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Armor Upgrades


Armor Upgrades

A creature can personalize armor by purchasing and installing armor upgrades, described below, which add bonuses or customized abilities to armor. Some individuals keep a collection of upgrades at hand, swapping them out as needed (requiring 10 minutes to replace the unit and resecure all connections). Explanations of entries for upgradesā€™ statistics follow.
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Personal Drop Pod

These are single-use armor upgrades that provide protection for one orbital drop. When activated, the pod forms a transparent cocoon that provides full protection from the fire damage caused by atmospheric reentry and from the bludgeoning damage of the final impact. The pods also come with thrusters that allow their users to make small maneuvers toward a chosen landing site. This allows those dropping to avoid trees or other ground-based hazards. After the drop, the burnt-out pod automatically detaches, leaving the armor upgrade slot free once more. Stealth drop pods allow users to use their Stealth skill to oppose the Perception checks of ground-based observers and sensors. Invisibility drop pods use advanced light-refraction and heat-dissipation technology to provide full invisibility during the drop.

Personal Drop Pod, Basic

Source Starship Operations Manual pg. 49
Item Level 2; Price 200
Slots 1; Armor Type Any; Bulk 1



Personal Drop Pod, Stealth

Source Starship Operations Manual pg. 49
Item Level 5; Price 500
Slots 2; Armor Type Any; Bulk 1


Personal Drop Pod, Invisibility

Source Starship Operations Manual pg. 49
Item Level 10; Price 3,000
Slots 2; Armor Type Any; Bulk 1