Atmospheric Survival Suit
An Atmospheric Survival Suit allow survival in hostile environments where unprotected lifeforms would otherwise perish, outside of the comfortable norms of climate. Specifically these suits assist in survival on worlds that are otherwise habitable, but in part of the worlds that not. These suits are not designed for operation in thin or tainted atmospheres, though adding a respirator or filter mask is an option. The suits do not incorporate any specific protections against weapons or attacks, but may provide minimal protections due to their bulk or construction. They can be upgraded using Cloth Armor or similar protections.
See also:
Hot environment
| Desert Clothing | |
|---|---|
| Type | Protective gear |
| Tech Level | TL–1 |
| Cost | Cr100 |
| Size | 2.0 l |
| Weight | 2.0 kg |
Rugged, lightweight clothing for use in hot, bright environments. Includes white, long-sleeved robe or shirt and loose pants, well ventilated lightweight foot gear, and hood or broad brimmed hat. It provides maximum heat reflection with low tech materials, plus efficient absorption and evaporation of sweat for cooling.[1]
| Desert Survival Suit | |
|---|---|
| Type | Protective gear |
| Tech Level | TL–9 |
| Cost | Cr1,000 |
| Size | 3l |
| Weight | 3kg |
The DSS-9 is a cover-all garment with shiny outer surface which prevents major water loss in the desert. The wearer is cooled through evaporation of perspiration, but a series of traps and chemical filters condenses and purifies lost body liquid and stores it as pure water in pouches within the suit. A hood, goggles, and breathing mask (which traps moisture exhaled through the nose and mouth) are included. The chemical filters must be changed once a month, at a cost of Cr50.
Besides keeping the wearer comfortable in sweltering conditions, the suit supplies one liter of water every three daytime hours, and one liter every night.
The suit has certain disadvantages: At Tech level 11 and lower the bulkiness interferes with movement and fine motor control. The suit is extremely reflective and if not covered by other clothing, is very easily spotted. [2][1]
Cold environment
| Cold Weather Clothing | |
|---|---|
| Type | Protective gear |
| Tech Level | TL–1 |
| Cost | Cr200 |
| Size | 9l |
| Weight | 8kg |
This is the most primitive of gear to protect against the elements. It is made of organic, locally available materials – usually cloth, leather, and fur – with the sophistication and degree of tailoring depending on culture and tech level. A full set of cold weather gear includes boots, mittens, two layers of leggings, an outer and inner coat, and head protection. Immersion in water negates the effects of this clothing.[3][4]
| Cold Weather Clothing | |
|---|---|
| Type | Protective gear |
| Tech Level | TL–6 |
| Cost | Cr300 |
| Size | 4l |
| Weight | 4kg |
Cold weather gear at TL–6 takes advantage of synthetic fabrics to significantly lessen the weight, bulk and lack of flexibility, and has no significant encumbrance in marginal conditions. A full set of cold weather gear includes boots, mittens, two layers of leggings, an outer and inner coat, and head protection. Immersion in water negates the effects of this clothing. [3][4]
| Cold Weather Clothing | |
|---|---|
| Type | Protective gear |
| Tech Level | TL–10 |
| Cost | Cr300 |
| Size | 2l |
| Weight | 2kg |
The TL–10 cold weather gear is very lightweight, less bulky and made from smart fabrics to automatically compensate for most conditions. It loses none of its effectiveness if wet.[3][4]
| Heat Suit | |
|---|---|
| Type | Protective gear |
| Tech Level | TL–8 |
| Cost | Cr300 |
| Size | 2l |
| Weight | 2kg |
The Heat Suit is a skin-tight, head-to-toe covering which providing protection against extreme cold. A power source drives a network of heating filaments in the fabric. An internal thermostat allows any apparent temperature, negating the effects of low temperatures and wind chill. The suit functions to temperatures as low as -60°. It is not damaged by immersion in water, but will not function while immersed. A battery that runs the heat suit's filaments for 72 hours is 0.5kg and costs Cr40. There is also a larger power pack which lasts for 144 hours which weighs 2kg and costs 500Cr.[3][5]
| Thermosuit | |
|---|---|
| Type | Protective gear |
| Tech Level | TL–9 |
| Cost | Cr1000 |
| Size | 3l |
| Weight | 2.5kg |
The Thermosuit is a lightweight undergarment lined with thermoelectric filaments. When attached to any power supply it heats up or cools down and keeps the wearer comfortable in almost any human habitable environment. The power required depends on the conditions, but ranges from 100 to 1000 watts. At lower TL's where these are available, they are often used in vehicles that do not rate or cannot provide sufficient temperature control, such as race cars. Heat or cold from the thermosuit is routed to heat sinks, which are either placed on the body somewhere, or attached somewhere where they can receive a cooling or warming air flow.[6]
- 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Greg Porter. Central Supply Catalog (Imperium Games, 1996), 11,21.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 63.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Citation Missing - Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society 1
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 55-56.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 59.
- ↑ Greg Porter. Central Supply Catalog (Imperium Games, 1996), 13,21.