists of this type rely on people to furnish the lift. A mechanical hoist can be built to almost any specifications, and the size of the load is limited only by the breaking point of the rope.
| Hoist, powered | |
|---|---|
| Type | Tool |
| Tech Level | TL–5 |
| Cost | Cr100 |
| Size | 40 liters |
| Weight | 25kg |
| capacity 1000kg | |
A powered hoist replaces the mechanical hoist around TL–5 – TL–7. A power source (generator, engine, etc.) is required; this replaces the need for individuals to haul a load up by brute strength.
| Hoist, climbing | |
|---|---|
| Type | Climbing gear |
| Tech Level | TL–8 |
| Cost | Cr175 |
| Size | 0.5 liters |
| Weight | 1.5kg |
| capacity 175kg | |
This hoist is a battery-powered motor which drives a reel with 25 meters of cable. It has a hook on one side for attachment to a belt or harness and another hook on the opposite side for the cable. A rocker switch in the handle controls direction and an adjustable clutch controls speed; the reel can also freewheel. Power lasts for about one hour before the batteries need replacing. A hand brake can lock the cable in position and a centrifugal brake keeps the cable from unwinding too rapidly
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 59-60.
- Martin Dougherty. Guns, Gadgets and Gear (Avenger Enterprises, 2007), 52.
- Matthew Sprange. Central Supply Catalogue (Mongoose Publishing, 2016), 47.