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The VCWC consists of a one-piece set of thermal underwear which covers the whole body, including the hands, feet, head and all of the face except the eyes, a pair of boots, a pair of inner gloves, a pair of outer gloves, an inner thermal coverall, an outer coverall, with a waterproof outer layer, a hood, facemask, and [[goggles]]. The underwear and the goggles are electrically heated. The underwear is worn over an external catheter; urine is directed, via heated tubes down one leg and out through an opening in the sole of one of the boots. | The VCWC consists of a one-piece set of thermal underwear which covers the whole body, including the hands, feet, head and all of the face except the eyes, a pair of boots, a pair of inner gloves, a pair of outer gloves, an inner thermal coverall, an outer coverall, with a waterproof outer layer, a hood, facemask, and [[goggles]]. The underwear and the goggles are electrically heated. The underwear is worn over an external catheter; urine is directed, via heated tubes down one leg and out through an opening in the sole of one of the boots. | ||
+ | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
These suits are guaranteed to keep the wearer alive, if not comfortable, at temperatures of -100C. Some users have claimed to have successfully used the VCWC at lower temperatures, but these reports have not been verified. The battery in VCWC is usually powered by a [[body generator]], which is incorporated into the suit. | These suits are guaranteed to keep the wearer alive, if not comfortable, at temperatures of -100C. Some users have claimed to have successfully used the VCWC at lower temperatures, but these reports have not been verified. The battery in VCWC is usually powered by a [[body generator]], which is incorporated into the suit. | ||
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Revision as of 21:16, 27 December 2018
Very Cold Weather Clothing | |
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Type | Protective Gear |
Tech Level | TL–9 |
Cost | Cr 1,050.00 |
Size | 40.0 litres (folded) |
Weight | 4.0 kg |
TBD |
Very Cold Weather Clothing is a set of clothing, worn in extremely cold weather.
Please see the following AAB Library Data articles for more information:
Survival Gear:
Description (Specifications)
The VCWC consists of a one-piece set of thermal underwear which covers the whole body, including the hands, feet, head and all of the face except the eyes, a pair of boots, a pair of inner gloves, a pair of outer gloves, an inner thermal coverall, an outer coverall, with a waterproof outer layer, a hood, facemask, and goggles. The underwear and the goggles are electrically heated. The underwear is worn over an external catheter; urine is directed, via heated tubes down one leg and out through an opening in the sole of one of the boots.
History & Background (Dossier)
These suits are guaranteed to keep the wearer alive, if not comfortable, at temperatures of -100C. Some users have claimed to have successfully used the VCWC at lower temperatures, but these reports have not been verified. The battery in VCWC is usually powered by a body generator, which is incorporated into the suit.
References & Contributors (Sources)
- Loren Wiseman. "Ship's Locker: Cold Weather Clothing." Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society 01 (1979): 15.
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 54-55,59,64.
- Greg Porter. Central Supply Catalog (Imperium Games, 1996), 11,13,21.
- Citation Missing - Mongoose Traveller: Central Supply Catalogue
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Morandir Armson
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science