Bal Neren

Comlink (long range)

A common device found across the galaxy, comlinks come in a variety of forms depending on their function and user. Each allows for audio messaging between two parties though advanced models can transmit multiple users or network groups together. Personal comlinks are often small, hand-held cylinders capable of communicating over distances into low orbit. Some models are built into helmets and armor segments. Longer-range versions are usually carried as large satchels or in backpacks, and can reach across a planet and to ships in high orbit (or even elsewhere in the same star system). Most operate on a standard net of frequencies that can be adjusted as desired to elude detection.

<font size=1>Please see page 171 of Edge of the Empire for details.</font>

Datapad

Datapads are common on most technologically civilized planets, and are used to record, store, display, and organize almost any kind of data from basic text to holographic recordings. Most come with a small display screen, though some use holoprojectors and are small enough to be easily carried in one or two hands, depending on the model. They are commonly encoded or encrypted so that only the actual owner can operate them; some are even set to wipe all data if unauthorized users attempt access.

Models Include: Numerous Variants.

<font size=1>Please see page 181 of Edge of the Empire for details.</font>

Backpack

A backpack can serve many important functions: it can be used for carrying survival gear or even smaller allies and droids. Most are simple affairs of fabric and straps, with better styles including internal bracing and back support so that heavier weights can be carried far longer.

Backpacks increase the character's encumbrance threshold by 4.

Models Include: Numerous Variants.

<font size=1>Please see page 180 of Edge of the Empire for details.</font>

Medpac

Slightly larger and infinitely more advanced than a standard emergency medpac, the FastFlesh is a good example of a medpac carried by a trained medic. The medpac carries instruments for emergency field surgery, a better diagnostic computer and mediscanner, advanced synth-nutrient replicators for sustaining a patient's vital nutrients, spray splints, and counter-radiation and biological poison drugs.

This medpac allows the user to perform relatively complicated medical procedures in the field, and can rival the infirmaries on smaller starships. It allows characters to attempt to heal others using Medicine checks without penalty as described on page 219, and additionally grants a :eB: on all attempts. In addition, the internal stim storage grants the user the equivalent of one stimpack per scene (although the GM can rule the device has run out of stims if the supplies are used continuously).

Models Include: Athakam MedTech First Responder, BioTech FastFlesh Medpac.

<font size=1>Please see page 177 of Edge of the Empire for details.</font>

Dress Uniform

Equal parts formal attire from a variety of worlds and functional military uniform, an assortment of dress uniforms are worn for ceremonial purposes by Alliance Military personnel. Like standard working uniforms within the Alliance Military, dress uniforms are a mix of Imperial military surplus and the uniforms of the various alliance member species. While they do exist, official dress uniforms are rarely worn by Alliance personnel due to the lack of common standards and a reluctance of some cultures to give up the traditions and trappings of their own militaries. This is slowly changing, however, as the Alliance Military becomes more organized and uniform guidelines filter down from High Command.

<font size=1>Please see page 44 of the Lead by Example Sourcebook for details.</font>