Body Generator
| Body generator | |
|---|---|
| Type | Personal item |
| Tech Level | TL–10 |
| Cost | 600 Cr |
| Size | 4 litres (folded) |
| Weight | 250g |
A set of equipment which is worn on the body and generates electricity, by the actions of walking or breathing. These generators are often incorporated into suits, such as stillsuits or very cold weather clothing, but they can be worn under ordinary clothes and used to power small electrical devices.The body generator consists of a number of small electrical generators, attached in series to a small storage battery.
One pair of spring generators are mounted in the footear, where power is generated from the action of putting the foot down. Another pair of spring generators are mounted on an undershirt, under the arms, where power is generated by swinging the arms. Often, a third pair of generators are mounted on the hips or thighs, and power is generated by stepping. Additionally, a set of sprung sraps is mounted in the undershirt, designed to go around the chest. This generator uses the action of breathing to to generate power.
Overall, a body generator can generate enough powr to keep two small electrical devices charged. Thesecan include pumps, heaters, lamps, or small electronic devices, such as communicators, inertial locators, motion trackers, or language translators.
Body generators usually include a small, hand-powered squeeze generator, to be used in case of failure of one or more of the generators.