Computers & Electronics

Computers
Computers may be improved as is typical for most equipment kits. The default computer is a Medium-sized object with no bonus to the Computer Use skill. For every +4 that the computer gives to the user's skill, it increases by one size category unless size compensation is also purchased.

Specialized skill bonus improvements may give a computer bonus to Craft, Decipher Script, Hobby, and Knowledge skills (purchase individually for each skill; this reflects software packages).

In addition, computers may be equipped with the computer gadgets mentioned in d20 Future Tech, except for size-reduction gadgets, which are covered above.

As an example, the Axiom supercomputer in Kingsdale is a +10 supercomputer with an additional +5 bonus to Knowledge (Mathematics) and Decipher Script, for a total Purchase DC of 40 and a size of Huge (room-sized).

Exotic computers, such as the telepath organic computer in the Big House, will be covered by special ruling on the GM's part.

Data Recorders
Pure data recorders are Purchase DC 10, storing 24 hours of high-definition color imagery, and are size Small. Size reduction as per computers applies, and data storage may be extended by 24 hours per +2 purchase DC.

Remote Camera
Remote cameras for field installation are easily accessible and can be mounted by ties, adhesives, or spikes to virtually any surface, then camouflaged in place. They have sufficient resolution to pick up man-sized figures, though not details, at 1200 feet, and details on uniforms or vehicle markings at 300 feet. The instruments themselves are approximately 0.125 pounds and one cubic inch; a built in mini-drive data recorder adds another half cubic inch and holds 72 hours' video only, while a remote transmitter (range 2500 feet with clear line of sight) raises the weight to 0.5 pounds and the volume to two cubic inches (roughly the size of a modern cell phone). Purchase DC is 10.

Coalition military models for reconnaissance purposes can be programmed to tap directly into a unit radio network and display their feed on the armor's built-in heads-up display.

Individual Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Small remote-controlled aircraft equipped with remote cameras (above) have a maximum two-way range of five miles (ten miles one-way), a ceiling of 1000 feet above ground or 2500 feet ASL (whichever comes first), a maximum speed of 70 miles per hour, and must be constantly controlled by the operator using the Surveillance Systems skill (roll once per combat round to maintain control; failing a roll means a loss of (d%) percent of the vehicle's current altitude). The system is backpack-portable, weighing five pounds and running off a hydrogen fuel cell that may be recharged at any E-clip recharging facility. Purchase DC is 16 (Lic).